There’s always something to do in your Metro Parks!
Whatever the season, there’s something exciting to do at Metro Parks. From winter hikes under twinkling lights to summer movies in the park, everyone can join in the adventure. Our inclusive events and programs let you connect with nature, learn about the local wildlife, and find an engaging activity for you and your family.
Want to host your own race, community or sporting event at Metro Parks? You will need a Special Event permit to do so. Metro Parks will begin accepting Special Event applications for 2026 dates at 8:00am on Wednesday, November 12. Special Event Application.
Ready to start exploring? View our Events calendar below to see the most up-to-date offerings at all our parks. Click on each event to learn more, including time, description, and age range, or search by a specific topic or park. Take a refreshing hike on one of our trails, participate in an outdoor adventure program, or check out what else we have to offer!
12 events found.
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Toddler Adventure Club
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Sharon Woods Metro Park during our Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have ...Read More
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Homeschool: How to Stream Quality Monitor
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Get in the creek to learn how to Stream Quality Monitor. Catch macroinvertebrates and fish to learn about what it means for the creek. Closed toed shoes are required. Ages ...Read More
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Garlic Mustard Pull
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Help rid the park of this invasive plant. Bring garden gloves if you have them. We will hike a minimum of 1mi. to the site. Most of the work will ...Read More
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Cowboy Campfire Cooking
Quarry Trails
2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States
Join us for a campfire meal at Quarry Trails Metro Park, cowboy style! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter, use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive, Columbus 43228
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Earth Day Strike Team
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Join our team to pick up litter and pull a common invasive species- garlic mustard. Bring an optional lunch to picnic by the water to celebrate a job well done! ...Read More
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Earth Day Extravaganza
Homestead
4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with us as we plant seeds, craft, and learn all about the ways to help keep Mother Nature clean and healthy for everyone! This program is geared ...Read More
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Run Club
Quarry Trails
2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States
Interested in joining a running club? Join the Outdoor Adventure Run Club at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes Area parking lot - Kingfisher Shelter. We will run ...Read More
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Preschool: Flowers
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Learn about flowers through story, activities, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5 and will be both indoors and outdoors.
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Preschool: Flowers
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Learn about flowers through story, activities, and craft. Program best for ages 3-5 and will be both indoors and outdoors.
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Dating Darters
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Discover how colorful our small fish can get as we do our own dance in the water to catch some darters during their breeding season. Closed toed shoes required. 1775 ...Read More
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Warbler Wander
Highbanks
9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States
Hike portions of the Coyote Run and Multi-Use trails while searching for warblers. Hike will be about 1.5 miles with many stops. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have ...Read More
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For Adults: Intro to Nature Journaling
Clear Creek
185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States
Take a guided hike to learn the basics of nature journaling. Bring your own sketchbook. Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area, 620 Clear Creek Road SW in Lancaster (39.600092, -82.631611)
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JILL SNYDER Visitor Engagement Manager Last year, Metro Parks completed a community impact survey. We asked visitors, volunteers and community members to tell us what they love about Metro Parks, …Read More
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Katie Lofton Outdoor Adventure Programmer Last year, Outdoor Adventure applied for and was awarded a Tad Jeffrey Grant toward the purchase of backcountry satellite navigation and communication devices. Outdoor Adventure …Read More