Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Wildlife Detectives
2024-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
There has been a crime and we need your detective skills to solve it! Help us solve some mysteries at Glacier Ridge by gathering evidence and putting the clues together. Can you solve the mystery before it’s too late?
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!

Fall Tram Ride
2024-10-06 14:00 - 14:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Enjoy the fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.

Dahlia Fall Care
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Greater Columbus Dahlia Society to learn how to save your dahlia tubers for another year of blooms.

Squirrel Scavenger Hunt
2024-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Kick off “Fat Squirrel Week” by stopping by the Naturalist’s Office and picking up a Scavenger Hunt sheet. After your hike, bring the finished sheet back and win a prize. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about “Fat Squirrel Week”.

Wheels on the Farm
2024-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing from 10am-4pm
Play a game of “I Spy” as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do.

Homeschoolers: Tree Identification
2024-10-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Using a simple key, students will learn the basic skills of tree identification and get tips for starting a leaf collection. Program is for school-age kids but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Lantern Hike
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us for a staff led lantern hike through the Tall Pines area of Walnut Woods Metro park. Limited Number of jar lanterns will be available at a first come first served basis, bring a flashlight or headlamp for extra light!

Toddler Time: Colors
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Get messy and discover the colors of autumn in the gardens.

Homeschool: Tree ID
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join our Naturalist as she takes homeschool groups on a Tree ID hike, teaches about the live cycle of trees, and leads an experiment to learn why leaves change color.

Fall Fungi
2024-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Jack O’Lantern, Witch’s Hat, or Bleeding Fairy Helmet – the woods is full of spooky fungi. Join a naturalist and search the trails for mushrooms on this 1.25-mile hike.

Late Nights at the Climbing Wall
2024-10-11 21:00 - 23:30 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight for open climb. Please bring your own gear.

Adults Only: Cemetery Hike
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Get your walking boots on and join us for a 4-mile off-trail hike to visit some of our parks hidden pioneer cemeteries and an Adena Mound. Meet us at Little Darby Picnic Area 3711 Gardner Rd. 18+

Fall Fest
2024-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us at Slate Run Metro Park for hayrides, pumpkins, crafts, archery, s’mores and more! Slate Run Living Historical Farm will be there with 1880s games, food trucks will be available for snacks, and vendors will bring all of their fall fares. This is a day of family-friendly fall activities you don’t want to miss.

GeoTrail Celebration
2024-10-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Help us celebrate the 2024 Metro Parks GeoTrail with snacks, prizes and stories from the GeoTrail. Geocoin winners can come and collect their limited edition 2024 Metro Parks GeoCoin. Plus, we’ll be giving away door prizes and other awards! This will also be a great chance to meet fellow Metro Parks GeoTrail cachers, swap stories and share adventures. Light refreshments will be provided. This will be an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather.

Wildlife Detectives
2024-10-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
There has been a crime and we need your detective skills to solve it! Help us solve some mysteries at Homestead by gathering evidence and putting the clues together. Can you solve the mystery before it’s too late?
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

For Kids: Tree ID
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Using a simple key, kids will learn the basic skills of tree identification and get tips for starting a leaf collection. Best for school-aged children. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

For Adults 50+: Hike to the Ruins
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Hike about 2.5-miles on the Benua and Green Mansions trails to enjoy views of Lake Emily and the Benua House Ruins. The trail is considered moderate.
Meet at the Park Office at 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster.

Prairie Oaks Sunset Stroll
2024-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Join a Naturalist on a 1-mile interpretive hike at sunset. NOTE: This program will be held at Prairie Oaks Darby Bend Lakes, 2755 Amity Road.

Princess Walk
2024-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Calling all Jr Princesses who love their outfits, let’s take a magical 1-mile paved walk exploring our enchanted forest. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

HOWLoween Hike
2024-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Dress up your furry friend for Halloween and take a 2-mile hike.

Evening Run
2024-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Join us for a staff led run on the trails at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! This will be a self paced run, so feel free to keep up at whatever speed is most comfortable, geared towards all types of runners, from beginners to advanced, all are welcome! Meet at Darby Bend Lakes, Lake 1 Shelter House. 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Homeschoolers: Skull Study
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about mammals, their skulls and how to use a dichotomous key to identify them.

Carve A Pumpkin For The Park
2024-10-15 15:30 - 18:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We need your help! Stop by to carve a pumpkin or two for our October 18th “Pumpkin Walk Around The Pond.” We’ll provide the pumpkins and have some carving tools but feel free to bring your own. All pumpkins will remain at the park and will be composted by an area farmer after the Friday walk. Meet at the Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area shelter, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Relaxation Yoga
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a relaxing yoga session on the deck of The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Bring your own mat. Instruction provided.
