Fall Fungi
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Jack O’Lantern, Witch’s Hat, or Dead Man’s Fingers – the woods is full of spooky fungi. Join a naturalist on a 1.5-mile hike looking for what’s growing throughout the forest.

Whooo Cooks for You?
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Whooo cooks for you? Barred owls do! Join us in the Nature Center to learn about this beloved Ohio native owl and then make a themed edible treat!

Adults Only: Cemetery Hike
2025-10-12 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. Ages 18+

Wheels on the Farm
2025-10-12 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.

For Adults: Science Sundays - Botanical Curiosities
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join Sarah Flecker from Franklin Park Conservatory as we learn about unusual and interesting plants during this session of botanical curiosities. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.

Spooky Animals
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about spiders, snakes, bats, and other scary animals and find out if they are actually dangerous.

For Kids: Tree Identification
2025-10-12 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.

Evening Deer Hike
2025-10-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Come out and take an evening hike along the Coyote Run trail! We will learn all about White-Tailed Deer and try to spot some in the forest and meadows along our route. Please note that the Coyote Run trail is unimproved and can be muddy depending on the weather.
Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking in the Nature Center lot on busy days. Additional parking is available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area, a 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. Follow the paved trail through Oak Coves toward the Nature Center.

Toddler Adventure Club
2025-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park during this month’s Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have an adventure pack with compasses, maps, and other adventure tools for kids to utilize during the program. Meet at the Buckeye Area of Walnut Woods, 6716 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport OH.

Wayfinding: Compass
2025-10-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Celebrate your day off of school by stopping by Schrock Lake and learn how to navigate in the woods with a compass. Afterwards take a “compass hike” and earn a special prize.

Feed the Stream
2025-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn a little bit about Darby Creek and help us feed the animals in our Living Stream.

Try It! Archery
2025-10-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.

Adventure 101: Campfires
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for an in-depth & hands on interactive class focused on campfires! Everything from different ways to build the perfect burn, to types of fire starters that we recommend. Come with questions and topics for us to talk about, meet at the arrowhead picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Older Homeschoolers: Skull Study
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about mammals, their skulls, and learn how to use a dichotomous key to identify them.

Preschool: Autumn Apples
2025-10-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Preschoolers can learn about this yummy fall fruit through age-appropriate science experiments, games, and a craft. Kids will be able to taste test locally grown apples.

Carve A Pumpkin For The Park
2025-10-14 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We need your help! Stop by and carve a pumpkin or two for our October 17th “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. Meets at Confluence Area shelter, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Foothills Hike
2025-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Chestnut Ridge, 8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH, 43112, United States
Join us for a hike at the foothills of the Appalachia, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park!! This hike will have steep terrain, hiking boots are recommended. We will hike for approx. 2.5 miles. Meet at the first parking lot to the right after entering Chestnut Ridge.

Preschool: Oaks and Acorns
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Come learn about the amazing oak tree and the acorns they leave everywhere! We will read a story, enjoy fun activities, and go on a short hike to find oak trees!
This program is geared for ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Metro Parks Hiking Club Fitness Hike
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
2025-10-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
Join us at the inclusive playground shelter house for a story about pumpkins!! We will use our senses to explore pumpkins and then end with a pumpkin craft!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families

Barktoberfest
2025-10-16 16:30 - 19:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Fun for you and your canine best friend! Costume contest registration from 4:30-6; judging and parade at 6:15. Prizes awarded! Food trucks! Also accepting donations of puppy/kitten Food, cat litter, & any large non-fabric dog toys for the local shelter.

Candlelit Yoga
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga by candlelight at Scioto Grove Metro Park. We will be inside at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Free and fun for all levels! Bring your own mat

Costume Lantern Hike!
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
No Registration Required! Enjoy a lantern illuminated hike through the Tall Pines area at Walnut Woods Metro Park! Wear your best costume and plan to hike approx. 2 miles! Use address 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport.

Storytime
2025-10-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30-40min programs are aimed at kids 2-5yrs. Children and their grownups will enjoy books, rhymes, songs and fun while arousing curiosity about the natural world.

Big Birds
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s fly around the Nature Center to talk about the bigger birds like the owls, hawks and herons that we have on display!
