Indoor Amusements
2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm.
Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.

For Adults: Science Sundays - Wolves
2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join Rachel Robertson from Ohio Canid Center as we learn about the life, habitat, diet and role of wolves during this session of Wolves: Fact versus Myth. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge.

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Take a 2-mile round trip mostly off-trail hike to learn about bald eagles and observe the nest from below. Sometimes we see eagles and sometimes we don’t! Dress for off-trail walking. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Apple Pie Iron Cooking
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Feeling festive, adventurous and want something sweet? Come out to Quarry Trails for Apple Pie Iron Cooking! We will provide all the equipment and ingredients, as well as any instruction needed, so come hungry and ready to cook over a campfire. Meet at the Lower Sled Hill Parking Lot, use address 2600 Dublin Rd. for the North Entrance.

Coyote Hike Behind the Lake
2025-11-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take an off-trail walk around the lake and look for signs of these canine predators.

Toddler Adventure Club
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join us for an adventure with your toddler at Blendon Woods Metro Park! Compasses and maps will be provided for use during the program, and we will go on a short exploratory hike! The trail is paved and stroller accessible. Meet outside of the Nature Center. Please note: Bathrooms will not be open at the Nature Center, but they will be available elsewhere at the park ***

Canopy Walk Stargazing
2025-11-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist and YMCA Columbus for an evening of stargazing on the Canopy Walk.

Adventure 101: Map Making
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for our Adventure 101 series, and learn something new! This class will discuss what goes into map making, and the basics of orienteering! Meet at The Grove lodge, the class will take place indoors.

Preschoolers: Talkin' Turkeys
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about wild turkeys through a story, activity and a craft.

Backpacking Meals - Thanksgiving!
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at Scioto Grove Metro Park to learn how to make a delicious Thanksgiving backpacking meal! All ingredients, instruction, and materials provided. Free and delicious! Meet at Arrowhead Picnic Area

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hike
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 miles on natural and gravel surface trails; moderate pace; stairs and hills.

Homeschoolers on the Farm: Thanksgiving Traditions
2025-11-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins promptly at 1:30pm.
Meet in front of the farmhouse.
Learn about the history of Thanksgiving foods and traditions.

For Adults 50+: Tea Time
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike and learn about different wild plants that you can use to make tea with and then try some samples.

Glow Bocce
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
No Registration Required!! Enjoy night time Bocce at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Glow bocce balls will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Meet at the bocce courts next to the restrooms.

Preschool: Hidden Village
2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Discover a hidden village right beside you as we explore a conifer grove! We will meet at the Barn Shelter for a story and craft, then go on a short walk to discover secrets right under our noses!
This program is geared towards ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

After School Crafts
2025-11-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to make some Thanksgiving-themed crafts.

Candlelit Relaxation Yoga
2025-11-21 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

Fall Fitness Hike
2025-11-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for a brisk hike through the forest at Slate Run Metro Park! Meet at the Buzzards roost picnic area. Terrain is steep and uneven, hiking boots recommended. Approx. 2-miles

Nuts for Nuts
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by to learn about, and taste, some of the local nuts that feed our wildlife. Not suitable for anyone with a tree nut allergy.

Thanksgiving Traditions
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm.
Enjoy a display and some activities about Thanksgiving foods and traditions.

Astronomy Night
2025-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s check out the night sky and make a star chart to take home. We do not promise a cloudless night, but there will be activities regardless. Meet at the nature center overflow parking lot.

Habitat Hike
2025-11-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
As it gets colder, our furry and feathered friends must build or find houses to keep warm. Join us on a hike as we explore the habitats that house wildlife and the cool adaptations the animals have to stay through winter!
We will hike multiple trails (Approximately 2 miles) that have a combination of pavement, gravel, and dirt. Please dress in layers and comfortable shoes!
This program is geared towards all ages. Meet at the Shelter House (second parking lot by the restrooms and flagpole).

Autumn Wildlife Hike
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike about 2 miles on the Brookside/Overlook/Ripple Rock loop to look for turkeys, squirrels, deer, and other animals buys preparing for winter. Gravel surface trail with stairs.

Ultimate Frisbee
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a game of ULTIMATE FRISBEE! Equipment and instruction will be provided for this ultimate program! Meet at the lower Big Field at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. The Big Field is located across the road from the Water Tower.

Family Craft Workshop
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for an afternoon of crafting and gift-making. All supplies provided. Bring a bag to take your creations home.

Homeschoolers: 5 Senses Hike
2025-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike and explore things in nature that you can touch, see, smell, hear and taste.
