Alphabet Walk
2025-08-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 10am – 4pm
All ages
Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals, and life in the 1880s.

Evening Tram Rides
2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
The tram will make its rounds once again in the evening this month.! We will keep our eyes peeled for dusk and evening activity as we travel through the entire park!
We will have rides at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm (lasting about 50 mins, with a stop at the wetlands). The tram seats approximately 18-20 bodies, so it will be first come first served! We will be giving out tickets 30 mins before each ride to reserve your seat.
This program is for all ages. We will meet at the second parking lot beside the flag pole. If there is heavy rain, we will reschedule the program!

Bat Hike
2025-08-15 20:00 - 21:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about bats and take a short hike to look for them by the lake.

Blacklick Creek Exploration
2025-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of crayfish, frogs, fish and insects.

Science Saturday: Captivating Clouds
2025-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Our final installment for this year’s Science Saturday may blow you away! Join us for Captivating Clouds as you learn how clouds form, the different types of clouds, and what clouds can tell you! Cirrus-ly, it’s going to be lots of fun!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Wind and Solar Lot, rain or shine!

Tram Ride-National Joke Day
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Ride our open-sided Tram and celebrate National Joke Day with a “tramendous” guided tour of Sharon Woods. Tram is wheelchair accessible and leaves every half-hour. Tram is free, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Snakes Alive!
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn all about our snake ambassadors!

Try it! Archery
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment and instruction provided. Ages 8+.

Evening Hike
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll go on a 2-mile hike, enjoying the woods and hopefully observing bats or other creatures as the sun sets. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Tram Ride
2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Ride our open-sided Tram while you learn about Sharon Woods in style! Tram leaves every half-hour and is wheelchair accessible. Tram is free to ride, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Fungi
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring the family to learn about mushrooms and search the trails for fungi on this 1.25-mile hike.

50+ Off Trail Hike
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join us for a casual interpretive hike as we explore the less-traveled areas of the park. Prepare for mud; sturdy shoes recommended.

Concert: Whiskey Business Duo
2025-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Acoustic duo Jesse Michael Barr & Emily Syring will play a wide range of covers: 70s, 80s, 90s Mo-town, Soul, Classics to contemporary Pop/Folk/Alternative. Limited seating provided or bring a chair.

Toddler Adventure Club
2025-08-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
**Please note, this hike will start earlier than usual, at 8am instead of 10am**
Join us on an exploratory hike at Three Creeks 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 last parking lot in the Confluence Area of Three Creeks Metro Park. Use address 3860 Bixby Rd.

Outdoor Yoga with Naomi
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at Scioto Grove Metro Park for free outdoor yoga in the park, perfect for any level! Yoga will take place at The Grove Lodge. We will be outdoors on the deck weather permitting. In the case of rain, we will be indoors the lodge! Bring your own mat!

Music with Joanie Calem
2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join Joanie Calem, local folk musician, singer/song-writer, and storyteller, for an hour long music and story program. Audience members are welcome to sing or dance along as Joanie takes us through “Adventures Outside!” The program will be targeted to our youngest guests, but all ages are welcome! Age 3-7.. Meet at nature center. indoor program,
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.

Preschool Storytime
2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Preschool Ages 3-6
Program begins at 10am behind the farmhouse.
Enjoy a story about farm animals and do a craft.

Story Time
2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us for a story and craft about pollinators.

Homeschoolers: Exploring Insects
2025-08-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Catch, identify and release insects while discovering their vital role in the world. Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Bat Brigade
2025-08-19 20:30 - 21:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
We are the night. Well, let’s at least explore the night with one of our most famous nocturnals, bats, on this 1-mile hike. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Preschoolers: Going Buggy
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Catch and learn about insects, spiders and other tiny creatures. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
2025-08-20 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.

Off-trail Exploration
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist and go off the trail along the Mud Run to explore everything from fungi in the woods to flowers in the fields.

Try it! Kayaking
2025-08-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
No Registration Required! Enjoy kayaking at Turtle Pond at Three Creeks Metro Park! Solo sit-in kayaks will be available to ages 10+, and a couple of tandem kayaks will be available for all ages with an adult. All equipment and instruction provided. Note: this park has multiple entrances, Turtle Pond is at the main entrance 3860 Bixby Rd. Groveport.

Campfire Cooking
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a meal around the campfire at Scioto Grove, and learn how to make your own campfire treat! All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Program will take place at the quarry pond, behind the archery range.

Sweet Summer Splash
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Celebrate the end of summer with creek fun and popsicles! Wade into the water, search for bugs, and enjoy a sweet treat after your adventure! Wear close-toed shoes. Meet at the Stream Side Classroom.
