• Bats

    Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

    It's bats! This is us putting up the bat signal to come learn about our park's bats on this 1-mile hike. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board.

  • Guided Hike: Identifying Mushrooms

    Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United States

    Join the naturalist for a guided hike identifying mushrooms! Meet at the flagpole, located by the shelter house and restrooms.

  • For Kids: Friday Night Fishing

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Drop a line in Schrock Lake and see if you can catch a big one. Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours. Ages 3-16.

  • Movie Night! Happy Gilmore

    Blacklick Woods Golf Course 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Bring a chair and join us for a movie night at your favorite Metro Parks! All events are free and start at dusk.

  • Night Hike

    Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

    Let's take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight. Meet at the Indian Ridge Picnic Area Bulletin Board.

  • Canoe the Lake

    Canoe the Lake

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More

  • Canning, Pickling, and Preserving

    Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

    Ongoing between 1-3pm All ages The farm ladies will demonstrate how to preserve the garden produce using traditional 19th-century methods.

  • Poison & Venom Hike

    Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

    Learn how to identify the toxic plants and animals you can find on a 1-mile hike.

  • Adults: Fantastic Fern Off-Trail Hike

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Join a naturalist for an off-trail ravine exploration focusing on ferns and their unique habits and habitats. This hike will involve traversing slippery rocks, climbing over logs, walking rustic footpaths ...Read More

  • Family Tram Rides

    Family Tram Rides

    Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

    Hop on board the Metro Parks Tram for an informative ride around the park. Tram Stop is at the Nature Center. Ride lasts about 30 mins. No food or pets, ...Read More

  • Music in the Gardens: High Street Stompers

    Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

    Join this Dixieland band for a fun, foot stomping concert. Seating is limited. Feel free to bring a blanket or chair.