Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Candlelit Relaxation Yoga
2025-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-30 14:00 - 15:30 | 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

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.

Adventure 101: DIY Sundial
2025-11-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for our Adventure 101 series and learn something new! This class, we will be learning about the history of sundials, and making our own to take home! Meet at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. This class will take place indoors.

Wheel Before the Big Meal
2025-11-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us for a leisurely bike ride at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park! Bikes (with helmet) are available to borrow by registering for this program. Each person who needs a bike must register to reserve their equipment! If you plan to bring your own bike, you do not need to register. Bikes will not be available if you do not register for one! Meet at the Ranger Station at Cedar Ridge Area, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway

If you need to reserve equipment, register here.

Glow Spikeball
2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a free and fun session of Spikeball! This game requires some hand-eye coordination. Learn the basics and become a pro! All instruction and equipment provided. We will be playing in the field behind the Scioto Audubon Climbing Wall.

Tots on Trails
2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

Turkey Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Search for Turkeys at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Find them all and win a treat! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area for activity sheet and instruction.

Owl Prowl
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a hike to listen and look for nature’s night shift. No flashlights or pets allowed.

Lantern Hike
2025-11-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
No Registration Required! 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!

Opt Outside Hike
2025-11-28 08:30 - 09:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and take a 2 mile hike with a Ranger.
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive and follow the road back to the Lake Area Parking lot.

Day Off School: Buckeyes!
2025-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Have you ever wondered why OSU chose their mascot to be a buckeye? Join us as we learn all about the amazing tree and nut – the buckeye! We will make buckeye bracelets to cheer on the Ohio State Buckeyes in their game against Michigan!
This program is geared towards ages 6-12. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Buckeye Bracelets
2025-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Drop by to learn some cool facts about buckeye trees, and make a buckeye bracelet in preparation for the OSU vs. Michigan game!

Rugged Night Hike
2025-11-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Opt Outside on this a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and along the creek (weather permitting) under the starlight. Waterproof boots recommended, adults only.

For Adults: Fall Tree ID Hike
2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike with a naturalist to learn how to identify trees.

Post Thanksgiving Fitness Hike
2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Walk off your Thanksgiving dinner! Hike 2 or 4 miles at a very brisk pace. First 2 miles will be dog-friendly, on the paved roadway; second 2 miles will be on the gravel surface nature trail (no dogs).

Friendship Bracelets
2025-11-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bring a friend or make a new one while tying friendship bracelets, and learning about some of the friendly relationships in our park.

Greeting Card Workshop
2025-11-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Get crafty and make greeting cards for your friends and family. Supplies provided.

Off-trail Guided Hike
2025-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Follow a naturalist on an off-trail adventure discovering wildflowers, insects and more as we trek along on this 1.5-mile hike.

Adventure 101: Navigation Devices
2025-11-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for our Adventure 101 series and learn something new! This class we will be learning about different navigation devices, and getting a chance to try them out on the trail! Meet at the Arrowhead picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park. This class will be outdoors, so dress warm and cozy!
