Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Early Afternoon Hike
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bundle up and join a naturalist to enjoy an early morning hike with a nice hot cup of coffee or tea and take a cool, brisk hike to wake up your senses for the day! Meet at the Cedar Ridge Picnic Area.

Winter Hike - Campfire & Hot Cocoa
2025-12-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk and Nature Center will be open late to explore!

Winter Craft
2025-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Stroll through the seasonal light display and stop into the Innis House to do a craft, enjoy the December art exhibit, and stamp your winter hike card.

Luminary Hike
2025-12-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Chestnut Ridge, 8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH, 43112, United States
Join us for an evening in lights and transcend into the peaceful surroundings of Chestnut Ridge Metro Park after dark! Portions of the Ridge Trail will become aglow with luminaries placed trailside. Meet at the far parking lot shelter house to get your Winter Hike Card stamped and pick up some freshly made hot cocoa! Drop by anytime between 5-6:30pm.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park closes at Dark. The park will remain open for the duration of this program only.
Learn more about the Winter Hike Series here.

For Adults 50+: Hike Before the Luminaries
2025-12-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Chestnut Ridge, 8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH, 43112, United States
Traverse 1.4-miles through the forest and up and down the ridge on this moderate to difficult hike. Enjoy the luminaries on your own once we return.
Meet at the 1st parking lot on the right.

Victorian Christmas Traditions
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm
See the farmhouse decorated for Christmas and enjoy some 1880s holiday activities.

Wetland Wander
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s meander through the wetland and see what we can hear, see, and find! Hike will be 1.5 miles long through grass and may be muddy. Ages 12+.

Blacklick Hiking Club
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join the hiking club! Meet the first Saturday of every month for a moderate-fast paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.

Night Hike
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 1-mile interpretive sensory hike through the forests under the starlight.

Crafts & Cocoa
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
The holiday lights are adorning Homestead all this month! Join us Friday, the 5th, 12th, or 19th to celebrate the seasonal festivities as we make a craft under the twinkling lights and enjoy hot chocolate.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Full Moon Family Hike
2025-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
The weather may be frightful, but the Full Moon is so delightful! Join us for a slow-paced, family friendly guided hike through the nighttime woods.

Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
2025-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Keep warm with a Fast-Paced Adult Full Moon Hike. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
2025-12-05 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.

Candlelight Yoga
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy a relaxing slow yoga flow at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Perfect for beginners, and those who want a peaceful practice after a long day! Free and fun. Meet at The Grove indoor facility.

Full Cold Moon Hike
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

For Adults 50+: Crafternoon
2025-12-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon as you try your hand at some seasonal creations.
Meet at the Spring Hollow Lodge.

Preschool: Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and more: explore some festive spices through sensory activities, a story and a gingerbread man scavenger hunt.

Lantern Hike
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for an after dark adventure on this approx. two-mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow on a first come first serve basis. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

For Adults 50+: Walk To The Eagle Nest
2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | 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. At this time of the year 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

Winter Hike Kick-Off
2025-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us for the winter hike kick-off at Blacklick Woods Metro Park! Grab some hot chocolate and roam around Blacklick Woods to look at the lights, and grab your winter hike card for the season.

How to join in on the fun:

Go to an event to get a Winter Hike Card, download it from the website, or go digital and join the challenge on the OuterSpatial app!
Visit the parks highlighted on each page and hike any trail during the designated month.
Have a staff member mark your Winter Hike card, OR check into the challenge on the OuterSpatial app. Complete 7 hikes to qualify for a patch.
Join us at the celebration on February 22nd to receive your Winter Hike patch!
Visit Friends of Metro Parks to learn how to earn hike medallions or additional swag by hiking all 19 parks!

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!

Walk To The Eagle Nest
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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.
