Yoga with Naomi
2025-12-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy free yoga, perfect for all skill levels, at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be indoors at The Grove lodge, bring your own mat!

I Dig Fossils
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s learn about prehistoric Ohio and match fossil records through various activities.

Preschoolers: Welcome Winter
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Listen to a story about how the forest is preparing for winter and make a craft!

Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
2025-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Sensory Storytime
Join us at the shelter house at the inclusive playground to read a story about Animals in Winter! We will have pelts as a sensory item as well as fidgets available! We will end our time with a craft! Blendon Woods Metro Park!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families!

Homeschoolers: Animals in Winter
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike to learn about what cool adaptations animals have that help them survive all winter long.

Campfires and Card Games
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for card games next to a toasty campfire at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area fire pit.

Preschool: Owls
2025-12-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about owls through story, craft, and activities. Best for ages 3-5. Indoor program.

Winter Hike - Campfire & Hot Cocoa
2025-12-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 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!

Crafts & Cocoa
2025-12-12 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!

Filling the Farm Larder
2025-12-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm.
Watch the farmers as they clean and prepare the hog carcass at 9am and 1pm.

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:30 | 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. 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

Cocoa & Cryptids
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bundle up and take a crisp walk and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate. Use your cellphone to get a picture or two with Bigfoot and the Grinch! Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Hike before the Lights
2025-12-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist for a 1.5 mile hike along gravel trails with some hills. Hike route will be adjusted based on weather and trail conditions. Enjoy the winter lights on your own when we return. Age 5+ . Meet at Highbanks nature center.
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.
12/11/2025 UPDATE: Trail conditions are icy. Be prepared for slippery trail conditions. Hiking stick (or yak traks) recommended. Due to expected winter weather advisory hike maybe shortened. Hot cocoa will be served afterwards in the nature center for hike participants. This hike is not wheelchair, stroller or dog friendly.

Winter Craft
2025-12-13 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.

Filling the Farm Larder
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Hog butchering is a seasonal activity that provided much of the meat for the coming year on an 1880s farm.
Watch the farmers cut meat, make sausage, and render lard as they complete the hog butchering tasks.
Ongoing between 10 am-2pm.

Science Lab: DNA
2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
What makes you, you? Become a scientist for an hour and learn about DNA, genes, and enjoy a fun science lab in the nature center! Ages 12+.

Christmas Bird Count
2025-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
More information coming, check our Facebook page!

Owl Prowl
2025-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile guided hike as we learn about owls and search for them roosting in the trees.

Off-Trail Wandering
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll take a slow off-trail walk with frequent stops to observe and learn about rarely seen parts of the park. Total length will probably be 1 to 2 miles and flooding might limit where we can go. Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for off-trail walking. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Campfire Cookies
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for cookies over the campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the firepit at the bottom of the sled hill.

For Adults 50+: Late Afternoon in the Gardens
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
We’ll look for birds and other critters as we enjoy the nature trails on a 1.5-mile easy stroll through the forest and gardens. Take in the twinkling lights after the walk.
Meet at the Gardens Entrance.

Toddler Adventure Club
2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Join us for an exploratory toddler hike at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park! Maps and compasses will be passed out for this program. We will meet at the Park Office, and hike the Yellowlegs trail as a group. The trail is 0.5 miles one way, but we will hike as far as the group can go during the time allotted.

Homeschoolers: Nature Board Games
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Drop by the Nature Center to play some educational nature based games inside.

Holiday Hustle! Trail Running
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Enjoy trail running throughout Battelle Darby Creek with a guide! Meet at the Ranger Station at Cedar Ridge, 1775 Darby Creek Drive. Exact mileage will depend on the comfortability and pace of the group.

Preschool: Christmas for the Critters
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us at Spring Hollow Lodge and make an edible Christmas Ornament to put outdoors. Peanut butter will be used.
