Homeschool: Fort Ancient Hike
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 1-mile walk to the Fort Ancient Mound, learn a little about life for the Fort Ancient people, and throw an atlatl spear and more during this historic experience. Best for ages 6-12. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adults can take a fast-paced hike through the nighttime forest. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.

For Adults 50+: Autumn Hike
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for a staff-led hike throughout the beautiful Slate Run Metro Park! Meet at Buzzards Roost picnic area. Terrain is hilly, and composed of gravel, hiking boots are recommend.

Homeschool: Compass Class
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Homeschoolers can learn how to use a compass and navigate in the woods. If you have a compass please feel free to bing it along!

Try It! Archery
2025-11-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-11-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.

Night Hike
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a hike after dark at Scioto Grove Metro Park! The hike will be approx. 2-miles. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hike
2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 miles on natural and gravel surface trails; moderate pace; stairs and hills.

Autumn Archery
2025-11-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States

Adaptive Adventures: ASL Morning & Muffins
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: ASL Morning & Muffins
Please join us at 9am on Saturday, November 8 at the Inclusive Playground at Blendon Woods Metro Park for a morning of connection and play at out ASL open play day! This event is for deaf or hard- of- hearing individuals and their families to enjoy our inclusive play space while making new friends in the community! We will have a few resource tables set up as well as muffins, while supplies last!
Please reach out to mlrichley@metroparks.net with any questions!

Hundred Acre Wood Hike
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 miles on an unimproved trail to search for woodland wildlife. Sturdy hiking shoes recommended. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way.

Wild Ones Columbus: Seed Cleaning Workshop
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join Wild Ones Columbus for their monthly meeting. Mary May and Marty Freado will demonstrate how to clean native seeds. If you’re new to seed cleaning, you’ll learn seed cleaning techniques. If you have any experience cleaning seeds, come and share your tips. You may bring your own seed to learn how to clean it and take it home. If possible please bring a large paper bag, a strainer and garden gloves.

Winter Waterfowl Walk
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and come on a 1.5 mile hike to look for waterfowl migrating south for winter.
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228 and follow roadway back to the Lake Area Parking lot.

Forts, Fire & Fun
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Roast marshmallows by the fire and work as a team to build a fort in our natural play area.

Adults: Moth Talk and Walk with Jim McCormac
2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join former ODNR botanist and renowned author and naturalist Jim McCormac for a presentation on moths, their fascinating adaptations, and the vital role they play in the ecosystem. The presentation will be followed by a 1 mile nature walk on crushed limestone trails. For adults 18+
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.

Farm Luminary Walk
2025-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
PLEASE NOTE: FARMHOUSE AREA AND BARN WILL BE ILLUMINATED. BARNYARD WILL BE CLOSED AND NOT ALL LIVESTOCK WILL BE ON DISPLAY.
Ongoing between 5-7pm
Enjoy an evening stroll amidst the luminaries.

Cloud Hike
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1-mile hike and learn about the types of clouds and what they tell us about the weather.

Meet the Artists
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet members of the Community Artists of Westerville and view their artwork on display in the Innis House.

Yoga with Naomi
2025-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at Scioto Grove Metro Park for free yoga in the park, perfect for any level! Yoga will take place indoors at The Grove Lodge. The room is heated! Bring your own yoga mat.

Lantern Hike
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Join us for a Lantern Hike around the lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Hike will be approx. 2-miles. Meet at the last parking lot (lot with the restroom) at Darby Bend Lakes. Use address 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard.

Flint Knapping and Atlatl
2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Best for ages 14+. Practice some forgotten skills, or learn a new one- supplies provided. Meet in the nature center overflow parking lot.

Herb Society Meeting: Hydroponics 101
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about hydroponics, including the benefits, mechanics, and variety of methods used in these growing systems. Stephen Harrold, Manager at Indoor Gardens, has built and installed aquaponic and hydroponic systems all over Central Ohio. He runs the SmartFarm at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and is the previous owner of two hydroponics stores. He will share his knowledge in this hydroponics basics presentation. Hosted by the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America.

Bike to the Bison!
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us for a leisurely bike ride to see the bison at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park! Bikes can be reserved by registering for this program, each person that needs a bike will need to register. If you plan to bring your own bike you do not need to register! Rental bikes are sized for adults only. Bikes are free to borrow for the duration of the program, helmets provided. Meet at the Ranger Station at Cedar Ridge Area, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway

If you need to borrow equipment, click here to register.

Pumpkin Pie Iron Cooking
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Feeling festive, adventurous and want something sweet? Come out to Scioto Grove for Pumpkin Pie Iron Cooking! We will provide all the equipment and ingredients, as well as any instruction needed, so come hungry and ready to cook over a camp fire. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area Fire Pit

For Adults 50+: Fitness Hike
2025-11-14 06:30 - 08:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
This Fast-Paced Fitness Hike in the early morning woods is just for adults 50+.

Preschool: Animals in Winter
2025-11-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about how animals are getting ready for winter through story, activity, and craft. Best for ages 3-5.

Adventure 101: Trailside Bike Maintenance
2025-11-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for our Adventure 101 series, and learn a new outdoor skill! This Adventure 101 class will go over trailside bike maintenance, what you should carry for quick repairs, and how to keep your bike in good condition! This class will take place inside The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Lantern Hike
2025-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a guided 1.5-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve lighting your path with lanterns while we look for nocturnal wildlife.

Beginning Birders
2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Fall is a great time to start birding! Join the naturalist on a short hike to look for winter birds, and hopefully find some migrating waterfowl on the lake. Binoculars available to borrow.
