Late Night Climbing
2023-06-09 18:00 - 23:30, 2023-06-23 18:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight for open climb. Please bring your own gear.

Adult: Off-trail Ravine Geology Hike
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
JUST ADDED!!! Join a geologist on an 2.5-mile off-trail hike in the ravine. Learn the story about the discovery of the prehistoric shark fossil found right here in a Highbanks ravine. Explore the geology and fossils of Highbanks while hiking in a picturesque ravine. Please wear closed-toed shoes. The hike will be in the water of the ravine . Expect to get wet and encounter muddy, rugged conditions as we climb over logs and rocks. Program will last approx. 2.5 hours. Don’t forget your complete change of clothes in case you get wet. Hiking stick encouraged. Program length approx 2 hours. Hiking will be 2-miles total. Not wheelchair friendly. Ages 16+. Meet location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area. Big Meadows is at the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of hill, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with playground. Meet near restrooms. Age 16+

Try It! SUP
2023-06-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Have you ever wanted to try Standup Paddle Boarding? Come out to Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park to try it! Free and fun, all equipment provided. Ages 10+. Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes, use address 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH.

Canoe the Lake
2023-06-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, 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 bring the whole family!
Please check in at the tent when you arrive to put your name on the list. Boats will be filled on an ongoing basis based on the order of your arrival. Please note that there may be a wait before we can get you in a canoe, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone within the timeframe of the program.
Program is rain or shine. In the event of thunderstorms, the program will shut down for 30 min from the occurrence of thunder and/or lightning.

For Adults: Camp Under The Stars
2023-06-16 18:00 - 2023-06-17 08:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Experience Clear Creek in a unique way by camping overnight in the park. Space is limited, registration is required to participate. Follow this link for additional details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/328yka5d

Bison Baby Shower
2023-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Drop by the Summer Bison Pasture anytime between 12-2pm to enjoy some baby shower games and help us celebrate the impending summer arrivals! Follow the signs from the Nature Center parking lot to the Bison Pasture.

Bats by The Pond
2023-06-17 20:30 - 21:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Discover cool facts about our remarkable bats then gather by the pond as we watch them emerge at sunset to feed on insects and listen to their calls with our special bat detectors. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Father's Day Fish & Chips
2023-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us on Father’s Day and Go Fishing Day for some quality time with a father figure in your life. We will provide poles and bait to fish with and chips to snack on, all you need is to show up! Meet at Ashton Pond.

Family Creeking
2023-06-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip flops or crocs. Limited supply of buckets and nets. All animals will be released back into the river at the end of the program. Don’t forget a towel and complete a change of clothes to dry off after the program.
Meeting location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area is at the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with a playground. Meet near restrooms.

Summer Solstice Hike and Yoga
2023-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Celebrate the Solstice at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Enjoy a 1-mile hike through the woods on the longest day of the year followed by relaxation yoga. Meet at The Grove facility. Free and fun!!

Try it! Kayaking
2023-06-23 15:00 - 20:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park from a kayak! Kayaks are solo, sit in kayaks with a max weight of 275 lbs. Water wicking clothing is recommended. Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes, 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard OH.
Ages 10+, first come/first serve. Equipment and instruction are provided.

Night Hike
2023-06-23 21:00 - 22:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forest and prairies under the starlight.

Celebrating Pollinators
2023-06-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing from 1-3pm.
Join us as we celebrate National Pollinator Week.
Come learn about beekeeping, gardening for pollinators, and the importance of pollinators in our world.

Fairy House Building
2023-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Flutter in to Blacklick Woods to build a fairy house on International Fairy Day. Dressing up as your favorite fairy or mythical creature is encouraged!

Family Tram Rides
2023-06-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Hop aboard the tram at one of our three “Tram Stops” and enjoy a 30 min narrated tour of the park. Look for “Tram Stop” signs in the following picnic areas: Maple Grove, Schrock Lake and Apple Ridge.
The tram will run continuously from 3-6pm. If you don’t see the tram right away, hang tight at the tram stop and it will be there shortly.

Blacklick Woods Encanto Experience
2023-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Come and join the magic of the movie, Encanto. Hike your way through Antonio’s forest, life heavy logs like Luisa, roast s’mores like Julieta, plant a flower like Isabela, make a shapeshifter craft like Camilo and, we don’t talk about this, but you might spot Bruno in the woods.

Music in the Gardens: Muleskinner Duo
2023-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a relaxing evening of bluegrass music with Bill Purk and Kenny Hanuska. These skilled musicians play bluegrass tunes from the 1950s through today. Seating is limited so feel free to bring a lawn chair.

Try it! Kayaking and SUP
2023-06-26 14:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out and try standup paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park. First come first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. Tandems open for all ages. Solo sit-kayaks have a 275Ibs limit.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

For Adults 50+: Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding Try-It!
2023-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Enjoy the lake from a solo, sit-in kayak or stand up paddleboard! Equipment and instruction are provided. Recommended maximum weight of 275 lbs for kayaks. Life jackets are provided and worn on the water. First come, first serve. Come out anytime during the time listed.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances. 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH has the closest parking lot to the water. This is a newly opened entrance, please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

International Mud Day
2023-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Have some down and dirty fun at our annual mud day event. Rinse station provided. Follow signs in park for location.

Family Creeking
2023-06-30 11:00 - 12:30 | OH

Morning Dog Walk
2023-07-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Beat the heat and bring your pup for a 2.5 mile walk along the Greenway Trail. We’ll makea few stops along the way to learn about (or sniff!) interesting things we discover. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Trails Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Witches Hollow Hike
2023-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a 2-mile backcountry hike to Witches Hollow. Crossing Clear Creek will be required to access this area, bring a change of shoes. Meet at the Barnebey Hambleton area, 620 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.
