Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Preschool: Falling Leaves
2025-10-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about fall and leaves through a story, craft and activities. Best for ages 3-5.

For Adults 50+: Campfire Cooking
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Enjoy lunch and dessert over the fire. Make pie iron pizzas, foil packet quesadillas and crescent roll sweet treats. We’ll bring the supplies and you’ll do the cooking! Stay for Seated Nature Journaling at 2pm.
Meet at the Northern Shelter.

For Adults 50+: Seated Nature Journaling
2025-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Bring your own journal or notebook as we slow down and engage our senses while exploring and interacting with nature. We’ll use our surroundings and a sampling of natural history objects to observe and document the natural world through writing and/or sketching. We will have a limited supply of journals, pencils and sit-upons. Bring your own chair if you wish. Join us for Campfire Cooking at noon.
Meet at the Northern Shelter.

Cryptid Night Hike
2025-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on this 1.25-mile hike to learn about mythical creatures that have been rumored to roam the woods.

Blendon Bones
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Marvel at the inner workings of animals with this display of skeletons, meet our guest taxidermist, and enjoy hands on activities. Event runs Saturday and Sunday 12-3.

Fall Colors Hike
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile walk through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve to enjoy the fall foliage.

Fall Colors Hike
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Dog Park parking lot and take a 1.5 mike hike to check out the fall colors at Quarry Trails.
Use address 2600 Dublin Rd Columbus OH 43228 and follow the roadway back to the dog park. When the road forces you to turn left the dog park will be on your right.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join Jackie O’Lantern the Pumpkin on a Scavenger Hunt in the Park! Meet at the Ranger Station. 1775 Darby Creek Drive.

Turnips, the Original Jack-O-Lanterns: A Turnip Carving Workshop for Adults
2025-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins at 3pm
This program is for adult participants
Meet behind the farmhouse.
Join us to learn about the history of the jack-o-lantern. Try your hand at carving your own historic jack-o-lantern using root crops such as turnips, beets, and potatoes.

Howl-O-Ween
2025-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a family friendly look at nighttime animals. Walk a Trick-or-Treat trail, sit around a campfire and listen to not-so-scary ghost stories, play games and make a fun fall craft

Haunted Tram Ride
2025-10-25 17:30 - 18:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hop on board the Tram to learn about spooky animals of Blendon Woods. Tram boards at the Nature Center

Adult: Evening Lantern Hike
2025-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist and explore the park after dark with a lantern-lit 1.5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock trail. Meet at the nature center front entrance. Closed toed shoes are recommended for dirt trail. Adults only, 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.

Outdoor Movie Nights: Hocus Pocus
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Join Metro Parks for an outdoor movie! Movies start at dusk and are free- bring your lawn chairs or a blanket.
Homestead Metro Park is screening Hocus Pocus.

Princess Walk
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Calling all Jr Princesses who love their outfits, let’s take a magical short walk exploring our enchanted forest. This trail will be available as a scavenger hunt the rest of the week for our traveling princesses.

Jack-O-Lantern Campfire Cooking
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for some festive fun over the campfire! All ingredients and instruction provided for this tasty campfire treat, meet at the Lower Sled Hill parking lot at Quarry Trails Metro Park!

Halloween Party
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for games and crafts at our annual Halloween Party. Plus, visit with animal ambassadors from Ohio Wildlife Center. Costumes encouraged.

HOWLoween Hike
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Dress up your furry friend for Halloween and enjoy a 2-mile hike.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy this spooky, all-ages, scavenger hunt at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter for an activity sheet and direction!

Haunted Archery
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:30 | 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+.

Homeschoolers: Fall Colors Hike
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about leaves and fall colors on this half-mile hike.

Fall Foliage Hike
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Enjoy the beauty of fall and the leaves changing color at Slate Run Metro Park! Hike will be approx. 1.4 miles long over hilly terrain. Hiking boots recommended. Meet at the Buzzard’s Roost parking area.

Preschool Storytime-Pumpkins
2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins at 10:30am.
Meet behind the farmhouse.
Parents and siblings are welcome.
Enjoy a fall story and a craft.

Homeschoolers on the Farm: Pumpkin Science
2025-10-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program starts promptly at 1:30 pm in front of the Farmhouse.
Learn about pumpkins through basic math and science. Program is geared towards elementary level students.

Adaptive Adventures: Slides & Sweets, Tricks or Treats!
2025-10-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Slides & Sweets, Tricks or Treats!
Have some spooky October fun at the inclusive playground! Wear a costume, enjoy some candy, tattoos, and stickers!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.

After School Crafts
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the nature center to make some simple, fall-themed crafts.

Costume Climb
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy rock climbing at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Wear your best (climbing safe) costume and get some candy as you explore the rock wall. All climbing equipment and instruction is provided. Tennis shoes and flexible clothing is recommended.
