Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Animal Adaptations Hike
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to learn about animal adaptations and how these characteristics or behaviors help animals survive.

Leaf Craft
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Dog Park parking lot-use address 2600 Dublin Rd Columbus OH 43228. Follow the road all the way till it forces you to turn left and the dog park will be on your right.
Take a 1 mile hike to collect leaves and then make a craft with them!

Fall Lantern Hike
2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Experience woodland trails on a guided 5-mile lantern hike. Be prepared for a moderate pace and elevation gain. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Bring a headlamp. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot, 23833 Clear Creek Rd in Rockbridge.

(Not so) Spooky Hike
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Explore the fall forest and learn about how some animals became associated with Halloween. Discover some facts that reveal these animals aren’t so spooky after all.

Trees, Seeds and Leaves
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 2 mile hike and learn about trees and their pretty colors! Meet at the Little Darby Picnic Area, 3711 Gardner Rd.

For Scouts: Animal Habitats/Champions for Nature
2024-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Suitable for Girl scout Juniors or Webelo Scouts. We will use one of Ohio’s declining species, the box turtle to talk about the importance of habitat, what it means to be threatened/endangered, explore some ways everyone can help with box turtle conservation, and go into the field to look for box turtles like a scientist.

Cold Blooded Curiosities
2024-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by the Naturalists’ Office and meet our reptile Animal Ambassadors. Learn why snakes and turtles aren’t spooky, but are spectacular!

Meet The Artists
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet members of Through the Lens of Central Ohio photography club and view their photographs on display in the Innis House.

Costume Toddler Hike
2024-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Dress up in your favorite costume and explore Scioto Grove Metro Park! We will hike on stroller accessible trails, and go as far as the group is able to walk in the time-frame! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Homeschoolers: Creature Camouflage
2024-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Discover the different types of camouflage and learn about animals with this incredible adaptation. Dressing up in camouflage of your own is encouraged!

Fall Foliage Ride
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a ride around Quarry Trails Metro Park! If you have your own bike and equipment, you do not need to register. We have a few adult bikes available for people to borrow, but you must register to reserve your bike. Meet at the Park Office! Use the address 2600 Dublin Road, and follow signs to the Park Office.
Register here.

Preschool Storytime- Pumpkins
2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins at 10am.
Meet behind the farmhouse.
Parents and siblings are welcome.
Enjoy a fall story and a craft.

Preschoolers: Halloween Party
2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate Halloween with activities, crafts, and a costume contest!

Fall Hike
2024-10-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Hike 4-miles through fields and forests to Buzzard’s Roost. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

Costume Climb
2024-10-23 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.

Storytime
2024-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Introduce your little one to nature through stories, songs, and large motor activities. Ages 2-5.

Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourds
2024-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 10 am-4pm.
See a display of some of the many varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds available in the 1880s.

For Adults 50+: Music in the Park
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Sing along or just sit back and relax as you tune in to the acoustic stylings of musician David Smith. David plays and sings rock songs of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond and has performed at local venues alongside his sons. Enjoy some treats before the music starts. There are picnic tables in and around the shelter or feel free to bring your own chairs.
Meet at the Sycamore Shelter.

Try it! Climbing
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a late night climb! Outdoor Adventure will be down at the Scioto Audubon Climbing Wall from 7-9pm with equipment and climbing instruction. Try out the climbing wall under the lights at night! Closed toes shoes recommended, no flip flops. Free and Fun!

Late Nights at the Climbing Wall
2024-10-25 21:00 - 23:30 | 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.

Fall Birding Hike
2024-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 1-mile hike and look for some forest birds. Ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Meet at Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Fall Compass Quest
2024-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy this fun and free compass game at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic area for equipment and instruction.

For Adults 50+: Off The Beaten Path - Nature Journaling at Camp Sugarbush
2024-10-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Bring your own journal or notebook as we slow down, engage our senses and become present in the moment while exploring and interacting with nature. Nature journaling combines observing and documenting the natural world through writing and/or sketching and allows us to have a deeper connection with the world around us.
Meet at Blendon Woods Camp Sugarbush.

Blendon Bones
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about wildlife from the inside out with this display of skeletons and taxidermy.

For Adults 50+: Turnips, the Original Jack-O-Lanterns. A Turnip Carving Workshop
2024-10-26 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 participants age 50 and up.
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.
Participants should wear old clothes.

Halloween Party!
2024-10-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Happy Halloween! Celebrate the spookiest holiday with us at Homestead Metro Park! Bring your best costume and prepare for an evening of fun! We will have games, crafts, and a trick-or-treat trivia trail!
Bringing a bag is recommended.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Lakeside Pavilion.

Howl-O-Ween
2024-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Celebrate the spooky season at the Metro Park. Walk a Trick-or-Treat trail, learn about nocturnal animals, hear some not-so-scary ghost stories, play some games and make a fall craft. Costumes are welcome, please keep them family-friendly.

Sunrise Hike
2024-10-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Enjoy a beautiful sunrise over Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Meet at the Lake 1 shelter house, and enjoy an approx. 2-mile hike around the lakes. 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard.
