For Kids: Squirrels & Nuts
2024-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn how to be a squirrel and gather some nuts for the winter. Ages 6-12.

Lunchtime Hot Dog Campfire
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Come out to the park to hike, explore or play on your own then stop by a campfire to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. We’ll have a generous supply of hot dogs but they will be available only while they last. Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area picnic shelter, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Pumpkin Pie Iron Cooking
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | 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

Farm Luminary Walk
2024-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 5-7pm
Enjoy an evening stroll amidst the luminaries.

S’mores and Furs
2024-11-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Join us around a campfire for s’mores, animal furs, and bones! We will light the fire starting at 5:30 pm.
S’mores supplies will be first come first served.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the barn shelter, rain of shine!

Take a Hike!
2024-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Celebrate Take a Hike day by taking a hike with Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure!!! Join us on this approx. 2-mile hike around the beautiful Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Use address 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard. Meet at the Lake 1 parking lot.

Campfire and S'mores
2024-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by for some afternoon fun around the fire. S’mores and roasting sticks will be provided.

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2024-11-17 14:00 - 15:30 | 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. 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

Family Craft Workshop
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for an afternoon of crafting and gift-making. All supplies provided. Bring a bag to take your creations home.

National Take a Hike Day
2024-11-17 16:00 - 18:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day on a sunset hike to Buzzard’s Roost. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged, steep and uneven in places. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Bring a headlamp. Meet at the Fern Parking Lot, 22937 Clear Creek Road.

Lantern Hike
2024-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 2-mile interpretive and accessible hike with lanterns. Lanterns and red cellophane for flashlights available to borrow.

Toddler Hike
2024-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Enjoy a hike at Walnut Woods on this slow-paced, stroller friendly Toddler Hike! The trail will be paved, and we will hike as far as we can within the hour. Meet at the Tall Pines Area at Walnut Woods Metro Park. 6833 Richardson Rd. Groveport.

Adventure 101: Shelter Building
2024-11-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Our “Adventure 101” educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions
From tarps to knots, we will go over everything shelter building during this hands on class! We will provide all of the equipment and instruction necessary, and we will go over some education tidbits and instruction regarding the best shelter types to utilize and when to use them. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Homeschoolers: Birding for Kids
2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about some birds that call Ohio home year round and search for them on a half-mile hike.

Preschool: Fall Craft
2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by and make a fun, fall craft.

Preschool: Deer Through the Year
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Explore a year in the life of a white-tailed deer. Discover how they change with each season and take a walk in search of signs of deer at Homestead.
This program takes place outside, please dress for the weather!
This program is geared for ages 3-6. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Wednesday Hike
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Adventure Book Club!
2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
NEW LOCATION!!! Join us for our Monthly Adventure Book Club! No registration necessary, all are welcome. This months book is a continuation of last months… “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular MIsadventure in the Grand Canyon” by Kevin Fedarko. For this month read from part 6 to the end of the book!
We will meet at the end of each month to discuss a different book. Meet at The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Homeschoolers on the Farm: Thanksgiving Traditions
2024-11-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins promptly at 1:30pm.
Meet in front of the farmhouse.
Learn about the history of Thanksgiving foods and traditions.

Try It! Archery
2024-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 | 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+.

Preschoolers: Turkey Time
2024-11-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | OH
Come learn about turkeys with story, craft, and activities. Best for ages 3-5.

Storytime
2024-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Thanksgiving Traditions
2024-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing at the farmhouse from 10am-4pm.
Learn some history about Thanksgiving foods and traditions.

Lantern Hike
2024-11-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for an after dark adventure on this two mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Coyotes at Rocky Fork
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
**THIS EVENT MEETS AT ROCKY FORK METRO PARK!!**
Learn all about coyotes as we take a walk to look for evidence of them.

Dog Hike
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring your furry friend and join us for a 2-mile hike.
