Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Preschoolers: Turkey Time
2024-11-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-24 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.

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-23 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

Fall Harvest
2024-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Celebrate the fall harvest by tasting black walnuts, acorn flour and other fall food. Food tasting as long as supplies last.

Inniswood Book Club
2024-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a discussion of “Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln’s Mother & Other Botanical Atrocities” by Amy Stewart.

Owls of Darby
2024-11-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join our naturalist as they try to lure in these raptors using calls on this 2-mile hike. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

S’mores and Furs
2024-11-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, 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 shelter house, rain of shine!

Tea Time
2024-11-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about different wild plants that you can make teas with and their benefits; then try some samples.

50+ Tree Hike
2024-11-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a 1-mile hike to learn about trees and find out which ones keep their leaves through the winter.

Toddler Turkey Trot
2024-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a slow paced walk suitable for your littles! Meet at the arrowhead picnic shelter at Scioto Grove Metro Park, following the walk kiddos will be able to take home a fun turkey craft! We will walk on stroller accessible trails!

Fossils!
2024-11-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join a naturalist & travel back in time to learn about fossils! Then uncover fossils of your own & make a dinosaur fossil to take home and remember your trip back in time. Good for ages 5+

Tots on Trails
2024-11-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Opt-Outside Hike
2024-11-29 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Gobble Hobble
2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Walk off the Thanksgiving feast with us! We will do a 2 mile walk around the park on the Marsh Hawk Trail. This trail is completely paved!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the shelter house, rain of shine!

Buckeye Bracelets
2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Drop by to learn some cool facts about buckeye trees, then make a buckeye bracelet in preparation for the OSU vs. Michigan game!

Opt Outside Hike
2024-11-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Opt Outside on Black Friday on a 4-mile guided backcountry hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged, steep and uneven in places. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at the Park Office: 185 Clear Creek Rd, Lancaster.

Indoor Amusements
2024-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm.
Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.

Opt Outside Bird Walk
2024-11-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Opt outside and take a 1.5 mile hike to look for birds. All experience levels welcome. Some binoculars available to borrow. Trail is unimproved and may be muddy. Meet at the Wet Prairie Access Parking Lot across from the Nature Center.

Black (ratsnake) Friday
2024-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a break from shopping stop by and meet Chico, our black rat snake.

For Adults 50+: Off The Beaten Path - Hike To The Apple Barn
2024-11-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Chestnut Ridge, 8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH, 43112, United States
Hike 3-miles on and off trail to visit the old apple barn and learn a little history of the area on the way.
Meet at the first parking lot on the right.

Cardio Hike
2024-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us for a fast paced hike through Walnut Woods Metro Park! We will hike approx. 2 miles on paved trails. Meet at the Tall Pines Area, 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport.

Yoga
2024-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join Joy Lawrence, registered yoga teacher, for a gentle hatha yoga class inside the Innis House. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.
