Limited Edition! Disc Golf Course Pop-Up!
2026-01-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Disc Golf Mart for a special edition, pop-up Disc Golf course at Quarry Trails Metro Park! All skill levels are welcome to join! Learn to play, discs available to borrow! Or come on your own and try out the course. Meet at the Sled Hill at Quarry Trails Metro Park to get to the start of the course, and for instruction and discs.

Grandparents Day
2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bring your grandchildren and have a Grandparents Day at the Nature Center! Make a craft, help feed the stream, and then go on a scavenger hunt on a trail right outside the nature center!

For Adults: Beginner Macrame Plant Hangers
2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Create a basic cord plant hanger and then practice some simple macrame knots to use in future projects.

Pickerington Ponds Winter Hike
2026-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm. Refreshments will be served at the Burning Lake Area – 4423 Gender Rd. Canal Winchester, Ohio.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Snow Moon Hike
2026-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate the February full moon on this 2-mile hike.

Toddler Adventure Club!
2026-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Battelle Darby Creek during this week’s Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have an adventure pack with compasses, maps, and stickers for the kids! Meet at the Cedar Ridge Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway OH.
*Path is paved and stroller-friendly*

Groundhog Day Drop-in
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Will spring come early or will winter stick around? Join us in the Nature Center to learn about groundhogs and create a craft.

Groundhog Day Treasure Hunt
2026-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Happy Groundhog Day! Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, we will be out here to celebrate the upcoming spring! Phil stopped by Homestead and left us with a cryptic map that promised treasure. Can you solve it to find the hidden treasure?
This program is geared for ages 5-10, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Groundhog Scavenger Hunt & Hike
2026-02-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Go for a short hike while hunting for all of the missing items during this Groundhog Day-themed scavenger hunt! Meet at Arrowhead picnic shelter to get your activity sheet to start and prizes once you complete the hunt!

Annual Quilt Show
2026-02-03 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-06 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
View the Columbus Metropolitan Quilters, flora-and-fauna-themed quilt display. Members will be available to answer questions on weekends.

Lantern Hike
2026-02-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for an after dark adventure on this approx. two-mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Homeschoolers: All About Predators
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about the amazing, adaptable coyote and other local predators on a 1-mile walk. Some walking may be done off trail if conditions allow. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Disc Golf Classes and Games
2026-02-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Learn. Play. Connect.
Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, indoor, inclusive! All equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Adults Only: Metro Parks Trivia
2026-02-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Compete solo or as a team in this interactive challenge all about Metro Parks and the animals you can find within them. Meet at the Nature Center.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Try It! Archery
2026-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.

Blacklick Walk & Talk
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Meet the first Saturday of every month for a moderate to fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.

Cowboy Campfire Coffee!
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out to the Lower Sled Hill fire pit at Quarry Trails Metro Park to learn how to make Cowboy-style Campfire Coffee! All ingredients and equipment will be supplied. Please bring your own reusable mug or cup and fill it up with some hot fire brewed coffee.

Glacier Ridge Winter Hike
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Victorian Valentines
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Stop by the farmhouse and create your own Victorian valentine card.

Feet, Feathers and Skulls
2026-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join former Cornell Lab of Ornithology docent and Master Falconer Andrew Schmalfuss Jr. to learn about avian adaptations, followed by a live presentation of a red-tailed hawk. Ages 8+.

Wetlands Hike
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for an approx. 2-mile hike at the Slate Run Wetlands, 11140 Winchester Road, Asheville OH (note: this is different than the main entrance to the park)

Fiber at the Farm Series- Weaving
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Join us as we explore fiber arts twice a month during January, February, and March. This is a series of six programs for adults, however, you are free to make the ones that interest you and fit your schedule. Programs will include a presentation and demonstration, as well as opportunities for hands on learning. Enjoy a warm beverage and feel free to bring a fiber project to work on after the main program. Programs will start at 1pm.
Sunday, 2/ 8/26 Part 3 of a series of 6: Weaving
Learn about the process of weaving including various types of looms such as table top, rigid heddle, and floor looms.
This program is for adults and meets in the farmhouse from 1-3pm. Limited materials provided.

Coffee & Birds
2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.

Quarry Trails Winter Hike
2026-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | OH
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Quarry Trails Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.
