A Bug’s Life…Cycle
2025-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us for a fun filled evening as we learn all about bugs! We will learn about their life cycles, what they do to get ready for winter, and talk about some of their favorite snacks! Once it gets dark, we will watch A Bug’s Life as the fireflies dance around the screen!
And no need to worry about dinner – Tortilla food truck will be there before the movie serving up some delicious food!
Let’s sweeten the deal a little more. The first 50 kids who complete their bug life cycle will earn a free treat! Popcorn will also be provided during the movie.
Please bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on to enjoy the movie.
This program is geared towards all ages. Meet at the Wind and Solar Lot, rain or shine!

Ultimate Frisbee
2025-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a Friday evening of ULTIMATE FRISBEE! Equipment and instruction will be provided for this ultimate program! Meet at the lower Big Field at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. The Big Field is located across the road from the Water Tower.

Outdoor Movie Nights: A Bug's Life
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join Metro Parks for an outdoor movie! Movies start at dusk and are free- bring your lawn chairs or a blanket.
Glacier Ridge Metro Park is screening A Bug’s Life.

Blacklick Hiking Club
2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join the hiking club! 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.

Going Nutty : The Nature of Nuts
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Walk through the woods in search of nuts, seeds and even a fruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio’s ecosystems. Fun for kids and adults. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Hike Behind the Lake
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 1.5 mile off-trail to explore the waterfowl refuge. Not stroller friendly.

Herbs - The Spice of Life
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing between 1-3pm.
Learn about some of the traditional uses of herbs in cooking and medicine.

Fall Foliage Hike
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Evening Hike
2025-10-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike to discovery wildlife as the light fades inside the forest. Hike is approx 1 mile on crushed gravel and includes hills. Families are invited to bring flashlights, but we will add red cellophane to flashlights to reduce our disturbance to wildlife. Hike will conclude by 745pm due to park closing at 8pm. Meet in Oak Coves Parking area near the restrooms/bulletin board. age 6+
Meeting Location Oak Coves 3rd parking lot: The Oak Coves picnic area is your first LEFT after entering the park. Once you turn left into the Oak Coves picnic area, we will be in the third parking lot. Meet the naturalist at the bulletin board. Follow the orange program signs. If the parking lot is full, the Oak Coves picnic area has 4 other parking lots within 5-8 minutes walking time of the meeting location.

Blacklick Creek Clean-up
2025-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1-mile hike to the creek where you will work with staff to pick up litter and debris. Bring gloves and boots!

Drop In: Animal Signs
2025-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
The world around us is filled with clues that point to the presence of native wildlife. Our wild friends might leave behind tracks, chew marks, nests, scales, fur, or feathers! Stop by the Highbanks Nature Center to learn about the signs animals leave behind and how to decipher them. Get hands on with some activity stations and try out your new detective skills! All ages, geared toward families
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.

Backpacking Series: Week 5 - Prep, Safety, & Outdoor Ethics
2025-10-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is NOT required – however, the overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least ONE class.
Each week’s topic will have two dates to choose from in that week – you don’t need to attend both dates in the week. This series is for all ages and all backpacking abilities, from beginner to experienced backpackers.
Week #5: Prep, Safety, & Outdoor Ethics. We will learn how to minimize the impact to our environment during this class, and will prepare for our upcoming overnight trip! Plan for a short hike during this class.
Fall Backpacking Series:
Week 1: 4 Essentials & Site Selection
Week 2: Water & Waste
Week 3: Fuel, Fire, & Food
Week 4: Clothing & Foot Care
Week 5: Prep, Safety, & Outdoor Ethics
Week 6: Shakedown Hike!

Fall Tram Ride
2025-10-05 14:00 - 14:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Enjoy the early fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.

Dahlia Fall Care
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Greater Columbus Dahlia Society to learn how to save your dahlia tubers for another year of blooms.

Darby Creek Day
2025-10-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Celebrate the anniversary of Darby Creek becoming a Scenic River. Enjoy seining in the creek, live animals, crafts, archery, and more along the Big Darby Creek. Meet representatives from organizations working to protect the Darby Watershed. Make sure to come hungry for some food trucks, as well! Join us at 2pm for a guided stream quality program, at 3pm for a talk on prairies, burns and bison, and 4pm for a stream fish program.

Leaf Rubbing
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and come on a 1 mile hike and collect leaves to use in a leaf rubbing activity!
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228 and follow the roadway back to the Lake Area parking lot.

Preschool Tram Ride
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hop on board the tram to enjoy the fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.

Homeschool: Magic for Muggles
2025-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn about the magic, and science, behind animal transformations and adaptations using spells from popular media.

Outdoor Yoga with Naomi
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at Scioto Grove Metro Park for free outdoor yoga in the park, perfect for any level! Yoga will take place at The Grove Lodge. We will be outdoors on the deck weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, we will be indoors the lodge. Bring your own mat!

Backpacking Series: Week 6 - Shakedown Hike!
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is NOT required – however the overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least one class. Each weeks topic will have two dates to choose from (With the exception of Week 6) in that week so participants can pick the day that works best for them to attend, you don’t need to attend both dates in the week. Meet at Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park
Please note!! We will only have 1 day of Week 6, on Monday, October 6th! There will be no Sunday option for the Shakedown Hike.
This week we will be going on a backpacking preparation hike! Expect the hike to be approx. a mile in length. Bring a pack and equipment to test your strength and endurance on the trail in a real life backpacking scenario! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Fall Backpacking Series:
Week 1: 4 Essentials & Site Selection
Week 2: Water & Waste
Week 3: Fuel, Fire & Food
Week 4: Clothing & Foot Care
Week 5: Prep, Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Week 6: Shakedown Hike

Harvest Moon Hike
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the October full moon on this 2-mile hike.

Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a guided fast-paced walk through the nighttime woods. Hike not suitable for children or slow walkers.

Stroller Stroll: Fall Color
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Enjoy a stroll through Inniswood as we explore the colors of fruits, foliage, and more.

Toddler Tuesday: Wildlife Yoga
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Take a moment to stretch and relax out in nature just like the animals do! Learn some cool yoga poses inspired by the wildlife around you! We will read a short story, practice poses, and enjoy a craft.
This program is geared for ages 2-4. Meet at the barn shelter, rain or shine!

Wheels on the Farm
2025-10-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing from 10am-4pm
Play a game of “I Spy” as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do.

Bird Hike to the Wetland
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Hike out to the bird blind with a naturalist to look for migrating ducks on the water. Hike will be approximately 2.5 miles on crushed limestone and rugged dirt trail. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available to borrow. All ages.
Meeting Location Oak Coves 3rd parking lot: The Oak Coves picnic area is your first LEFT after entering the park. Once you turn left into the Oak Coves picnic area, we will be in the third parking lot. Meet the naturalist at the bulletin board. Follow the orange program signs. If the parking lot is full, the Oak Coves picnic area has 4 other parking lots within 5-8 minutes walking time of the meeting location.

Sunrise Hike
2025-10-08 07:00 - 08:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a hike to watch the beautiful sunrise at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Hike will be approx. 2 miles. Meet staff at the Arrowhead Picnic Area.

Preschoolers: Halloween Party
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate Halloween with activities, crafts, and a costume contest!
