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SUMMARY:Preschool: Falling Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Learn about fall and leaves through a story\, craft and activities. Best for ages 3-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-falling-leaves/2025-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Campfire Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy lunch and dessert over the fire. Make pie iron pizzas\, foil packet quesadillas and crescent roll sweet treats. We’ll bring the supplies and you’ll do the cooking! Stay for Seated Nature Journaling at 2pm. \nMeet at the Northern Shelter.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-campfire-cooking/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T150000
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SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Seated Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own journal or notebook as we slow down and engage our senses while exploring and interacting with nature. We’ll use our surroundings and a sampling of natural history objects to observe and document the natural world through writing and/or sketching. We will have a limited supply of journals\, pencils and sit-upons. Bring your own chair if you wish. Join us for Campfire Cooking at noon. \nMeet at the Northern Shelter.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-seated-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T014028
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SUMMARY:Cryptid Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on this 1.25-mile hike to learn about mythical creatures that have been rumored to roam the woods.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/cryptid-night-hike/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T014028
CREATED:20250918T123007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T123007Z
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SUMMARY:Blendon Bones
DESCRIPTION:Marvel at the inner workings of animals with this display of skeletons\, meet our guest taxidermist\, and enjoy hands on activities. Event runs Saturday and Sunday 12-3.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/blendon-bones-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
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UID:10003354-1761397200-1761400800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Fall Colors Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Dog Park parking lot and take a 1.5 mike hike to check out the fall colors at Quarry Trails.\nUse address 2600 Dublin Rd Columbus OH 43228 and follow the roadway back to the dog park. When the road forces you to turn left the dog park will be on your right.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fall-colors-hike-3/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
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CREATED:20250922T165630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T165630Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Colors Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile walk through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve to enjoy the fall foliage.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/fall-colors-hike-2/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T165115Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join Jackie O’Lantern the Pumpkin on a Scavenger Hunt in the Park! Meet at the Ranger Station. 1775 Darby Creek Drive.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/halloween-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Battelle Darby Creek\, 1775 Darby Creek Drive\, Galloway\, OH\, 43119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
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CREATED:20250930T132348Z
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UID:10003381-1761404400-1761411600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Turnips\, The Original Jack-O-Lanterns: A Turnip Carving Workshop for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Program begins at 3pm\nThis program is for adult participants\nMeet behind the farmhouse.\nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/turnips-the-original-jack-o-lanterns-a-turnip-carving-workshop-for-adults-2/
LOCATION:Slate Run Living Historical Farm\, 1375 OH-674\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States
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UID:10003282-1761404400-1761411600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Turnips\, the Original Jack-O-Lanterns: A Turnip Carving Workshop for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Program begins at 3pm\nThis program is for adult participants\nMeet behind the farmhouse.\nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/turnips-the-original-jack-o-lanterns-a-turnip-carving-workshop-for-adults/
LOCATION:Slate Run Living Historical Farm\, 1375 OH-674\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T122241Z
UID:10003339-1761411600-1761422400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Howl-O-Ween
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family friendly look at nighttime animals. Walk a Trick-or-Treat trail\, sit around a campfire and listen to not-so-scary ghost stories\, play games and make a fun fall craft
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/howl-o-ween-2/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods\, 6911 Cleveland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
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CREATED:20250918T123123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T123123Z
UID:10003285-1761413400-1761415200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Haunted Tram Ride
DESCRIPTION:Hop on board the Tram to learn about spooky animals of Blendon Woods. Tram boards at the Nature Center
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/haunted-tram-ride/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T014028
CREATED:20250930T123056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T123056Z
UID:10003345-1761417000-1761420600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Adult: Evening Lantern Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist and explore the park after dark with a lantern-lit 1.5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock trail. Meet at the nature center front entrance. Closed toed shoes are recommended for dirt trail. Adults only\, 18+. \nMeeting 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.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adult-evening-lantern-hike/
LOCATION:Highbanks\, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N)\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T014028
CREATED:20250820T142553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T142553Z
UID:10003138-1761418800-1761426000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Outdoor Movie Nights: Hocus Pocus
DESCRIPTION:Join Metro Parks for an outdoor movie! Movies start at dusk and are free- bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. \nHomestead Metro Park is screening Hocus Pocus.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/outdoor-movie-nights-hocus-pocus/
LOCATION:Homestead\, 4675 Cosgray Road\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
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