Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Adult: Evening Lantern Hike
2025-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
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+.
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.

Outdoor Movie Nights: Hocus Pocus
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Join Metro Parks for an outdoor movie! Movies start at dusk and are free- bring your lawn chairs or a blanket.
Homestead Metro Park is screening Hocus Pocus.

Blendon Bones
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
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.

Princess Walk
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Calling all Jr Princesses who love their outfits, let’s take a magical short walk exploring our enchanted forest. This trail will be available as a scavenger hunt the rest of the week for our traveling princesses.

Jack-O-Lantern Campfire Cooking
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for some festive fun over the campfire! All ingredients and instruction provided for this tasty campfire treat, meet at the Lower Sled Hill parking lot at Quarry Trails Metro Park!

Halloween Party
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for games and crafts at our annual Halloween Party. Plus, visit with animal ambassadors from Ohio Wildlife Center. Costumes encouraged.

HOWLoween Hike
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Dress up your furry friend for Halloween and enjoy a 2-mile hike.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy this spooky, all-ages, scavenger hunt at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter for an activity sheet and direction!

Haunted Archery
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:30 | 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+.

Fall Foliage Hike
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Homeschoolers: Fall Colors Hike
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about leaves and fall colors on this half-mile hike.

Preschool Storytime-Pumpkins
2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program begins at 10:30am.
Meet behind the farmhouse.
Parents and siblings are welcome.
Enjoy a fall story and a craft.

Homeschoolers on the Farm: Pumpkin Science
2025-10-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program starts promptly at 1:30 pm in front of the Farmhouse.
Learn about pumpkins through basic math and science. Program is geared towards elementary level students.

Adaptive Adventures: Slides & Sweets, Tricks or Treats!
2025-10-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Slides & Sweets, Tricks or Treats!
Have some spooky October fun at the inclusive playground! Wear a costume, enjoy some candy, tattoos, and stickers!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.

After School Crafts
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the nature center to make some simple, fall-themed crafts.

Costume Climb
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy rock climbing at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Wear your best (climbing safe) costume and get some candy as you explore the rock wall. All climbing equipment and instruction is provided. Tennis shoes and flexible clothing is recommended.

Tots on Trails
2025-10-30 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.

Halloween Bash
2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Wear your costume for some fall fun at Blendon Woods Nature Center! We will have games, crafts, and seasonal activities.

Sunset Spikeball
2025-10-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a free and fun session of Spikeball! This game requires some hand-eye coordination. Learn the basics and become a pro! All instruction and equipment provided. We will be playing in the field behind the Scioto Audubon Climbing Wall.

Cemetery Hike
2025-10-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Dog Park parking lot to take a short walk and learn about the White/Britton cemetery.
Use address 2600 Dublin Road Columbus OH 43228 and follow the road towards the dog park. When the road forces you to turn left the parking lot will be on your right.

Spooky Night Hike
2025-10-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Explore the park as it gets dark and learn about creepy crawlies, listen for coyotes, see what’s glowing in the dark and look for nocturnal animals on this half-mile hike.

Cowboy Campfire Coffee!
2025-11-01 08:30 - 10:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Enjoy coffee by the campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the lower Sled Hill parking lot! Free, all equipment provided!

Blacklick Hiking Club
2025-11-01 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.

For Adults 50+: Woodpecker Wander
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Enjoy a fun hike centered around wonderful woodpeckers and how important they are! We will hike the Red Oak Trail (approximately 0.8 miles) and look for woodpeckers and their habitats!
Binoculars will be provided. Please wear layers and comfortable shoes.
The trail is not paved and contains a mix of gravel and dirt.
This program is geared for ages 50 and up. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

For Adults 50+: Walk the Dog
2025-11-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Take a 2.5-mile walk with your leashed canine friend on the easy Kestrel and Monarch trails.
Meet at the Park Office at 6723 Lithopolis Road, Groveport, Oh 43125.

Saturday Sketch
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Get in touch with your artistic side! Learn about nature journaling and how to draw some of the animals you might find in the parks. All skill levels welcome. Ages 10+.

A Stitch in Time
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing between 1-3pm at the farmhouse
All ages
Watch or help as we mend, do handiwork, and use the treadle sewing machine.

Early Evening Wildlife Walk
2025-11-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll walk a park trail to look for creatures like deer, owls and more. Plan on being patient and quiet to have the best chance of observing wildlife on this 1-mile walk. No pets, please. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Ohio Day
2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Visit the Nature Center to learn about Ohio native animals and meet some animal ambassadors.
