Try It! Archery
2025-05-31 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at the Scioto Grove Metro Park Archery Range for a fun, free day of archery! All equipment and instruction provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to try with parental supervision.

Superhero Run
2025-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Climb over obstacles like Spiderman, speed through like Flash and soar through the air like Superman. Dress as a Superhero and join us for a themed half-mile fun run and then make a mask craft. Perfect for young families. Meet at the fitness station in the Nature Center parking lot.

Tram Rides
2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Ride our open-sided Tram around Sharon Woods and learn about our park in style! Tram leaves Apple Ridge Picnic Area every 1/2 hour. Tram is free to ride, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Darby Darters
2025-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Help us find and stock our living stream with the colorful and small fish that live in our creek system. Closed toed shoes required, meet at the bottom of the riffle run trail.

Continual Color Without Continual Hassle
2025-06-01 14:00 - 16:30 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Inniswood Garden Society for their annual meeting and garden reception. Featured speaker, Dr. Laura Deeter, is a Professor of Horticulture at the Ohio State University and the Sandy and Andy Ross Endowed Director of the Chadwick Arboretum. Dr. Deeter will discuss different ways to think about color and plant combinations in your garden.

For Kids: Swamp Things
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about tiny wetland creatures and their adaptations by studying them in our table-top ponds. Suitable for preschool and school-aged kids. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Run with a Ranger
2025-06-02 18:00 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and come on a 3 mile run with a Ranger!
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228 and follow signs to Lake area parking lot.

Summer Children’s Programs: Cardinals
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Calling all cardinal lovers! Discover what’s to love about this familiar feathered friend.

Toddler Tram: What’s Out There?
2025-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Hop aboard the electric tram as we ride along the trails of Glacier Ridge Metro Park! We will be on the lookout for the different plants and animals that live at Glacier RIdge while highlighting some of its natural beauty and history!
We will have rides at 10am, 11am, 1pm, and 2pm. The tram seats approximately 18-20 bodies, so it will be first come first served!
This program is geared for ages 2-4, but all are welcome to attend! We will meet at the second parking lot beside the flag pole. If there is heavy rain, we will reschedule the program!

Fairy House Building
2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Flutter into Blacklick Woods to build a fairy house or a toad abode. Dressing up as your favorite fairy or mythical creature is encouraged!

Evening Kayaking
2025-06-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
First come first served, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for participants of all ages, with an adult, on a first come first served basis. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun!
*Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances! Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH for the closest parking lot to the paddling launch area.* Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

Try it! Archery
2025-06-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment and instruction is provided. Recommended for Ages 8+.

Preschool + Tram Rides
2025-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Have fun on a tram ride aimed at our youngest visitors and their caregivers. Rides at 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30.

Try it! Kayaking and SUP
2025-06-04 14:00 - 18:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Come out and try stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking for free at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Darby Bend Lakes. SUPs and Solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. Tandems open for all ages. Solo sit-kayaks have a 275Ibs limit. Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes, 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard OH.
First come, first served. Equipment and instruction are provided.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Bug Bonanza
2025-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Drop by the Nature Center Overflow Parking Lot to search for all sorts of insects in our prairies! Nets provided.

Yappy Hour Presents: SUP with your Pup
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a day of dogs, beer, food, and standup paddle boarding at Quarry Trails Metro Park!! Standup paddle boards, and tandem kayaks will be available first come first serve. Human and dog life jackets provided! Meet at the lakes area at Quarry Trails Metro Park!

A Little Sunshine
2025-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
If you spend all day in an office working, join us for an after work guided walk relaxing in nature to stretch out those legs and enjoy the quiet of a peaceful park. Meet at the Little Darby Picnic Area for a 3-mile hike.

Bobber Bandits
2025-06-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
The early fish gets the worm! We’ll have fishing poles and bait for anyone interested in meeting at Pleasant Valley for some fishing! 9020 US Route 62, Orient OH.

Family Tram Rides
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hop on the Metro Parks tram for a 30-minute narrated tour of the park. The tram departs from the Nature Center and last picks up at 12 p.m on June 7th, and 6 p.m. on June 22.

Dairy Bingo
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Find the answers to the questions to complete your Dairy Bingo card. Take a look at our rare heritage shorthorn cattle.

Evening Garden Stroll
2025-06-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Look for plants and animals on an evening stroll through the Gardens. Plus, visit our seasonal garden beds planted with the theme: “Fables & Fairytales.”

Lantern Hike
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a 3-mile evening hike to Green Mansions, roast s’mores over a campfire and learn about nocturnal animals found at Clear Creek. Lanterns will be provided for the return hike. Mileage is round trip. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster (39.594057, -82.622219).

For Kids, Drop In: Bug Hunt!
2025-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Use nets, magnifying glasses, and bug jars to explore the incredible world of insects with a naturalist! Some nets and jars will be provided, feel free to bring your own. Ages 2-12.
Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park-Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located near the back of the park area in the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, a sign will be on the right side saying “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin board/playground area.
