Family

Come out for a staff led Toddler Hike at Homestead Metro Park! We will be walking on paved trail, so strollers are welcome! We will go as far as the group can within the hour. Meet at the nature center parking lot.

Spring is in the air, and signs are on the ground. Let’s meander and check out all the interesting spring wildflowers that are starting to bloom in various colors and shapes!

Join us as we celebrate flowers exploring their many benefits and searching for them in both garden and forest.

Bring the kids for a fun 1-mile walk through the woods - exploring and learning as we go. Trail may be muddy. Meets at Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Led by music specialist Bill Manchester, pre-schoolers (and their families) will sing, read, and play instruments with Vivace: The Choir at Cassingham Elementary. The choir will be performing an interactive concert centered around the books John Henry, Circle Unbroken, and I Am Ruby Bridges.

Young artists with their caregivers can drop in to make a grasshopper craft! Join us monthly for a new themed process craft for kids to inspire creative exploration while building artistic skills.

Engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.

Stop by and create nature crafts and talk sustainability with Laura Oldham of Return to Sender. We'll be using items found in nature to make flowers, butterflies and more as well as discussing how to plant seeds and why native plants for pollinators are so important.

Enjoy different free DIY stations, and take home some fun recreational and nature based gadgets at the DIY Expo at Glacier Ridge Metro Park!

Very young children with their families can join experienced actors and teaching artists from Columbus Children's Theatre for theatrical performances of classic books and interactive drama activities.

Ongoing from 1-3pm. Help plant potatoes (conditions permitting), watch planting using a horse drawn potato planter, and learn about the importance of potatoes throughout history.

Join us for a fun and musical eclipse-themed Storytime with our friends from ProMusica. It'll be out of this world! Ages 0-5 and their families.

Read "I Took a Walk" by Henry Cole, then take a half-mile hike to search for signs of spring.

Make an upcycled kite to fly in the windy weather while learning about the importance of wind. Meet at the Wind and Solar parking lot. This program is geared for children ages 6-10.

Explore a different art topic each month through stories, songs, & hands-on art activities. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate with their children. For ages 4-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

Drop in to enjoy fun play stations designed for toddlers and preschoolers! These skill-building activities may include games, play dough, cars, blocks, crafts, and more.

Engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns. Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist.

Follow your curiosity at the next Second Saturday Kids Day! This month, we have partnered with the Columbus Children's Choir to provide exciting hands on learning experiences and activities. Meet special guest Elinor from the hit PBS series Elinor Wonders Why! Activities include: Create a rain stick Musical coloring Parachute play station Meet and Greet with Elinor from Elinor […]

Looking for unique finds at great prices? Come shop at our Spring Resale Fundraiser and support a great cause at the same time! Join us for the Be Well Collective Spring Resale event in person at 3246 West Henderson Road, Columbus, OH, USA for a morning of shopping and fun. Don't miss out on this opportunity to refresh your […]

Groove along with the world's coolest cat while singing along to Pete the Cat stories. Stay until the end for a visit from Pete the Cat in his coolest red shoes. For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

Stop at the Gardens Entrance to make seed circles. These plantable pockets of seeds can be a fun gift for someone or an easy way to get your garden growing.

Enjoy a reading by local author John Biemer from his book Baby Buckeyes. Book signing, Q&A, and a photo op with mascot Brutus Buckeye (!) to follow. Books will be available for purchase. For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

Come out an enjoy a staff-led hike for your little ones! We will travel as far as the group can within the hour, all trails will be suitable for strollers! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter

Celebrate music and community-building during this special preschool storytime featuring folk singer Joanie Calem and Goodwill Day Services. Children and their families will sing, dance, and connect with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through diverse experiences, we build empathy and learn that we all have likes, interests, and things in common even if we seem different. […]

Come to Fancyburg Park for a look at the new Spring StoryWalk, When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes, and take home a craft! Weather permitting.  

Program begins at 1:30pm Meet in front of the farmhouse Watch sheep shearing, meet the lambs, and learn about the uses of wool.

Explore and engage with a variety of self-directed activities during this drop-in program. For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

Young animal lovers will be entertained with magical stories and interactive fun from presenter Erica Carlson. Live animal appearances may include Sedgie the Hedgie and/or Picasso the Turtle.

Help create a healthier community through sustainable and innovative practices. When: Saturday, April 20 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: 3359 Park St., Grove City Town Center Celebrate Earth Day with family and friends at the Grove City EcoFest. Enjoy interactive family activities. Learn about pollinators and how to preserve the environment. Visit with exhibitors to learn about environmental […]

Join us for a morning filled with food, music, school tours & hands-on opportunities to explore, climb and touch emergency response vehicles, tractors, heavy machinery and other equipment !!

Celebrate Earth Day by planting some pollinator friendly plants to add to your home garden*. Meet at the barn shelter in front of the nature center. This program is for all ages. *while supplies last

Bring the whole family to this Earth Day celebration presented by the Preservation Parks Foundation. Purchase native garden plants offered by local nurseries. At 3 p.m., enjoy a free Banana Slug String Band concert, a nationally renowned children's band to share original earth loving lyrics geared for the whole family. Savor food truck cuisine and […]

Get outside to celebrate Earth Day! Join us for a 4-mile Naturalist led hike to learn more about native plants and simple ways you can make a positive impact on our environment. This hike will be a combination of public and backcountry trails. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

Share a slow-paced half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

School-age kids will immerse themselves in animals' natural habitat while learning about the tracks they leave behind.   The program will take place at Alum Creek State Park and will have stories, interactive activities, and hiking!