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.

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 […]

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 […]

Hike 1.5 mi on natural surface trails through the Walden Waterfowl Refuge. Prepare for mud!

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.

HIke 1.5 mi on and off trail to look for spring wildflowers

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 […]

Bring the whole family to Stratford for a wooly experience! Stratford will provide visitors with an engaging experience while the resident sheep (and llama) receive their annual shearing. The flock will be shorn throughout the day, and our shearers will interpret the process from start to finish. Your family can visit stations to learn how […]

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!

Help make the Natural Play Area a more magical place by building fairy, elf, and bug houses to leave for the enchanting creatures that live here. Prepare for an off-trail adventure! Wear old clothes and boots. Ages 3-5. Meet at the Natural Play Area.

Learn about flowers and signs of spring through story, craft, and activities. Program best for ages 3-5.

Drop in to make a paper sculpture using your imagination! What will you create? While supplies last. For ages 4-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

Take a 1.5-mile hike and search the forest for migrating songbirds, like warblers, vireos, tanagers and more.

Must be age 5 or older. Advance registration required. Program begins at 9:30 am at the Farmhouse. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Only registered participants should plan on attending program. Join the farmer in feeding animals and help with other barnyard chores.

Swap gently used puzzles (any age) for some new-to-you! Please make sure no pieces are missing.

Have you ever wanted to learn about fly fishing but didn't know where to start? Come to this free and fun program and learn what fly fishing is and how to get started! We will practice casting and get a chance to fish on the beautiful lakes at Quarry Trails Metro Park! All equipment provided. […]

Learn how to turn recyclables into art using 3D printing technology! Then discover the importance of recycling and how we can keep plastics out of rivers and oceans. Be sure to feed the plastic monster by donating April 28-May 5 to this recycling drive. Presented by Laura Oldham, founder of Return to Sender, a sustainability and education focused […]

Search for hidden animals hidden throughout the park and learn about camouflage. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.