Even though every day is Earth Day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, we invite you to join us for this eco-celebration like no other! Together we can celebrate Mother Earth while learning how to make better choices for the planet and all its living creatures. This two-day event will feature live entertainment, activity booths […]

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

Practice sustainability this Earth Month by giving your unused craft supplies a new life! Bring in your stuff that are gathering dust and trade it for supplies that will spark inspiration.   Drop off your supplies at Lane Road Library anytime during open hours from April 13 - April 19 and receive a ticket for the swap. […]

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 […]

Ongoing between 1-3pm Watch sheep shearing, meet the lambs, and learn about the uses of wool.

Come to the library each Sunday for an opportunity to create a craft from the Maker Art Cart! Children and caregivers can use their imaginations and fine motor skills to create art to take home.

Lego and Duplo bricks will be available for open playtime. Drop in and join us! For ages 6-11.

Come hear a family friendly-concert featuring the NACHO Saxadillas, a saxophone quartet with a wide and varied repertoire. They believe music is medicine and a means to bring joy, healing, and hope.

Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.

Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

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.

We've added more dates! Join us for story and craft time at the Alum Creek Lake Visitor Center. Every other Monday, excluding federal holidays. Best for preschool/kindergarten ages but all are welcome!

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) will develop language and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Meet at the dog park parking lot (use address 2600 Dublin Road Columbus OH) and drive back to the dog park. Come and plant trees for earth day. All supplies provided.

Celebrate Earth Day by going out on a nature hike! Enjoy the fresh air and take a closer look at what makes nature special. Meet at the shelter by the picnic tables and flagpole.

With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

Babies (with a favorite adult) will develop listening and language skills through songs, rhymes, stories and playtime.

This activity is included with admission. Parking and admission fees or memberships are required to enter the Zoo.  Activity registration is not required. Exploration Stations are designed to encourage discovery through puzzles, books, tools, activities and more! Stop by and see us on select Tuesdays and Thursdays anytime between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the locations listed on the […]

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

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

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.

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!

Through our storytime leader and special guest, children will listen to books, sing songs, and participate in a meaningful service activity to help those in need during this extra special storytime! Seeds of Caring is a nonprofit organization that empowers children as young as two to create a kinder community through volunteer opportunities

Challenge yourself to build something awesome with your fellow LEGO superfans! Explore a different theme every month with a variety of activities and the freedom to create. For ages 6-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

Enjoy songs, activities, books, and rhymes. Especially for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

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.

Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.

This activity is included with admission. Parking and admission fees or memberships are required to enter the Zoo.  Activity registration is not required. Exploration Stations are designed to encourage discovery through puzzles, books, tools, activities and more! Stop by and see us on select Tuesdays and Thursdays anytime between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the locations listed on the […]

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.

Orienteering is a sport that combines navigation with speed! This for kids level program will go over the basics of the sport as well as practice by playing a game! Instruction and equipment provided! Meet at the shelter house in the back of the park

North Market Bridge Park is bringing back our Sip, Stroll and Shop experience indoors during the colder months! Join us at North Market Bridge Park Night Market once a month for an evening market inside North Market Bridge Park with 20+ vendors, live music, and so much more!

Literacy activities, like reading aloud to furry new friends, will boost your reading skills! Presented in partnership with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and 4-H PetPALS. Your 15-minute reading slot will be assigned and emailed prior to the program. For ages 5-11.

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.

Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.

Children (with a favorite adult) will enjoy this hour-long program that starts with songs, rhymes and books followed by center-based activities to develop ready-for-kindergarten skills.

Songs, rhymes, and hands on fun for babies 0-18 months.

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

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.

This is a FREE Event! 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration! We will have Plant Sales, Food Trucks, Donuts, Live Music, Kid's Activities, Birds of Prey, Apple Tree Sales, FREE Wagon Rides and MORE! You DON'T want to miss this!

Enjoy a story, movement rhymes, and action songs. Siblings welcome.For ages 0-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event.

The Whetstone Branch will host its annual Duckling Day in celebration of the book Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Costume packets are available starting March 27th.

This family-friendly event will feature local music, fun activities for children and adults, food, and drinks, and booths from a diverse array of sustainability-focused vendors and nonprofits. When: Saturday, April 27, 11am-8pm Booths, Vendors & Children’s Activities 11am-4pm Bands, Food Trucks & Beverages: 11am-8pm Celebrate Trails Day: 11am-5pm with a guided bike ride leaving at […]

Bring out your family to this amazing event! They can see and touch the trucks and vehicles here! Meet the drivers ! Crafts and vendors will be attending too. Food trucks… please bring gently used clothing and non perishable food for their local mission project with the schools!

Drop by anytime between 1-3pm to celebrate Arbor Day as you plant baby trees off-trail in the Natural Play Area. You can even decorate a small flag to mark your tree, so you can find it each time you visit!

Ongoing from 1-3pm. Compare recycling now with an 1880s family's necessary reuse of many farm and household items.

Explore a recycling truck from Rumpke Waste Management. Ask questions about trash pickup and recycling services and learn about the different parts of the truck. For ages 2-7, parents or caregivers (age 18+) must remain in the room to supervise for the duration of the event. Note: In the case of inclement weather, this visit will […]

Color mixing, crafts, STEM activities and more will help kids experience light table magic firsthand. For ages 5 and under.