Join the YMCA of Central Ohio and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for an Enchanted Evening event at the Highbanks Metropark Nature Center on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. YMCA Enchanted Evening Enjoy food, crafts, a campfire, scavenger hunts, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about YMCA Enchanted Evening parent/child night out
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Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center offers fun events and activities for all ages to connect with nature. The Audubon Center is located in downtown Columbus, but you'll feel like you are away from the city and immersed in nature along the Scioto River. Grange Audubon Center offers … [Read more...] about Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Visit Dawes Arboretum: Winter Birding and Maple Syrup
Head to Licking County to enjoy acres of nature at Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio. Home to over 5300 different types of plants with more than 15,400 plants on grounds, you'll find new things to explore every time you visit. What you'll find at Dawe's Located about 30 minutes east of Columbus, … [Read more...] about Visit Dawes Arboretum: Winter Birding and Maple Syrup
First Day Hikes on New Years Day start the year off right
Take a hike on New Years Day and kick off the New Year by being active with First Day Hikes in Central Ohio or across the US! Start the New Year outdoors with fresh air, scenic trails, and a renewed focus on health and wellness. First Day Hikes are a popular New Years Day tradition across the … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes on New Years Day start the year off right
Stroll Through a Holiday Wonderland: Dawes Arboretum Winter Wonders Walk
Take a stroll through a winter wonderland during The Dawes Arboretum Winter Wonders Walk on December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2024 from 6 – 9pm. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy, with illuminated trees, food trucks, live music and a special appearance from Santa … [Read more...] about Stroll Through a Holiday Wonderland: Dawes Arboretum Winter Wonders Walk
Fall and Halloween fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
The Metro Parks are one of the great overlooked resources in our city - and nearly every program is free! With 20+ locations, you're never far from several Columbus Metro Parks. You'll find 75 miles of bike trails, 230 miles of trails, natural play areas, and so much more. The Columbus and … [Read more...] about Fall and Halloween fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
Movies at the Dam and Fishing with Rangers with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
The Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Scioto Area Corps Cooperating Association (SACCA) hosts events throughout the year at the Dams in Central Ohio. SACCA support the mission, priorities and vision of the Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through fundraising … [Read more...] about Movies at the Dam and Fishing with Rangers with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
