Oct 27–28 10 a.m.–noon
Highfield Halloween Party
Visit Highfield Discovery Garden for spooktacular fun! This family-friendly Halloween party is full of crafts, cute story times, pumpkin-themed science activities and…
Nature & Outdoors
Tomorrow Tuesday, October 27
Friday, October 30
Fri, Oct 30 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Woodland Mystery: A Costumed Caper
Ages 10 can follow clues to solve an escape room-style puzzle at Seasongood Nature Center; participants are encouraged to dress in costume.…
Sunday, November 1
Sun, Nov 1 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Natural Dyeing
Families learn which plants at Sharon Woods can be used to make natural dyes, then try dyeing a bandana. The fee is…
Sun, Nov 1 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Paint-A-Park
Families borrow art supplies to explore Possum Creek MetroPark as it settles in for winter, then paint the park. Registration is requested,…
Tuesday, November 3
Tue, Nov 3 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Meet and Greet a Goat
Kids get to know a goat from the Possum Creek herd, looking, feeling and learning about goats before a goat-themed activity and…
Friday, November 6
Fri, Nov 6 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Animals in Winter
MetroParks of Butler County brings live animals to the Fairfield Community Arts Center to show how wildlife prepares for and survives winter:…
Saturday, November 7
Sat, Nov 7 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Storytime in the Garden
Children ages 2 to 7 hear a story in the Highfield Discovery Garden, then do a craft or activity that brings the…
Sat, Nov 7 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Finding Fungi
A Great Parks nature interpreter leads a woodland hike to find which fungi are producing mushrooms this fall. Recommended ages: all ages.
Sat, Nov 7 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Leaf Exploration
Families take a closer look at fall leaves on this kids' nature program at Sugarcreek MetroPark. Registration is required. Recommended ages: 3-13.…
Sunday, November 8
Sun, Nov 8 11 a.m.–noon
Animals Alive
Families visit the Woodland Mound nature center to meet local wildlife in up-close animal encounters. Recommended ages: all ages.
Thursday, November 12
Thu, Nov 12 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Creature Chronicles for Kids
Toddlers and their caregivers wiggle and giggle with animal friends, learning about critters through story time and play. Recommended ages: 2-5. Meet…
Saturday, November 14
Sat, Nov 14 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Who’s That Bird at My Feeder?
Kids learn to identify common feeder birds and join a global citizen-science effort to count them. Registration is required. Recommended ages: 3-13.…
Sat, Nov 14 Noon–4 p.m.
Neighborhood Nature Fest
Great Parks celebrates urban wildlife with an afternoon in Roselawn featuring neighborhood animals, exhibitors, native-plant tastings, nature activities and family games. Recommended…
Sat, Nov 14 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Animal Tracking Excursion
Young trackers learn the art and science of reading animal signs on this hands-on excursion. Registration is required. Recommended ages: 3-13. Meet…
Sat, Nov 14 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tike Hike: Owl Walk
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and their grown-ups head out on an evening owl walk. Registration is required. Meet at Paw Paw…
Thursday, November 19
Thu, Nov 19 8 p.m.–10 p.m.
Northern Saw-whet Owl Bird Banding
Dr. Dave Russell shares the natural history of Northern Saw-whet Owls and how researchers band live owls for science. The fee is…
Saturday, November 21
Sat, Nov 21 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fall Crafts at Woodland Mound
Families drop by the Woodland Mound nature center to make seasonal crafts and keepsakes from natural materials. Recommended ages: all ages.
Sat, Nov 21 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Nighttime Adventure
Families talk about the differences between night and day, check out pelts of nocturnal animals, then head out on a night hike…
Sunday, November 22
Sun, Nov 22 Noon–1 p.m.
Ugly Sweater Hike
Hikers ages 8 and up bundle up in their ugly sweaters and hit the trails to learn how native wildlife dresses for…
Sun, Nov 22 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Urban Hike along the Mill Creek
A Great Parks nature interpreter leads a hike along the Mill Creek to learn about the wildlife living in this urban area.…