Wed, Oct 21 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Kids Outdoor Academy: Cave Science
Journey outdoors to answer nature’s big questions in this discovery-based series, perfect for homeschoolers and young explorers! Have you ever wondered what…
Nature & Outdoors
Wednesday, October 21
Saturday, October 24
Sat, Oct 24 9 a.m.–noon
Make A Difference Day
Five Rivers Metroparks' celebrates National Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 AM to noon! Community members are invited…
Sat, Oct 24 5 p.m.–6 p.m.
Halloween Family Hike
Wear your favorite hiking-appropriate costume for a trail adventure. You might find trinkets and treasures along the way! Age(s): 6-9
Sat, Oct 24 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Nature at Night Pumpkin Hike
Discover the wonders of nature at night as jack-o'-lanterns illuminate your path! Bring flashlights for a self-guided hike, then cozy up by…
Sunday, October 25
Sun, Oct 25 Noon–3 p.m.
Sheep to Sweater
How does wool get from sheep to sweater? Learn about the steps from wool to yarn to finished product with demonstrations and…
Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Woolly Worm Racing
You may know and love the fuzzy, woolly worms seen throughout Ohio, but have you ever thought about how fast they can…
Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Fall Tree Hike
Join a nature interpreter to explore fall leaves on a hike through the woods. Learn about the different kinds of trees producing…
Sun, Oct 25 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Freaky Fungi
Fungi of all shapes and sizes are visible during fall. From Dead Man’s Fingers to jack-o'-lanterns, seek out spooky mushrooms on this…
Tuesday, October 27
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…
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.…