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…
Park Event
Thursday, November 12
Thu, Nov 12 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Wonders of Stargazing
Older kids and teens bundle up to explore constellations and the myths behind them from a hilltop view over the Twin Creek…
Also happening Thursday, November 12
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
Friday, November 13
Fri, Nov 13 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
Join us every Friday at the Farm for storytime! Each week we will read a different themed book together, followed by activities…
Also happening Friday, November 13
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
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…
Also happening Saturday, November 14
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
Thursday, November 19
Thu, Nov 19 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
S’mores & Archery
Ages 8 and up learn safe shooting form and test their aim at target practice, then wind down with s'mores around the…
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…
Also happening Thursday, November 19
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
Friday, November 20
Fri, Nov 20 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
Join us every Friday at the Farm for storytime! Each week we will read a different themed book together, followed by activities…
Also happening Friday, November 20
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
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…
Also happening Saturday, November 21
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
Sunday, November 22
Sun, Nov 22 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Turkey Time
Kids ages 4 to 8 learn fun facts about the unofficial Thanksgiving mascot and make fall and turkey-themed crafts at Sharon Woods.
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.…
Also happening Sunday, November 22
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
Tuesday, November 24
Tue, Nov 24 7 p.m.–8 p.m.
Night Hike on the Farm
Families hike through the woods at Winton Woods Farm under the full moon to see which animals come out at night. Dress…
Also happening Tuesday, November 24
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…
Friday, November 27
Fri, Nov 27 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Great Parks Survivor: Opt Outside
Teams test their wilderness skills in competitive challenges, earning materials to build a champion-worthy fire. Ages 7 and up; the fee is…
Fri, Nov 27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
Join us every Friday at the Farm for storytime! Each week we will read a different themed book together, followed by activities…
Fri, Nov 27 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
MetroParks Ice Rink Opening Day & Frosty Kickoff
The MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape opens for the season with skating all day, hot cocoa from the RiverScape Cafe and a…
Nov 27–29 Noon–3 p.m.
The Winter Sky… Indoors!
2026 Dates, November 27-29 (shows at 12, 1 & 2 pm) | Families crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to see winter constellations…
Also happening Friday, November 27
Nov 6–27 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Storytime on the Farm
2026 Dates, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am) | Each Friday kids hear a book read aloud in the…