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…
Park Event
Tuesday, November 3
Friday, November 6
Fri, Nov 6 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool Science: The Rise of Reptiles
Uncover your wild side through hands-on learning and scientific fun! This month, explore the era known as the “great dying,” when continents…
Fri, Nov 6 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 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:…
Also happening Friday, November 6
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 7
Sat, Nov 7 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Discover Dinosaurs’ Descendants
Kids learn which birds come south from Canada to spend the winter in Ohio, then search for them in the park. Bring…
Sat, Nov 7 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Pumpkin Patch
Pick a perfect pumpkin from the Farm's patch! After making your choice, stick around for fun fall activities like pumpkin decorating, face…
Sat, Nov 7 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Biscuit Day
Carriage Hill's historical farm devotes a whole day to the biscuit, a staple of farm-family meals. Visitors watch several kinds of biscuits…
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 Noon–5 p.m.
Pumpkin Chuck Festival
Families can send off fall at the Pumpkin Chuck Festival, where pumpkins get launched through the air at Stanbery Park.
Nov 7–8 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
1800s Harvest Jamboree
2026 Dates, November 7-8 (Sat & Sun 1-5 pm) | Families step back in time at this 19th-century harvest celebration with traditionally…
Sat, Nov 7 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Slinging
Bring a carved or whole pumpkin and watch it fly from pumpkin-slinging machines built and run by Lakota and Talawanda robotics club…
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.…
Also happening Saturday, November 7
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 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.
Also happening Sunday, November 8
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 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…
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…
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…