• Grandparents & Grandkids on the Farm: Meet the Animals

    Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

    Join us for an opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to explore the farm together and meet
    the animals. (Nieces/nephews and borrowed grandchildren will work too)

  • Nature Ramble

    Three Creeks Metro Park (Confluence Trails) 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

    Enjoy late summer's natural abundance and good company as we go on a roughly 2.5-mile walk through fields and forests with frequent stops along the way to learn about what we observe. Bring water and your sense of curiosity.

  • Nature Tram

    Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Ash Grove Picnic Area) 6975 E. Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Hop on the tram to learn about the park's natural history during this guided tour.

  • Bike-It!

    Three Creeks Metro Park (Confluence Trails) 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

    Join us for an afternoon bike ride down the scenic Blacklick Creek Trail! The ride will be 8 miles, with one pit stop mid-way at the Shannon Rd lot of...

  • For Adults: Pawpaw Prowl

    Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Nature Center) 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Take a 1.25-mile hike to learn about our State Native Fruit and search the trees to find some.

  • 2026 DACO Plein Air Invitational – An Evening of Art, Wine & Giving

    Rhonemus Cellars 1511 George Rd NE, Lancaster, OH, United States
    Fundraiser

    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio and Rhonemus Cellars for a unique evening celebrating art, wine, and the beauty of the Ohio landscape in support of DACO’s outreach arts programming beginning at 6 p.m. September 15 at Rhonemus Cellars in Lancaster.

    $75
  • Preschoolers: Riding and Wading

    Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Ash Grove Picnic Area) 6975 E. Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Take a tram ride to Blacklick Creek and then wade in the water in search of aquatic critters.

  • Pickerington Farmers Market

    Pickerington Village Farmers' Market 89 North Center Street, Pickerington, OH, United States
    Outdoor Activity

    The Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market offers fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more.

  • 28th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival

    Snow Fork Event Center 5685 Happy Hollow Rd, Nelsonville, OH, United States

    The Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled, educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the pawpaw (Asimina triloba). This all-weekend event highlights the rich history and future possibilities of the pawpaw through delectable food and beverages, and a full line-up of presentations and activities that cover pawpaw growing, cooking, genetics, medical use and other topics related to sustainability. Special events at the festival include competitions for the best and biggest pawpaw, a pawpaw cook-off, a best pawpaw-related work of art and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest.

    $20
  • Scioto Fest

    Scioto Audubon Metro Park 400 W Wittier St, Columbus, OH, United States

    Come and join us for barrels of fun, with climbing, slacklining, canoeing, live bands, food trucks, beer, and lots of activities for both humans and dogs, their four-legged friends.

  • Pickerington Central Football vs Canal Winchester

    Pickerington Central High School 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH, United States

    Pickerington Central Varsity Football's fifth game of the 2026-27 season is a division matchup hosting the Canal Winchester Indians.