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  • 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

  • For Adults: Pawpaw Party

    Slate Run Metro Park (Camp Starview) 9631 Neiswander Road, Ashville, OH, United States

    Celebrate the pawpaw, an understory tree with the largest edible fruit native to North America. Sample the fruit, try a tasty treat and learn cool pawpaw facts on a 1-mile hike.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Apples: Their History and Uses

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

    Sample heirloom varieties, help press cider, and stir apple butter cooking over an open fire.

  • Adaptive Adventures: Carnival!

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

    *Adaptive Adventures programs are designed for individuals with disabilities and their families!

    Join us for a carnival! Balloon artist (3-4pm), face paint, carnival games, campfire cooking and more! Find us at the Buttonbush shelter!

  • For Adults 50+: Carnival

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

    Roast hot dogs and s'mores over an open fire, play carnival games like you did when you were a kid, enjoy the creative stylings of a balloon artist and more!

  • 6th Annual Friends of the Metro Parks Gala: A Buzz-worthy Celebration

    Highbanks Metro Park 9466 US-23, Lewis Center, OH, United States
    Fundraiser

    Friends of Metro Parks will be hosting our annual gala at Highbanks Metro Park this year. This signature event serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Metro Parks and provides a wonderful opportunity to highlight the beautiful facilities maintained by our dedicated park staff.

    $125

  • A Slice of History

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    Pickerington-Violet Historical Museum 15 East Columbus Street, Pickerington, OH, United States
    Community Event

    oin us for our October Open House - A Slice of History: A Celebration of Pie.
    FREE pie for everyone!  We'll have assorted pies, brownies and ice cream. Learn a little history about pies and browse our exhibits.

  • 2026 Canal Wellness Festival

    Hanners Park 458 Groveport Pike, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

    Join us for a morning of community and fun at the Canal Wellness Fest, presented by Diley Ridge Medical Center!

    Begin your morning with the 10th Annual Running Scared 5K, presented by Nationwide Children's Hospital. This costume-themed 5K run/walk includes prizes for the best costumes as well as a 2026 race shirt, finisher medal and healthy treats at the finish line for participants.