Parks & Nature

Parks, trails, and playgrounds

14 events

Fri, Sep 25

Serpent Mound Archaeology Tour

Guided archaeological tours of the ancient Serpent Mound with a professional archaeologist.

9:30 AM Columbus

Free8–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 25 +2 dates

Tiny Trailblazers – Fall 2026

Outdoor exploration for toddlers at Rose Run Park—nature walks and discovery.

10:00 AM Rose Run Park, New Albany

1–4 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 25

Island Vibes at ZipZone!

Dress in Hawaiian gear and zip-line through the treetops at this themed adventure.

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures, Columbus

6–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 26

Welcome to Fall Event

Fall celebration at Highbanks with seasonal activities and nature.

5:00 PM Highbanks, Lewis Center

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Sep 27

Art in the Park

Outdoor art event at scenic Topiary Garden—family-friendly creativity & nature.

1:00 PM Topiary Garden at Deaf School Park, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 29 +2 dates

ReWild Child – Fall 2026

Nature play program for kids to explore, climb, and learn in an outdoor space.

3:40 PM Location: Nature Play Area near the ELC playground Arriving to the Program: For ELC students who attend all-day or PM class: the HNA Team will collect students directly from school and escort them out to the play area. For other students: parents can drop off students at the ELC playground. HNA Team will meet you before escorting the children to the nature space. Picking up from the Program: All students should be picked up behind the ELC building at the fence behind the ELC building. Please arrive on time to pick up your student., New Albany

5–10 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 29 +1 dates

Apiary Gatherings

Free apiary program at Franklin Park Conservatory—learn about bees.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus

Free4–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 30 +1 dates

Adventure Eagles – Fall ’26

Outdoor nature adventure program for intermediate-school students at Swickard Woods.

3:00 PM Location: Swickard Woods Arrival Options: For students at NAPLS Intermediate School – Jacob Bentley will collect students after school and escort them directly to Swickard Woods. To opt-in, simply choose this option on the Permission Form during registration. Students who do not attend NAPLS Intermediate School – can be dropped off at Swickard Woods right before the program starts., New Albany

10–13 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

October Chihuly Night

Stunning glass art installation by Chihuly at Franklin Park Conservatory.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus

Special Engagement Admission Rates0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 4

October Community Day

Free community day at Franklin Park Conservatory with gardens and activities.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

Homeschool Day: Amazing Adaptations

Learn how plants and animals adapt to survive at Franklin Park Conservatory's homeschool program.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus

$15 per person5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10

Glass Pumpkin Patch

Fall-themed glass pumpkin display at Franklin Park Conservatory included with admission.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 23

Halloween Thrills at ZipZone!

Zip line through spooky Halloween decorations during ZipZone's spirit week.

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures, Columbus

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 23

ZipZone Night Flight Zip Line Tours

Zip line through the forest canopy on an exciting night flight tour at ZipZone.

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures, Columbus

5–18 yrsOutdoor

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