Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Star Struck: Kids Edition (Families, Ages 5+)
Family stargazing adventure—telescopes, space facts, and night-sky exploration.
JR the Turtle Canvas Keepsakes (Adults and 5+)
Paint a canvas alongside JR, a box turtle ambassador, at Glass City Metropark.
Archery and Fireside S'mores (Adults and 8+)
Try archery and roast s'mores by the fire at Blue Creek Metropark—beginner-friendly fall fun for ages 8+.
Nature Rx: Hiker Fest, Riverwalk Edition, presented by Mercy Health
Fall hiking festival at Glass City Metropark with wellness activities for the whole family.
Try it! Atlatls (Adults and 8+)
Learn to throw ancient atlatls (spear-throwers) at Side Cut Metropark in this hands-on history activity.
Try it! Tree Climbing (Adults and 8+)
Harness-and-rope tree climbing adventure at Toledo Botanical Garden — scale new heights safely.
Metroparks Kids Hiking Club: Trash Clean Up (All Ages)
Kids-led hiking adventure with trash cleanup at Blue Creek Metropark.
Nature & Board Games
Free outdoor board games and nature time at Wildwood Preserve Metropark.
Nature & Board Games (Adults and 12+)
Nature-themed board games and outdoor exploration at Wildwood Preserve Metropark.
Littlest Naturalist: Animal Coverings (Ages 3-5)
Tactile nature exploration for preschoolers discovering animal textures.
Nature's School House at the Oak Grove School (All Ages)
All-ages nature exploration at historic Oak Grove School in Toledo's Wildwood Preserve.
Nature at Night: Full Beaver Moon (Adults and 8+)
After-dark nature exploration under the Beaver Moon—spot owls, bats, and nocturnal wildlife.
Nature at Night: Full Beaver Moon (Adults and 8+)
Evening nature walk under the Full Beaver Moon at Bend View Metropark—explore sounds, smells & night sky.
Holiday Tree Climb (Adults and 8+)
Climb a festively lit tree in Farnsworth Metropark for a magical winter adventure.
Littlest Naturalist: Cool Critters (Ages 3-5)
Preschoolers discover cold-weather animals with live encounters and crafts.
Volunteer Stewardship Day
Volunteer stewardship day improving prairie habitat by removing invasive plants.