Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Belding Garden Walk
Belding Garden Walk—stroll through beautiful gardens and enjoy outdoor scenery.
Saturday Morning Ecotrek at Mt. Pisgah
Saturday Morning Ecotrek at Mt. Pisgah in Holland—guided nature walk and outdoor exploration.
Caledonia Lakeside Park: Nature Sensory Experience
Sensory-friendlyNature sensory experience at Caledonia Lakeside Park.
Caledonia Lakeside Park: Bumblebee Nature Walk
Nature walk spotting bumblebees at Caledonia Lakeside Park.
More events outside the Grand Rapids area
34 events farther afield.
Bird Fest at Deer Haven Park
Nature & wildlife celebration for all ages at Deer Haven Park.
Tucker Farms Lavender Fest!!!
Lavender Fest at Tucker Farms in Temperance—scenic seasonal celebration.
Big Play Day
Outdoor play day at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor.
Garden Tour: Noteworthy Natives
Guided garden tour exploring native plants in Cincinnati.
Full Strawberry Moon Walk
Guided moonwalk under the Full Strawberry Moon at William Henry Harrison Park.
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Pick your own flowers at a family-friendly flower farm.
Lavender Fest
Lavender Fest at scenic farm with family activities and local vendors.
Pollinators in Your Backyard
Learn to attract pollinators to your garden at this hands-on nature workshop.
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Pick your own flowers at GardenView—cheerful outdoor activity.
Zen at the Zoo
Zen activities at the Toledo Zoo—relaxation and nature for all ages.
Put-in-Bay Round Trip Ferry from Toledo on the Glass City Pearl
Round-trip ferry to Put-in-Bay on the Glass City Pearl.
Discover the River Cruise on the Sandpiper
Scenic river cruise exploring Toledo's waterfront aboard the Sandpiper.
Family Campout Fun-Night at Harrison Park in Pemberville
Family campout night with outdoor activities at Harrison Park.
Visit A New Nature Center - Tap Here For A Full List Of Locations!
Explore Cleveland's nature centers—great for outdoor exploration.
Rediscover Veterans Memorial Bridge
Free walk across Veterans Memorial Bridge—great city views.
Check Your Local Metro Park System - Tap Here For Event Links!
Explore Cleveland metro parks & their family-friendly events.
Lebanon Ohio Garden Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Explore beautiful gardens and solve a scavenger hunt in Lebanon—active family outing.
Gardens of Zionsville - Century Homes in Bloom
Explore beautiful historic home gardens in bloom at Zionsville.
The Flutter Run
Fun run celebrating butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Blue Limestone Park
Park exploration in Delaware.
Art in the Park: Terrarium Building
Build a living terrarium in this hands-on outdoor art activity.
Bark at Breck
Dog-friendly community gathering at Breck Park.
Nature's School House at the Oak Grove School (All Ages)
Hands-on nature education for all ages at Wildwood Preserve's Oak Grove School.
Nature at Night: Moth Lighting (All Ages)
Night adventure: see moths light up at Wildwood Preserve's Oak Grove School.
Kayak & U-Pick Flowers – GardenView
Kayak paddling and pick-your-own flowers at GardenView.
PLAY @ Madison Square: Slide & Climb Into Summer
Outdoor play area with slides and climbing for summer fun.
Concerts in the Park
Free outdoor concerts at Bowling Green City Park.
Lighthouse Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
Scenic lighthouse boat cruise on the Glass City Pearl in Toledo.
Garden & Tree Tour
Free guided garden and tree tour at Swaim Park.
Guided Nature Walks: Prairietown Garden Walk
Guided nature walk at Conner Prairie's historic Prairietown Garden.
Let's Get Moving: Walk with NAMI
Community walk at Trilby Park—family-friendly movement & mental health event.