Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Hours of Operation
U.S. National Whitewater Center in Toledo—outdoor adventure for families.
Remembered Story Trail Through the Wetlands
Explore a scenic wetland trail with storytelling at Nixon Park.
Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park
Art cart activities at Downtown Cary Park.
Toddler Tuesday at Downtown Cary Park: Princesses in the Park ⭐️
Princess-themed toddler playtime at Downtown Cary Park.
Nature Story Time
Nature storytime at Gifford Pinchot State Park—outdoor reading adventure.
Welcome Summer! Nature Discovery Walk
Guided nature walk & discovery at Prairie Ridge in Raleigh.
Muddy Boots at Whippoorwill Park (Ages 1-5) ⭐️
Muddy outdoor play and exploration for toddlers at Whippoorwill Park.
Open Play at the Nixon Park Nature Area
Open play time at Nixon Park Nature Area.
More events outside the Raleigh area
32 events farther afield.
Let's Get Moving: Walk with NAMI
Community walk at Trilby Park—family-friendly movement & mental health event.
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Pick your own flowers at GardenView in Grand Rapids.
Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations
Free summer playgrounds across Milwaukee for kids to explore and play.
Summer Nature Programs: Creek Hike at Cool Creek Park | FREE
Free guided creek hike exploring nature at Cool Creek Park.
Full “Strawberry” Moon Night Hike
Explore Bernheim Arboretum under the full moon on a guided night hike.
Miracle Park
Accessible neighborhood park for all ages.
America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail
Scenic rail tour of national parks and landmarks at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Bike👏Camping👏Adventure👏🥳👉 Harrington Beach State Park👈🤠
Bike camping adventure at Harrington Beach State Park.
Once Upon a Forest
Forest exploration program at Zionsville Nature Center.
Falls of the Ohio State Park: Fossil Bed Discovery Hike
Guided fossil discovery hike at Falls of the Ohio State Park.
Nature Camp for Kids at WW Knight Preserve
Kids discover nature & outdoor skills at WW Knight Preserve nature camp.
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Pick your own flowers at GardenView.
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series
Outdoor summer film series at a scenic art & nature park.
York County Parks Passport Program
York County Parks Passport Program—explore multiple parks and earn rewards.
Full Moon Trail Series - Rocky River
Full Moon Trail Series hike in Rocky River Valley Parkway, North Olmsted.
Summer Walking Tours - Maintaining American Independence Tour
Historic walking tour exploring American Independence in Muskegon.
Tuesday Evening Ecotrek at Mt. Baldy - Crow’s Nest Trail
Guided nature hike at Mt. Baldy's Crow's Nest Trail with a naturalist.
Fallasburg Park: Hike with a Naturalist
Guided nature hike with an expert naturalist at Fallasburg Park.
Fallasburg Park: Build a boat, will it float?
Build and test your own boat at Fallasburg Park in Lowell.
Friend's of French park Firefly BioBlitz
Evening nature walk to spot fireflies in French Park, Cincinnati.
Grandville- Outdoor Playtime!
Outdoor play time at Grandville Library.
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
Free bike rides on the Vandalia Trail—family-friendly cycling adventure.
Nature Journaling at McCloud
Nature journaling workshop at McCloud Nature Park—blend creativity with outdoor exploration.
Dragons and Fantastic Beasts
Dragon-themed garden experience at Powell Gardens.
Drop in Yoga
Wilderness Adventure Camp
Outdoor adventure camp teaching wilderness skills at local park.