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X-WR-CALNAME:Columbus · outdoors · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Going Nutty DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T180335Z UID:10014410-1789639200-1789642800@columbusmoms.com CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Walk through the woods in search of nuts\, seeds and maybe a f ruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio’s ecosystems. Includes science and fun! Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin b oard\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180335Z LOCATION:Three Creeks Park\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, Un ited States URL:https://columbusmoms.com/event/homeschoolers-going-nutty/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Moms Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusmoms.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drop-In Bug Safari DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180139Z UID:10014412-1789646400-1789653600@columbusmoms.com CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a fun meadow insect hunt and learn some bug basics. Insects will be collected and released after the program. Some nets and containers provided. All Ages. \nMeeting location notes: Highban ks Metro Park-Big Meadows Picnic Area. This meeting location is located at the back of the park. After you enter the park\, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill\, a sign will be on the right side say ing “Big Meadows picnic area”. After the sign\, take the ROAD on the L EFT. Park in the first lot on the left. Meet near the restrooms/bulletin b oard/playground area. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180139Z LOCATION:Highbanks Metro Park\, 9466 Columbus Pike\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 4 3035\, United States URL:https://columbusmoms.com/event/drop-in-bug-safari/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Moms Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusmoms.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Homeschoolers: Going Nutty DTSTART:20260917T173000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180139Z UID:10014411-1789651800-1789655400@columbusmoms.com CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Walk through the woods in search of nuts\, seeds and maybe a f ruit or two while discovering the roles they play in Ohio’s ecosystems. Includes science and fun! Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin b oard\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180139Z LOCATION:Three Creeks Park\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, Un ited States URL:https://columbusmoms.com/event/homeschoolers-going-nutty-2/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Moms Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusmoms.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Run Club: Powell DTSTART:20260917T221500Z DTEND:20260918T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002421Z UID:10002305-1789668900-1789676100@nocterrabrewing.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:The Nocterra Run Club meets every Thursday at 6:15pm for a hea lthy run\, followed by a hangout in the taproom or beer garden.\nWe work w ith Columbus Running Company\, and our group incorporates all levels of ab ility\, pace\, or distance. It’s a great way to meet friends with simila r goals and interests. We meet year-round. Open to the public. Join anytim e. Cheers! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002421Z LOCATION:Nocterra Brewing Co. – Powell\, 41 Depot Street\, Powell\, OH\, 43065\, United States URL:https://nocterrabrewing.com/event/runclubpowell/2026-09-17/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Nocterra Brewing Co. X-SOURCE-URL:https://nocterrabrewing.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ohio Young Birders Club Central Chapter Monthly Outings DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000282-1789776000-1789862399@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Ohio Young Birders Club Central Chapter Monthly OutingsATTN: Y outh Ages 12-18! Join Ohio Young Birders Club!If you are interested in eng aging with other teen nature enthusiasts\, this club is for you! We repres ent the Central Ohio Chapter and are looking for new members to join us on monthly outdoor excursions! Visit www.ohioyoungbirders.org to join. For more information contact samuel.kerr@audubon.orgNext Outing: September Monthly Outing – Saturday\, September 19th @ Sharon WoodsFall migration is upon us\, join the Central Chapter at Sharon Woods Metro Parks to ident ify warblers by Fall plumage! Sharon Woods includes a variety of habitats\ , from Schrock Lake to Spring Creek\, with forest and meadows in between. Expect to find a variety of warblers\, including Orange-crowned Warblers\, Golden-winged Warblers\, Hooded Warblers\, and more hopefuls! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/ohio-young-birders-club-central-chap ter-monthly-outings-10/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Motivation at the Station DTSTART:20260919T110000Z DTEND:20260919T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T061500Z UID:10000248-1789801200-1789808400@hilliardohio.gov CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Dive into fitness this summer with a free workout series in Hi lliard’s Station Park! \nJoin us for full-body functional strength-train ing and challenging yet relaxing vinyasa yoga every Saturday morning from June 6 through Sept. 26*. \nStrength training: 7 to 7:50 a.m. \nYoga: 8 to 8:50 a.m. \nNo need to register\, simply bring a mat and water bottle and meet us in the park. Check the weather hotline for cancellations: 614-334 -2598\, option 2. \n*Please note\, there will be no class June 20\, July 4 \, and Sept. 5 \nThank you to our sponsors\, Amazon and Summit Financial\, as well as our in-kind sponsors\, Mat Happy Yoga\, SPENGA\, and Blueprint Health and Fitness\, for making this event possible. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061500Z LOCATION:Hilliard’s Station Park\, 4021 Main St\, Hilliard\, 43026\, Uni ted States URL:https://hilliardohio.gov/event/motivation-at-the-station-27/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Hilliard X-SOURCE-URL:https://hilliardohio.gov/library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Service in the Preserves: Clifton Gorge DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T182646Z UID:10000300-1789808400-1789830000@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Service in the Preserves\n2026–2027 Work Trip Schedule\nA Co lumbus Audubon Volunteer Program\nClifton Gorge\nSeptember 19\, 2026\, 9 a m – 3 pm\nWoody invasive vegetation removal \nClifton Gorge is home to the most notable scenic gorge in western Ohio. The Little Miami River rush es down the narrow gorge squeezed by massive dolomite cliffs. The preserve is connected to John Bryan State Park with an extensive trail network\, p icturesque landscape\, and scenic views of the river.\nWe will continue th e removal of invasive woody vegetation between the Rim and Orton Trails. E very honeysuckle and privet we remove gives native wildflowers and young t rees a better chance to thrive. It’s a satisfying way to make a visible difference in a beautiful preserve while spending a day outdoors with fell ow volunteers.\nNo prior experience is needed. Tools will be provided. You will need to bring your lunch\, water\, and work gloves and dress for the weather. Contact us to sign up. Further information will be sent to the r egistered volunteers. \nService in the Preserves LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182646Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/service-in-the-preserves-clifton-gor ge-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Wildflower Hike DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182935Z UID:10014419-1789812000-1789815600@columbusmoms.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Meet at the shelter and take a 1 mile hike and learn about wil dflowers still in bloom.\nUse address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive and follow the road to the Lake Area parking lot. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182935Z LOCATION:Quarry Trails Lakes Area Parking Lot\, 2319 Quarry Trails Dr.\, C olumbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States URL:https://columbusmoms.com/event/fall-wildflower-hike/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Moms Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusmoms.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Tram DTSTART:20260919T190000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002747Z UID:10014418-1789830000-1789833600@columbusmoms.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Hop on the tram to learn about the park’s natural history du ring this guided tour. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002747Z LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Ash Grove Picnic Area\, 6975 E. Livingston Ave.\, Reynoldsburg\, 43068\, United States URL:https://columbusmoms.com/event/nature-tram-4/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Moms Network X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusmoms.com/farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Field Trip: Migration on the Big Walnut Trail DTSTART:20260920T123000Z DTEND:20260920T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000283-1789893000-1789909200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Migration on the Big Walnut Trail\nWhen: Sunday\, September 2 0\, 2026\, 8:30 am – 1:00 pmWhere: Meet at Academy Park in Gahanna –  MapDescription: Land bird migration should be starting to peak as we vi sit this series of parks along the Big Walnut Creek Corridor in Gahanna an d northeast Columbus. We’ll start at Academy Park and make several stops at parks along the trail as it wends south along the Creek\; this greenbe lt has a good history of attracting large numbers of migrant passerines\, especially flycatchers\, vireos and warblers\, and is good for raptors as well.Wear comfortable walking shoes\, as surfaces will be mostly flat and paved\, but occasionally we’ll hit dirt trails. The main trail is not ve ry exposed\, but the creek valley can be misty\, so you might want to take along a jacket.For more details contact Rob Thorn\, 614-551-0643 or robt horn6@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/field-trip-migration-on-the-big-waln ut-trail/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bus Tour: Farmlands North of Route 161 and “the Rivalry” DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182440Z UID:14390-1790071200-1790078400@worthingtonhistory.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Fall registration dates will be announced in August. Stay tune d for details!  \nVisit: Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreat ion (activecommunities.com) \nTuesday\, Sept. 22nd\, 10:00 am-12:00 pm \nT his tour explores the northern farmlands beyond Route 161\, beginning with the planning concepts behind Worthingway and Worthington Estates. We then cross High St. to a former orchard area\, visit the Orange Johnson House\ , and discuss the significant farm activity which took place there. The to ur continues through the Wilson Hill neighborhood before returning to Old Worthington to learn about the rivalry between Kilbourne Village and Rush Creek. \nPictured here: Rush Creek LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182440Z LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, Un ited States URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/historic-neighborhoods-series-bus -tour-north-of-270/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=co lumbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Worthington Historical Society X-SOURCE-URL:http://worthingtonhistory.org/doll-museum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free HIIT Class at the Commons (5:30) DTSTART:20260922T213000Z DTEND:20260922T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003819Z UID:10001087-1790098200-1790101800@columbuscommons.org CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:If a day of play at the park is making you hungry\, you’re n ot alone! Here’s just a couple of Downtown restaurants where you can fin d some nearby bites! \n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Schlagheck Photography www.schlagh eckphoto.com for Robb McCormick Photography www.robbmccormick.com\n\n\n\n\ nON-SITE CAFES\n\nTortilla Mexican Street Food \n\nMonday – Wednesday: 1 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.\; Thursday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. \n\nJeni’s S plendid Ice Creams \n\nOpen for Events \n\nLocated at Columbus Commons \n \nOperates Seasonally from April 17 – September  \n\n*hours subject to change \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nMarket 6565 E State High St0.1 miles \n\n\n\n\n\ nCondado Tacos132 S High St0.1 miles \n\nThe Goat219 S High St0.1 miles \n \nPat & Gracie’s121 S High St0.1 miles \n\n\n\n\n\nTasty Dawg107 S High St0.2 miles \n\nThe Walrus143 E Main St0.3 miles \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Spaghetti Warehouse150 S High St0.1 miles \n\nDirty Frank’s248 S Fourth St0.3 mil es \n\n\n\nMikey’s Late Night Slice268 S Fourth St0.3 miles \n\nPotbelly 17 S High St0.3 miles \n\nSee a full list of restaurants and cafes near th e Commons here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003819Z LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 S High St \, OH\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215\ , United States URL:https://columbuscommons.org/event/free-hiit-class-at-the-commons-530/2 026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Commons X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbuscommons.org/events/calendar/columbus.gov/colu mbus.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Run Club: Audubon DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260922T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002421Z UID:10002045-1790100000-1790103600@nocterrabrewing.com CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Do you have a thirst for running as much as craft beer? Keepin g fit helps us enjoy more of the good things in life. That includes even m ore of our amazing craft beer scene! Join us at Nocterra Audubon in the Sc ioto Audubon Metro Park on Tuesdays at 6 o’clock for a casual 3-4 mile r un followed by beer and great company. All levels are welcome\, no registr ation is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002421Z LOCATION:Nocterra Brewing Co. – Audubon\, 516 Maier Place\, Columbus\, O H\, 43215 URL:https://nocterrabrewing.com/event/run-club-audubon/2026-09-22/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Nocterra Brewing Co. X-SOURCE-URL:https://nocterrabrewing.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free HIIT Class at the Commons (6:30) DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260922T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T063741Z UID:10001109-1790101800-1790105400@columbuscommons.org CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:If a day of play at the park is making you hungry\, you’re n ot alone! Here’s just a couple of Downtown restaurants where you can fin d some nearby bites! \n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Schlagheck Photography www.schlagh eckphoto.com for Robb McCormick Photography www.robbmccormick.com\n\n\n\n\ nON-SITE CAFES\n\nTortilla Mexican Street Food \n\nMonday – Wednesday: 1 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.\; Thursday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. \n\nJeni’s S plendid Ice Creams \n\nOpen for Events \n\nLocated at Columbus Commons \n \nOperates Seasonally from April 17 – September  \n\n*hours subject to change \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nMarket 6565 E State High St0.1 miles \n\n\n\n\n\ nCondado Tacos132 S High St0.1 miles \n\nThe Goat219 S High St0.1 miles \n \nPat & Gracie’s121 S High St0.1 miles \n\n\n\n\n\nTasty Dawg107 S High St0.2 miles \n\nThe Walrus143 E Main St0.3 miles \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Spaghetti Warehouse150 S High St0.1 miles \n\nDirty Frank’s248 S Fourth St0.3 mil es \n\n\n\nMikey’s Late Night Slice268 S Fourth St0.3 miles \n\nPotbelly 17 S High St0.3 miles \n\nSee a full list of restaurants and cafes near th e Commons here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T063741Z LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 S High St \, OH\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215\ , United States URL:https://columbuscommons.org/event/free-hiit-class-at-the-commons-630/2 026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Commons X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbuscommons.org/events/calendar/columbus.gov/colu mbus.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumnal Equinox Labyrinth Walk DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T001525Z UID:10003204-1790105400-1790109000@www.spiritual-center.org CATEGORIES:holiday,outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 22\n7:30-8:30 pm\nLabyrinth Garden\nFC N orth\nRegistration coming soon\nLet’s mark the changing seasons by integrating the body with the mind and spirit.\nArrive at 7:30 pm to hear information about the history and importance of labyrinths and our connect ion to them and the difference between solstices and equinoxes\; or anytim e after 7:45 pm to walk the labyrinth independently. \nLabyrinths are used world-wide as a way to quiet the mind\, calm anxieties\, recover balance in life\, enhance creativity\, and encourage meditation\, insight\, self- reflection\, and stress reduction. \nThere is bench seating around the lab yrinth to enjoy the ambiance\, or feel free to bring your own chair to enj oy the beauty of the evening. \nWe also have finger labyrinths for anyone with limited mobility who would also like to join us and experience the pe aceful evening. \nThis is a weather-dependent event and will be cancelle d if it rains. \nThe autumnal equinox for 2026 will occur at 8:04 pm EST o n September 22. \nAny questions\, please reach out to Jen Bratka – JBrat ka@FCchurch.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001525Z LOCATION:First Community Labyrinth\, 3777 Dublin Rd.\, COLUMBUS\, OH\, 432 21\, United States URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/event/autumnal-equinox-labyrinth-walk -2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:The Spiritual Life & Learning Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.spiritual-center.org/calendar-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East Side Rail Trail Community Open House DTSTART:20260923T203000Z DTEND:20260923T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050742Z UID:10007485-1790181000-1790190000@columbusrecparks.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about the East Side Rail Trail? This will be a 3-mile linear park and the first greenway trail to be developed in the cen tral east side of Columbus. The trail will run from Broad Street to Bostwi ck Road along a former rail corridor. The corridor will be transformed to provide more transportation options and park space through the Mideast nei ghborhoods and will provide increased connectivity for over 17\,000 reside nts.   \nColumbus Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting a comm unity open house on Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, to introduce the project and ga ther public input on the character and design of the trail. Join us from 4 :30-7 p.m. at Barnett Community Center\, located at 1184 Barnett Road\, 43 227. We hope to see you there! \nLearn more about the East Side Rail Trail . LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050742Z LOCATION:Barnett Community Center\, 1184 Barnett Rd.\, Columbus\, OH\, 432 27\, United States URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/east-side-rail-trail-community-o pen-house/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Recreation and Parks Department X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/parks/dorrian-green END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR