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Summer Color Dash

Join us for a family-friendly color fun run challenge, packed with bright colors and joy! Participants of all ages can run or walk through fun stations, getting splashed with vibrant color powder at each stop. Challenge yourself with activities like showing off your dance moves, answering nature trivia, completing teamwork tasks, and even pledging acts of kindness along a course less than 1/2 mile. Wear white or light clothing to fully enjoy the experience. Color is non-staining and brushes off. Arrive anytime between 10:00 & 11:00 to complete the course. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday. June 13, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Rentschler Forest MetroPark: RFM-GE Condo Shelter - 5701 Reigart Rd

Rooted Living: Goat Husbandry

Interested in learning more about the most versatile livestock? This class will cover the basics of caring for goats. You'll learn about feeding, housing, health, and handling, along with tips for understanding goat behavior. Perfect for beginners, this course builds confidence and practical skills for raising happy, healthy goats. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult.


Registration required.

Sunday. June 14, 1:00-2:00 PM
Red Barn

Creeking

Get your feet in the water and see what critters you can find! Butler Soil & Water Conservation District and MetroParks educators will provide their expertise and everything you need for creeking. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Thursday. June 18, 10:00-11:30 AM
Indian Creek MetroPark: IC - Oxford Reily Road Picnic Area

Family Art Night

Join MetroParks and MidPointe Library staff at the beautiful River Center to create fun nature-themed pieces of art. Participants under 18 must have an accompanying adult.

Thursday. June 18, 6:30-7:30 PM
River Center

Creeking

What's hidden under the rocks and in the sediment of your favorite MetroParks creeks? Explore the living and fossilized creatures found in our creeks and see if you would also be proud to call these bodies of water home. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Saturday. June 20, 10:00-11:30 AM
Mill Race Preserve MetroPark

Chrisholm Animals Meet & Greet

The Chrisholm farm team will be available for you to ask questions and meet the animals who call Chrisholm MetroPark home.

Saturday. June 20, 1:00-3:00 PM
Red Barn

Friends of Chrisholm Open House

Join the Friends of Chrisholm to explore the historic Augspurger House at Chrisholm MetroPark and learn about the family who once called it home.

Saturday. June 20, 1:00-3:00 PM
Chrisholm MetroPark: CHF Augspurger House

Creeking

Get your feet in the water and see what critters you can find! Butler Soil & Water Conservation District and MetroParks educators will provide their expertise and everything you need for creeking. Closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Thursday. June 25, 10:00-11:30 AM
Antenen Nature Preserve MetroPark

Active in the Outdoors: Family Yoga

Join MetroParks and MidPointe Library at Chrisholm's historic farmstead for fun simple yoga poses, stories, and breathing exercises for the whole family. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday. June 26, 10:00-11:00 AM
Shelter

Fireflies with MetroParks

In the evening twilight, join us on a short and easy hike to search for fireflies. Learn from MetroParks educators about why and how they make their light and how you can attract them to your own backyard as you take part in a tradition as old as time.

Friday. June 26, 9:00-10:00 PM
Harbin Park - Stone Shelter