While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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September 2025
Butterfly Release
Reserve a butterfly online to release. Celebrate the magic of butterflies. Enjoy food, crafts, play games like Plinko and Butterfly Bingo, and shop a plant sale. $10 for members and $15 for non-members. 12 and 2 p.m.
Find out more »November 2025
Nature Art Fest
Find one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired pieces for everyone on your holiday gift list.
Find out more »Pre-K Explorers
Weekly drop-off program that gives junior naturalists the opportunity to explore, create, and play. Ages 3.5-5. 9/18-12/1. 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Find out more »December 2025
Winter S.T.E.A.M Drop-In
Try your hand at various table-top activities including crafts, simple machines and building projects. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »Meet the Animals
Celebrate the holidays with wildlife ambassadors and meet some animals up close. 1-2 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.
Find out more »Winter Hike-a-Thon
Ring in the winter season with the shortest day of the year, by hiking all day at several Stark Park locations. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. starkparks.com
Find out more »Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the longest night of the year with music, crafts, and a candlelit route through the forest. Registration is not required. Enjoy treats, hot beverages and music; create a solstice-themed craft; walk the candlelit Solstice Traditions Trail, enjoy a bonfire; and watch interactive skits showcasing solstice traditions of various civilizations with costumed interpreters. Dress appropriately for the weather outdoors. Only indoor portions will be fully wheelchair/stroller accessible. No dogs permitted. A free shuttle bus will run 6:30-10:30 p.m. from overflow…
Find out more »Campfire Open House
Toast marshmallows over a fire and enjoy some delicious s’mores. Try feeding the chickadees and walk the trail for a self-guided game of Eye Spy. Afterward, stop inside the nature center for a hot chocolate bar, warm up and create a simple winter craft. Depending on the weather, snowshoes may be available for loan. 12-3 p.m.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration
There will even be a "toast" at noon and pizza and beverages provided.11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Find out more »January 2026
Pre-K Explorers Drop-In
Once a month, children can enjoy new, seasonal, themes full of outdoor exploration and play. This is a drop-off program for children ages 3.5-5. 8:30-10:30 a.m.
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