Calendar of Events

Many FCPD programs and events are outdoors. Before traveling long distances, especially if severe, dangerous weather is expected, it is recommended you check the event listing on the calendar below or check the event on our Facebook page or call 614 321-4833 ext 103 or 740 652-4422 to confirm an event will take place.

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Early Birds, Spring Migration (Cross Mound Park) 8:00 am
Early Birds, Spring Migration (Cross Mound Park)
May 2 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Early Birds, Spring Migration (Cross Mound Park)
Friday, May 2, 2025 8:00-10:00 a.m. Early Birds, Spring Migration Cross Mound Park 11615 16th Rd SW Stoutsville, OH  43154 During Spring, Ohio experiences something beautiful – the arrival of many bird species not normally seen in our area!  After spending the winter in the south, many will be stopping in our parks on their [...]
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 11:00 am
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May through October Open three days during the week: Wednesdays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. plus Memorial Day & Labor Day 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rock Mill Days 2025 (Weather Permitting, see Description & Notices below) Stebelton Park at Rock Mill 1429 Rockmill Place NW Lancaster, OH  43130 Standing [...]
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 1:00 pm
Spring Wild Edibles (Mambourg Park) 1:00 pm
Spring Wild Edibles (Mambourg Park)
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Spring Wild Edibles (Mambourg Park)
Sunday, May 4, 2025 1:00-3:00 p.m. Spring Wild Edibles Mambourg Park 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22) Lancaster, OH  43130 The forest provides more than fresh air; it provides food!  Picking plants or foraging at any park is never allowed except in a park-sponsored guided program such as this.  Information about where foraging can be done [...]
Spring Wildflower Walk (Wahkeena Nature Preserve) 1:00 pm
Spring Wildflower Walk (Wahkeena Nature Preserve)
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Spring Wildflower Walk (Wahkeena Nature Preserve)
Multiple Dates, See Below Spring Wildflowers Walk Series Wahkeena Nature Preserve 2200 Pump Station Rd Sugar Grove, OH  43155 Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape.  Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be [...]
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Birding Hike (Smeck Park) 8:00 am
Birding Hike (Smeck Park)
May 9 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Birding Hike (Smeck Park)
Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00-10:00 a.m. Birding Hike Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd (south of OH-256) Baltimore, OH  43105 Birds, birds, birds! We love birds! Come to this slower-paced hike, approximately two miles, to learn some sight and sound bird identification. It is recommended you bring your own binoculars. ODNR field guides will be available. [...]
Morning Mushroom Walk (Cross Mound Park) 10:00 am
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 11:00 am
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May through October Open three days during the week: Wednesdays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. plus Memorial Day & Labor Day 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rock Mill Days 2025 (Weather Permitting, see Description & Notices below) Stebelton Park at Rock Mill 1429 Rockmill Place NW Lancaster, OH  43130 Standing [...]
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 1:00 pm
Spring Wildflower Walk (Wahkeena Nature Preserve) 1:00 pm
Spring Wildflower Walk (Wahkeena Nature Preserve)
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Spring Wildflower Walk (Wahkeena Nature Preserve)
Multiple Dates, See Below Spring Wildflowers Walk Series Wahkeena Nature Preserve 2200 Pump Station Rd Sugar Grove, OH  43155 Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape.  Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be [...]
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 11:00 am
Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park 5:00 pm
Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park
Frog & Toad Visit Smeck Park Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd Baltimore, OH 43105 Get up close and personal with these super-cool amphibians!  Why do toads have warts?  Why do frogs say ribbit?  Let’s learn!  Color fun activity sheets and get a field guide to take home with [...]
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 11:00 am
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May through October Open three days during the week: Wednesdays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. plus Memorial Day & Labor Day 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rock Mill Days 2025 (Weather Permitting, see Description & Notices below) Stebelton Park at Rock Mill 1429 Rockmill Place NW Lancaster, OH  43130 Standing [...]
Chatting with Canal Boat Captain Sam Rowe (Lockville Canal Park) 4:00 pm
Chatting with Canal Boat Captain Sam Rowe (Lockville Canal Park)
May 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Chatting with Canal Boat Captain Sam Rowe (Lockville Canal Park)
Saturday, May 17, 2025 4:00-6:00 p.m. Chatting with Canal Boat Captain Sam Rowe Lockville Canal Park 5895 Pickerington Rd Carroll, OH  43112 True, Sam can be a bit of a bully.  We hope you will overlook that and join Sam, his wife Sarah, and two of their ten children as they discuss what like was [...]
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 11:00 am
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May through October Open three days during the week: Wednesdays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. plus Memorial Day & Labor Day 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rock Mill Days 2025 (Weather Permitting, see Description & Notices below) Stebelton Park at Rock Mill 1429 Rockmill Place NW Lancaster, OH  43130 Standing [...]
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Women’s Wellness Hike (Smeck Park) 9:00 am
Women’s Wellness Hike (Smeck Park)
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Women's Wellness Hike (Smeck Park)
Sunday, May 25, 2025 9:00-11:00 a.m. Women’s Wellness Hike Smeck Park 7395 Basil Rd (south of OH-256) Baltimore, OH  43105 Let’s get the blood pumping ladies!  Join us for this 3.5-mile-long hike.  You may meet your future hiking buddy! Where to Meet This hike is suggested for those ages 13 and older.  Meet at Cruit [...]
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 1:00 pm
Wildflowers & Ferns Walk (Wahkeena Nature Preserve) 1:00 pm
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Rock Mill Open Memorial Day (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 11:00 am
Rock Mill Open Memorial Day (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Mill Open Memorial Day (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May through October Open three days during the week: Wednesdays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. plus Memorial Day & Labor Day 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rock Mill Days 2025 (Weather Permitting, see Description & Notices below) Stebelton Park at Rock Mill 1429 Rockmill Place NW Lancaster, OH  43130 Standing [...]
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Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill) 11:00 am
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rock Mill Days 2025 (Stebelton Park at Rock Mill)
May through October Open three days during the week: Wednesdays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00-4:00 p.m. plus Memorial Day & Labor Day 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rock Mill Days 2025 (Weather Permitting, see Description & Notices below) Stebelton Park at Rock Mill 1429 Rockmill Place NW Lancaster, OH  43130 Standing [...]