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Summer Stroll

There is nothing quite like the prairie in full swing! We’ll hike along a rainbow of blooms and a bustle of activity as the critters enjoy the flowers and grasses. …

Teddy Bear Picnic

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

Pack a picnic lunch (don’t forget the blanket to sit on!) and bring your best stuffed bear friend for a fun Teddy Bear Picnic at Teddy Bear Park!  Enjoy teddy …

EZ & Company

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Not just a church group these talented Lima-area performers will take us on a secular and gospel journey with popular songs sang in perfect harmony.

Imaginature Playgroup

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play at the Hermon Woodland’s Imaginature Playscape. Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the morning playing and exploring. Feel free …

Moths 101

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, OH, United States

It’s National Moth Week! NMW is a worldwide initiative to learn about, observe and document moths. Moths are an incredibly diverse and fantastic group, the often-nocturnal cousin to the butterflies. …

Zak Morgan

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

GRAMMY™ Nominee Zak     Morgan’s wit and charm inspires and tickles the funny bones of children and adults alike. His high- energy, family-friendly, performance will leave you begging for more!  Don’t …

Fairy Houses

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Legend has it if you build a fairy house, the fairies will watch over you and keep you safe from harm.  The W.F.H. Construction Company needs your help to build …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District