Bird Watching

Series of meet-ups for learning the essential skills of bird watching.

Sept. 4 @ Wagnalls Memorial Library

Sept. 11 @ Slate Run Metro Park Wetlands

Sept. 18 @ Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

Oct. 4 @ Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines

(email Haley Black for more information: black.768@osu.edu)

Call for High School Artists

Area High School Juried Art Exhibition. Entries due by Nov. 21. Email Trisha Sprouse for more information at tcsprouse@wagnalls.org

Bandingo

Third Thursdays (except April & Dec.); 6:30 p.m.

Paddock Pub, 1005 Richardson Rd.

Groveport Madison Area Community Choir invites you to play The Original Bandingo! Musical Bingo

Tire Sweep & Creek Cleanup

Oct. 4; 8-11 a.m.

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6723 Lithopolis Rd.

Volunteers help remove tires and debris from Walnut Creek. Canoes/kayaks welcome; wading also possible. Pancakes and coffee provided starting at 7:30 a.m. Rain or shine. RSVP encouraged.

Herbs: The Spice of Life

Oct. 4; 1-3 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Learn about the traditional uses of herbs in cooking and medicine. Free and open to the public.

Fill the Bag Golf Outing

Oct. 10; 9:30 a.m. (shotgun start)

Groveport Municipal Golf Course, 1005 Richardson Rd.

Fill the Bag is a nonprofit providing equipment to children who otherwise could not afford to play golf. Registration is $600 per four-person team. There will be a boxed-lunch, raffle and more. For more information contact: collin@ftbohio.com

Adoption Possibilities 5K

Oct. 11; 9:00 a.m.

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6723 Lithopolis Rd.

Join us for the Adoption Possibilities 5K event, a heartwarming opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Every step you take helps remove financial barriers to adoption, bringing more families together. All proceeds from the race will fund grants awarded to families navigating the adoption process. Event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Registration before Sept. 27 is $40 for adults and $15 for the Kids Trot. Registration after Sept. 28-Oct.11 is $50 for adults and $20 for the Kids Trot. Sign up at racepenguin.com/events/adoption-possibilities-5k.

Groveport’s 52nd Annual Apple Butter Day

Saturday, October 11, 2025

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Rd.

Event Schedule:

• 10:00 AM: Welcome – Mayor Lance Westcamp (On the Main Stage)

• 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Groveport Madison Area Community Choir (On the Main Stage)

• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Poverty String Band Trio (On the Main Stage)

• 12:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Madison Christian School Band (Performance on Wirt Rd.)

• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Spelling Bee Contest (On the Main Stage)

• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: The Sodbusters (On the Main Stage)

Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro Park

Oct. 12; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Slate Run Metro Park; 1375 OH-674

Fall-themed fun including hayrides, corn maze, archery, historical farm activities, Ohio Wildlife Center animals, games, and crafts.

Tech or Treat

Oct. 23; 5:30-7 p.m.

Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton Road

The free, family-friendly event invites children in eighth grade or younger to explore decorated classrooms and labs, play games, and discover career-technical programs while collecting treats.

Blacklick Haunted Park

Oct. 24-26; 7:30-11:00 p.m.

Blacklick Street, Groveport

Spooky haunt event at Groveport’s Blacklick Haunted Park. Kids event Oct. 24 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Turnips, the Original Jack-O-Lanterns

Oct. 25; 3-5 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Program for adults 50 about the history of the jack-o-lantern, with hands-on carving of turnips, beets, and potatoes. Wear old clothes suitable for the activity.

Apples: Their History and Uses

Oct. 27; 1-3 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Sample heirloom apple varieties, assist in pressing cider, and stir apple butter cooking over an open fire. Hands-on program suitable for all ages.