Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Art at the Falls - Fossil Impressions
Hands-on fossil art workshop at scenic Falls of the Ohio State Park.
Blackacre: Historic House Tour
Guided tour of a historic homestead at a nature preserve with trails and fossils.
Falls of the Ohio State Park: Fossil Bed Discovery Hike
Guided hike to discover fossils at scenic Falls of the Ohio State Park.
Full “Strawberry” Moon Night Hike
Explore Bernheim Arboretum under the full moon on a guided night hike.
More events outside the Louisville area
28 events farther afield.
Art in the Park: Terrarium Building
Build a living terrarium in this hands-on outdoor art activity.
Concerts in the Park
Free outdoor concerts at Bowling Green City Park.
Kayak & U-Pick Flowers – GardenView
Kayak paddling and pick-your-own flowers at GardenView.
PLAY @ Madison Square: Slide & Climb Into Summer
Outdoor play area with slides and climbing for summer fun.
Garden & Tree Tour
Free guided garden and tree tour at Swaim Park.
Tree Trek
Nature exploration hike at Summit Metro Parks' CV/Oxbow Area.
Nature at Night: Moth Lighting (All Ages)
Night adventure: see moths light up at Wildwood Preserve's Oak Grove School.
American Flags Walk
Patriotic walking tour celebrating American flags in historic Marshall, MI.
Bracelet Making and Pill Bottle Collection with Reimagined Recycling – Frick Environmental Center
Eco-friendly bracelet craft and recycling at Frick Environmental Center—learn + make.
Snakes, Turtles & More: Scales, Tales & Trails
Meet snakes, turtles & more on a guided nature trail at Penitentiary Glen.
Soo Locks Engineer's Day Glamping Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours
Famous Soo Locks boat tour & Engineer's Day celebration in Sault Ste. Marie.
Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Wetland Wanderings
Guided nature walk through wetlands at Mentor Marsh—spot wildlife and learn ecosystem science.
Lighthouse Cruise on the Glass City Pearl
Scenic lighthouse boat cruise on the Maumee River aboard the Glass City Pearl.
Guided Nature Walks: Prairietown Garden Walk
Guided garden walk at Conner Prairie—explore nature with the whole family.
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Pick your own flowers at GardenView in Grand Rapids.
Let's Get Moving: Walk with NAMI
Community walk at Trilby Park—family-friendly movement & mental health event.
Summer Playgrounds – Milwaukee Recreations
Free summer playgrounds across Milwaukee for kids to explore and play.
America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail
Scenic rail tour of national parks and landmarks at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Bike👏Camping👏Adventure👏🥳👉 Harrington Beach State Park👈🤠
Bike camping adventure at Harrington Beach State Park.
Once Upon a Forest
Nature-inspired forest storytelling at Zionsville Nature Center.
Bookmobile Visit | St. James Park
Bookmobile brings stories and books to St. James Park.
Nature Camp for Kids at WW Knight Preserve
Kids discover nature & outdoor skills at WW Knight Preserve nature camp.