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  • Sun 6
    October 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Apple Festival

    Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Rd., Lima, Ohio

    ***************FREE ADMISSION*************** ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 1 PM   FJ Boerog Turning melodies into memories. Local, seasoned musicians, led by Jim Boedecker, will be playing the classics from the 70’s. Any “Boomer” will immediately remember the words to all their favorite songs, Join us for a rockin’ good time!   3:30 PM   Shifferly Road Female fronted cover band […]

  • Mon 7
    October 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Jogging With Johnny

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

    Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter to sign […]

  • Mon 7
    October 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Intro To Woodcarving

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    This program is designed to give a basic overview of wood carving. Experienced members of the Lima Area Woodcarvers will cover topics such as carving styles, projects, tools, wood, sharpening and more. This program is for any skill level, beginners included. This program is limited to ages 13 and up (under 18 must be accompanied […]

  • Sat 12
    October 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Walking Thru Autumn

    Kendrick Woods 971 N Defiance Trl, Spencerville, United States

    There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of […]

  • Sat 19
    October 19, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Walking Thru Autumn

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

    There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of […]

  • Sat 19
    October 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Lauer Farms 1944

    Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Rd., Lima, Ohio

    Join us as we travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II.   Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers.  This is the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. Battles at 11 am & 4 pm BATTLES  • […]

  • Sat 19
    October 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Rock On!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Can you dig it? We bet you can! In this program for elementary-aged children and their families, you’ll discover the nature of rocks and minerals and explore how these cool compounds are formed. Examine various formations up-close and experience interactive geology stations! Children ages 7–10 can be registered as participants and accompanied by their parent […]

  • Sun 20
    October 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Lauer Farms 1944

    Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Rd., Lima, Ohio

    Join us as we travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II.   Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers.  This is the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. Battles at 11 am & 2 pm BATTLES  • […]

  • Mon 21
    October 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Jogging With Johnny

    Heritage Park – West End 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio

    Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter to sign […]

  • Sat 26
    October 26, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Walking Thru Autumn

    Hermon Woodlands Metro Park 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH

    There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of […]

  • Sun 27
    October 27, 2024 @ 11:59 pm

    Photographs Due!

    Turn in your photos for our 47th annual Nature Photography Contest! Follow us on Facebook and Flickr to view the results. Winners will be displayed at ArtSpace Lima and then at the McElroy Environmental Education Center.

  • Thu 31
    October 31, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Feeding Day

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    The Park District maintains several education animals, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help feed all our animals. Register by Oct. 30.  

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