Fall Into Fun at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Metroparks Fall Fun Things to Do – Pumpkins & Hayrides

What’s fall without a hayride and pumpkin picking? For those looking to soak up all the beauty of fall – there are Fall Wagon Tours and Friday Night Wagon Tours & Campfire Stories at Stony Creek Metropark. Kensington Metropark’s Farm Center also has hayrides every weekend and if you visit during the Fall Festival you can take a ride to the pumpkin patch to pick out your own.

Fall Into Fun at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks – Art

For those with small artists at home, the Metroparks have fall-themed art programs. Use nature as your inspiration and medium in Autumn Leaf Lanterns at Stony Creek Metropark. If you have a creative teenager at home or maybe want to treat yourself to a relaxing day of art without the kids, Paint Like Bob Ross: Under the Night Sky at Indian Springs Metropark or Nature Arts & Crafts: Needle Felting at Stony Creek Metropark would be a great fit.

Metroparks Fall Fun Things to Do – Birding

If you’re on the prowl for owls this fall or new to birding, the Metroparks have just the programs for you and your children. To spot the “hoo’s who” of the forest, register for Calling All Owls at Kensington Metropark, the Nighttime Owl Hike at Indian Springs Metropark, or Nighttime Nature: Owls at Stony Creek Metropark.

Maybe your family is new to birding and looking to break out your binoculars to discover new species – try out the Birding for Beginners program at Indian Springs Metropark.

Fall Into Fun at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks – Halloween Fun

Last but certainly not least is everyone’s favorite – trick-or-treating and Halloween fun opportunities! Experience a nature spin on trick-or-treating by doing it trailside at Kensington and Indian Springs Metroparks. Come dressed in your medieval best for the Night of the Dragon Festival at Stony Creek

Metropark and enjoy live performances and entertainment, along with activities for children. Or for a new unique family portrait to hang on the wall, sign up for the Ghostly Photoshoot at Indian Springs Metropark – no need to bring your own sheets, the Metroparks will supply all the costuming you need for the photos.

Metroparks Fall Fun Things to Do – All-Season Long Fun

Maybe you’re interested in some more passive activities your family can enjoy on your own schedule? The Metroparks have plenty to do all season long! Take a hike on the nature trails to soak up all the sights and sounds of nature in the fall. Enjoy the crisp autumn breeze on a stroll or bike ride along the paved hike-bike trails. Burn off some of that weekend energy with a trip to the playground and a picnic lunch in the warm autumn sun afterwards. Learn something new with a trip to a nature or farm center and experience the interactive displays and live animals. To view all activities and amenities that the Metroparks offer, visit their website.