A child’s ability to explore the natural world around them is as important to their development as breathing clean air, eating fruits and vegetables and reading. National Trail offers a wide variety of programs and events that spark curiosity and enable a child to discover the world around them. Some are available for all ages and while others are designed for a particular age range.

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  • Clark County Library Northridge
  • Davidson Interpretive Center
  • George Rogers Clark Park
  • Hertzler House
  • Mitchell Meadows
  • National Road Commons
  • NTPRD Administration Building
  • NTPRD Snyder Park Clubhouse
  • Snyder Park
  • Wittenberg University
All Ages September 12, 2026 9:30am - 2:00pm Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum FREE

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All Ages
September 12, 2026
9:30am – 2:00pm
Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum
FREE

Ages: 7 - 12 Wednesday, September 16 3:30 - 5pm Mitchell Meadows Nature Park Deadline: September 11 FREE

Wetland Warriors: Prairie Seed Harvest

Ages: 7 – 12
Wednesday, September 16
3:30 – 5pm
Mitchell Meadows Nature Park
Deadline: September 11
FREE

Ages: 4 - 12 (with a caregiver) Tuesday, September 22 4 - 5pm Parks Administration Building Deadline: September 18 FREE

Backyard Snakes

Ages: 4 – 12 (with a caregiver)
Tuesday, September 22
4 – 5pm
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: September 18
FREE

All Ages National Road Commons Park On Display: October 1 - 23 Deadline: September 23 FREE

Project Scare-A-Crow

All Ages
National Road Commons Park
On Display: October 1 – 23
Deadline: September 23
FREE

Ages: 0 - 5 years (with a caregiver) Friday, October 2 10 - 11am George Rogers Clark Park Deadline: September 28 FREE

Early Explorers

Ages: 0 – 5 years (with a caregiver)
Friday, October 2
10 – 11am
George Rogers Clark Park
Deadline: September 28
FREE

Ages: 6 - 8 • 9 - 10am Ages: 9 - 13 • 10:30 - 11:30am Saturday, October 3 Parks Administration Building Deadline: September 29 Fee: $20

October Art Explorers

Ages: 6 – 8 • 9 – 10am
Ages: 9 – 13 • 10:30 – 11:30am
Saturday, October 3
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: September 29
Fee: $20

All Ages Saturday, October 3 9:00am - 3:00pm National Road Commons Park Deadline: September 28 Fee: $35

Chalkfest Chalk Art Competition

All Ages
Saturday, October 3
9:00am – 3:00pm
National Road Commons Park
Deadline: September 28
Fee: $35

Ages: 3 - 5(with a caregiver) Thursday, October 8 10 - 11am Parks Administration Building Deadline: October 5 Fee: $8

Trail Tots: The Great Pumpkin Adventure

Ages: 3 – 5(with a caregiver)
Thursday, October 8
10 – 11am
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: October 5
Fee: $8

All Ages Freaky Forest - Recommended for ages 12 & Older Friday, October 9 6 - 9:30pm George Rogers Clark Park Fee: $8 Gate(16 & Older) $6 (Presale by October 7) FREE (Children 3 & Under)

Harvest Hoopla featuring the Freaky Forest Trail

All Ages
Freaky Forest – Recommended for ages 12 & Older
Friday, October 9
6 – 9:30pm
George Rogers Clark Park
Fee: $8 Gate(16 & Older)
$6 (Presale by October 7)
FREE (Children 3 & Under)

Ages: 3 - 5 Tuesdays, September 8 OR October 13 10 - 11am Parks Administration Building Deadline: Thursday prior Fee: $15

Adopt a Dino

Ages: 3 – 5
Tuesdays, September 8 OR October 13
10 – 11am
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: Thursday prior
Fee: $15

Ages: 8 & Older Thursday, October 15 6:30-7:30pm Davidson Interpretive Center Deadline: October 9 FREE

An Early American Harvest History Chat

Ages: 8 & Older
Thursday, October 15
6:30-7:30pm
Davidson Interpretive Center
Deadline: October 9
FREE

Ages: 7 - 12 Wednesday, October 21 3:30 - 5pm George Rogers Clark Park Deadline: October 16 FREE

Wetland Warriors: Not So Creepy Creatures

Ages: 7 – 12
Wednesday, October 21
3:30 – 5pm
George Rogers Clark Park
Deadline: October 16
FREE

Ages: 10 - 15 Thursday, October 22 4 - 5:30 PM Parks Administration Building Deadline: October 16 Fee: $10

Basic Embroidery

Ages: 10 – 15
Thursday, October 22
4 – 5:30 PM
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: October 16
Fee: $10

Ages: 6 - 12 Tuesday, October 27 4:30 - 5:30 pm Parks Administration Building Deadline: October 22 Fee: $5

Halloween Lego Lab

Ages: 6 – 12
Tuesday, October 27
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: October 22
Fee: $5

Ages: 5 - 12 (with a caregiver) Wednesday, October 28 4 - 5pm Davidson Interpretive Center Deadline: October 23 FREE

Bat Week Celebration

Ages: 5 – 12 (with a caregiver)
Wednesday, October 28
4 – 5pm
Davidson Interpretive Center
Deadline: October 23
FREE

Ages: 3 - 5 Friday, October 30 10:30 - 11:30am Parks Administration Building Deadline: October 27 FREE

Sensory Spooktacular

Ages: 3 – 5
Friday, October 30
10:30 – 11:30am
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: October 27
FREE

All Ages Thursday, September 17 George Rogers Clark Park Thursday, October 22 Snyder Park Clubhouse Shelter Tuesday, November 3 Moorefield Park 6:30 - 8pm Deadline: Day Prior FREE

Campfire in the Park

All Ages
Thursday, September 17
George Rogers Clark Park
Thursday, October 22
Snyder Park Clubhouse Shelter
Tuesday, November 3
Moorefield Park
6:30 – 8pm
Deadline: Day Prior
FREE

Ages: 2 - 5 (with caregiver) Saturday, April 25 & Wednesday, May 6 10 - 11am Parks Administration Building Deadline: Monday Prior Fee: $7 per program

National Trail Tales

Ages: 2 – 5 (with caregiver)
Saturday, April 25 &
Wednesday, May 6
10 – 11am
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: Monday Prior
Fee: $7 per program

Ages: 3 - 5(with a caregiver) Thursday, November 5 10 -11am Parks Administration Building Deadline: November 2 Fee: $8

Trail Tots: Changing Seasons

Ages: 3 – 5(with a caregiver)
Thursday, November 5
10 -11am
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: November 2
Fee: $8

Ages: 6 - 8 • 9 - 10am Ages: 9 - 13 • 10:30 - 11:30am Saturday, November 7 Parks Administration Building Deadline: November 2 Fee: $20

November Art Explorers

Ages: 6 – 8 • 9 – 10am
Ages: 9 – 13 • 10:30 – 11:30am
Saturday, November 7
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: November 2
Fee: $20

Ages: 0 - 2.5 Fridays, September 11, October 16 & November 13 11am -12pm Parks Administration Building Deadline: Monday Prior FREE

Noon-Lite Madness

Ages: 0 – 2.5
Fridays, September 11, October 16 & November 13
11am -12pm
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: Monday Prior
FREE

Ages: 6 - 12 Tuesday, November 17 4:30 - 5:30pm Parks Administration Building Deadline: November 12 Fee: $5

Lego Lab

Ages: 6 – 12
Tuesday, November 17
4:30 – 5:30pm
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: November 12
Fee: $5

Ages: 7 - 12 Tuesday, November 18 3:30 - 5pm Parks Administration Building Deadline: November 13 FREE

Wetland Warriors: Meet The Mighty Oak

Ages: 7 – 12
Tuesday, November 18
3:30 – 5pm
Parks Administration Building
Deadline: November 13
FREE

All Ages Saturdays, October 10 & November 21 1 - 3pm Daniel Hertzler House FREE (Donations Appreciated)

Hertzler House Tours

All Ages
Saturdays, October 10 &
November 21
1 – 3pm
Daniel Hertzler House
FREE (Donations Appreciated)

Ages: 14 - 17 Saturday, November 21 6 - 8pm Wittenberg Student Center Lounge Deadline: November 19 FREE

Teen Time At Wittenberg

Ages: 14 – 17
Saturday, November 21
6 – 8pm
Wittenberg Student Center Lounge
Deadline: November 19
FREE

All Ages Wednesday, November 25 10am - 12pm Wittenberg University Natatorium Fee: $5 Door (Per Swimmer) $3 (Presale by November 25)

Splash Bash

All Ages
Wednesday, November 25
10am – 12pm
Wittenberg University Natatorium
Fee: $5 Door (Per Swimmer)
$3 (Presale by November 25)

All Ages Friday, December 4 5 - 8pm Snyder Park Clubhouse FREE

Yuletide Celebration At Snyder Park

All Ages
Friday, December 4
5 – 8pm
Snyder Park Clubhouse
FREE