Outdoors & Nature events

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:30 PM · McMinnville, TN

Journey 333 feet below in McMinnville, TN! Let’s go back to simpler days; the days when schoolless, barefoot, popsicle-dripping summers opened up your busy…

Winter Solstice Walk

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Gloucester, VA

@ Join us for our traditional Winter Solstice walk around the Fairfield Property! Meet at the parking area near the ruins at 10 am. Add to calendar Google…

Polar Bear Program

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Saint Paul, MN

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Kiss the Bricks (weather dependent)

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at…

Dig Deeper

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:30 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective.…

Groovy Goat Lunch Specials

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Foley, AL

Open Carving Days

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Clinton, MD

Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in…

Mini Masterpieces

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Lakeland, FL

Broad art prompts leave room for creativity to bloom! Make something uniquely yours. Join us in Design Park on the first floor. Program designed for children…

Kayak Tour

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 11:30 AM—1:30 PM · Okatie, SC

Click the orange “Book A Program” button to RSVP! Join a PRSF Naturalist for a 2-hour guided kayak tour of the Chechessee River departing from the Maritime…

Daily Otter Feeding

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:10 PM · Stamford, CT

Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…

Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM—8:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Pushing flavor profiles and boundaries, Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill leans into their creative side and tries to highlight classic dishes yet spin a new-age more…

VB Pick-up

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Asheville, NC

$5 Pick-up | 12-5pm | Purchase wristbands and sign a waiver at the bar before getting on the court! Open to players of all levels

Story Time!

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Forest Bathing Winter Solstice

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:30 PM · Summit, NJ

(for adults) From time immemorial humans have observed the Winter Solstice as a special day on the calendar; the day when the hemispheric pole is at its…

Gardener Chat

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely…

Winter Solstice Forest Bathing

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Hales Corners, WI

Winter Solstice Forest Bathing with Anne David, certified nature and forest therapy guide Monday, December 21, 1:00-3:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20…

Gorilla Program

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 1:30 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como’s gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Aviary Chat

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:00 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Aviary Chat: Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm (Mondays and Saturdays begin…

Panther Prowl

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and…

Water Garden Wonders

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 2:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water…

Big Cat Chat

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 2:15 PM—2:30 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Big Cat Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Join us for the Big Cat Chat at…

Barn Chat

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 2:45 PM—3:00 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Barn Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for the Barn Chat…

Otter Chat

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:30 PM · Allentown, PA

Otter Chat Daily at 3 p.m. Meet our playful North American River Otters up-close during an otter chat, and discover more about these fascinating “water…

Tractor Family

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Trumansburg, NY

Bird & Pollinator Habitat Planting Day at the Trumansburg Farmers’ Market. Join us in creating a welcoming habitat for our flocking & fluttering neighbors!…

Christmas in the Wild

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—10:00 PM · Tampa, FL

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable…

Navigators

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:30 PM · Longmont, CO

· Navigators combines young adults’ life-skills education with an outdoor adventure component. Young people get to know themselves and the kinds of futures…

Winter Solstice Walk

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Snohomish, WA

Come gather in quiet celebration of the shortest day of the year. This free, self-guided walk takes place along the River Trail in downtown Snohomish and…

Private Rental

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 4:30 PM—5:30 PM · Litchfield, MN

Mail to: GLOHAI, P.O. Box 228, Litchfield, MN 55355 Find Us: 136 N. Marshall Ave., Litchfield, MN 55355 Call Us: 320-535-0829

Wild Lights

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Norristown, PA

Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights presented by Danella, is back with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During…

West Deck Campfire + S’mores

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Hunter, NY

Gather round the campfire, roast s’mores, take in a Catskill’s sunset and soak in the stargazing.

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