Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby on the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm! Each performer will have a fifteen minute slot to share their talents in a low stakes, supportive environment. April 01, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Future Dates: May 06, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.......

Cost: Free

Bee here or bee square! Meet a naturalist at the Visitor Center where you will venture outside to our pollinator patch and learn more about these amazing critters. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

LIVE Music with Kevin Sutton 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost: Free

Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Do not try any cheep tricks! Come play a game of bingo where we will identify common backyard birds in the area! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Walk with a naturalist and learn some tips and tricks for identifying common trees of the Midwest. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Miss Nicole brings the music and the props, you bring the energy! Join Miss Nicole for fun musical activities at the stage area. Free with admission to the museum. April 08, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 Tickets: https://hhchildrensmuseum.org/visit/#passes Future Dates: May 13, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 June 10, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 July 08, 2025......

Cost: $8 - $10

Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Do not try any cheep tricks! Come play a game of bingo where we will identify common backyard birds in the area! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

LIVE Music with Austin Finley 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost: Free

Find out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Come start your own nature journal that you can take home with you! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Come learn about the different pollinators in Ohio, which are native and which we brought in, and learn about what to keep in your garden to support them. Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk......

What makes Earth Day so special? Come learn a little history and celebrate with one of the naturalists. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

LIVE Music with Jarron Sollee 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Come learn about the 26 different species of snakes in Ohio. Find out how they survive and get a chance to meet one in person! Meet at the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us for an approximately 2-mile round trip hike from the Ash Cave Fire Tower to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at the Ash Cave Fire Tower Parking lot on 374 S for a meander over rolling hills to find a variety of native wildflowers! Be prepared for a possibly muddy hike. Meet at Ash Cave Fire Tower parking lot 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us for an approximately 2.5-mile round trip hike around Rose Lake. Meet us at the Rose Lake Fishermans Parking Lot on 374 S for a hike along the edge of Rose Lake. We will have to look out for roots and rocks along the edge of the lake. Meet at Fishermans parking lot on 374 south 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us for an approximately 2-mile round trip hike down past Whispering Cave to the Hemlock Bridge and back. Meet us at the Hikers Pavilion at the Hocking Hills Lodge. This hike will be rugged and rocky. Be prepared for inclines up and down the hill. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us for a 1-mile round trip hike around Cedar Falls. Meet us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls parking lot. This hike will contain stairs and rocks that we will have to navigate over. 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us for a 1-mile round trip through the gorge at nearby Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve. Meet us at Conkles Hollow parking lot. This will be a paved trail with steps at the far end. Pets are not allowed on this hike. 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Cost: Free

LIVE Music with Ben Prater & CJ Huffman 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Cost: Free

Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk......

Walk with a naturalist and learn some tips and tricks for identifying common trees of the Midwest. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us again at the Cave for our Spring Drumming Gathering Celebration! It will be a fantastic day filled with music, laughter, and good vibes. Remember to bring a blanket or chair to get cozy, some snacks to keep your energy up, and your drums! The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m., and we will enjoy each others company, drumming, dancing, and having fun......

Cost: Free