Events

Discover the many methods used throughout history to make maple syrup. Join us from 12 pm through 4 pm at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Please come dressed for the weather.

Discover the many methods used throughout history to make maple syrup. Join us from 12 pm through 4 pm at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Please come dressed for the weather.

Come help us make seed bombs You can use these to spread wildflowers in our pollinator garden to take them home to spread in your own garden. Meet us at the pollinator garden behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 am. Please be aware this activity could get messy and please dress for the weather.

Would you like to take home your own artwork of the plants and other cool nature textures here at the park Meet our naturalist to venture out and make it happen. We will be using crayons and paper for this craft. Please join us at 2 pm at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby and be prepared to go outside if the weather is good.

Join us in making planters for wildflower seeds to plant in your own backyard. These beautiful flowers wont just liven up your garden but will also encourage pollinators like butterflies and bees. Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 am. Please be aware that this activity could be messy.

Come meet the naturalist to learn about the life cycles of different organisms. Frogs, butterflies, and earthworms. Oh my Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby at 2 pm.

Come join the naturalist on a moderate 3 mile hike from the Visitor Center to Rose Lake and back. Come enjoy the early signs of spring, from the wildlife to the plants and possibly enjoy the last snowy hike of the season. Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 2 pm. Please be aware that March weather can be unpredictable. Please dress in layers and wear good sturdy boots. There will be no areas for bathroom breaks or water fill ups along the way.

Join us for a moderate 1 mile round trip hike through the gorge from Upper Falls to Old Mans Cave. We will explore what Hocking Hills is made of by examining the geology of the area and maybe even find a few hidden gems along the way. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 am. Please dress for the weather.

Would you like to take home your own artwork of the plants and other cool nature textures here at the park Meet our naturalist to venture out and make it happen. We will be using crayons for this craft. Join us at 2 pm at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby. Be prepared to go outside if the weather is good.

Come meet one of the parks resident raptors Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 11 am. If the weather is good, we will be presenting at the Naturalist Cabin just behind the Visitor Center. If the weather is bad, we will be presenting inside of the Visitor Center.

Bring your artistic eye and join our naturalist to paint a watercolor still life at the Hocking Hills Lodge. Meet us at the Lodge Lobby at 2 pm and please dress for the weather.

Come learn about what a bear needs to survive in the woods. Learn about which bears call Ohio home and where you are most likely to see them. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 am. If the weather is good, we will meet outside at the Naturalist Cabin. If the weather is bad, we will meet inside in the Visitor Center.

Join a naturalist to venture out and investigate what kinds of pollinators and insects are buzzing around this time of year Lets see who comes out in the early spring. Please dress for the weather and join us at 2 pm at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.

Will the Ohio weather be a joke today Come join a fun naturalist to learn about whatever weather Ohio will be spitting at us today, from sun to snow to everything between. Rain or shine, well have a good time. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby at 10 am. Please dress for the weather.

Come meet one of our resident owls. Join us at 11 am at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. If the weather is bad, we will meet inside the Visitor Center.

Stop by, pick up some blueprints, and take a look at some different critter houses you could build to put up in your own back yard. Join us at 2 pm at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.

Get ready for the biggest Rock Concert of bands East of the Mississippi We have pulled together the best 70s, 80s and 90s tribute bands in the country featuring:Hairball, Mock of Ages, Floyd Live, Skinny Molly, Sabbath, Stadium 11 and Bronson ArroyoRock for two days in Nelsonville Ohio the Star of Hocking Hills listening and seeing all of your favorite legendary hits from Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and more recreated in front of your very eyesWe also have featured Modern Alibi, Kalysta, Chris Nash , Todd Berry and Evan Dean performing.Concert is at Hocking College, July 28th 29th with camping available July 27th - 29th. Tickets go on early bird special Sale February 1st to April 1st starting at $60 for a one day Pass and $95 for a two day Pass, $200 for a two day VIP Pass. Camping packages and lodging packages available as well. Family fun for everyone This concert benefits the TBI Foundation to promote awareness and research for mental health.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starbrick-music-festival-classic-70s-80s-rock-tickets-520677439237fbclidIwAR0XlZ2slt5Dp6eazzY5xtBOua2wxNOBztlkN_88m8kxyX8cyhI2BCxMw6w