Events in City Parks

Join the excitement, as UA's Parks & Recreation Department hosts its annual Fall Fest event at Fancyburg Park. Pick a pumpkin to carve into a spooky jack-o-lantern, dip your own caramel apple and create your own scarecrow! Additional attractions: games &…

Enjoy a family-friendly community bike ride through Upper Arlington complete with built-in rest stops, parks and neighborhood views. Choose to complete the ride alongside your neighbors and join in the finish line celebration with snacks, games and music, or enjoy…

The Smith Nature Park comes alive with ghosts, witches, and a unique “Zombie Hill” where actual zombies become agitated by the sight of children ages 6-13 years. Small groups of attendees will be lead through the forest by a dedicated…

Children placing a letter in Santa's special UA mailbox receive a reply from Santa. The mailbox is accepting letters starting November 23 through December 14. To guarantee delivery, include child's full name, complete address with zip code and unaffixed postage…

Children placing a letter in Santa's special UA mailbox receive a reply from Santa. The mailbox is accepting letters starting November 23 through December 14. To guarantee delivery, include child's full name, complete address with zip code and unaffixed postage…

Children placing a letter in Santa's special UA mailbox receive a reply from Santa. The mailbox is accepting letters starting November 23 through December 14. To guarantee delivery, include child's full name, complete address with zip code and unaffixed postage…

Children placing a letter in Santa's special UA mailbox receive a reply from Santa. The mailbox is accepting letters starting November 23 through December 14. To guarantee delivery, include child's full name, complete address with zip code and unaffixed postage…

Children placing a letter in Santa's special UA mailbox receive a reply from Santa. The mailbox is accepting letters starting November 23 through December 14. To guarantee delivery, include child's full name, complete address with zip code and unaffixed postage…

Children placing a letter in Santa's special UA mailbox receive a reply from Santa. The mailbox is accepting letters starting November 23 through December 14. To guarantee delivery, include child's full name, complete address with zip code and unaffixed postage…

Children placing a letter in Santa's special UA mailbox receive a reply from Santa. The mailbox is accepting letters starting November 23 through December 14. To guarantee delivery, include child's full name, complete address with zip code and unaffixed postage…

Winter Festival is tentatively scheduled for December 3, but is subject to cancellation or modification based on COVID-19 health and safety recommendations. Please check back closer to the event date for updates.

You are cordially invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast/brunch buffet with Santa at the beautiful Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park.  Children have the opportunity to visit with Santa for pictures and to discuss their Christmas wishes. Children must…