Glow Run/walk

GENOA MIDDLE SCHOOL, 5948 OLD 3C HIGHWAY, WESTERVILLE

Contact: 614-797-6500, www. runsignup.com/gmsglowrun

Details: The event will feature a one-mile run/ walk, a kids run for age 8 and younger, a DJ and other activities. Participants will receive a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt and shoelaces.

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, kids run; 8:15, one-mile run/walk

Registration: $20, or $12 for the kids run

Nerf Ninja night

NORTH YMCA, 1640 SANDALWOOD PLACE

Contact: 614-389-4707, www.ymcacolumbus.org

Details: Parents and children can bring their own blasters for a night of Nerf battles. Darts and safety glasses will be provided.

Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday

Registration: $25 a pair; $5 for each additional adult or child

Hook to table

BLUES CREEK PARK, 9627 FONTANELLE ROAD, OSTRANDER

Contact: 740-524-8600, www.preservationparks.com

Details: Visitors age 8 and older can fish (equipment will be provided) and learn how to prepare fish. Preservation Parks and Olivina Taproom will present the program.

Time: 1 p.m. Sunday

Registration: $15, register at olivinataproom.com

Looking for leprecahuns

SHARON WOODS METRO PARK, 6911 CLEVELAND AVE., WESTERVILLE

Contact: 614-315-5520, www.metroparks.net

Details: Children can participate in a St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt.

Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Admission: free

Kitchen kids

FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, 1777 E. BROAD ST.

Contact: 614-715-8022, www.fpconservatory.org

Details: Budding chefs ages 6 to 9 can learn the basics of baking and cooking.

Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Admission: $25, or $20 for members