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Entdecke alle wein und cocktails Veranstaltungen, die diese Woche stattfinden hier. Plane im Voraus und nimm an spannenden Meetups während der Woche teil.
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Kostenloses Schnuppern - Wien Center (Mo - 10:00)
Hallo,
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Jetzt hast du die Möglichkeit, es ganz unverbindlich kennenzulernen!
Komm zu unserem **kostenlosen Schnupper-Workshop** und erfahre, wie unser Programm funktioniert, was wir anbieten und wie wir dich auf deinem Weg unterstützen.
Unser Fokus liegt auf einem gesunden Lebensstil durch:
* ausgewogene Ernährung
* Bewegung und Fitness
* mentale und soziale Stärke
– mit dem Ziel einer nachhaltigen Gewichtsabnahme.
Triff Gleichgesinnte, die die Herausforderungen und Erfolge einer Lebensstilveränderung kennen. Tausche dich aus, teile Erfahrungen und fühle dich in einer offenen und freundlichen Atmosphäre willkommen.
Du erfährst:
* wie unser Programm aufgebaut ist
* wie du motiviert bleibst
* wie du mit Höhen und Tiefen umgehst
* wie aus kleinen Schritten dauerhafte Veränderungen werden
Komm vorbei, schnuppere kostenlos rein und finde heraus, ob *weight friends* zu dir passt –**ganz ohne Verpflichtung.**
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Board Game Evening
A Board Game Evening at Munchy The Urban Kitchen am Schottenring! Come, play, socialize, meet and enjoy! You can bring your own games or choose from the ones available.
We have:
* Jenga
* Monopoly
* Tabu
* Uno
and so on...
We are excited to see you here!
Enjoy your nice Monday evening! 🥳
[Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️
[Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna)💙
Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram 🎉
comfort zone challenges'vienna #74
We meet up to do comfort zone challenges in the streets of Vienna. Our goal is that everyone goes home having had experiences out of their comfort zone.
Most important things first:
* You should speak either German or English to join.
* We're coordinating before, during and after the meetup in our "Social Adventures in Vienna" Telegram group, join it here: [https://t.me/czc_vienna](https://t.me/czc_vienna)
* Check out our Instagram to see pictures from previous meetups: [https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/](https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/)
Experience the fun to get out of your comfort zone, to grow beyond your expectations and to surprise yourself! Join the event to experience how easy it can be to be thrown in new situations!
What will we do?
* Introduction into the "comfort zone challenge"
* Introducing ourselves and our goals for this meetup
* Deciding on the groups & challenges
* (Optional) group-warm-up
* Doing the challenges in group of 3-4
* Reflection: Meeting in a bar to reflect and have a drink
Be aware that consuming alcohol is discouraged until reflection. Also make sure you have enough time to attend the event until the end, since the reflection is an important part of the process and a good chance to let the other participants learn from your experience.
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Wir treffen uns um Comfort Zone Challenges in den Straßen von Wien zu machen! Unser Ziel ist es dass jede/r nach Hause geht mit dem Erlebnis, aus seiner/ihrer Komfortzone gegangen zu sein.
Meditation mit Live Musik für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene
Herzlich Willkommen zu unserem kostenlosen Meditations Kurs!
Einstieg ist jederzeit möglich, geeignet für Anfänger als auch Fortgeschrittene.
Hier werden dir Grundlagen und Wissen von Sahaja Yoga-Meditation vorgestellt: speziell über Kundalini, Energiezentren, subtile Kanäle in und einfache Techniken, die unterstützend auf unser inneres Wachstum wirken und uns ins Gleichgewicht bringen. Wir lernen wie wir in unserem täglichen Leben in Balance kommen und in einem Zustand der Stille Kraft schöpfen können. Ein zentraler Punkt ist die spürbare Stille in jedem von uns. Sie ist der Moment im Hier und Jetzt, der uns Inspiration, Freude und vieles mehr schenkt.
In diesem Zustand zu verweilen bedeutet Meditation - und das ist die Quintessenz für inneres Wachstum und Weiterentwicklung.
Wir freuen uns schon auf dich!
English Stand Up Comedy Show "Monday Night Laughs" @The.Comedy.Pub
## [BOOK HERE!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-show-monday-night-laughs-the-comedy-pub-tickets-0NML7Q?ref=MeetUp)
Monday Night Laughs: Vienna’s English stand-up open mic! Watch & perform every Monday at The Comedy Pub. Free entry, cozy vibe, endless laug
Vienna’s English Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic – Every Monday at The Comedy Pub
## 😂 Mondays Don’t Have to Suck
The weekend might be over — but the laughter doesn’t stop.
Welcome to **Monday Night Laughs**, Vienna’s cozy and community-driven **English stand-up comedy open mic**, where locals, expats, and travelers come together to kick off the week with big laughs and good vibes.
Every Monday night, *The Comedy Pub Vienna* turns into a creative playground for comedians and comedy lovers alike.
Whether it’s your first time at a show or your tenth, you’ll feel right at home.
Forget Netflix. Forget the Monday blues.
This is your weekly reminder that laughter fixes everything — especially on a Monday.
## 🎭 What Is *Monday Night Laughs*?
It’s not a fancy showcase or a big-ticket headliner night. It’s something much better — it’s *real*.
Here, the mic is open, the drinks are cold, and the laughter is honest.
You’ll see comedians from all over the world — from total beginners testing their first five minutes to experienced performers working out new jokes for their next tour.
No two shows are ever the same. One moment you’ll hear a joke about Austrian bureaucracy, the next about dating disasters in Spain or cultural shocks in Tokyo.
It’s raw, spontaneous, and absolutely unpredictable — the way live comedy is meant to be.
And because it’s all happening in English, the night draws a wonderfully mixed crowd: locals, internationals, and everyone in between.
## 🎙️ For Performers
If you’ve ever thought, *“I could do that,”* this is your sign.
*Monday Night Laughs* is one of Vienna’s most supportive and encouraging open mics for new comedians.
No judgment, no pressure — just a room full of people who love to laugh and want you to succeed.
It’s the perfect place to try stand-up for the first time, or to test new material before your next big show.
The vibe is friendly, relaxed, and full of creative energy — comedy at its purest form.
Sign-up is open before the show — come early, grab a drink, and put your name down. Who knows? You might be the next crowd favorite.
## 🎤 For the Audience
If you just want to watch, you’re in for a treat.
This is one of Vienna’s most authentic live experiences — a place where you can laugh, relax, and see the future stars of stand-up before they blow up.
You’ll witness comedy in its rawest form: jokes being born, ideas taking shape, and performers finding their voice.
Sometimes it’s perfect, sometimes it’s weird — but it’s *always* fun.
Grab a beer, find a seat, and enjoy a night full of unpredictable laughter.
## 🍻 The Atmosphere
The Comedy Pub isn’t just a venue — it’s a community.
It’s the heart of Vienna’s growing stand-up scene, a space where people come together to connect, perform, and laugh without judgment.
The audience cheers each performer, the comedians support one another, and the whole night feels like hanging out with friends who happen to be hilarious.
It’s the kind of Monday night you’ll want to make a tradition.
## 📍 The Venue: The Comedy Pub Vienna
📍 **Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna**
Nestled in the heart of Vienna’s 5th district, *The Comedy Pub* is the city’s only dedicated stand-up comedy club — a cozy Irish-style bar with warm lighting, a friendly crowd, and the perfect stage for laughter.
🍻 A full bar with great drinks
🎭 Intimate setting with front-row energy
🌍 A melting pot of locals, expats & travelers
🪑 First come, first seated – so come early!
## 📅 Event Details
📆 **Every Monday**
🚪 **Doors open:** 19:30
🎤 **Show starts:** 20:00
📍 **The Comedy Pub**, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna
🗣️ **Language:** English
💶 **Entry:** Free entry – donations welcome (if you laugh, you pay in karma… or cash 😉)
## ✨ Why You’ll Love It
Because this is what real comedy feels like.
No lights, no filters, no fake laughs — just honest jokes, good people, and that unbeatable live energy that you can’t stream.
**Monday Night Laughs** is more than a show — it’s a community, a creative space, and the friendliest way to start your week in Vienna.
So come for the comedy, stay for the connections, and leave with sore cheeks from laughing.
Monday Night Laughs: Vienna’s English stand-up open mic! Watch & perform every Monday at The Comedy Pub. Free entry, cozy vibe, endless laughs.
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Quiz Night at Pickwick’s!
Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7!
FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!
Wein und Cocktails Veranstaltungen Diese Woche
Entdecke, was in den nächsten Tagen passiert
Leserunde, Ostblockherz von Didi Drobna
Eine kleine „Sonderausgabe“ der Kaffeerunde für alle, die auch gern lesen.
Dieses Mal probieren wir etwas Neues: wir lesen gemeinsam ein Buch und treffen uns, um darüber zu sprechen. In kleiner Runde tauschen wir uns über unsere Eindrücke aus: über Figuren, Themen, und unterschiedliche Perspektiven.
Für diese erste Leserunde schlage ich das Buch **„Ostblockherz“ von Didi Drobna** vor (ca. 180 Seiten). Der Roman berührt Themen wie Familie, Migration, Herkunft und die manchmal schwierige Beziehung zwischen Eltern und Kindern.
Wenn Interesse besteht, können wir die Leserunde gerne gelegentlich wiederholen. Für zukünftige Bücher können wir dann auch gemeinsam Vorschläge sammeln.
Für alle, die grundsätzlich Interesse haben, habe ich außerdem eine kleine **[WhatsApp-Gruppe](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FKmgnp4UkAZGpdBWxrJywG?mode=hqctcla) speziell für die Leserunde** erstellt. Dort können wir Ideen für kommende Bücher sammeln und sehen, wann eine nächste Runde stattfinden könnte.
👉Da die Runde bewusst klein ist, ist **Zuverlässigkeit besonders wichtig**. Bitte melde dich nur an, wenn du wirklich teilnehmen kannst, und gib rechtzeitig Bescheid, falls doch etwas dazwischenkommt.
Ich freue mich auf eure Eindrücke und eine spannende Diskussion!
FREE Prosecco, Tapas and Socialising - Afterwork Edition
Yes, you read that right.
**Get a glass of Prosecco for free** as a welcome drink by simply **signing up for this event** and showing up.
This is a special offer, exclusive to this meetup event!
There are also amazing offers on Tapas plates for meetups as well! Not to mention special drink and shot prices!
This is a **free** event.
They have both Indoor and Outdoor seating. Suitable for all weathers.
Friday evenings after work are all about meeting old and new friends. Have a meal and a few drinks before the real weekend fun begins. So come join us at this cozy bar for a lovely evening!
All languages and cultures are welcome.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
**ATTENTION:** Please note the restaurant/bar may collect the payment at the time of your order, since there are so many people and sometimes people forget to pay. Please cooperate with them. They try to provide the best service they can for a large group. Kindly please carry cash to make payment and service easier and faster. Please support them with good reviews on Google if you like them.
Best,
Your Organiser - Rohit
Bouldering Edelweiss Center
Bouldering Session at the Edelweiss Center.
Each participant is responsible for paying their entry fee upon arrival.
Keep in mind that you need an Alpenverein Membership after your first trial visit.
Meeting at the entrance area and entering together at 14’
Sprachen Cafe: German / English / Italian / Spanish / French
**Note:** Kindly bring cash for any food/drinks purchases under 20 Eur, as the restaurant/cafe accepts card payments only for purchases above 20 Eur.
This is a **free** event.
Are you ready to practise your language skills?
If you want to meet new friends (or the same friends you met at our other events) and practice all the languages you can speak, join us for a fun-filled evening!
During this event, you have the chance to choose a Group and talk to people in:
1. **English**
2. **German**
3. **Italian**
4. **Spanish**
5. **French**
Our most important rule:
Please be respectful to others at all times.
Yes, there will be a separate beginners' Group if you aren't fluent in the language yet! It is also a great place to find Tandem Partners for the languages you want to improve in!
Get in touch with the Host upon your arrival and he/she will assist you.
🟢📱 here is our WhatsApp link
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtZ1TQB7lnUAJXK5NxwPQU
Hope to see you there!!!
Early Bouldering Edelweiss Center
Early bouldering Session at the Edelweiss Center.
Each participant is responsible for paying their entry fee upon arrival.
Keep in mind that you need an Alpenverein Membership after your first trial visit.
Meeting at the entrance area and entering together at 8’
The British Breakfast Club @ FLANAGANS IRISH BAR
Hei BBCers ☀️👋,
Greetings you young BBCer's ... So the Easter bunny left you with Chocolate pains and an enormous belly and high sugar levels and feet problems?
Come to the BBC and recover with a Bacon sandwich or a couple of Guiness. This will solve (neutralise) the Sugar and Choco "problems" 🥳
See you soon! 🥳👋
Wiens beste Comedy Show | Deutsche Stand-Up Comedy | @ TheComedyPub
## **[TICKETS HIER HOLEN!!!](https://www.universe.com/events/wiens-beste-comedy-show-deutsche-stand-up-comedy-thecomedypub-tickets-57QVC3?ref=MeetUp)**
Die deutsche Stand-up Comedy Show im Herzen von Wien
## **😂 Lachen? Hier. Jetzt. Jede Woche.**
Willkommen bei **Wiens bester Comedy Show** – der **#1 deutschsprachigen Stand-up Comedy Show in Wien**, die jeden Samstag neue Comedians, neue Witze und neue Lachkrämpfe liefert.
Wenn du echtes Stand-up suchst – ohne Filter, ohne Schauspiel, einfach nur ehrlichen Humor – dann bist du hier richtig.Hier erlebst du **authentische deutsche Comedy**, frisch, mutig und live im **Comedy Pub Wien** – dem **einzigen echten Comedy Club der Stadt**.
## **🎭 Über die Show**
**Wiens beste Comedy Show** ist das wöchentliche Highlight für alle, die gerne lachen – egal ob Wiener Original, Zugereiste oder neugierige Touristin.
Jede Woche erwartet dich ein komplett neues **Line-up aus Profi-Comedians und Newcomern**, die ihre besten und neuesten Witze auf Deutsch testen.
Kein Abend gleicht dem anderen – aber eins ist garantiert:✅ Echte Lacher✅ Echte Geschichten✅ Echte Stand-up Comedy
Von Dating-Desastern über Bürokrisen bis zum Wiener Grant – hier wird gelacht, was das Zeug hält.
## **🎤 Wer steht auf der Bühne?**
Bei **Wiens bester Comedy Show** treten die besten deutschsprachigen Comedians aus **Österreich, Deutschland und der Schweiz** auf.
Du erlebst:
* Bekannte Gesichter aus der Wiener Comedy-Szene
* Überraschende Newcomer mit brandneuen Jokes
* Spontane Auftritte, Improvisation & jede Menge Publikumsnähe
Kein Skript, kein Theater – nur echtes Stand-up, direkt aus dem Leben.
## **📍 Der Ort: The Comedy Pub Wien**
**Adresse:** Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Wien
Mitten im Herzen von Wien findest du **The Comedy Pub** – den ersten und einzigen Club der Stadt, der sich ganz der Stand-up Comedy verschrieben hat.
🍻 Gemütlicher Pub mit Bar & Drinks🎭 Intime Bühne, großartige Stimmung😄 Publikum, das wirklich lachen will
Perfekt für deinen Wochenend-Start – mit Freund:innen, Date oder einfach solo.
## **🗓️ Event-Details**
📅 **Jeden Samstag**📍 *The Comedy Pub*, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Wien🗣️ **Sprache:** Deutsch💶 **Tickets:** Online im Vorverkauf oder an der Abendkasse (solange verfügbar)
## **🎟️ Tickets sichern**
Tickets sind **stark nachgefragt** – die Shows sind regelmäßig ausverkauft.➡️ \*\*Jetzt buchen und Platz sichern!\*\*Denn nichts ist schlimmer, als draußen zu stehen, während drinnen Tränen gelacht werden.
## **✨ Warum du kommen solltest**
Weil das hier nicht irgendeine Comedy Show ist.Es ist **Wiens beste Comedy Show** – ehrlich, frech und jedes Mal neu.
Neue Comedians.Neue Witze.Gleiche Mission: **Dich zum Lachen zu bringen.**
#WiensBesteComedyShow #ComedyWien #StandupWien #DeutschComedy #TheComedyPub #WienEvents #WienLacht #ComedyNightWien #ComedyClubWien #StandupAustria #ComedyShowWien #HumorAusWien #WienNightlife #LiveComedyWien #LachkrampfGarantie
Wein und Cocktails Veranstaltungen in deiner Nähe
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Zinfandel, Finally on a Friday
We have never until now featured Zinfandel, the ubiquitous California grape with the Dublin Wine MeetUp Group. At its best Zinfandel, is rich, voluptuous, with great depth of red and blue fruits. Jammy and hedonistic are common descriptions Each person should bring one bottle of an quality Zinfandel wine; be creative and quality conscious, with some bottle age if possible. Turley, Martinelli, Biale, Seghesio, Ridge, Hartford Bedrock, Carlisle, Klinker Brick, Frog's Leap, and anything from the Rockpile vineyard is likely to be very good to great. The Prisoner wines began as a Zinfandel blend. Also bring a protein based appetizer to share and **a wine glass for your personal use.** Cheese and meats are best with these wines. There will be a gas grill behind the clubhouse to grill.
We’ll gather at the Oak Creek clubhouse, where the Dublin Wine Group, hosted by Thom and supported by Timothy, will take it from there.
Come join us for a fantastic mix of great wine, food, and even better company! The evening wraps up at 10 PM.
**Please pay $10 at the door per person to cover the cost of the room rental and for the tableware, napkins, water and cups.**
🍷 **6:46 PM – Dublin Wine Group Social**
📍 **Oak Creek Clubhouse**
**9005 Oak Village Blvd, Lewis Center, OH 43035**
View on Maps (https://maps.apple.com/place?address=9005%20Oak%20Village%20Blvd,%20Lewis%20Center,%20OH%20%2043035,%20United%20States&coordinate=40.158011,-83.003901&name=Oak%20Creek%20at%20Polaris&place-id=I8D83B59D441EDD9B&map=explore)
Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry | Design Your Own Custom Candle
## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle
**SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free!
Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time.
We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest.
While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for.
Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/)
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### What to Expect:
* Guided candle making experience
* Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance
* 100% soy wax candles
* Optional drinks and snacks
* Time to relax while your candle cools
***
### Important Notes:
* Please arrive on time so we can start together
* Candles will need time to set before taking home
* This is a beginner-friendly event
***
### RSVP Required
Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat.
**Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids)
5oz Glass Jars $15
8oz Candle Tins $25
12oz Glass Candles $35
12oz Amber Jars $40
16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!)
**All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).**
**Payments accepted:**
* Credit Card
* Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee
* Cashapp: $DaclaudL
Hofbräuhaus [ Thursday 6:00 ]
The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome!
If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten.
Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.
Golf League - Sundays
**Sunday Golf League at Safari Golf Club ⛳**
Join us for a fun and social golf season at **Safari Golf Club** (next to the **Columbus Zoo and Aquarium**) in Powell!
🗓 **Sundays at 3:45 PM**
📅 May 3 – August 2
🏆 Week 13 (Aug 2): 9-hole scramble, awards party, food & prizes
🌧 Rain Date: August 16
🚫 No play on May 24
⛳ **Season Includes:**
• 13 weeks of golf
• 12 weeks of 9-hole play
• 13th week scramble + awards celebration
🚶 Walking is welcome in this league!
You can choose to play in a **competitive** or **social** group — all skill levels encouraged.
💲 Full Season: $382
💲 Half Season: $210
YOU MUST SIGN UP AND PAY FOR LEAGUE WITH LINK BELOW:
[Sunday Golf - 2026 - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=686961&item_id=2877928&actr=3)
Questions?
Peggy McDaniel (Activity Leader) – 614-216-6779
Bev McCain (Scoring Assistant) – 614-738-6560
CINCO de MAYO Flights n Tacos!
Details
Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
Taco Bar
Margarita and Beer tasting
Complementary chips and salsa
Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase
Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar)
Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling.
After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight!
Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!
Trails & Ales! Prairie Oaks Metro Park / Crooked Can Brewing
**History**
[Prairie Oaks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/prairie-oaks/) sits along the Franklin and Madison County border, west of Columbus near areas like Hilliard and West Jefferson. The land was part of the broader push in the late 1990s and early 2000s to expand the Metro Parks system into the northwest and western quadrants of the county. Metro Parks began acquiring parcels for what would become Prairie Oaks during the millennium era, as part of a wave of new parks aimed at protecting natural features around Big Darby Creek. Much of the property had been altered by past uses, including farming and quarrying, which left behind pits that later became the Darby Bend Lakes. The park's creation reflected growing interest in preserving remnants of the Darby Plains ecosystem, one of Ohio's original prairie regions that had largely disappeared after European settlement.
The park officially opened to the public in 2000, making it one of the newer additions to the Metro Parks lineup at the time. As the 12th park in the system, it joined others acquired around the turn of the century, like Glacier Ridge. Initial access focused on basic trails and the scenic Big Darby Creek, a State and National Scenic River that winds through the property. Restoration efforts kicked off soon after opening, with crews using seeds native to the Darby Plains to replant nearly 500 acres of tallgrass prairie and grasslands. These plantings aimed to revive the open oak savannas that once characterized the area before widespread agriculture in the 1800s.
Over the first decade, Prairie Oaks grew in popularity for its mix of restored habitats and recreational features. The former quarry in the eastern section transformed into the Darby Bend Lakes area, where four connected lakes now offer boating, fishing, and a dedicated dog swim spot. Trails expanded to showcase the prairie blooms, especially in summer and fall when asters and goldenrods light up the fields. Partnerships with groups like The Nature Conservancy highlighted the park's role in protecting the Darby Creek watershed, often called one of the "Last Great Places" for its water quality and biodiversity. Visitors from around central Ohio started discovering it as a quieter alternative to busier spots closer in.
Restoration work continued into the 2010s, including wet prairie projects on about 190 acres to enhance hydrology and native plant diversity. The park's size reached over 2,200 acres, incorporating more floodplain along Big Darby Creek for flood storage and wildlife habitat. Amenities like parking at Sycamore Plains and Darby Bend Lakes improved access, drawing hikers, kayakers, and birders. Events and programs began emphasizing the prairie theme, from guided walks on blooming seasons to educational talks about pre-settlement landscapes. These efforts helped solidify Prairie Oaks as a showcase for ecological recovery in the Metro Parks system.
Today, Prairie Oaks stands out for blending restored prairie with creek-side adventure, just a short drive from the west side. Its history mirrors the Metro Parks' shift toward large-scale habitat restoration in the 21st century. The park continues to evolve with ongoing stewardship, protecting what remains of the Darby Plains while offering locals a place to experience tallgrass vistas and oak openings. Whether paddling the lakes or walking the trails, it's a reminder of how much the region has changed since settlement — and how intentional work can bring some of it back.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Prairie Oaks](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/POK_map_1980.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Coneflower, Alder, and Sycamore Plains Trails, and, depending on conditions, the Osage Opening and Tall Grass Trails, or Lake View, Mound, Darby Creek Greenway, and River Rock Trails around the lakes. Either way, we'll go around 4.5 to 5 miles.
For the most part, this won't be a terribly strenuous hike; Prairie Oaks tends to be flat. However, some of the hike won't be shaded, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. Parts of the trails may also be muddy or wet, so I recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) and a change of socks.
**Where We'll Meet**
* Enter the Park at the main entrance at 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd. If you put "Prairie Oaks Metro Parks" into your Google Maps, it should default to this main address (but double-check to be sure).
* After you enter the Park, the first parking lot on your right is the Park Office. Keep driving past this lot.
* Enter the second parking lot you come to (which is also on your right). There's a picnic area, playground, and latrine here. There's no water fountain, though, so I recommend you bring water of your own, at least for after the hike.
* I've included a screen shot in the Photos, below, where I've circled in blue the main Park entrance as well as the picnic area we're meeting at.
**After the Hike**
After we're done surveying the prairie grasses, we'll head over to [Crooked Can Brewing](https://crookedcanohio.com/) for [drinks](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/beer) and [food](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/center-street-market). The brewery has an entire food court, and they have a large free parking lot next to the [Early Television Museum](https://www.earlytelevision.org/).
The actual address of the brewery is [5354 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026](https://www.google.com/maps/place/5354+Center+St,+Hilliard,+OH+43026/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883893f9ede6d5fb:0xbecf42d7055d9006?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR AT MARKET DISTRICT-GRANDVIEW YARD FRI, MAY 1ST 5:00PM-8:00PM
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!!
Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments.
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! – Flights n Tacos
Let’s join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
• Taco Bar
• Margarita and Beer tasting
• Complementary chips and salsa
• Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
• Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar:
Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer)
Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe.
Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. It’s the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style.
Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like — the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on.
No agenda — just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss!















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