Creative Kids Corner: Take Home Kits
Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, September 10, October 8 & November 12
This take-home kit features crafts and activities revolving around a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month!
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3
All ages
Thursday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 28
Sign up for this free program, and in October we will send you a clue each Thursday to find Grassman in one of your 51 parks! When you find him, you will also learn about a native butterfly! Scan the QR code to log your Grassman sighting. Each time you find Grassman and log the sighting, that is another entry into our raffle for a fun Grassman/butterfly combo prize bag! 4 winners will be selected. This is a Tools to Trek Program.
Halloween Hop & Howl: B
All ages
Join CWPD and local businesses for a festive, family-friendly stroll! Designed especially for preschoolers, this playful walk invites children to stop at sponsored stations along the route to collect treats. Costumes are encouraged to add to the fun!
Registration is not required, however, registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather.
Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 6
Campfire Yoga
Ages 18 and up
Celebrate the crisp evening weather with Method Yoga’s Megan Lees! Enjoy some downtime next to the warm and cozy fire. This outdoor yoga class will include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation around the campfire.
GLOW-tastic! Fun Run / Walk
All ages
A special glow-in-the-dark fun run and walk! We will kick off the event with an approximately 0.5-mile paved trail lined with colorful lights and glow-in-the-dark decor for you to explore. A not-so-spooky start to the Halloween season! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration is requested so that we can have an accurate number of glow-in-the-dark accessories for participants.
Autumn Sensory Stations
Ages 2 – 6 with adult companion
Join us for a morning exploring the changing season with sensory stations! We will explore different themed stations relating to fall!
Registration deadline: Saturday, October 3
Butterfly Survey
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Grow Together Native Garden Club
All ages
Grow Together Native Garden Club will focus on the entire household working as a team to manage your own native wildflower gardens at home. Each meeting, families will share their garden adventures, learn about garden ecology, give our small garden space a little TLC and spend some time creating or playing! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Spooks and Spells Archery
Ages 8 – 15
Create your own potions and spells while learning the basics of archery at this spooky-themed archery afternoon. After learning archery basics, put them to the test with thrilling games and activities! All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Intermediate Adult Archery Clinic
Ages 16 and up
Need to freshen-up your follow through, strengthen your shot, or just try new targets? This intermediate archery clinic is designed to strengthen your existing archery abilities. Participants should have a basic understanding of archery. No equipment is necessary.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Bike About Centerville Community Ride B
Ages 18 and up
Take advantage of this opportunity to explore Centerville and Washington Township by bicycle. The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! The ride will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles.
Registration deadline: Friday, October 9
Family Fun Fishing Night
All ages (recommended for 5 and up)
Bring your own rod or borrow one of ours! Basic bait, tackle and guidance will be provided. You may also bring a picnic blanket dinner to enjoy a water-side feast as a family! Corn hole, connect 4 and other games will be available for those that need a break from fishing. Registration (one per family) is required. Fishing is catch and release only. No fishing license is required.
Registration deadline: Monday, October 5
Crafts with Nature: Nocturnal Neighbors—Bats!
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for October is ‘Bats!’. We will learn about the whimsical world of bats, make a take-home bat craft, and have some pretend play.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 6
Art & Imagination
Ages 6 – 8
This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 6