Upcoming Events

All ages

Put on your Halloween best and enjoy a festive stroll designed especially for preschoolers around Forest Field Park. Themed signs will be placed along the path to get children moving and grooving as they collect treats at various stations. Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the Halloween spirit. Allergy-friendly treats will be provided. Please bring your own bag to collect them! Kona Ice will be available for purchase, weather permitting.

Registration is not required, however, registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather.

Ages 12 – 18

Join the OYBC Southwest Chapter! Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth through the Ohio Young Birders Club. Bird watching and identification is a fun and rewarding hobby and a great place to make friends! Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 12

Ages 8 and up

Ohio folklore is rich in legends of the unexplained: the Loveland Frogman, Orange Eyes, Grassman, Mothman and more! Are they just myths, or are these creatures roaming the park waiting to be discovered? Join us around the campfire to hear their tales and then head out on a sunset scavenger hunt to search for proof that these Fantastic Beasts exist. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, October 15 – November 19

Join Amazing Athletes to practice coordination, fine motor and gross motor skills! This program uses the fundamentals of 10 different sports to help build and develop motor skills, nutritional knowledge and body awareness. Sign up for both sessions and receive an Amazing Athletes t-shirt! This class will be held outdoors when possible with the option to go inside for inclement weather, so please dress accordingly.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 12

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Tap, tap, tap—what’s that sound? Join us as we discover the behaviors of woodpeckers. Your leader will guide you on a hike to learn and test out some of their adaptations! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 14

Ages 16 and up

This beginner-friendly needle felting class will cover the basics of needle felting and the process of creating a friendly forest fungi to add to your fall decorations. No prior experience is needed. All supplies and materials will be provided.

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 9

Ages 5 – 12

Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities to have one last summer camp night before fall really begins. The evening will end with s’mores and a campfire! Looking for something to do while your kids are out? Check out the Couple’s Charcuterie Picnic & Hike happening the same evening!

Registration deadline: Friday, October 10

Ages 18 and up

Celebrate Sweetest Day with a sunset hike and charcuterie in Grant Park! Join Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling for a cozy and creative evening in the heart of fall. You’ll start by crafting your own charcuterie tray, perfect for a golden-hour picnic during a scenic sunset hike through Grant Park. Parents: Need childcare? Check out the “An Evening at Camp” program. It’s offered at the same time!

Registration deadline: Monday, October 13

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, October 18 – November 22

Megan Lees of Method Yoga Studio leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 15

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, October 18 – November 22

Megan Lees of Method Yoga Studio leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 15

All ages

A fall family favorite! Visit vehicles from our community partners and collect treats and giveaways! Honk a fire truck horn, shift tractor gears, push buttons in the law enforcement vehicles and much more! Kona Ice and Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck refreshments will be available for purchase, weather permitting.

Registration is not required; however, registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather. Please note: allergens will be present in some giveaways. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. is a special sensory time! There will be reduced noise and lights.

Ages 18 and up

A one-of-a-kind morning filled with lots of fun and a bit of yoga! Goat Country, LLC. will bring their adorable goats dressed in costumes for a special Halloween program. Practice some classic poses while interacting with the goats. Additionally, participants are encouraged to wear costumes to get in the Halloween spirit! Time for pictures and cuddles with the mini goats will be included at the end.

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16

Ages 18 and up

In this workshop, we will create stylized nature paintings using resist techniques. We will explore a variety of techniques while creating our paintings. Leave the class with two stylized, nature-themed paintings! All skill levels are welcome! This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All equipment will be provided.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 12

All ages

Join us for a self-guided hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park, complete with sniff-stops along the way. Your dog will explore brand-new scents, and you get a beautiful fall hike with your best friend. Afterwards, treat your pup to a fall-themed pup-cup! Participants are welcome to come anytime during the program. The final time to start the hike is 5:30 p.m.

Registration is not required.

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, October 20 – November 24

Method Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Friday, October 17