Upcoming Events

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Come along on our night hike as we listen for owls! Did you know different owls have different sounds? We will learn their sounds before heading out on our hike to listen for whooo’s out in the park at night! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 18

Ages 16 and up

Kick off Thanksgiving week by creating a beautiful nature-themed centerpiece in a wooden bowl for your Thanksgiving table. Use fall-themed decor, mini pumpkins and/or succulents to make your bowl unique!

Registration deadline: Friday, November 14

All ages

Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike! Your quest will have two options: a one-mile paved/limestone path walk or a 3.1-mile (5k) adventure hike. Either trek you complete, there will be a fun Thanksgiving-themed prize! Our sponsor for this event is Dayton Children’s Hospital. Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck will be in attendance with items available for purchase. All event t-shirts have been claimed. Any extra t-shirts will be given out at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Last group will go on the 5k trail at 2:15 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unopened, colorful socks for Shoes 4 the Shoeless.

Registration is requested.

All ages
Pick up plywood owl: Friday, November 24– Monday, December 8
Return finished owl: Friday, December 12 – Tuesday, December 29

Spot, the Park District Snowman, is excited to go owling in the parks! Whoooo knew we had so many! Each owl has a favorite roosting spot in the parks where they can snooze and observe the daily routine before becoming active at night. Will Spot be able to guess the favorite roosting spot of all his owl friends?

Households can register to paint a plywood owl using the above prompt. After painting, turn your owl in to enter it in the Spot the Snowman Scavenger Hunt contest for a chance to win a prize! Owls will be turned in and featured in a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunt participants will cast votes for their favorite owl.

Registration deadline: Monday, December 1

Ages 12 – 18
Location TBD

The operations department needs our help with their November tree planting. Many trees are planted throughout the Park District to add to our tee canopy each year. Participants will plant trees and log them into our tree map.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 24

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, December 1 – January 5

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, November 28

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 2 – February 26

Get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while meeting other walking enthusiasts. These are self-guided walks around your community parks! Walking helps maintain a healthy weight, increases energy, lifts your spirits, strengthens memory and protects from heart disease and high blood pressure.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, December 2 – February 27

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks through this self-guided meet-up program! Sign up to rent Nordic poles if you want to try trekking before you purchase your own set. You will be contacted to sign a borrower’s permit and pick up your set for the fall. A limited number of rental poles are available.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Note: Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, December 2 – February 27

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks during this self-guided meet-up program! You must bring your own Nordic poles if you sign up for this option.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, December 3 – February 25
(No hike December 24)

Staff and volunteers will lead groups at different paces. Hike for Your Health is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and get to know some of your parks better. All hikes are on natural trails. Please wear appropriate shoes for trails that may be muddy or slick.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 8 – 14

This program is a great way to make new friends and try some new slime recipes for fun and stress relief! Due to the variety of types of slime, please be sure to note any allergies.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 26

Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, December 3 – January 21
(No class December 24 or 31)

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 indoors with the option to go outside when the weather permits.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 30