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.
Hound Hike
All ages
Let’s get those noses going! 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!
Registration is not required.
Beginner Pickleball Lessons
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, October 20 – November 17
(No class November 10)
Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather. Please note different address for rain location.
Registration deadline: Friday, October 16
Stemily Studios: LED Halloween Treat Bag
Ages 8 – 14
In this festive hands-on class, kids will explore electricity and circuits while creating their own LED light-up Halloween candy tote bag! After learning how simple circuits work, they’ll design and build a glowing pumpkin-themed tote that’s perfect for carrying candy on Halloween night.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 14
Fall Foliage Camp: Habitat Hoppers
Ages 5 – 12
School is out for fall break! Do you have a plan? Much like our summer day camp, campers will explore the park, but this time for all things fall foliage! The theme for Thursday is Habitat Hoppers! We will explore the various habitats at Grant Park, from the meadows to the forest to the creek. Along the way, we will learn about the wildlife that live in these habitats.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 15
Glass Fusing: Sunflower Suncatcher
Ages 16 and up
Capture the golden and glowing autumn sunlight with a 4.5″ by 9″ suncatcher featuring sunflowers! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies and instruction. Bring your ideas!
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 15
Fall Foliage Camp: Whooo Loves Camp?
Ages 5 – 12
Much like our summer day camp, campers will explore the park, but this time for all things fall foliage! Children will participate in games, crafts, hikes, and nature programs, all while staying active and outdoors on their days off! The theme for Friday is Whooo Loves Camp?! We will learn about who comes out at night in our parks, play games and complete crafts centered on nocturnal wildlife, and take part in nature activities.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 15
Pumpkin Spice Paint Night
Ages 16 and up
Join us for a cozy and creative night! Try watercolor paintbrush pens to bring a pre-outlined autumn scene to life. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance with plenty of fall-themed refreshments. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 18
Spooky Scenes and Sweets
Ages 11 – 16
Create spooky scenes with watercolor brush pens. Use flowing layers and natural blending to create misty shadows, eerie skies, and ghostly shapes that feel extra mysterious! A variety of breakfast treats will be provided to enjoy while you paint. No experience needed. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 18
Welcoming the New Photographer
Ages 14 and up
Join local artist and educator Heather Ballard for a morning exploring fall foliage. Learn the basics of exposure, camera settings and composition. Bring your fully charged camera and memory card. This class is open to photographers with all types of cameras — from DSLRs to smartphones!
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 18
Land-based Crafting: Herbal Tincturing 101 AM
Ages 18 and up
Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio, will teach about several safe, effective adaptogenic herbs and the unique properties and benefits of each. You will also learn about marks and menstruum and the variety of liquids that you can use for tincturing. Walk away with multiple handmade tinctures! The AM and PM sessions are the same program. Please select only one.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 18
Land-based Crafting: Herbal Tincturing 101 PM
Ages 18 and up
Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio, will teach about several safe, effective adaptogenic herbs and the unique properties and benefits of each. You will also learn about marks and menstruum and the variety of liquids that you can use for tincturing. Walk away with multiple handmade tinctures! The AM and PM sessions are the same program. Please select only one.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 18
Yoga in the Park F
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, October 26 – November 30
Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.
Registration deadline: Friday, October 23
Fitness for Longevity D
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, October 26 – November 30
Get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout and functional movement for vitality and longevity. This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. Prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Friday, October 23