Upcoming Events

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

Ages 6 and up with adult companion

Get ready to move, play, and shout BINGO! Compete in a variety of fun fitness challenges like jumping, balancing, and running to fill in a bingo card. Complete a row or go for a full blackout! This event is all about staying active while having a blast in the park.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3

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, September 8

Ages 18 and up

Butterflies often steal the show with their bright colors, but did you know moths are even more diverse and play a critical role in our ecosystems? These mostly nocturnal creatures are essential pollinators and are deeply connected to native plants, birds, bats, and the entire forest community. Join us for an enchanting evening program that will take you on a pictorial journey into the fascinating world of moths—creatures that are often overlooked yet vital to biodiversity. Learn how you can support these important insects through “moth-gardening” in your own yard, helping to strengthen the ecosystem around you. Inspired by the book Gardening for Moths by Jim McCormac and Chelsea Gottfried, this program will conclude with a guided moth walk—your chance to observe these remarkable creatures up close.

Register by August 27. Registration is through the Ohio State University Extension’s website.

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: Wednesday, September 9

Recommended for ages 2 – 5 with a parent/guardian

Start your morning with some mom talk during a toddler walk and playground playtime. We will meet at the shelter for introductions, coffee and breakfast snacks then walk along “Owlexander’s Wetland Walk.” Register one person per family. All siblings welcome.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 6

All ages

We are offering an early arrival option for children needing a quieter, sensory-friendly Fairy and Gnome Home Festival experience. Registration is required for this time slot to allow for a more controlled environment for participants. Registration is by family. Please register only one family member.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 9

All ages with grandparents(s) (recommended for children ages 3 – 12)

This Grandparents Day, we invite you to celebrate yours with us! Grandchildren and their grandparent(s) will gather at the Kennard Nature Nook for an afternoon of nature crafts, stories in the shade, an indoor tea party and nature play! One registration per family (5 maximum per family). This program is geared towards grandparents and their grandchildren.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 7

Note: this program is being modified during construction on Activity Center Pickleball Courts

Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are six weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21. You may be assigned matches at either start time listed.

Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30

Ages 8 and up with an adult companion

Join us for a fun, family session of archery! We will learn the basics of archery and play some competitive, fall-themed games. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Please register each participating member of your family.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 10

Ages 18 and up

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, September 11

Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, September 14 – October 19

This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 7