Fairy and Gnome Home Festival (Early Arrival)
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: Friday, August 27
Fairy and Gnome Home Festival
All ages
Celebrate your child’s imagination and creativity with CWPD and the South Metro Optimists. Build a fairy and gnome home out of natural materials for our woodland residents. Other activities will include music, a craft and a scavenger hunt. Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops will be available for purchase.
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 5
Date Night Mystery Solve It!
Ages 18 and up
Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library for a book signing of “Lit Lounge!” However, during the event, the author is suddenly slain! Enjoy coffee and conversation while you find clues to solve the mystery!
Registration deadline: Monday, September 2
Tree Changes
Ages 18 and up
Sundays, September 8, October 6 & November 10
Join us over three months to watch the leaves change along the brown trail at Bill Yeck Park. Along the trail, staff will relay facts about trees, discuss tree identification and the changes occurring. This hike takes place on a natural path. Participants are not required to attend all three sessions.
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 7
Date Night Mystery Solve it!
Ages 18 and up
Sunday, September 8
Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library for a book signing of “Lit Lounge!” However, during the event, the author is suddenly slain! Enjoy coffee and conversation while you find clues to solve the mystery!
Registration deadline: Monday, September 2
Over the Rainbow Bridge
All ages
This National Pet Memorial Day, we invite our community members out for a night of remembrance. Bring photos of your pets who have passed on to add to our community Rainbow Bridge board.
Registration is not required. Dogs are welcome to attend. They must remain on a leash unless in the fenced-in dog park.
Yoga in the Park C
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 9 – October 14
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, September 6
Outdoor Explorers
Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, September 9 – October 14
Children will learn about nature and the outdoors in this program designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways. Activities include discovery, games and creeking.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 2
Tai Chi Intermediate
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 9 – October 14
Continue to develop Tai Chi and Qigong principles moving from Tai Chi Easy™ into Dr. Roger Jahnke’s Integral Tai Chi form. Taught by Judy Wilson, Certified Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor. This class will take place outdoors with the option to move indoors for inclement weather, following the most up-to-date guidelines.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 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, September 3
Conservation Crew: Butterfly Survey
Ages 12 – 18
Assist with a Butterfly Survey! Surveys require assistance catching, identifying and recording the butterflies we see along the trail. No experience is needed.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 8
Junior Explorers
Ages 6 – 8
Wednesdays, September 11 – October 16
Outdoor play is vital to child development and well-being. Children will learn about nature and the outdoors in this program designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways. Activities include discovery, games and creeking.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 4
Creative Kids Corner: Take Home Kits
Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, September 12, October 10 & November 14
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 5
Tai Chi Beginner
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, September 12 – October 17
An introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong (pronounced Chi Kung) principles and form through Tai Chi Easy — a form created by Roger Jahnke, O.M.D. — to make Tai Chi accessible and fun for everyone. Taught by Judy Wilson, Certified Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor. This class will take place outdoors with the option to move indoors for inclement weather.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 10
Creative Crafting
Ages 9 – 13
Try new art skills during this fun crafting program based on nature themes. Each session will have different options for participants to choose from and allow them to work independently or get creative together!
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 5