Upcoming Events

Ages 18 and up

Celebrate the season by creating a wreath watercolor painting utilizing basic brush and watercolor techniques. Makes a great gift or decoration. This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave the class with your completed artwork! Class is taught by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 8

Ages 14 and up

This talk covers which native plants work best for a moon garden, how to layer plants for continuous bloom, and tips for planning a garden that is both beautiful and wildlife-friendly. Participants will receive a handout with a moon garden native plant list to help plan their own nighttime landscape.

Registration deadline: Monday, November 16

Ages 16 and up (under 18 requires adult companion)

Airrosti’s Adelle Scott, Sr. Recovery Specialist, will teach you how to manage, reduce and eliminate musculoskeletal pain through preventative self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller, lacrosse ball, and banded exercises. This class will focus on injury prevention. See Airrosti.com for more info on pain relief!

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 18

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Flying squirrels are Ohio’s most common squirrel, yet most people claim they have never seen one! Join us on a hike as we try to spot this elusive frequent flyer. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 17

All ages
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, December 6

Five fall flowers are hidden around Grant Park! Each bloom you find is another entry into our raffle for a fall floral-themed basket. Once you find a flower, scan the QR code and fill in answers about fall blooms. Winners with be contacted December 9. This is a Tools to Trek Program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, December 3

Ages 18 and up

Learn to make soap through cold processing from Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio. We will be using lye and fat to build our bars as well as essential oils and natural colorants. Participants will walk away with 8 – 10 bars of gentle, natural and handmade soap. All materials are included. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13

Ages 18 and up

Learn to make soap through cold processing from Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio. We will be using lye and fat to build our bars as well as essential oils and natural colorants. Participants will walk away with 8 – 10 bars of gentle, natural and handmade soap. All materials are included. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13

Ages 3 – 5 with an adult companion

Join Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling to make a turkey themed snack and then trek together around the meadow! Please note: This is not a drop off program, children are required to be accompanied by an adult. All major food allergens could be present in this class.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 15

Ages 5 – 12 with an adult companion

Join Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush to celebrate the season of gratitude by creating a meaningful piece of art. Work together to design a beautiful tree filled with fingerprint designs, painted initials and thoughtful embellishments that reflect what you’re most thankful for.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 15

All ages

We need your help for this Thanksgiving adventure. Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike! There are two options for your quest, 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! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration is requested.

All ages
Pick up plywood turtle: Monday, November 23 – Monday, December 7
Return finished turtle: Monday, December 14 – Monday, December 28

Spot, the Park District Snowman, is excited to visit his box turtle buddies in the parks. The turtles decided to decorate their shells with their favorite CWPD things to do as a surprise for Spot. Can you guess what each turtle loves to do in the parks?

Households can register to paint a plywood animal using the above prompt. After painting, turn your turtle in to enter it in the Spot the Snowman’s Spot the Turtles Scavenger Hunt contest for a chance to win a prize!

Scavenger hunt participants will cast votes for their favorite turtle. Winners of the painting contest will be announced on February 24, 2027. Prizes will be awarded for 1st – 5th place, staff pick and a random drawing (2).

Registration deadline: Monday, December 7

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 1 – February 25
(No walk December 24)

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. Enjoy reduced stress, improved quality of sleep and the many benefits from an improved quality of life.

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

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, December 1 – February 26
(no walk December 25 or January 1)

Meet up with other Nordic Walking 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.

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