Upcoming Events

Ages 5 – 9 with adult companion

Join us for a “CWPD 500” race around the park! Create your own cardboard race car! We will provide kits for you to pick up and decorate your cars beforehand! Additional decorations will be provided on the day of the event. Race along the route while completing various pit stops to cross the finish line! Please register each child you would like to have create a cardboard race car.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 5

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.

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 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

Ages 5 – 10

Owlexander is holding a movie night, and he’s inviting his friends to join him for a fun-filled evening! We will kick off the night learning about camouflage and we will design our own well-hidden monster. Then, we will play games and prepare a sweet treat. To end the night, we will settle in for a kid-friendly movie featuring some lovable monsters!

Registration deadline: Friday, November 28

Ages 8 – 12

Join Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush, LLC for a cozy winter evening filled with creativity and cheer! Participants will enjoy sipping cocoa, munching on cookies, and painting either a pottery frosty night light or a Christmas tree night light (both include the lights!) No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready for a relaxing night of art and warmth!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 25

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

The theme for December is ‘Frozen Things!’ We’ll read snowy stories, explore ice with sensory play, and head outside for snow fun — or enjoy indoor “snow” activities if needed. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 3