Great Parks, Great Community: Business and Civic Leader Breakfast
Start your day with connection and insight at the Business and Civic Leader Breakfast. This event brings together community leaders, business owners and local stakeholders to recognize the benefits of parks and green spaces on community vitality.
Enjoy light breakfast fare and hear from the Park District’s Executive Director, Kristen Marks, who will speak about the economic impact of parks and green spaces, from boosting property values and supporting small businesses to enhancing quality of life. Staff will then share updates on the latest community survey data, projects and placemaking events.
We will also take time to acknowledge key partners and individuals whose contributions have had a meaningful impact on our parks and community. Their leadership and support help make our mission possible. We hope you’ll join us for this engaging and informative event!
RSVP by Friday, October 3
Art & Imagination: October
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 30
Early Adventures
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
Hit the trail with us! These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 5
Creative Crafting
Ages 9 – 13
Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 2
Halloween Hop & Howl: B
All ages
Put on your Halloween best and enjoy a festive stroll designed especially for preschoolers around Forest Field Park. Themed signs will be placed along the path to get children moving and grooving as they collect treats at various stations. Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the Halloween spirit. Allergy-friendly treats will be provided. Please bring your own bag to collect them! Kona Ice will be available for purchase, weather permitting.
Registration is not required, however, registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather.
Hike with a Naturalist
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, October 7
Campfire Yoga
Ages 18 and up
Celebrate the crisp evening weather with Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees! Enjoy some downtime next to the warm and cozy fire. This outdoor yoga class will include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation around the campfire.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 7
Ghosts and Goblins Archery
Ages 8 – 15
It’s spooky season and the archery range is full of ghosts and goblins! We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned into practice. Participants will compete in friendly fall-themed competitions. All equipment is provided and all skills are welcome! This program is geared towards beginners.
Registration deadline: Monday, October 6
Welcoming the New Photographer
Ages 14 and up
Join local artist and educator Heather Ballard for a morning exploring the fall foliage at Grant Park. 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 5
Crafts with Nature – Outstanding Owls!
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for October is ‘Outstanding Owls!’. 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: Thursday, October 9
Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting
Ages 12 – 18
Join the OYBC Southwest Chapter! Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth through the Ohio Young Birders Club. Bird watching and identification is a fun and rewarding hobby and a great place to make friends! Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 12
Dance Fitness with Emily
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, October 14 – November 18
This class is a total body workout designed to bring people (like you!) together through music and dance. Instructor Emily Chandler strives to make this class high-energy and a lot of fun! We can guarantee you’ll leave this class feeling great! Please bring a bottle of water.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 12
Stemily Studios: DIY Neon Sign
Ages 8 – 14
Light up creativity! Kids will design and build their own custom neon-style sign! Using a flexible LED light strip and shaping wire, participants can bend, twist and fasten their design into a glowing world or shape of their choice. A fun fusion of art and engineering, this class lets kids bring their bright ideas to life!
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 7
Un-loch the Mysteries of Ohio Cryptids
Ages 8 and up
Ohio folklore is rich in legends of the unexplained: the Loveland Frogman, Orange Eyes, Grassman, Mothman and more! Are they just myths, or are these creatures roaming the park waiting to be discovered? Join us around the campfire to hear their tales and then head out on a sunset scavenger hunt to search for proof that these Fantastic Beasts exist. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spooky Slime Making
Ages 8 – 12
Join us for the fan-favorite Fall version of slime with Halloween-themed additions! This program is a great way to get creative while making new friends and trying 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, October 8