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Birdwatching Walk

Bill Yeck Park, McGuffey Meadow 7893 Wilmington-Dayton Rd., Dayton, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

 

Join avid birdwatcher John Kennard on a walk focusing on bird identification. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available to borrow. Hike is on a natural path.

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 10

Truck or Treat

Oak Grove Park 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

All ages

 

A fall family favorite! Visit vehicles from our community partners and collect treats and giveaways! Honk a fire truck horn, shift tractor gears, push buttons in the law enforcement vehicles and much more! Kona Ice and Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck refreshments will be available for purchase, weather permitting.

 

Registration is not required. Please note: allergens will be present in some giveaways.

Spider Search

Grant Park 501 Normandy Ridge Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

All ages

 

Spiders are so cool! Learn the basic characteristics of spiders before searching for these 8-legged ecosystem rock stars! Containers and identification guides provided. This is a Tools to Trek program.

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 10

Spooky Snacks

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 6 – 10

 

Join instructor Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling to spooky up your snacks! Turn a snack tray with a variety of healthy bites and treats into a fun Halloween-themed tray! Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class

 

Registration deadline: Monday, October 7

Fall About Archery – Family Battles

Oak Grove Park 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 8 and up

 

Looking for some family-friendly competition? We will learn the basics of archery and will use the skills you learn in a friendly competition against your own family. Please register just one family member. Maximum four people per family. All equipment is provided.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 9

Fall About Archery – Adult Archery

Oak Grove Park 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 16 and up

 

This program is for beginners interested in learning archery! By the end of this program, you’ll be shooting on your own, playing games and increasing your confidence as an archer. Each group can have up to 4 people. This program is perfect for couples, friend groups, co-workers, siblings and more! One registration per group. Must be 16 or older to join.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 9

Crafts with Nature

Oak Creek South Park 790 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

 

We will complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park — sparking a love of nature in our youngest community members! 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. The Crafts with Nature October programs are identical, please only select one.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 9

Dance Fitness with Emily

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, October 15 – November 19

 

We dance to various styles of music (Latin, hip hop, pop, global rhythms, etc.) which provides a good mix of low to high-intensity moves. 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 13

Ghosts and Goblins Archery

Oak Grove Park 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

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 to practice. Participants will compete in friendly fall-themed competitions. All equipment is provided.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, October 11

Amazing Athletes at the Park B

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, October 16 – November 20

 

Come join Amazing Athletes as we practice our coordination, fine motor skills and gross motor skills! This program uses the fundamentals of 10 different sports to help build and develop motor skills, nutritional knowledge and body awareness.

 

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 13

Fitness Yoga

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, October 16 – November 20

 

You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

 

Registration deadline: Monday, October 14

Kid’s Glass Fusing: Penguin Ornaments A

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 6 – 10 with adult companion

 

Children will use their creativity to make two penguin ornaments! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will assist the children and parents, guardians or grandparents as they work together on this unique project. Please register each child attending.

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 10

Preschool Nature Series: Spinning Spiders

Donnybrook Park 6161 Donnybrook Dr., Dayton, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

 

Spiders aren’t scary! Join us as we look at different spider artifacts and learn how spiders impact the world around us. Your leader will have spider stories, crafts and so much more.

 

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 15

Glass Fusing: Fall Flower Suncatcher

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 16 and up

 

Create a 4.5″ by 9″ suncatcher to highlight a favorite fall flower. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies. Beginners and returners alike are welcome to this new class!

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 10

Yoga in the Park D

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, October 19 – November 23

 

Method Yoga 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: Wednesday, October 16