Upcoming Events

Ages 6 – 8
Saturday, September 6

An interactive and action-packed adventure that brings the Wild West to life! Kids will take on the role of little cowboys and cowgirls as they participate in exciting Western-themed games, challenges and activities that promote physical activity, coordination and teamwork. With a lively frontier atmosphere, this program offers a rootin’-tootin’ good time filled with fun, imagination and plenty of Wild West spirit! Encourage your little wranglers to dress the part by wearing cowboy hats, bandanas or boots to fully embrace the adventure!

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 3

Recommended for ages 5 – 10 with adult companion(s)
Saturday, September 6

Work together to create a personalized family plate with your handprints and names. It will be fired in the kiln, making it a durable memento with added fall touches such as leaf imprints. Register one person per family. If you would like to make multiple plates, register an additional child or adult.

Registration deadline: Sunday, August 31

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 29

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. Upon arrival, your family will receive special currency to purchase natural embellishments for your home. Visit the realtor to get your home lot number and build a lovely house for our forest friends. Other activities will include music provided by the Dayton Dulcimer Society, a craft, and more! Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops will be available for purchase.

All ages with grandparents (suggested for children ages 3 – 12)

This Grandparents Day, we invite you to celebrate with us. Grandkids and their grandparents will gather for an afternoon of nature crafts, stories in the shade, an indoor tea party and nature play! One registration per family (5 maximum per family). This program is geared towards grandparents and their grandchildren.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 1

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 8 – October 13

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 5

Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, September 8 – October 13

Outdoor play is vital to child development and well-being. This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. Activities include discovery, challenges and games.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 1

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 9 – October 14

Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. This is an eight-week session. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 5

Ages 6 – 8
Tuesday, September 9

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 2

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, September 7

Ages 8 – 14

Young space explorers will create a glowing UFO terrarium and start a real crystal-growing experiment! Kids will decorate their jars with moon rocks, space gems, a UFO and glow-in-the-dark constellation stickers. Then, they’ll add the crystal mixture and learn how crystals grow over time—watching them start to form in as little as 24 hours at home!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 2

Ages 6 – 8
Wednesdays, September 10 – October 15

Outdoor play is vital to child development and well-being. This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. Activities include discovery, challenges and games.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 1

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, September 10 – October 15

This class is designed to help you maintain the strength, mobility and power at age 100 that you have now. You’ll work motor units—which disappear if we don’t use them—and all types of muscle, from slow twitch to fast twitch. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 8

Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, September 11, October 9 & November 13

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 4