Glow in the Park Pickleball
All ages (Required to be 8 or older to play pickleball matches; anyone under 16 must have an adult guardian)
Join us at the courts for a special glow-in-the-dark evening of pickleball! The court will be lit with fun colors and we’ll have light-up pickleballs! Wear colors that will shine under black light and glow/light-up accessories! Please sign up each person who would like to play and note if you have a partner with whom you would prefer to play. Otherwise, we will mix up teams for this any doubles-style event! Please note that this is NOT a tournament-style event. Matches will be for fun and to lower points. Please bring your own paddles and wear secure footwear. Pickleballs will be provided.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 5
Park, Play, Repeat!
Ages 6 – 11
This program is parks & recreation in its most classic form! Participants will spend an afternoon of crafting, playground play, games, hikes and exploration! Each month will feature a different park.
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 2
Art & Imagination: November
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, November 4
Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting
Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.
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.
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 9
Stemily Studios: Fluffy Light-up Cloud
Ages 8 – 14
In this dreamy class, kids will build and decorate their very own light-up cloud lamp! This hands-on project combines creativity with cozy vibes — perfect for kids who love to craft and decorate their space with something magical and handmade.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 4
Turkey Tails and Tales
Ages 4 – 6 with adult companion
Join us for a variety of Thanksgiving-themed sensory stations! Fall is a fun time to explore new textures and craft techniques. We will finish the morning with a fun story!
Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 4
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, November 6
Stability and Mobility with Airrosti – November
Ages 16 and up (under 18 requires adult companion)
Airrosti’s Dr. Steven Miller and Adelle 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 the knee, foot, and ankle. If you have a foam roller, lacrosse ball or mat, please bring them. There will be a limited supply of foam rollers and lacrosse balls on hand to use.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12
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, November 11
Night Flight
All ages
Discover the world of nocturnal flying squirrels and owls. Observe their habitats and learn fun facts while taking a pause mid-hike to try and call in owls in the meadow. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12
The CWPD 500
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
Watercolor Mushroom Class
Ages 18 and up
We are going to have fun with fungi! In this class, we will create mushroom-themed watercolor paintings utilizing basic brush and watercolor techniques. You will leave the class with a completed mushroom painting! All skill levels are welcome! This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All equipment will be provided.
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 9
Crafts with Nature – Pine Tree Painting!
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 November is ‘Pine Tree Painting!’ 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, November 13
Preschool Nature Series: Owl Sounds!
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
Ladies’ Friendsgiving
Ages 18 and up
Celebrate Friendsgiving with a ladies’ night out cooking class taught by Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling! You’ll shake up a delicious mocktail and whip up a selection of tasty appetizers! From fruity drinks to savory bites, you’ll learn easy recipes perfect for any gathering. Gather your friends for an evening of creativity, laughter and delightful flavors! Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class.
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 13