Upcoming Events

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, October 5

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

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

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

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.

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

Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, October 15 – November 19

Join Amazing Athletes to practice coordination, fine motor 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. Sign up for both sessions and receive an Amazing Athletes t-shirt! This class will be held outdoors when possible with the option to go inside for inclement weather, so please dress accordingly.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 12

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Tap, tap, tap—what’s that sound? Join us as we discover the behaviors of woodpeckers. Your leader will guide you on a hike to learn and test out some of their adaptations! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 14

Ages 16 and up

This beginner-friendly needle felting class will cover the basics of needle felting and the process of creating a friendly forest fungi to add to your fall decorations. No prior experience is needed. All supplies and materials will be provided.

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 9

Ages 5 – 12

Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities to have one last summer camp night before fall really begins. The evening will end with s’mores and a campfire! Looking for something to do while your kids are out? Check out the Couple’s Charcuterie Picnic & Hike happening the same evening!

Registration deadline: Friday, October 10

Ages 18 and up

Celebrate Sweetest Day with a sunset hike and charcuterie in Grant Park! Join Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling for a cozy and creative evening in the heart of fall. You’ll start by crafting your own charcuterie tray, perfect for a golden-hour picnic during a scenic sunset hike through Grant Park. Parents: Need childcare? Check out the “An Evening at Camp” program. It’s offered at the same time!

Registration deadline: Monday, October 13

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, October 18 – November 22

Megan Lees of Method Yoga Studio leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 15

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, October 18 – November 22

Megan Lees of Method Yoga Studio leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 15

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; however, registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather. Please note: allergens will be present in some giveaways. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. is a special sensory time! There will be reduced noise and lights.