Cake Decorating with ele - Registration Required
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Have you ever had the desire to decorate beautiful cakes but you didn’t quite know where to start? Well how about start with us and our new Cake Decorating classes being held at Clifton Lodge and Reserve?
Through a partnership with ele Cake Co., we are offering a series of 4 different cake decorating classes. You must register for each class individually. Each registered guest will receive one ele cake with an assortment of ele icing, fondant as well as instruction on how to create these masterpieces. Once finished, you will take your cake home to enjoy.
Classes will last approximately 45 minutes.

Easter Eggstravaganza - Registration Required
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
We are having an Easter Eggstravaganza and YOU are invited to attend!
Join us as we hop our way through an Easter adventure and who knows, the bunny just might leave some eggs for participants to find.
This is going to be an egg-citing day!

Morning Milers - No Registration
2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Beavercreek Community Park, 801 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45434, United States
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for an early morning ride along the region’s bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events.
These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion with an average of 25-35 miles at 15-17 MPH.
Rides are FREE and meet at 8:30 AM with rides starting at 9 AM, finishing around 11 AM.
Rides will be cancelled in the event of a inclement weather.
All night riders must:
Be 18 and older
Wear a helmet
Have bike repair items
Starting Point Addresses:
Beavercreek Community Park
801 Factory Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45434
Xenia Station
150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, OH 45385

Spring Foraging - No Registration
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Eat the weeds! No REALLY! Learn all about the common plants that you can forage in our parks. Many are also what you might consider weeds in your own backyard. Follow trails with signs about each plant and how to prepare it. A naturalist will be on hand to answer questions. Handouts will be available at the program.
Please arrive no later than 11:30 am to allow time to complete the program.

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Murder Mystery Hike - No Registration
2025-04-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Bring your sleuthing skills to the Narrows Reserve and help us solve The Murder at the Oxbow. Everyone is suspicious and no one is safe!

Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event.
Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.
Level 2 – Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes.
Level 3 – Rocky and unstable trail. Multiple difficult elevation changes.

**Difficulty: Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.

Earth Day Creekside Reserve Cleanup Challenge - No Registration
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | OH
Celebrate the Earth by helping along one of our beloved waterways! Spring rains flood and move rubbish into our streams and rivers hurting wildlife and polluting the water. Strap on your waders, grab your work gloves, and join us for this Creek Cleanup! Please dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, pants, and closed to shoes. We will provide onion bags for trash collection. Prizes will be offered for the person who collects the most trash, collects to oddest piece of trash, and best dressed.
**Located at Creekside Reserve**

Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia & the 10 Warning Signs - No Registration
2025-04-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s & dementia, the difference between the two, and the stages and risk factors of both. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.
A representative from the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office will present this informative program in reference to understanding Alzheimer’s & dementia and the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s. This program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
This is a FREE program for those Ages 55 & Up. Picnic tables are available or you are welcome to bring a chair or cushion for your comfort. See you there!
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio, next to the Greene County Fairgrounds and across from the James Ranch Park.

Biking Basics Workshop - Registration Required
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | GCPT Headquarters, 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385
Are you new to biking? Maybe you have been doing it for a while but you still have some questions? Well we have the answers for you…
Join our Trail Sentinels for a beginner road/bike trail workshop where they will discuss everything you need to know to be successful at biking. The program will cover things like the types of bikes for roads and trails, equipment and accessories needed before you head out as well as the “rules of the road (and trails).”
Guests that attend this free program will receive a bike related gift from our department.

GET OUT! It's Game Day - No Registration
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Games don’t just have to be played inside! Bring the whole family out for some fabulous Outdoor games! We will dust off our favorite summer camp games for the whole family to play! Capture the flag, elbow tag, bat and moth, and so many more! We will have cornhole and some other yard games on hand as well! Join us for some good outdoor fun!

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Yellow Springs - No Registration
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a moonlight ride along the region’s bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events.
Night Rides are free and leave Xenia Station at 7 PM, finishing around 9 PM. The average speed of the ride is 10 – 13 MPH.
All night riders must:
Be 18 and older
Wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes
Have bike repair items
– Rides will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
***And let’s be real…these rides are for ice cream 🙂

Create Your Own Jeans - Registration Required
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Let’s get creative! Bring a pair of jeans, jean overalls or your favorite jean jacket to personalize and design. Price includes decorations/supplies for one jean product (up to 12 patches provided).

Toddler & Me Hikes - No Registration
2025-05-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve, 350 Kinsey Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
We are back with more hikes for the beginner hikers of Greene County! This preschool program will get those little legs used to hiking in our parks. This 30 minute Toddler & Me program will introduce the children to the outdoor world through short hikes within our parks. The program is designed for an adult to participate with the toddler(s).
This is a free program, no registration required.

Urban Homesteading Series - Registration Required
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
This series will take you on an urban farming adventure. Learn the basics of using the space you have to grow produce and more. This series is great for those who live in urban areas and rural alike and want to learn how to start their own homestead. You don’t need 50 acres to grow your own resources!
February Class

Urban Homesteading 101

Prices in the grocery are not going down, come learn about urban homesteading, why it is so important to communities, and how to get started planning your urban homestead.

March Class

Winter Seed Starting

Learn How to use recycled milk jugs to create tiny greenhouses for your plants!

April Class

Abundance in Small Spaces

Containers and cages OH MY! Get the basics of starting a container garden. Meet some quail and learn how these small birds can fit into your urban homestead.

May Class

Preserving and Canning

We will look at ways to keep what we grow preserved.

Guests that attend all sessions will receive a Homesteading gift from our department.

Nature's Essence - Registration Required
2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Have you ever taken a stroll in a beautiful park and wished you could capture the amazing scents of nature surrounding you? Well, you can do just that at our Nature’s Essence program.
Meet us at Indian Mound Reserve to take in the amazing aroma around you and create a lasting memory. We will provide everything you need to create a candle unique to your experience.
While waiting for your candle to set, you can enjoy a nice stroll through the beautiful Indian Mound Reserve.

Homeschool Science Days: Reptiles - No Registration
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.
Homeschool Science Days are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are drop in programs that begin at 10 am and go to noon. Please plan to arrive no later than 11:30 in order to have time to enjoy the activities.
Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. There is a chance that participants may get muddy.
At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.
Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series.

Reptiles
Slither over to Russ Nature Reserve for stations featuring snakes, turtles, lizards and other reptiles! See our Critter Cove reptiles up close. Play games, make crafts and do other fun, educational activities focusing on our scaly friends! Arrive no later than 11:30.

Mother's Day Suprise - Registration Required
2025-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Pierce Park, 618 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join our staff as we celebrate the mother, or mother figure, in your life.
We will be making custom, birthstone necklaces at this fun event. An adult is required to assist the child/children with the project.
There is a one necklace per family limit so please do not register all of your children, one will be acceptable.
This is an in-person program only, supplies cannot be picked up or taken for guests that do not attend.
You do not need to arrive right at 5:30 pm. If you are registered, we will have supplies for you. Please arrive no later than 6:40 pm to allow time to complete the project prior to us closing at 7 pm.
We will be using super glue!

BINGO in the Park - No Registration
2025-05-07 13:30 - 14:45 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
“B-I-N-G-O” – BINGO in the Park for Seniors!
Please come join us for a fun game of BINGO at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to play some BINGO! This is a FREE program for seniors that will have some prizes for winners and some good fun and laughs for all.
Will you be a winner? Come on out to find out! What better way to play and enjoy BINGO than in one of your beautiful Greene County Parks!
This program is FREE for those Ages 55 & Up. Picnic tables are available. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385 – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.

Stop Stressing & Start Living! - No Registration
2025-05-08 13:30 - 14:30 | OH
Modern Life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and discover ways to manage that stress.
A representative from the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office Greene County will present this informative program at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) at which time you will learn coping skills to deal with everyday hassles and frustrations that you may experience in your life. Please join us!
This is a FREE program for those Ages 55 & Up.
Picnic tables are available. Please bring your own chair or cushion for your comfort if you prefer.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.

Painting with Mrs. Stanley - Registration Required
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Greene County Parks & Trails is excited to be partnering with Mrs. Stanley, a local art teacher, on some fun painting classes for adults. As always, Mrs. Stanley will guide you through the process and help you create a masterpiece to be proud of!

Looking for something fun to do for Mother’s Day? Or maybe you would like to gift your mother a masterpiece made by her favorite child that she will surely treasure? Then look no more! Join GCP&T and Mrs. Stanley, our painting guru, for a fun evening of wine and painting. Participants are welcome to bring one bottle of wine/beer (only) of their choice as they paint a spring masterpiece. All supplies will be provided for you to participate.

Casting Comrades Fishing Derby for Veterans - Registration Required
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Join Greene County Parks & Trails, along with Greene County Veterans Association, for a fishing derby fit for our heroes.
If you are a veteran or a current service member, you are invited for a morning of fishing at Spring Lakes Park where you will attempt to catch the BIG ONE! At minimum, you could leave with some good stories.
Prizes will be awarded for the most fish caught and the largest fish caught.
9 – 9:30 check-in
9:30a – 11 am — Fishing Derby
11:30 am — Prizes
You must have your own fishing equipment to participate; we will provide 1 container of worms per registrant. You are encouraged to bring along additional worms as well as drinks and snacks to enjoy.

Stained Glass - Registration Required
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
In this class you will learn the basic techniques of working with stained glass and decorative tinning to create this work of art to display in your home.
Price includes personal instruction and all the supplies needed to make one sun-catcher.
**No refunds will be provided. Craft supplies cannot be sent home for no-show registrants

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Cedarville - No Registration
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States

Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Birds - No Registration
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.
Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last 90 minutes and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more. These discovery hikes are guided and will leave promptly at 10 am. Late guests will have to catch up. The hikes end at 11:30 am.
Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. There is a chance that participants may get muddy.
At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.
Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series.

DISCOVERY HIKE: Birds
The Spring migration is in full swing. Your homeschoolers will learn how to identify birds by their calls, behaviors, color patterns and more! Bring binoculars if you have them, a limited supply will be on hand to borrow for the hike. Starts at 10am sharp. If you’re late, go find us! No strollers.

Music in the Park with Robert Colaner - "Bobby the Piano Guy" - No Registration
2025-05-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Come join us for a musical performance by Robert Colaner, aka, “Bobby the Piano Guy”! Bob Colaner will be performing at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, Large Shelter, where he will entertain you by playing music from different eras on his electric piano keyboard. He may even sing a few tunes for us!
Bob is a long time Xenia resident who studied at the University of Mount Union where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. Bob has been a classroom music teacher, private music teacher, arranger, conductor and conference speaker. Bob will perform music on his electric piano keyboard which will include gentle piano jazz and a bit of Rock ’n’ Roll!
This is a FREE event for those Ages 55 & Up. Picnic tables are available or you are welcome to bring a comfortable chair along. See you there!
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio, next to the Greene County Fairgrounds and across from the James Ranch Park.

Wiggle Worms - Exploring Our 5 Senses - No Registration
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Our unique Wiggle Worms program is designed to introduce children, ages 2-5, to the natural world through play and fun!
Each month our Wiggle Worms will enjoy programs of different topics. All Wiggle Worms are held from 10 am – Noon and attendees can come anytime during those hours, allowing time to complete the stations/activities. Adults are required to stay with the child/children during the program.
These programs are free and open to the public.

Exploring Our 5 Senses
Our senses are amazing and we can learn so much from them. Come out and help us explore all 5 of our senses in a creatively fun way!

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Hip Hop Dance Hike - No Registration
2025-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
There’s a Party in the woods and you’re invited! Bring your glow sticks and body paint for this after dark party hike in the woods! We will provide black light flashlights and the MUSIC!

Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event.
Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.
Level 2 – Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes.
Level 3 – Rocky and unstable trail. Multiple difficult elevation changes.

**Difficulty: Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.

Toad-ally Together - Nerf Night - No Registration
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Toad-ally Together is back for another year! This fun series of programs, partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD, is designed to bring kids and families of all abilities together to have fun in our backyard! Geared towards children ages 2 & up and of all abilities.
These are drop in programs, you do not have to stay for the full 2 hours. An adult or guardian is required to stay during the program.
This is a FREE event, registration requested but not required, walk-ins welcome

Nerf Night
Greene County Parks & Trails will be joining Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an exciting Nerf battle! Bring along your Nerf guns and your competitive nature as we battle it out to determine the ultimate winner…just kidding, we are there to have fun. Eye wear is required, please mark your nerf bullets. We cannot guarantee you will leave with the ones you brought. This is a FREE event; no registration is required. People of all abilities are encouraged to join!
