Greene County Parks & Trails

5-6 ~ Shiver Me Timbers Camp - Registration Required
2025-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Ahoy Mateys!
No need to walk the plank! Arrrr you’ll be talkin’ and walkin’ like a pirate in this camp full of adventure and treasure! Follow treasure maps, learn about the high seas, play pirate games and maybe even meet a REAL pirate and his crew!

7-9 ~ Just Add Water Camp - Registration Required
2025-08-08 09:00 - 14:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Rivers, stream, ravines OH MY! Campers are sure to keep cool this week of water fun!
Learn the science behind the fun with water themed experiments your kids won’t stop talking about.

Toad-ally Together - Insects - Registration Required
2025-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

Insects
Bug, bugs and more bugs! Please join Greene County Parks & Trails and Greene County Board of DD in the park to explore the creepy crawly creatures of nature. This program is station based with games, crafts and a snack. This is a FREE event. People of all abilities are encouraged to join!

Morning Milers - No Registration
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-06 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

Touch A Truck - No Registration
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Firetrucks, ambulances, tractors, OH MY! What do you get when you fill a parking lot full of different working vehicles? You get a whole morning of FUN!
This program isn’t just for our littlest park goers, it is for the entire family! So,
come out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Center to get an up close look at the world of working vehicles. Cement trucks, dump trucks, military vehicles and more will greet you. Kids can climb in, sit on and honk the horns of working vehicles (adults too!)
Bring along your cameras!

Bedtime for Baby Sloth - Registration Required
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Our popular “Build-a-Bear” program specifically for toddlers ages 2 & 3!
Let’s help our baby sloths get into a bedtime routine with this fun, station-based program geared towards little sloths ages 2 & 3!
Join us as we walk a bedtime story trail, take a bath, brush our teeth, have a bedtime snack and more with our new friend.
This program is for kids ages 2 & 3. Older siblings are welcome to assist. The stuffed animal program for older children is 08/06/25.

Music in the Park with David Mullikin - No Registration
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
David Mullikin is back! Come on out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to listen to one of our hometown musicians sing some tunes for us!
Let’s get out into the park setting and listen to some more of that great music performed by David. If you like, please plan to make requests, sing along, and/or clap to the beat of the songs! And, as always, David has a few jokes to share – and as you know, he thinks that he is funny….See you there!
This is a FREE program for 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.

Cooking for One or Two - No Registration
2025-08-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Cooking for one is usually no fun!
We will explore why cooking for one is a challenge. While enjoying the park atmosphere at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter), you will learn strategies for cooking nutritious, appetizing meals – even for just one person!
A representative from the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office Greene County, will be joining us at the park to present information in reference to the topic of “Cooking for One or Two”. In addition, feel free to ask your own questions regarding this topic. There will even be a demonstration of cooking for one or two. See you there!
This is a FREE program. 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.

Romantic River Rendezvous - Registration Required
2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Looking for a unique date night? We’ve got you covered!
You will slide into the Little Miami River on tubes tied for two. Enjoy the sounds of the Little Miami as night falls and you float leisurely to the end of the Narrows River Trail where a bonfire awaits you complete with s’mores.
Your path back to the parking lot will be lightly lit with luminaries for a relaxing and romantic stroll back to your vehicles.
Price is per couple so please only register 1 person in your party!

Reptile Safari - No Registration
2025-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Bring the whole family out to Spring Lakes to meet our Critter Cove ambassador reptiles! Go on a reptile hunt around the lakes, play games and more at this fun, educational event focusing on our scaly friends!
This is a station-based program. Feel free to attend between 1 & 2:30 pm to allow yourself time to complete all of the stations.

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Yellow Springs - No Registration
2025-08-16 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 🙂

Krafting Korner - Registration Required
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
WE ARE BACK to craft with you on a seasonal basis. Join us for this popular program where we make seasonal crafts for you to enjoy for years to come.
New this year, the Krafting Korner will travel to different parks in the County.
Although the program is scheduled or 2 hours, not all crafts will take the full time. Feel free to stay as long as you need to complete your project…but also to leave when you have a finished product.
Due to space, we are unable to accommodate unregistered guests. This program is for adults
Additional crafts will be added as they are decided upon.

Wiggle Worms - Bubble Play - No Registration
2025-08-21 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.

Bubble Play
Bubbles, bubbles, EVERYWHERE! Could there be anything more fun than playing in a huge pile of bubbles? We don’t think so. Join our staff as we fire up our bubble machine with a bubble pile SKY HIGH for your wiggle worms to explore. Come for the hour, stay for half, as you create your own play with this Wiggle Worms program.

GTO Bubbles - Registration Required
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Not quite an adult, yet not a young child anymore either… But who says teens don’t want to have some summer fun too?! This year we are aren’t JUST bringing bubbles for tweens, we are bringing a whole party!!! This bubble party will be complete with a DJ playing your favorite music, glow sticks, snacks and more!! Parents are not required to stay for this program. This is a free program.

Babbling Bunnies - Fun with Water - Registration Required
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Parks are full of baby bunnies…but do they have babbling bunnies? Well we hope!
Back for 2025, we are offering programming for babies/tots from the ages of 6 months to 23 months.
Each session will be one hour long and will include projects/activities that the kids can do with assistance of their adult companion. You are not required to attend for the entire hour, stop in at your leisure allowing time to complete the activities.
Parents/guardians are required to help.

Autumn Foraging - No Registration
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
What berries, mushrooms and plants are safe and which ones should we avoid? Learn about the bounty of foods that can be found in the woods, meadows and your own backyard in Autumn. Trails will be marked with signs by each plant. 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.

Western Arts/Knife Throwing Featuring Kirk & Melodee Bass - No Registration
2025-08-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Come out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) and join us for a Western Arts program featuring knife throwing by Kirk & Melodee Bass.
Get ready for some entertainment by Kirk & Melodee Bass! Kirk Bass is a highly skilled knife thrower and has expertise regarding western arts! You will be entertained and informed about western arts, knife throwing, and more. Both Kirk & Melodee have participated in the Annie Oakley Days in Greenville, Ohio, for many years where they have demonstrated their talents in western arts, including knife throwing.
Feel free to wear your western attire and get ready for some fun during this western arts program in the park! It will be a fun time. (There may even be a prize for the best western attire.)
This is a FREE program for 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.

Homeschool Science Days: Creek Exploration - No Registration
2025-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, 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.

Creek Exploration
Bring your homeschoolers out to Caesar Ford Park to look for fish, amphibians, insects and more in the creek. Learn about the critters that live in the ripples and which ones indicate the health of our streams. A limited number of nets will be available to borrow for the program. Close-toed shoes are recommended. Late comers follow the signs to find us.

Cake Decorating with ele - Registration Required
2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Music in the Park with Robert Colaner - "Bobby the Piano Guy" - No Registration
2025-08-27 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.

Take Charge of Your Diabetes - No Registration
2025-08-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
A representative from the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office Greene County, will be joining us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to present information in reference to “Taking Charge of Your Diabetes”.
This program will assist you in learning more about signs of diabetes, possible complications, and ways to manage the diagnosis, including simple steps and learning to prepare nutritious and tasty food. This program is for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their family members or caretakers. Helpful information and general questions will be answered on the topic of diabetes. Please join us at the park to learn more about this important health care topic!
This is a Free program for 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.

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Cedarville - No Registration
2025-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States

DIY - Teacup Succulent Garden Program - Registration Required
2025-09-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Have you ever wanted to create or plant your own “Teacup Succulent Garden”? Please plan to attend this program where you will learn to put together a quick and easy Teacup Succulent Garden!
You will create your very own teacup succulent masterpiece to take home with you! A teacup, succulents, and supplies will be provided to you for this fun and interesting program which will be held at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter).
A representative from the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office Greene County, will be present for this fun program and will lead you through the process of creating your very own Teacup Succulent Garden!
REGISTRATION is Required for this FREE program due to supplies needed.
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.

Greene Grasshoppers - Bubble Party - No Registration
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Geared towards our kiddos 6-9 years old, Greene Grasshoppers is a monthly program where they get to have nothing but FUN in our parks.
With these station-based programs, kids will experience a different topic each month.
Greene Grasshoppers is FREE to attend and no registration is necessary, they typically run from 6-8 pm until the fall. You can come anytime during the two hours as long as you leave time to complete everything.

Bubble Party
Bubbles, bubbles EVERYWHERE! Could there be anything more fun than playing in a huge pile of bubbles? We don’t think so. Join us as we bring back our ever-popular BUBBLE MACHINE. Get out your play clothes, bring along your water shoes and get ready to jump in the biggest pile of bubbles ever! Sunscreen and a bath towel are recommended. No personal items/toys permitted unless stated. Shoes must be worn at all times.

Toddler & Me Hikes - No Registration
2025-09-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, 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.

Speed Dating - Registration Required
2025-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Who’s looking for a good time!? Want to meet that special someone to share a night out on the town or maybe just to stay in to Netflix and chill? Well… we have an event for you! Come out to the park and get to know some like-minded people during an hour of speed dating.
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
You will be PRE-REGISTERING until we guarantee enough participants. If we do receive enough pre-registrations – we will contact you for final registration and payment!
You DO NOT need to print your form and bring it into the office. We will manage it from our end. Simply click “print” and complete the process.

Homeschool Science Days: Insects/Spiders - No Registration
2025-09-09 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.

Insects/Spiders
September is the BEST time to look for insects and spiders! The monarchs are migrating, the praying mantises and garden spiders are full-size and every patch of flowers is buzzing with life! In addition to bug hunting, stations will encourage curiosity through games, crafts and other activities. Arrive no later than 11:30.

BINGO in the Park - No Registration
2025-09-10 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.
