Penguin Yoga - Registration Required
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Find your zen with a waddle of fun! Join us for a one-of-a-kind yoga experience featuring adorable penguins. Stretch, breathe, and relax as these cute friends bring smiles and playful energy to your mat. Perfect for all skill levels, this unique session combines wellness, laughter, and an unforgettable up-close encounter. Come for the yoga, stay for the penguins!
We will be joined by animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!
ONLY REGISTERED GUESTS CAN ATTEND THE PROGRAM. No guests under 18 permitted.

Homeschool Science Days - Cold-blooded Critters - No Registration
2026-05-05 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.
Cold-blooded Critters
What does ectothermic mean? It’s another word for cold-blooded. Learn all about Cold-blooded Critters through hands-on activities, crafts, games and encounters with live Cold-Blooded Critters. Please arrive no later than 11:30 to have time to enjoy this program.

Cake Decorating with ele Cake Co. - Registration Required
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Treat yourself to a sweet night out! Greene County Parks & Trails is partnering with ele Cake Company for an indulgent cake decorating class designed just for adults. Learn step-by-step techniques from the pros and design your own delicious masterpiece to take home.
No experience needed — just bring your love of dessert and a willingness to have fun!
These classes are a six-part series offered every other month throughout the year, each featuring a new theme and design to keep your skills (and your sweet tooth) growing.
You must register for each class individually. Each registered guest will receive one ele cake with an assortment of icing, fondant as well as instruction on how to create these masterpieces. Once finished, you will take your cake home to enjoy.

Nature Preschool - Registration Required
2026-05-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 13:00 - 15:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
On Wednesdays we do wild! Nature is a great classroom and we are so excited for Wild School Wednesdays! We will learn all the basics, colors, letters, numbers etc… Students will also learn all about nature with our animal ambassadors and outdoor classroom! Our home base will be the Critter Cove at the Narrows before heading out on a day of adventure and discovery! Students need to be potty trained. This weekly drop off preschool program is bound to be a huge hit with your little wild ones!
**This is an 8-week class.**

Cookie Decorating Fun - Registration Required
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Celebrate the season with a sweet and creative springtime experience! Join us for this cookie decorating event where everyone with or without disabilities are welcome to participate and have fun together. Decorate spring-themed cookies like flowers and butterflies, using bright icing, cheerful sprinkles, and fun toppings.
All supplies are provided, and friendly volunteers will be available to offer support as needed. Bring your creativity, enjoy the fresh spring vibes, and take home your beautifully decorated and delicious treats.
Registration is required, with time slots available at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00 PM.
Please note: Space is limited to paid participants only, unless a registered participant requires assistance.

Music in the Park with David Mullikin (Ages 55 & Up) - No Registration
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
It’s that time of year for Music in the Park! Let’s get out into nature to listen to some great music and hear some good jokes and stories as David Mullikin entertains us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, LARGE SHELTER! David is a Xenia native who enjoys singing and telling jokes to his friends and neighbors!
Fairgrounds Recreation Center, LARGE SHELTER, is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.
Picnic tables are available. Please feel free to bring your own chair or cushion for your comfort is you prefer.
This is a FREE program for those Ages 55 & Up!

Wellness Walkers – Spring/Summer 2026
2026-05-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:30 | OH
Each week, we will get our heart rate up and get moving while enjoying the outdoors in our beautiful parks. Walks are guided and self-paced. Greene County Parks & Trails, Fairborn Parks and Recreation, the City of Beavercreek Parks Department and Beavercreek Wetlands Reserve have teamed up to provide walks all over Greene County.
Walks are on Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
All walks are rated for difficulty with a 1 being the easiest and a 3 being the most difficult. Rating consider terrain, elevation changes, etc.
No registration required.
Locations:
1 = easiest / 2 = moderate / 3 = more challenging
Mar 26 Creekside Reserve (EJ Nutter) 865 Factory Rd, Beavercreek 2
Apr 2 Valle View South 1075 Market Ct, Fairborn 2
Apr 9 Fairgrounds Rec 210 Fairgrounds Rd, Xenia 1
Apr 16 Oakes Quarry Park 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn 3
Apr 23 Fox Run Park 3358 Southfield Dr, Beavercreek 2
Apr 30 Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Rd, Beavercreek 2
May 7 Community Park – Lower Level 691 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn 2
May 14 Siebenthaler Fen 1998 Fairground Rd, Beavercreek 1
May 21 Pearl’s Fen Byron Rd, Fairborn 2
May 28 Rotary Park 2260 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek 2
Jun 4 CarolLee Reserve/Dane Mutter Prairie End of Blacksmith Ln near 2022 Pacer Ct, Bvrcrk 2
Jun 11 Spring House Park 4063 East Patterson Road, Beavercreek 3
Jun 18 Koogler Wetland Reserve 2735 Beaver Valley Rd, Beavercreek 2
Jun 25 Dominck Lofino Park 640 Grange Hall Rd, Beavercreek 1
Jul 2 Valle View South/Beerman Fen 1075 Market Ct, Fairborn 2
Jul 9 Fox Run Park 3358 Southfield Dr, Beavercreek 2
Jul 16 Indian Mound Reserve Williamson Parking Lot, Rt 42, Cedarville 3
Jul 23 Dave Nolin Wetland Reserve 1851 S Deer Hollow Tr, Xenia 1
Jul 30 Spring House Park 4063 East Patterson Road, Beavercreek 3
Aug 6 Cemex Reserve 1100 Sanctuary Dr, Fairborn 2
Aug 13 James P. Amon Biodiversity Reserve 2050 New Germany-Trebein Rd, Fairborn 2
Aug 20 Oakes Quarry Park 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn 3
Aug 27 Phillips Park 2090 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek 2
Sep 3 Cold Springs Reserve 760 Black Ln, Fairborn 3
Sep 10 Community Park – Upper level 691 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn 1
Sep 17 Caesar Ford Park 520 Stringtown Rd, Xenia 3

Toddler & Me Hikes - No Registration
2026-05-07 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

Nature Tech For Newbies - OuterSpatial - Registration Required
2026-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Have you ever heard a bird and wondered what it was? Seen a plant and were curious about it’s name? Wanted to take a hike but weren’t sure of the best trails? This series of nature tech for newbies is for you! Each session will focus on a specific app or tech that makes nature more accessible. Topics include: Merlin ID for bird identification, iNaturalist for plant and animal identification, OuterSpatial and AllTrails for maps and hiking, and more!
Participants should have a device that will allow app downloading for the full experience.
Coming in 2026:
April – iNaturalist Bioblitz
May – Merlin & OuterSpatial
OuterSpatial
Discover, explore, and connect with nature right from your phone! Our parks are featured on OuterSpatial, a free mobile app that helps you plan adventures, find trails, and learn more about the natural and cultural stories that make our parks special. Participants will be instructed on how to download the app, how different features work, and will use it hands on by picking a hiking trail and going on an adventure with staff on hand to help guide your use.

Night Rides
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-23 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
In case of inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control, last-minute cancellations will be announced on the Greene County Parks & Trails Facebook page.
***And let’s be real…these rides are for ice cream 🙂
Destinations:
5-9-26:   Young’s Dairy
5-23-26: Jamestown McDonald’s
6-6-26:  Yellow Springs – O&E Corner Cone
6-20-26: Fifth Third Gateway Park – Dairy Queen

Homeschool Science Days - DISCOVERY HIKE: Habitats - No Registration
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 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: Habitats
What does ectothermic mean? It’s another word for cold-blooded. Learn all about Cold-blooded Critters through hands-on activities, crafts, games and encounters with live Cold-Blooded Critters. Please arrive no later than 11:30 to have time to enjoy this program.

Wobbly Walkers - No Registration
2026-05-13 10:00 - 10:30 | James Ranch Park, 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Wobbly Walkers
Take a step toward connection and inclusion with Greene County Parks & Trails Wobbly Walkers! This welcoming program invites people of all abilities! Whether you’re working on recovery, using mobility aids, or you just prefer a slower pace, you can join us for short, easy walks together in our beautiful parks.
Wobbly Walkers is all about community, fresh air, and moving at your own speed. Walk side-by-side with friends old and new as we celebrate the joy of being active outdoors together.
Inclusive – Social – Gentle-paced fun!
All are welcome! Bring your walker, cane, wheelchair, or just yourself!

Slow Cooker Basics (Ages 55 & Up) No Registration
2026-05-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Slow Cooker Basics program is for the seasoned and first-time slow cooker owner. Participants will learn the basics when using a slow cooker and discover other items that they can prepare in a slow cooker!
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 “Slow Cooker Basics”. Please join us at the Park to learn more about this helpful and interesting 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, LARGE SHELTER, is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.

Morning Milers
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, 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.
No registration required.
All night riders must:
Be 18 and older
Wear a helmet
Have bike repair items

All About Tinctures - Registration Required
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
In this program we will be exploring the ins and outs and many uses of herbal tinctures. We will explore some of the most powerful and beneficial herbs that nature provides for us to use to heal our bodies, and how to extract all their medicinal properties into a readily usable tincture. There are so many positive benefits to using herbal tinctures and we will be creating one together that you’ll be able to take home. You’re going to learn skills to prepare your own tinctures and you’ll be on your way to providing yourself some all natural remedies with endless possibilities.

Western Arts Theme Day in the Park (Ages 55 & Up) - No Registration
2026-05-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Kirk & Melodee Bass are back again this year for another fine performance of knife throwing and western arts information time in the Park!
Get ready for some entertainment by Kirk & Melodee! 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 enjoy performing western their programs and look forward to seeing you at their program at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, LARGE SHELTER!
This is a FREE program for Ages 55 & Up. Picnic tables are available. Please bring your own chair or cushion for your comfort is you prefer.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, LARGE SHELTER, is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.

Paw-Casso in the Park - Registration Required
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Hobson Freedom Park, 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, OH, 45325, United States
Bring your furry friend out to the park and let them un-leash their creative side! We will provide paints and canvases and you let your pet do the rest! We are sure to see some paw-sitively beautiful masterpieces!
Registration is requested to assist with supplies.

Nature Tech For Newbies - Merlin - Registration Required
2026-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Have you ever heard a bird and wondered what it was? Seen a plant and were curious about it’s name? Wanted to take a hike but weren’t sure of the best trails? This series of nature tech for newbies is for you! Each session will focus on a specific app or tech that makes nature more accessible. Topics include: Merlin ID for bird identification, iNaturalist for plant and animal identification, OuterSpatial and AllTrails for maps and hiking, and more!
Participants should have a device that will allow app downloading for the full experience.
Coming in 2026:
April – iNaturalist Bioblitz
May – Merlin & OuterSpatial
Merlin
Do you ever hear birds making a racket and wonder what kind of birds they are? Good news! There’s an app for that! This session of Nature Tech for Newbies will be all about how to use MerlinID. There will be a short presentation and then a short hike to use the application and work out any kinks or questions you may have.

Toad-ally Together - No Registration
2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Our parks are for everyone. We are proud to partner with the Greene County Board of Development Disabilities to offer inclusive programming designed to welcome individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and ages. These programs are thoughtfully created to ensure participants feel supported, respected, and empowered to engage at their own pace.
Activities are adaptable and accessible, with a focus on fun, connection and participation rather than limitations.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to play, explore, learn, and belong! Our inclusive programs are one more way we’re building parks where everyone feels welcome.

Nerf Night
All-Inclusive Nerf Battle! Brought to you by Greene County Parks & Trails and Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Ready! Aim! Fun! Join us for an epic Nerf event designed for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a Nerf pro or brand new to the game, this is your chance to connect, play, and have a blast in a welcoming environment. We’ll have a limited number of Nerf blasters and darts available, so participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Eye protection is required for all participants — safety first! Let’s make some memories where everyone can join the fun!

America 250 Eagle Adventure - Registration Required
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | James Ranch Park, 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
It’s America’s 250th Birthday and the guest of honor is our National Symbol, the Bald Eagle, but he’s MISSING! Can you solve the challenges and get to the Bald Eagle in time?
You will have fun and learn a lot about these magnificent birds along the way. AND you get to take home your very own Bald Eagle!

Toad-ally Together - No Registration
2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Our parks are for everyone. We are proud to partner with the Greene County Board of Development Disabilities to offer inclusive programming designed to welcome individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and ages. These programs are thoughtfully created to ensure participants feel supported, respected, and empowered to engage at their own pace.
Activities are adaptable and accessible, with a focus on fun, connection and participation rather than limitations.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to play, explore, learn, and belong! Our inclusive programs are one more way we’re building parks where everyone feels welcome.
Greene County’s Superpower Squad
Suit Up, Superheroes! Join us for an Incredible day of fun, friendship, and hero-sized activities! This program is designed for children and adults with and without disabilities to come together for an action-packed experience full of laughter, games, and community spirit. Whether you’re fast like Dash, strong like Mr. Incredible, or creative like Edna Mode, there’s a place for everyone to shine! Costumes are encouraged, superpowers optional. All abilities welcome — this event celebrates inclusion, teamwork, and the hero in all of us.
