Roughin' It
2024-06-03 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-05 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-06 09:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-07 09:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Cooking over an open fire, tossing a tomahawk, and building your own shelter are all included in this week of outdoor adventure.
Each camper will also receive their very own pocket knife. Campers will spend Thursday night with us at a camp out at Caesar Ford Park.
Tents, dinner, snack, and breakfast will be provided during the camp out.

Fishing at Spring Lakes Park
2024-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Fishing is one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy the great outdoors at one of our Greene County Parks!
Please plan to join us at the Spring Lakes Park in Bellbrook. There will be fishing and enjoying time together in a calm and serene atmosphere. Plenty of time to share fishing stories!
There will be “surprise prizes” awarded for the various fish caught. You have to show up and fish to find out what those prizes are…….!
This is a FREE program. Free bait will be available while supplies last.
Please bring a comfortable chair or blanket for your comfort. Picnic areas are available.
No Registration Required

Family Nerf Night
2024-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Greene County Parks & Trails will be joining Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an exciting Nerf battle!
Bring your Nerf gear and your stealthy skills as you battle it out to be the ultimate winner!
May the odds be ever in your favor!
***registrants must bring Nerf gear, none will be available for loan***

Stroller Striders: Frank Seaman Park
2024-06-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Frank Seaman Park, 4730 Cottonville Road, Jamestown, OH, 45335, United States
Moms and Dads, grandparents as well! Grab your sneakers and a coffee, sippy cups too as you join staff for Stroller Striders. This walking program is geared towards those with little ones in strollers.
This one-hour walking program will get you and your little one(s) out in nature while enjoying the company of others. Walks will be cancelled if weather is not suitable.

Toddler & Me Hikes: Pearl's Fen
2024-06-06 09:30 - 10:00 | Pearl’s Fen, 4524 Byron Road, Fairborn, OH, 45324, United States
No Registration Required

Throw Back to the 90's ~ Adult Prom
2024-06-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Let’s reminisce together as we relive our younger days, no more sitting on the sidelines watching our kids have all the fun. A DJ will be playing all of your favorite 90’s hits, we will have snacks galore, and a photographer to capture the memories!
Wait! That’s not all…we can’t forget the ‘after prom’ shenanigans!
Formal wear is encouraged, but not required.

Fabulous Fairy Gardening
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:30 | James Ranch Park, 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Have you ever wanted to create your own “Fabulous Fairy Garden”? Please plan to attend and this program and bring a grandchild, or just yourself, and learn to put together a quick and easy fairy garden!
You will also take a quick guided tour through the James Ranch Garden for inspiration! Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to make a project to take home with you.
Kim Hupman, Horticulture Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will present this fun program and lead you through the process of creating your very own Fabulous Fairy Garden!
Supplies will be provided. This is a FREE program.
Picnic tables are provided. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.

Night Rides
2024-06-08 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 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 a inclement weather.

Minecraft Unplugged
2024-06-10 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-11 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-12 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-13 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-14 09:00 - 14:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Experience all of the fun of Minecraft in the real world!
Go mining, use bows and arrows to shoot hostile mobs, go on exciting quests in the woods and creeks, and so much more!

Babbling Bunnies: Sensory Play
2024-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 | 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 2024, 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 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.

4 Paws for Ability & Service Dog In-Training Demonstration
2024-06-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Please plan to join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park to learn about the local 4 PAWS FOR ABILITY Program, as well as to observe a presentation and a Service Dog In-Training demonstration!
4 PAWS FOR ABILITY is a local program located in Xenia, Ohio, and places more than ten types of service dogs with children, adults, and veterans with disabilities. Reportedly, over 1800 service dogs have been placed with children and veterans with disabilities since 1998!
4 PAWS FOR ABILITY will join us at the Fairgrounds Rec. Center Park to present information and answer questions in reference to their service dog program.
At the conclusion of the presentation, you will have the opportunity to take your own “support dog” home with you (stuffed toy dog)…….

Picnic tables are available or bring your own comfortable chair or cushion for your comfort.
This is a FREE program. Registration is required due to supplies.

Anything on Wheels
2024-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Bikes, scooters, pedal cars and more! If it has wheels, and can be ridden by a child, then bring it out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Center for some fun!
Anything on Wheels is designed to get kids out and about, playing with others, while having some fun.
Children must bring their riding toys, none will be available for loan.
Parents are required to remain with their children during this program.

Trivia Quest
2024-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Are you a know-it-all? An armchair Jeopardy Champion?
Well, join us at the Russ Nature Reserve for our new Trivia Night where you will be quizzed and challenged on a variety of topics.
Our top “brainiacs” will receive a prize as well as bragging rights.
Teams may have no more than 8 members. The program begins promptly at 6 pm. Late arrivals will be at a disadvantage due to missing the opportunity to answer all questions.

Morning Milers
2024-06-15 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 14-16 MPH.
Riders 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
No Registration Required

Father's Day Fishing & Lure Making
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Bring your father figure out to the park for a grand ol’ time of fishing and lure making!
Never fished before? Don’t worry, there will be parks staff there to help. We have a limited number of poles to loan, first come first serve!
Your receipt for this event will serve as your fishing permit and will expire at 8pm, so please make sure you bring it with you.
This event is catch and release only.

Night Owls
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-06-18 12:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
For one night only, experience the park after dark. We will explore the forest looking for nocturnal creatures, learn about nocturnal adaptations, play with glow paint, and probably get some sleep… or not…
This is an overnight program, tents will be provided.

Take Charge of your Diabetes
2024-06-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Laura Halladay, NDTR, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will be joining us at the Fairgrounds Rec. Center Park to present information in reference to “Taking Charge of Your Diabetes”.
Learn more about the 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.
Laura will present helpful information and answer questions 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.
Picnic tables are available. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.
No Registration Required

Greene Grasshoppers: Water Works
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Prepare to get wet! Grab your towels and slap on the sunscreen! Come out for water play in the park!

Greene Grasshoppers
Geared towards our kiddos 6-9 years old, Greene Grasshoppers is a monthly program where they get 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.
No Registration Required

Wiggle Worms: Coloring Outside the Lines
2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
This month your kiddos will express their creative side with this station-based art session. We will have self-guided art stations with easy-to-follow instructions for each child to create their masterpieces.
Wiggle Worms
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.
No Registration Required

Teen Roughin' It Day Camp
2024-06-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Are you interested in learning some tips on how to survive the wild?
In this one day outdoor adventure, you will learn how to build fires, how to create shelter and so much more! Each registrant will also receive a pocket knife of their own to keep.
Parents are not required to stay for this program.

Toad-ally Together ~ Trolls Adventure
2024-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Toad-ally Together is a new program partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD 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.

Backyard Cruise-In & Swap Meet
2024-06-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Whether you are a classic car owner or a classic car enthusiast, this event is for YOU!
Join the Greene County Parks & Trails Ranger Division for an End of Summer Cruise-In, right in your backyard. Bring out the classic cars, trucks, bikes, and all the family for an evening of fun as we fill Caesar Ford Park with oldies music, laughter, food, friendship and more.
This is FREE to attend and each car that participants will be eligible for great door prizes.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
