Morning Milers
2024-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Night of Romance
2024-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Back by popular demand…… Join us for a Romantic Night Out at Caesar Ford Park where staff helps to take the guess work out of date night.
Upon arrival, you will find a setting fit for romance with tables for two, and just the right amount of lighting and music for a romantic dinner.
Your night will start with an appetizer along with a bottle of the house “sparkling” cider or juice. Following, you will get a delicious salad, with a main dinner buffet, and a special dessert surprise just for two.
After dinner, join your partner on the dance floor for an evening to remember and/or take a romantic hike through the woods. The evening is yours…
The program is $65 for 2 people. Please only enter one person during the registration process. As much as we would like, we are unable to provide a meal to cater to all dietary restrictions. This event will serve a vegetarian option only with the main course.
This program is $65 per couple, please only register one person.

Homeschool Science Days: Nocturnal Animals
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Nocturnal Animals
Your homeschoolers will learn about the creatures of the night by “becoming” a bat, using their other senses BESIDES sight, and even meeting an owl.
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.

Wellness Walkers
2024-10-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-14 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 and the City of Beavercreek Parks Department 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. Ratings consider terrain, elevation changes, etc.

EXTREME Halloween Egg Hunt
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Easter egg hunts aren’t just for kids anymore! This egg hunt is AMPED up and sure to be a wild time! Can you find Easter eggs in the dark? If you can, you could win prizes! Participants must have a flashlight to participate, bags will be provided. Ages 18 and up only. Prizes cannot be claimed after the event.
Registration 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Hunt shortly after registration
Due to the nature of this event, anyone under the age of 18 will not be permitted to accompany adults on the hunt. They will be required to stay in the seating area and will need to be supervised based on their age.

Night Rides
2024-10-12 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.

Cracked Egg EXTREME Hunt
2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
When things just aren’t as easy as they were when we were younger, it’s hard to compete. So why not be part of our NEW Cracked Egg Extreme Hunt only for those ages 55 and up!
This event is the same as the Extreme Egg events but with a specific age bracket.
No more having to compete against youth, unless you want to, this event will be a little bit slower paced.
Black eggs will still be hidden in the woods, after dark. All with candy, some with great prizes. Will you get 20? 10? Will you win a prize? Register now to participate!
Registrant Sign In will be from 7:00 – 8:00 pm, the hunt will begin shortly after.
No outside bags permitted, bags will be provided.

DISCOVERY HIKE: Spiders
2024-10-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
DISCOVERY HIKE: Spiders
Crawl over to Spring Lakes Park to look for long-jawed orb weavers, garden spiders, jumping spiders and more on a hike through different habitats where these helpful creatures live.
Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last one hour and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more.There is a maximum number of 50 participants per hike time. Groups will then be divided into smaller sizes depending on staff and volunteer availability.

Greene Grasshoppers: Halloween Par-Tay!
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins… you get the point, this event is for the whole family! Put on your costume and join us for a ‘Halloween of a good time’ in the park! As we combine a dance party and trunk or treat in one event! So come on out and plan to have some fun!

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: Costume Party
2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Costume Party
Let’s have a costume party!! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and be ready to party!

Pizza & Painting
2024-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Love to paint but need some guidance?? This class will guide you step by step to create your very own masterpiece.
While you are on your way to becoming Bob Ross, we will also take some time to nourish our bodies with nothing other than the very basic teen lifeline…. PIZZA!
The design will be announced closer to the date of the class.
Parents are not required to stay for this program.

Spider Night Hike
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Did you know that spider eyes sparkle like little green jewels in the light of a flashlight? Have you ever watched an orb weaver make a web?
These are things that you can see after dark on this hike through the Narrows Reserve. Headlamps are best for seeing spider eyeshine, but there are ways to make it work with a flashlight.

Pumpkin Glow at Caesar Ford Park
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
We give a whole new meaning to GLOW with our Pumpkin Glow! No traditional, candlelit pumpkins here … just hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint!
The trails of Caesar Ford Park will be lined with hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins covering everything from cartoons to music to horror shows, animals, and more. Once illuminated with the black light, the pumpkin comes to life!
Come out and see how many of these masterpieces you know.
Black light flashlights are available for loan, attendees are encouraged to bring their own.
Food vendors will be available (fee)
This is a FREE program, donations gladly accepted.

New Moon Hike
2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
If you love our Full Moon Hikes, you will love the New Moon Hike just as much!
During this phase, the moon is very close to the sun, so it is hard to be seen by the naked eye. The night sky on this lunar phase is usually darker and other astral objects can be more visible. The illumination of this phase is almost, if not zero!
Join us for a hike around Russ Nature Reserve on this moonless night! Will your eyes be able to adapt like our nocturnal friends? Flashlights are allowed (if necessary) but we hope that you can allow your eyes time to adjust so you can see in the dark.
This hike will be led by two of our education team members!

Stained Glass: Trees
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown 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

Homeschool Science Days: Ohio Settlers
2024-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Ohio Settlers
Explore the log cabin at Indian Mound Reserve, play games the way children did in the old days, dress up in period costumes, and more! Your homeschoolers will enjoy this interactive program where they will get a better understanding of what life was like for Ohio’s early settlers.
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.

Christmas Ornaments
2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | GCPT Headquarters, 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385
Join GCP&T as we get you ready for the holiday season with new, hand-crafted ornaments for your tree!
Each ornament is $2. You can register to make anywhere from 1-6 ornaments.
Most supplies will be provided, you are welcome to bring additional supplies to use.
Due to space, only registered guests may attend.
Ornament design to be released SOON! Check back…

DIY Domino Clock
2024-11-08 06:00 - 20:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
This month we are having a DIY making a customized Domino Clock. We will provide paints, and all supplies to create your clock. We will offer one wood burning pen as an option as well, but if you have one and would like to use it, feel free to bring it with you. This is your time to be creative so bring all your ideas with you!!
Of course no DIY is complete without some snacks, music and fun.
This program is for kids age 10-17.
Parents are not required to stay for this program.

DISCOVERY HIKE: Autumn
2024-11-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
DISCOVERY HIKE: Autumn
The leaves are falling, the birds are flying south, seeds are being dispersed and animals are getting ready for winter. Bring your homeschoolers out to Indian Mound Reserve to find evidence of the changes happening in the autumn.
Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last one hour and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more.There is a maximum number of 50 participants per hike time. Groups will then be divided into smaller sizes depending on staff and volunteer availability.

Wigglehoppers: Season of Giving
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | OH
We have now spent a year of receiving some amazing fun, crafts and snacks, now it is time for us to work together to give back. Don’t worry, we will still have lots of fun putting together care packages and will end our program with a fun Charlie Brown style Thanksgiving dinner.
Wigglehoppers
Sometimes it is just better to have fun together!
Because of this, we will sometimes join our Wiggle Worms and Greene Grasshoppers into Wigglehoppers for double the fun…
So kiddos ages 2-9 are encouraged to join us for some holiday fun…free as always! The Wigglehoppers program is for November and December only.
No Registration Required

National Take a Hike Day
2024-11-17 | OH

National Camp Day
2024-11-19 | OH
