Have you ever wanted to come to pumpkin glow but weren’t sure if it would be accessible for your family? Have no fear, the Pumpkin Fairies are here! This special night of Pumpkin Glow will feature a sensory friendly atmosphere with lower sounds, clear trail markings, fewer lights with ALL
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
If you have ever enjoyed the Great Pumpkin Patch, we have designed a program with the same great fun but for our Little Sprouts, ages 2 & 3. The Little Sprouts Pumpkin Farm is open and ready for customers! Join us for a pumpkin themed journey as we take you
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
Back by popular demand…… Join us for a Romantic Night Out at Caesar Ford Park where staff helps to take the guess work out of date night.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
Did you enjoy growing up with Highlights Seek and Find puzzles? What if you and your kids could be part of a hide and seek game, with the Russ Nature Reserve being your puzzle board? That is right! Hundreds of pumpkins will be hidden along the trails at the Russ
The hunt for Bigfoot is on! Bring your GPS, headlamps/flashlights and sense of adventure to Caesar Ford Park to see if you can find him. Use coordinates to find trails marked by reflective fire tacks and if you are lucky, they will guide you to the the beast! Please register
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
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
Monarch butterflies are migrating to Mexico! Come out to the park to help tag them as part of an International Citizen Science project. Their numbers are declining. Learning more about their migration could help scientists find ways to help them. A limited number of nets will be available for use
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Back by popular demand! Our stuffed animal program, similar to Build-a-Bear! NEW AGE GROUP THIS YEAR ~ 4-12! Our animal sanctuary is overflowing with animals in need of care…are you the right person to help take care of them? Our animal sanctuary has a variety of animals that are in need
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.
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!
Let’s go creekin’! Crawdads, fish, frogs and salamanders are waiting to be discovered. Learn about these fascinating creatures as you cool off and explore Sugar Creek. Naturalists will be on hand to answer your questions. A limited number of nets will be available to borrow for the program.
This will be an engaging and interactive fun event to test your knowledge of past and present TRIVIA STUFF! Join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to test your short-term and long-term memory when trying to answer the TRIVIA questions during this challenging program! Brain health is important
How cute are trucker hats? Grab your besties to make matching hats OR make a completely unique design of your own. This Trucker Hat Bar is open to the whole family. Each paid registrant will receive one hat with up to seven iron-on patches or charms. Patch styles and quantities
If it creeps and crawls, it will be part of this camp! Spiders, insects, reptiles and amphibians will all be included. They may seem scary but your child will learn how much fun these creatures can be through playful games, crafts and hands-on activities.
It’s that time of year for Music in the Park! Let’s get together again to listen to some “oldies but goodies” tunes sung by Bob Ford at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter). Let’s get out into the Greene County Parks and listen to some good music, sing along,
Creek stomping! Muddy hikes! Explosive science! Nature exploration! Games, Crafts, Songs, and Critters OH MY! This week will give your kids a taste of all the best camp activities we have to offer! A great introductory drop-off camp for our younger campers. We’re wild about camp and they will be
It’s Indescribable! Indestructible! Nothing can stop it! It’s REVENGE OF MONSTER CAMP! It’s all the fun of Monster Camp with new thrills and chills! Campers will delve into the legends behind all the great movie monsters. Throughout the week, they will be creating their own monster movie from start to