Programs
From birding to yoga (almost a to z!), you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy!
Adult Wellness
Injury Prevention Workshop with Airrosti - Nov
Thursday, November 19, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
32 of 35 spots left · Register by Wednesday, November 18
Preschool Programs
Preschool Nature Series: Flying Squirrels
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House Entrance
20 of 30 spots left · Register by Tuesday, November 17
Family Programs
Fall Seek 'n' Find
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, December 6
Grant Park, All Entrances
Register by Thursday, December 3
Adult Programs
Land-based Crafting: Cold Process Soap AM
Friday, November 20, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
2 of 6 spots left · Register by Friday, November 13
Adult Programs
Land-based Crafting: Cold Process Soap PM
Friday, November 20, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
5 of 6 spots left · Register by Friday, November 13
Family Programs
Rooted Together Family Painting
Friday, November 20, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
13 of 15 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 15
Preschool Programs
Turkey Time Adventure
Friday, November 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
6 of 12 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 15
Special Events
The Great Turkey Trek
Saturday, November 21, Noon – 3:00 p.m. (Last groups will be going on the 5k trail at 2:15 p.m.)
Parking at Forest Field Park
431 of 500 spots left
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Each season’s programs and special events are listed in the News & Events program guide.
Adult Wellness
Trail Running Group 2026
Wednesdays, March 11 – October 28, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
10 of 60 spots left
Adult Wellness
A Walk in the Park
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 1 – November 24, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
12 of 40 spots left
Adult Wellness
Nordic Walking and Trekking (with Pole Rental)
Tuesdays & Fridays, September 1 – November 24, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
9 of 29 spots left
Adult Wellness
Nordic Walking and Trekking Meet-Up (No Rentals)
Tuesdays & Fridays, September 1 – November 24, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
25 of 35 spots left
Adult Wellness
Hike For Your Health
Wednesdays, September 2 – November 18, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
6 of 40 spots left
Family Programs
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
Fridays, September 11 & October 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
Adult Wellness
Pickleball Leagues Single Player Will Call
Yankee Park, Pickleball Courts
7 of 12 spots left
Adult Programs
Sweater Weather Knit & Crochet Group
Mondays, September 14 & 21, October 12 & 26, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
15 of 30 spots left
Family Programs
Adventures with Grassman
Thursday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 28
Various Locations
49 of 100 spots left
Adult Wellness
Campfire Yoga
Thursday, October 8, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, John Meyer II Memorial Fire Circle (Smith House)
10 of 45 spots left
Adult Programs
Hike with a Naturalist (October: Spider Search)
Thursday, October 8, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Grant Park, McEwen Entrance
8 of 20 spots left · Register by Tuesday, October 6
Family Programs
Butterfly Survey: October
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Grant Park, Normandy Entrance
4 of 6 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 8
Family Programs
Grow Together Native Garden Club: October
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Normandy Entrance
16 of 20 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 8
Adult Wellness
Bike About Centerville Community Ride B - Oct
Sunday, October 11, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Stringtown Park
45 of 50 spots left · Register by Friday, October 9
Family Programs
Family Fun Fishing Night
Sunday, October 11, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Oak Grove Park, Feldmann Pond
16 of 30 spots left · Register by Monday, October 5
Adult Programs
Intermediate Adult Archery Clinic
Sunday, October 11, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Oak Grove Park, Archery Range
6 of 12 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 8
Children's Programs
Art & Imagination: October
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
7 of 15 spots left · Register by Tuesday, October 6
Preschool Programs
Crafts with Nature: Nocturnal Neighbors—Bats!
Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Forest Field Park
3 of 18 spots left · Register by Tuesday, October 6
Children's Programs
From Patch to Plate
Tuesday, October 13, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
2 of 10 spots left · Register by Tuesday, October 6
Children's Programs
Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting: Oct
Tuesday, October 13, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Forest Field Park
10 of 15 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 11
Adult Wellness
Fitness for Longevity C Wednesday
Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
11 of 15 spots left · Register by Monday, October 12
Children's Programs
An Evening at Camp
Thursday October 15, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Normandy Entrance
2 of 28 spots left · Register by Friday, October 9
Preschool Programs
Preschool Nature Series: Seed Search
Thursday, October 15, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House Entrance
23 of 30 spots left · Register by Tuesday, October 13
Adult Wellness
Tai Chi - Session B
Thursdays, October 15 – November 19, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
8 of 15 spots left · Register by Monday, October 12
Children's Programs
Clay Forest Friends
Friday, October 16, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
4 of 15 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 11
Family Programs
Signs of Fall: ASL Interpreted Hike
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Bill Yeck Park, McGuffey Meadow
24 of 30 spots left
Adult Programs
Watercolor Balancing Rocks Class
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
13 of 20 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 11
Adult Wellness
Beginner Pickleball Lessons - Session B
Tuesdays, October 20 - November 17 (No class November 10), 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Yankee Park, Pickleball Courts
5 of 10 spots left · Register by Friday, October 16
Children's Programs
Stemily Studios: LED Halloween Treat Bag
Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
3 of 15 spots left · Register by Wednesday, October 14
Children's Programs
Fall Foliage Camp: Habitat Hoppers
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Normandy Entrance
12 of 24 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 15
Adult Programs
Glass Fusing: Sunflower Suncatcher
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
9 of 40 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 15
Children's Programs
Fall Foliage Camp: Whooo Loves Camp?
Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Normandy Entrance
4 of 24 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 15
Adult Programs
Pumpkin Spice Paint Night
Friday, October 23, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
10 of 20 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18
Children's Programs
Spooky Scenes and Sweets
Saturday, October 24, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
17 of 20 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18
Adult Programs
Welcoming the New Photographer
Saturday, October 24, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
8 of 15 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18
Adult Programs
Land-based Crafting: Herbal Tincturing 101 AM
Sunday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. – noon
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
5 of 10 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18
Adult Programs
Land-based Crafting: Herbal Tincturing 101 PM
Sunday, October 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
1 of 10 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18
Adult Wellness
Fitness for Longevity D Monday
Mondays, October 26 – November 30, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
10 of 15 spots left · Register by Friday, October 23
Family Programs
Simply Bat-tastic!
Monday, October 26, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House Entrance
11 of 30 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 22
Preschool Programs
Early Adventures: Smith (November)
Tuesday, November 3, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House Entrance
7 of 20 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 1
Children's Programs
Mad Science University
Wednesdays, November 4 – December 2 (No class on November 25), 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
8 of 12 spots left · Register by Monday, October 26
Adult Programs
Glass Fusing: Night Light
Thursday, November 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
9 of 40 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 29
Adult Programs
Wildflower BINGO
Friday, November 6, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
19 of 24 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 1
Special Events
Honeysuckle Homestead
Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Normandy Entrance
Family Programs
Hike and Play
Monday, November 9, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Grant Park, Normandy Entrance
19 of 30 spots left · Register by Thursday, November 5
Children's Programs
Art & Imagination: November
Tuesday, November 10, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
6 of 15 spots left · Register by Tuesday, November 3
Preschool Programs
Crafts with Nature: Nocturnal Neighbors—Opossums!
Tuesday, November 10, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Activity Center Park, Community Room
2 of 18 spots left · Register by Tuesday, November 3
Children's Programs
Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting: Nov
Tuesday, November 10, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
8 of 15 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 8
Children's Programs
Creative Crafting: November
Thursday, November 12, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
6 of 12 spots left · Register by Thursday, November 5
Adult Programs
Hike with a Naturalist (November: Turkeys)
Thursday, November 12, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House Entrance
2 of 20 spots left · Register by Tuesday, November 10
Children's Programs
Owlexander's Cinema: Island Adventure Night
Thursday, November 12, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith House
5 of 16 spots left · Register by Friday, November 6
Children's Programs
Conservation Crew: Build a Turtle Platform
Friday, November 13, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
1 of 12 spots left · Register by Monday, November 9
Adult Programs
Fall-ing for Felt Workshop
Friday, November 13, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
6 of 12 spots left · Register by Friday, November 6
Adult Wellness
Silent Sunset Stroll
Friday, November 13, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Big Bend Park
9 of 24 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 8
Adult Programs
Watercolor Wreath Class
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
9 of 20 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 8
Adult Programs
Moon Gardens with Deeply Rooted Landscapes
Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Activity Center Park, Community Room
23 of 40 spots left · Register by Monday, November 16
Every Season
Providing high-quality park programs that allow residents to live active and healthy lifestyles is our passion. We want you to enjoy all the outdoors has to offer! Each season we offer a variety of programming – from tried-and-true favorites like Preschool Nature Series to unique “one season only” offerings.
Each season we also offer several large free special events for the community, such as the annual BIG Backyard Party and the Luminary Walk.
Review our online events calendar and find the program that’s right for you
Find the most recent issue of the News & Events program guide
Looking for information on how to host your own event in a park? Please visit our park permit page!