Family Programs
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
Fridays, September 11 & October 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
Family Programs
Adventures with Grassman
Thursday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 28
Various Locations
49 of 100 spots left
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
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
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
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
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
Family Programs
Fall Seek 'n' Find
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, December 6
Grant Park, All Entrances
Register by Thursday, December 3
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
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Each season’s programs and special events are listed in the News & Events program guide.
Regularly Offered
The following is a sampling of the family programs regularly offered.
- Americana Festival: Children’s Area – Walk down to the Activity Center Park during the Americana Festival and enjoy children’s entertainment, food, crafts, inflatables and more.
- Archery Clinics – Beginner and intermediate clinics designed to provide interested youth and adults with the basic knowledge required to participate safely in archery.
- Creeking – A summer staple! We will meet in the parks to explore the creeks and learn about our local waterways.
- Fairy and Gnome Home Festival – Families create structures for fairies and gnomes from natural materials.
- Geocaching – Technology meets nature – all ages can enjoy this hobby! Use GPS to find caches hidden in the parks. Visit www.geocaching.com for more information.
- Luminary Walk – Celebrate the holiday season with a peaceful illuminated stroll through the park.
- Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime – Join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story.
- Tools to Trek – Attend 12 designated Tools to Trek (T2T) programs to earn a free Trek Pack. Continue tracking your programs to earn more tools. Print your Tools to Trek tracking sheet (PDF).
- Truck or Treat – Touch and climb on many vehicles used in the community at this spring program.