Greene County Parks & Trails

Santabilities Workshop - Registration Required
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | GCP&T Satellite, 623 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Santa’s Elves will be around to assist with our new program, Santabilities Workshop, as we open the North Pole to those that need a little extra help and attention.
Santabilities Workshop is the same great program as Santa’s Workshop, just geared to people that are differently-abled. This program is for the young and the young at heart as we do not have an age restriction. Each registered guest will make hand-made gifts to give others during the holiday season.
A lot less chaos, a lot less people, a much quieter environment to accommodate ALL!
You do not need to attend for the full 90 minutes, you can attend anytime during the program hours as long as you leave time to complete the crafts prior to closing.

Santa's Workshop - Registration Required
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | GCP&T Satellite, 623 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
The holiday season can be a busy time, Santa needs all the help he can get making gifts for the special people in our lives.
Children, ages 4-12, are invited to attend Santa’s Workshop and make gifts for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and more.
All supplies will be provided, this is a registration event only. No walk-ins can be accepted.
* We will be crafting with non washable paints, please dress accordingly. *
This year we will be registering people in time slots to better serve our guests. Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes before your scheduled time slot.

Tinsel Town Tots - Registration Required
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | GCP&T Satellite, 623 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
NEW for 2025!
The workshop in Tinsel Town is open and ready for our littlest gift-makers…tots ages 2 & 3.
This program is the same as Santa’s Workshop, just for our little ones. Registered guests will make hand-made gifts to give to others during the holiday season.
Tots will be using paints, glue and other crafting supplies that may damage clothes. Please plan accordingly.
Due to the nature of this program, older siblings will not be permitted to register. You can arrive anytime between 6 & 7 pm to complete the crafts before we close at 7:30 pm.

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
2025-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Forget deck the halls, we’ve decked the park with dazzling lights! You’ll wind your way through our Winter Wonderland, North Pole Car Show, Winter Farm, and Festive Festival, then wave to Santa at the North Pole as you exit.
Drive through once, and you’ll want to do it again…as this Christmas event is FREE.
Donations are gladly accepted at the wood house at the exit and support the program for years to come.
Be sure to make this a holiday tradition! This event is open December 1-31st from 6-9pm

GTO Dodgeball - Registration Required
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Everyone loves a good game of dodgeball! Bring some friends and let’s see what team can ultimately take all! Don’t forget to bring some water bottles! Parents are not required to stay.

Christmas Decor/Gift Making - Registration Required
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Do you have a family member or friend who values personalized handmade gifts over store purchased items? Or are you looking for cute Christmas décor of your own? Join GCP&T as we get you ready for the holiday season with hand-crafted Christmas Decor
Each handcrafted wooden snowman is $10 to make. You can register to make anywhere from 1-3 snowmen.
Most supplies will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring additional supplies to use.
Due to space, only registered guests may attend.
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Christmas Ornaments - Registration Required
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Join GCP&T as we get you ready for the holiday season with hand-crafted ornaments for your tree!
Each ornament is $2. You can register to make anywhere from 1-6 ornaments.
Supplies will be provided, you are welcome to bring additional supplies to use.
Due to space, only registered guests may attend.

Homeschool Science Days: Shelter Building and Honeysuckle Pull Party - No Registration
2025-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.
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.
Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. There is a chance that participants may get muddy.
At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.
Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series.
Shelter Building and Honeysuckle Pull Party
Bring your homeschoolers out to learn how to make a debris hut and help us with some land management at the same time. By pulling invasive honeysuckle out of the ground to cover their huts, they will help native plants survive. Debris huts will only stay up until the program is over and then, we will make it look like we were never there.

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Lumberjack Hike - No Registration
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 | OH
Don your best flannel, bring gloves and your favorite Honeysuckle Removal tools and lets clear some invasives while having some fun!

Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event.
Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.
Level 2 – Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes.
Level 3 – Rocky and unstable trail. Multiple difficult elevation changes.

**Difficulty: Level 1 – Flat dirt/grass, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.

Forensic Entomology - Registration Required
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Are you fascinated by shows like CSI and not easily grossed out? This program will delve into the role insects can play in helping to solve murders. Due to subject matter, this program is not recommended for children.

Krafting Korner - Registration Required
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | GCPT Headquarters, 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385
WE ARE BACK to craft with you on a seasonal basis. Join us for this popular program where we make seasonal crafts for you to enjoy for years to come.
New this year, the Krafting Korner will travel to different parks in the County.
Although the program is scheduled or 2 hours, not all crafts will take the full time. Feel free to stay as long as you need to complete your project…but also to leave when you have a finished product.
Due to space, we are unable to accommodate unregistered guests. This program is for adults
Additional crafts will be added as they are decided upon.

Wigglehoppers -Fall Harvest - No Registration
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 this year is for June, November and December only.

Fall Harvest
Join us for our Fall Festival! Kids will make a fall craft, play games, enjoy a snack and more.

The First Annual Greene County "Carry the Weight" 2.2 Ruck, Run or Walk - Registration Required
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Proceeds to benefit local organizations committed to battling suicide
Our mission is to honor the fallen, support our veterans, and raise awareness about the critical issue of military and veteran suicide. We carry the weight of those who have served—those lost on the battlefield, on the streets of America, and to their own struggles—by fostering a community of care, compassion, and commitment. Through education, advocacy, and action, we are dedicated to providing the resources and support necessary to help prevent veteran suicide and ensure that no warrior is ever forgotten. Together, we ruck, we carry, and we bear the burden, working toward a future where our heroes find the peace, support, and recognition they deserve.
Families are encouraged to “carry the weight” together at this FREE event. Donations will be accepted on site and will benefit The Service Members Veterans Families (SMVF) subcommittee of the Greene County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

Bleach Splattered Christmas Shirts - Registration Required
2025-10-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Get creative and design your own bleach dyed Christmas style T-Shirt.
I know, I know… Halloween hasn’t even passed yet! But Christmas is right around the corner, after Thanksgiving of course.
You will not want to miss celebrating in your very own personalized Christmas shirt! Each paid registrant will receive one T-shirt and the use of supplies to create a bleached Christmas designed T-shirt.
Sizes, styles and quantities will be limited.
Long wait times are expected, please feel free to attend any time during the scheduled hours.
Registration includes one t-shirt along with bleach supplies. Unfortunately, due to supplies, we cannot allow you to bring additional shirts to customize.

Pumpkin Glow at Caesar Ford Park - No Registration
2025-10-23 18:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Pumpkin Glow: Sensory Friendly Night - No Registration
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 the pumpkin glow magic! The ADA trail will have double the pumpkins and there will be a sensory friendly food vendor so bring some money.
If your family is sensitive to lights, sounds, and crowds this is the night for you! The pumpkin fairies are hard at work to make this special night accessible for ALL!
If you are wanting the Pumpkin Glow experience but are not in need of a sensory friendly atmosphere, please visit us 10/23 – 10/25 from 6-9 pm.

Greene Grasshoppers - Monster Mash Dance Par-tay! - No Registration
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Geared towards our kiddos 6-9 years old, Greene Grasshoppers is a monthly program where they get to 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.

Monster Mash Dance Par-tay!
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 Dance Party in the park!

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Costumes & Scary Stories Hike - No Registration
2025-10-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Don your best Halloween costume and talk a wander through the woods at Caesar Ford. Look out for ghosts, ghouls, and bigfoot!

Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event.
Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.
Level 2 – Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes.
Level 3 – Rocky and unstable trail. Multiple difficult elevation changes.

**Difficulty: Level 2 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Moderate elevation changes.

GTO Spooky Tales of Caesar Ford - Registration Required
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Do you like scary stories? The woods in the dark? Well, to get in the spirit of Halloween, we will be gathering in the woods at Caesar Ford to hear spooky stories around the fire. We may even take a hike to where some of these TRUE stories originated. Parents are not required to stay.

Wiggle Worms - Magical Madness - No Registration
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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.

Magical Madness
Abracadabra, alakazam! If you wanted to learn magic, now you can! Bring your Wiggle Worms out for a day of all things magic. Watch a magic show, learn some magic tricks and create some magic of your own!

Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Adena and Hopewell - No Registration
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.
Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last 90 minutes and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more. These discovery hikes are guided and will leave promptly at 10 am. Late guests will have to catch up. The hikes end at 11:30 am.
Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. There is a chance that participants may get muddy.
At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.
Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series.

DISCOVERY HIKE: Adena and Hopewell
Hike up a 30 foot Adena Mound and follow the curves of an ancient Hopewell Earthworks as you learn what archaeologists have discovered about these cultures. This hike is not stroller friendly. Starts at 10am sharp. If you’re late, go find us. No strollers.

Cracked Egg EXTREME Hunt - Registration Required
2025-10-11 20:00 - 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. Caesar Ford Park is located at: 520 S. Stringtown Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385.

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Spring Valley - No Registration
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
End of Season Carry-in
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 – 13 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 inclement weather.
***And let’s be real…these rides are for ice cream 🙂

Extreme Halloween Egg Hunt - Registration Required
2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Our egg hunts are AMPED up, EXTREME 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.
On your mark, get set…HUNT!
****There is an 8 ticket limit per person****

Little Sprouts Pumpkin Farm - Registration Required
2025-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 | James Ranch Park, 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 all around our farm exploring everything pumpkin!
This program is for 2 & 3 year olds. Older siblings are welcome to come and assist however supplies will be for the little sprouts.

Homeschool Science Days: Nocturnal Animals - No Registration
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.
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.
Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. There is a chance that participants may get muddy.
At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.
Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series.
Nocturnal Animals
WHoooo stays up all night and sleeps all day? Nocturnal animals, like owls, that’s whoooo! Bring your diurnal homeschoolers out to the park to learn about the critters that only come out at night through games, crafts and educational activities. Arrive no later than 11:30.

Night of Romance - Registration Required
2025-10-04 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.

Toddler & Me Hikes - No Registration
2025-10-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
We are back with more hikes for the beginner hikers of Greene County! This preschool program will get those little legs used to hiking in our parks. This 30 minute Toddler & Me program will introduce the children to the outdoor world through short hikes within our parks. The program is designed for an adult to participate with the toddler(s).
This is a free program, no registration required.

The Great Pumpkin Patch - Registration Required
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
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 Nature Reserve and your child, age 4-12, will have to search and find pumpkins that match images on the cards we provide. Each child will be given a card with 10 different objects to find, painted on the pumpkins. Once they find them, cross them off and keep looking. When all 10 are found, return to the tent for some fun money that is good to spend at our candy store and in our pumpkin patch (1 candy bag and pumpkin purchase per registered child). Children are encouraged to come in costume!
This is a FREE program, registration is required and opens August 16th. If you register and are unable to attend, please call so your spot does not go unused.
This is a drop-in program, you can come any time between 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Backyard Jamboree with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Greene County Parks & Trails is excited to be back again with some great bluegrass music at Caesar Ford Park!
This year’s concert will feature Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers!
The 2019 IBMA Entertainer of the Year, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, have 11 #1 songs and albums including the 2018 IBMA Song of the Year, “If I’d Have Wrote That Song.”
Refreshments will be provided; outside food and drink permitted (no alcohol)
This is a FREE event, donations gladly accepted.
