Porch Pots - Registration Required
2025-07-10 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to learn some gardening tips for creating and maintaining unique porch pots that will add color and beauty to your own front or back porch!
A representative from the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office Greene County, will be leading this fun and informational program to provide ideas in reference to the topic of “Porch Pots”. Helpful tips and instructions will be presented regarding creating, planting, and maintaining plants in pots. Please join us at the park for this interesting topic!
This is a FREE program. RESERVATIONS are required due to supplies needed.
Picnic tables are available. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort if you prefer.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.

Firefly Party - No Registration
2025-07-11 20:30 - 22:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
What could be more enchanting than an evening filled with the glittering flashes of fireflies?
Bring the whole family out to catch fireflies, make firefly crafts, follow the glow trail, play games, and learn cool facts about these amazing insects.
Bring a flashlight, wear bug spray and bring an insect net if you have one. A limited number of insect nets will be available to borrow for the event.
You do not need to arrive at 8:30 p.m. for this program. Please arrive no later than 9:30 p.m. to allow yourself time to enjoy all that the program has to offer. The program ends at 10:00 p.m.
This is a FREE program, registration is not required. Some supplies may be limited due to attendance numbers.

VIP Dance - Registration Required
2025-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
This isn’t just a father/daughter dance, it’s not just a mother/son dance either. We are bringing to you a VIP DANCE!!
Moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas – We are calling all of you to bring the little VIP’s in your life to dance the night away! No age limit on this one, we want the whole family!
Enjoy some light refreshments, dance to some fun music, and make this a night to remember for the kiddos you love!
Due to supplies, registration is required. Please register each person attending.

7-9 ~ Monster Camp - Registration Required
2025-07-14 09:00 - 14:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Celebrate “Summerween” with all things spooky! Cryptids, classic movie monsters, monsters of myths and real-life animal “monsters” will be part of this camp.
It’s more fun than a barrel of bigfoots!

Babbling Bunnies - Edible Painting - Registration Required
2025-07-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Parks are full of baby bunnies…but do they have babbling bunnies? Well we hope!
Back for 2025, we are offering programming for babies/tots from the ages of 6 months to 23 months.
Each session will be one hour long and will include projects/activities that the kids can do with assistance of their adult companion. You are not required to attend for the entire hour, stop in at your leisure allowing time to complete the activities.
Parents/guardians are required to help.

Greene Grasshoppers - Water Works - No Registration
2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Water Works
Prepare to get wet! Grab your towels and slap on the sunscreen! Come out for water play in the park!

Wiggle Worms - Teddy Bear Picnic - No Registration
2025-07-17 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.

Teddy Bear Picnic
Sometimes our teddy bears are our best friends and who better to have some fun with than our besties! So bring your teddy and join us for a fun afternoon picnic. Teach your teddy how to craft, read them a story, play some teddy bear games and more.

Adult Bubble Party - No Registration
2025-07-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Back by popular demand! The ADULT BUBBLE PARTY is your chance to get out, dance and have as much fun as our kiddo park goers! All for free and IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!
The bubble pile will be taller and the music a little louder as we search for the child in all of you during adult bubble play.
Shoes are required, must be 18 and over only. Children will not be permitted to play during this one. Towels are encouraged.

Greene County Bike Tour for Veteran Suicide Prevention
2025-07-19 08:00 - 18:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
This one day ride will showcase the extensive trail system in Greene County with all proceeds benefiting the Greene County Suicide Prevention Veteran Subcommittee.
Planned routes of 10, 30, and 60 miles will be supported with rest stops and refreshments. The Greene Country Trail Sentinel volunteers will be out on the trails throughout the ride to assist the participants. The ride start time is between 8am – 9am from the Fairgrounds Recreation Center and will pass along the Creekside Trail, The Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia-Jamestown Connector and the Ohio to Erie Trail.
Each registered participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt for their participation in the event. Registrations must be received by June 6th in order to receive your shirt. Registrations after that date will not receive one.

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Silent Disco Hike - No Registration
2025-07-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Cemex Reserve, 1100 Sanctuary Drive, Fairborn, OH, 45324, United States
Practice those dance moves and find your neon tights. We’re about to turn Cemex into party central!

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, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Young's Dairy - No Registration
2025-07-19 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 – 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 🙂

5-6 ~ Wild About Camp - Registration Required
2025-07-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 too!

10-13 ~ Revenge of Monster Camp - Registration Required
2025-07-21 09:00 - 14:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 finish including al the props, special effects and acting!

Music in the Park with Bob Ford - No Registration
2025-07-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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, and clap to the beat of the songs. Bob will be performing two programs on Saturdays this summer, so hopefully, we will see you there!
This is a FREE program. Picnic tables are available. Please bring your own chair or cushion for your comfort if you prefer.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.

2-4 ~ GrownUps and Me - Creepy Crawly Camp - Registration Required
2025-07-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
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.

Trucker Hat Bar - Registration Required
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 will be limited, please feel free to bring your own. Long wait times are expected, please feel free to attend any time during the scheduled hours.

Trivia Time at the Park! - No Registration
2025-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 and participating in games like TRIVIA helps to improve memory as well as our ability to recall information. Plus, you will be able to socialize with others, laugh, and compete for who can answer the most TRIVIA questions correctly!
Come out to join us for this interactive and fun program taking place at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, Large Shelter, located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds!
Picnic tables are available. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.
This is a FREE program for those Ages 55 & Up.

Creek Walk - No Registration
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
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.

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Jamestown - No Registration
2025-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States

5-6 ~ Shiver Me Timbers Camp - Registration Required
2025-08-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
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!

7-9 ~ Just Add Water Camp - Registration Required
2025-08-04 09:00 - 14:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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.

Animal Sanctuary - Registration Required
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
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 of help in one way or another. Can you be the one to help them? If you have what it takes to help care for our animals, you can become an official Animal Sanctuary Volunteer and take one home with you.
This program is station-based, you do not need to arrive right at the start time. Please arrive with no less than 30 minutes left so you have time to complete the program.
Registration will open 30 days prior to help eliminate no-shows.

Toddler & Me Hikes - No Registration
2025-08-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Karohl Park, 2940 Hohl Dr, Beavercreek, OH, 45432, 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.

Toad-ally Together - Insects - Registration Required
2025-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Toad-ally Together is back for another year! This fun series of programs, partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD, is designed to bring kids and families of all abilities together to have fun in our backyard! Geared towards children ages 2 & up and of all abilities.
These are drop in programs, you do not have to stay for the full 2 hours. An adult or guardian is required to stay during the program.
This is a FREE event, registration requested but not required, walk-ins welcome

Insects
Bug, bugs and more bugs! Please join Greene County Parks & Trails and Greene County Board of DD in the park to explore the creepy crawly creatures of nature. This program is station based with games, crafts and a snack. This is a FREE event. People of all abilities are encouraged to join!

Touch A Truck - No Registration
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 get an up close look at the world of working vehicles. Cement trucks, dump trucks, military vehicles and more will greet you. Kids can climb in, sit on and honk the horns of working vehicles (adults too!)
Bring along your cameras!

Bedtime for Baby Sloth - Registration Required
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
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 and more with our new friend.
This program is for kids ages 2 & 3. Older siblings are welcome to assist. The stuffed animal program for older children is 08/06/25.

Cooking for One or Two - No Registration
2025-08-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 University (OSU) Extension Office Greene County, will be joining us at the park to present information in reference to the topic of “Cooking for One or Two”. In addition, feel free to ask your own questions regarding this topic. There will even be a demonstration of cooking for one or two. See you there!
This is a FREE program. Picnic tables are available. Please bring your own chair or cushion for your comfort if you prefer.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds.

Romantic River Rendezvous - Registration Required
2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 complete with s’mores.
Your path back to the parking lot will be lightly lit with luminaries for a relaxing and romantic stroll back to your vehicles.
Price is per couple so please only register 1 person in your party!

Reptile Safari - No Registration
2025-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
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 pm to allow yourself time to complete all of the stations.

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Yellow Springs - No Registration
2025-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
