Krafting Korner - Registration Required
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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

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.

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.

Santabilities Workshop - Registration Required
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

Wigglehoppers -Christmas in Whoville - No Registration
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | GCP&T Satellite, 623 Dayton-Xenia Rd., 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.

Christmas in Whoville
He’s a mean one, Mr. Grinch and he is here to steal Christmas! Join Cindy Lou Who and the GCP&T team as we try to stop him in his tracks! Let’s bring Christmas back to Whoville!

Winter Solstice Hike - No Registration
2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Follow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow…
Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Refreshments and holiday treats available for those participating in the hike (while supplies last).
This is a self-guided hike along a luminary lit trail.

Stained Glass
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
In this class you will learn the basic techniques of working with stained glass and decorative tinning to create this work of art to display in your home.
Price includes personal instruction and all the supplies needed to make one sun-catcher.
**No refunds will be provided. Craft supplies cannot be sent home for no-show registrants

Winter Tree ID Hike
2026-01-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Have you ever wondered how to identify trees without their leaves? This naturalist-led hike will teach you how to look at things like bark, seeds, buds, habitat, overall shape and more. You may discover that it can actually be EASIER to identify trees without all those leaves in the way!
In the event we have inclement weather, we will reschedule for January 17th at 10:00 am.

Beginner Beekeeping Class
2026-01-22 18:30 - 21:00 | GCPT Headquarters, 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385
Are you looking to start a new hobby or explore a potential new career? If so, this series of 6 classes will help you determine if beekeeping is a sweet fit for you. Meet fellow enthusiasts, ask questions and learn what it takes to become a successful beekeeper.
Three instructors with the Greene County Beekeepers Association will cover everything you need to know in order to start your own hive. You will leave with a better understanding of honey bee biology, behavior and hive dynamics. You will learn about equipment, hive management and maintenance as well as the seasonal life cycle of the hive and how to work with bees for their long-term hive health.
This program is a partnership with the Greene County Beekeepers Association.
***If there is bad weather, the impacted session or sessions will be taught via Zoom***

Greene Labs- Hands on Homeschool Science for Teens - Matter Matters
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
NEW monthly drop off program for homeschool teens that dives into nature and science through hands on learning. Indoor and Outdoor labs with topics like dissections, plant science, earth science, ecology, geology, zoology, biology, chemistry, meteorology and more! Guest speakers who are experts in their fields will be utilized when possible! Your kids won’t want to miss these!
*** All sessions will be held outdoors, please dress to get dirty and for the weather. ***

Students will learn about the states of matter while also experimenting with meteorology concepts related to snow, ice, fog, and rain.

Urban Homesteading 101 - Registration Required
2026-02-05 00:00 | OH
***NEW LOCATION FOR 2026***
Back by popular demand! Join us, and some amazing guest speakers, as we dive into an Urban farming adventure. During this Urban Homesteading series, you will learn the basics of using the space you have to grow produce and more. This series is great for those who live in urban and rural areas and want to learn how to start their own homestead. You don’t need 50 acres to grow your own resources!February Class

Prepared

Going to the grocery can really put a dent in your wallet in 2026! This session will go over the basics of urban homesteading, preparing you for a bountifully abundant year. Getting started can be overwhelming, we will break it all down into easy-to-follow steps and will help you understand the ins and outs of urban homesteading!

March Class

Build

Winter seed starting is a great way to get the start on your abundance for the year! In this session we will start some greens in a milk jug. Soil and seeds will be provided, bring your own milk jugs! We will also discuss different ways you can garden in small spaces with containers and indoor grow towers!

April Class

Grow

Now we are prepared and have started some seeds, we move on to GROW! Abundance in small spaces is achievable! This session will discuss container gardening, soil, and getting the most from the space you have. From 5 acres or 5 feet you can grow abundance!

May Class

Harvest

You’ve got plants growing and now we prepare for harvest! Our guest speaker is a urban homesteader who is passionate about sharing knowledge with community. They will go through, step by step, the process of preserving your harvest so you can enjoy garden fresh goodies throughout the year!

Guests that attend all sessions will receive a gift from our department.

Maple Sugaring Camp Tours - Registration Required
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Experience the magic of turning maple sap into syrup as you walk through the winter woods. Guided tours will show you how to identify sugar maple trees, how syrup has been made throughout history, and more. Tours end at our sugar shack and include a tasty sample of our “liquid gold.”
In the event of inclement weather we will do our best to reschedule your group on a different day.
The tours are FREE however we are limited with parking. Spots will be filled first come, first serve by calling 937-562-6440 to register. Registrations will be taken from 8a-4p, Monday – Friday.
Program dates are 02/21 & 02/28
10 am & 1 pm
Space is limited.

BINGO in the Park (Ages 55 & Up)
2026-02-25 13:30 - 14:45 | GCP&T Satellite, 623 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
“B-I-N-G-O” – BINGO in the Park for Seniors!
Please come join us for a fun game of BINGO at the Greene County Parks & Trails Satellite Building located INSIDE at 623 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, Ohio, to play some BINGO! This is a FREE program for seniors that will have some prizes for winners and some good fun and laughs for all. Will you be a winner? Come on out to find out! What better way to play and enjoy BINGO than in one of your beautiful Greene County Parks!
This is a FREE program for Ages 55 & Up. Please bring your own chair or cushion for your comfort if you prefer.
Greene County Parks & Trails Satellite Building is located at: 623 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, Ohio (in front of the GCP&T Headquarters).

Greene Labs- Hands on Homeschool Science for Teens - Maple Sugaring - Registration Required
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
NEW monthly drop off program for homeschool teens that dives into nature and science through hands on learning. Indoor and Outdoor labs with topics like dissections, plant science, earth science, ecology, geology, zoology, biology, chemistry, meteorology and more! Guest speakers who are experts in their fields will be utilized when possible! Your kids won’t want to miss these!
*** All sessions will be held outdoors, please dress to get dirty and for the weather. ***

Students will participate in the process of making Maple Syrup from tapping the trees to stirring the evaporator fire to testing the viscosity of the final product. They will get to take home a small sample of syrup they finish as a group.

Cake Decorating with ele Cake Co. - Fox - Registration Required
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Treat yourself to a sweet night out! Greene County Parks & Trails is partnering with ele Cake Company for an indulgent cake decorating class designed just for adults. Learn step-by-step techniques from the pros and design your own delicious masterpiece to take home.
No experience needed — just bring your love of dessert and a willingness to have fun!
These classes are a six-part series offered every other month throughout the year, each featuring a new theme and design to keep your skills (and your sweet tooth) growing.
You must register for each class individually. Each registered guest will receive one ele cake with an assortment of icing, fondant as well as instruction on how to create these masterpieces. Once finished, you will take your cake home to enjoy.

Full Moon Hikes - Worm Moon Glow Hike
2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Discover the magic of hiking at night when the full moon lights the way. Will you see glowing eyes? Hear the hoot of an owl? Join us to experience nature at night…
New in 2026, we will be adding fun themes to our Full Moon Hikes starting in March and they will be self-guided. Be sure to come out and join these fun walks.
Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners. Water is encouraged.

The Great Pancake Pick-Up
2026-03-07 08:30 - 23:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
What could be better than a nice stack of pancakes, with fresh syrup made right here in your backyard? How about those same pancakes, syrup and sausage delivered right to your car as you drive through our Great Pancake Pickup!
That’s right, all you have to do is drive through and give us your order, and we will hand them right to you through your window.
This is a FREE event; donations help to support the program. Large orders may be required to wait briefly. Some items may not be available due to supply.

GTO - Pamper Party - Registration Required
2026-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | GCP&T Satellite, 623 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Pamper Party
***Location change from 2025*** Put on the PJ’s, grab the slippers and join us for an evening of pampering with the GCPT staff. Tweens, ages 10-17, will spend the evening creating their own custom beauty products from Kool-Aid lip balm to sugar scrubs and more. Pajama parties aren’t complete without some music, laughter, and food, so drinks and pizza will be provided. Parents are not required to stay for this program, but the children must be signed in and out of the program.

Our GTO program is for preteens and teens ages 10-17.
Our goal is to encourage this age group to get out of the house, off electronics and social media and into the parks!
We will provide a variety of activities and programs geared towards preteens and teens that are fun and exciting once a month, most of the year.

Nature Tech for Newbies - Stellarium - Registration Required
2026-03-13 20:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Have you ever heard a bird and wondered what is was? Seen a plant and were curious about it’s name? Wanted to take a hike but weren’t sure of the best trails? This series of nature tech for newbies is for you! Each session will focus on a specific app or tech that makes nature more accessible. Topics include: Merlin ID for bird identification, iNaturalist for plant and animal identification, OuterSpatial and AllTrails for maps and hiking, and more!
Participants should have a device that will allow app downloading for the full experience.

Stellarium
The night sky holds many mysteries, learn how to use an app to identify what you see! There will be a brief presentation about the app and then we will practice using it together!

Coming in 2026:
April – iNaturalist Bioblitz
May – Merlin & OuterSpatial

Nature Preschool - Registration Required
2026-03-18 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
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 Cove at the Narrows before heading out on a day of adventure and discovery! Students need to be potty trained. This weekly drop off preschool program is bound to be a huge hit with your little wild ones!
**This is an 8-week class.**

Easter Egg Scramble - Registration Required
2026-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
This isn’t just your ordinary Easter egg hunt, get ready to scramble your way into Easter with a scaled down version of our extreme egg hunt for kids ages 5-9.
The Fairgrounds Recreation Center will be packed with hundreds of Easter eggs just waiting to be discovered. Every egg will have candy inside, some will be specially marked for great prizes. Will you be lucky enough to find a prize egg?
This is a registration program only, walk-in’s will not be accepted. Adults, there will be a roped off area for the egg hunt, you will not be allowed inside that area during the hunt. Participants should bring along an Easter basket or bag.
Watch social media for more details.
No refunds will be offered after registration. Be sure to add barcode check-in to your registration at the end of your checkout process.

Jellybean Jamboree - Registration Required
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 | James Ranch Park, 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Hop on over to James Ranch Park for a sweet adventure for our favorite 2-4 year olds.
The Easter Bunny was visiting the park the other day, getting ready for some Easter fun, and his big bag of colorful jelly beans broke open, they all spilled out and are now missing!
Can you help the Bunny save Easter by finding all of his missing jelly beans? If you can, there may be a fun reward waiting for you at the end.
This program includes a small walk through the park.
**Please do not register if you cannot commit to attending. No-shows may jeopardize our free programming.
