Upcoming Events

Ages 18 and up

Join us and learn techniques like how to add interest to backgrounds, work with a limited palette to improve mixing skills, and work with limited brushes to improve dexterity. This is an intermediate-level class.

Registration deadline: Friday, May 12

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up

Join the Park District and Centerville-Washington History to experience a simulation of Centerville’s founders! Your family will learn of Washington Township’s early citizens and learn about the hardships they faced traveling to the area! Pack your wagons, encounter scenarios and challenges, and hunt for food. Trail is approximately one mile in length on a crushed limestone path.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 18

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up

Join the Park District and Centerville-Washington History to experience a simulation of Centerville’s founders! Your family will learn of Washington Township’s early citizens and learn about the hardships they faced traveling to the area! Pack your wagons, encounter scenarios and challenges, and hunt for food. Trail is approximately one mile in length on a crushed limestone path.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 18

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up

Join the Park District and Centerville-Washington History to experience a simulation of Centerville’s founders! Your family will learn of Washington Township’s early citizens and learn about the hardships they faced traveling to the area! Pack your wagons, encounter scenarios and challenges, and hunt for food. Trail is approximately one mile in length on a crushed limestone path.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 18

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up

Join the Park District and Centerville-Washington History to experience a simulation of Centerville’s founders! Your family will learn of Washington Township’s early citizens and learn about the hardships they faced traveling to the area! Pack your wagons, encounter scenarios and challenges, and hunt for food. Trail is approximately one mile in length on a crushed limestone path.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 18

Ages 18 and up

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore Centerville and Washington Township by bicycle. The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! Rides will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles that start and end at a park.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 18

All ages

Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library and to participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on.

Ages 8 – 15

We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned to practice. Participants will compete against each other in friendly competition. All equipment is provided.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 17

Ages 16 and up (Children 8 – 15 can be registered as participants alongside a paying adult.)

Join Oberer’s Flowers for a relaxing evening learning, step-by-step, how to create a sunshine-y arrangement with beautiful bright flowers including sunflowers! All supplies are included.

Registration deadline:Sunday, May 21

Ages 12 – 18

The Oak Grove pond needs a makeover! We will be planting native wetland plants, removing invasive cattails, and learning about the pond as we go! Please dress in clothing that can get wet/muddy. Boots are recommended.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 31

Ages 18 and up

Method Yoga Studio owner and instructor Megan Lees will lead this outdoor yoga class in the peaceful park setting. We will provide glow bracelets for all participants to wear! This yoga class is for all levels. Please bring your yoga mat and water. Dress comfortably.

Registration is not required, but registered participants will receive reminder and/or cancellation emails.

Ages 18 and up

Take a walk in the woods and capture your journey on paper. Learn how to utilize basic watercolor and lettering techniques to document your experience. Materials kit includes travel watercolor paint pan set, Aqua paintbrush, waterproof fine tip pen, pencil with eraser, bull clip, blank kraft travel notebook and 9×12 drawing board.

Registration deadline: Friday, May 26

All ages

Come for games, crafts, activities and much more! Bring a picnic blanket dinner, or have the professionals from Fren-Cheese Eats food truck cook for you. At sunset, we will gather around the big screen for a showing of Rio! This event is made possible by a partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Registration is requested.

Rawr! Dino Days
Ages 4 – 5
Monday – Wednesday, June 5 – 7

Children will enjoy songs, crafts, hikes and games. This station-based drop-off program is sponsored by the South Metro Optimist of Centerville Women’s Club.
*Please sign up for a maximum of two weeks per child.

Registration deadline: Monday, May 29

Ages 0 – 4 years with adult companion

Hit the trail with us! These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a natural path. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 4