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Great Parks' programming and events elevate outdoor experiences by providing opportunities for adventure to challenge, excite and build confidence; enrichment to inspire learning and creativity; wellness to promote physical and mental well-being and celebrate communities across Hamilton County. Discover a rich calendar of outdoor experiences at Great Parks of Hamilton County. Whether you’re looking for paddleboard yoga, native-plant gardening, children’s garden clubs, family storytime on the farm, or guided sunset hikes, there’s an adventure for every age. Filter events by location, activity type, or visitor group to easily plan a visit across scenic parks, lakes, gardens, and nature preserves. Many programs are free or low-cost, offering accessible ways to build confidence, wellness, creativity, and connection. Perfect for families, nature enthusiasts, and community explorers seeking enriching, active time outdoors.
September 2025
Special Event
Homeschool Science: Food Finders
calendar_today Friday, October 3
watch 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
group Child, Family, Homeschool
What to know
Discover how animals in the park find, collect and store their food. Guardians must stay with their children for the entire program.
Cost: $9/student (Register online by Oct. 2) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Center
Super Sprouts Garden Club
calendar_today Friday, October 3
watch 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
group Child, Family
What to know
Come be part of a fun new Garden Club that’s just right for your little Sprout! Each weekly meeting is short, sweet and packed full of discovery and play. Includes admission to Highfield Discovery Garden.
Cost: $7 Age(s): 2-6 years
Location: Glenwood Gardens | Highfield Discovery Garden
Recurring:
Fridays, April - Oct. | 10:30 a.m. (excluding July 18)
Storytime on the Farm
calendar_today Friday, October 3
watch 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
group Adult, Child, Family
What to know
Join us every Friday at the Farm for storytime! Each week we will read a different themed book together, followed by activities based on the book of the week. Activities could include a craft, sensory play, or a game.
Cost: Free Age(s): 2-5
Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring:
Fridays (skip Dec. 5-26)
Butterflies & Brews
calendar_today Friday, October 3
watch 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
group Adult
What to know
Celebrate fall in the park after dark at this adults-only program. Warm up by the fire with live music from Liz Kelly, enjoy light bites featuring pumpkin and other fall flavors and sip on craft beer from HighGrain Brewing (two drink tickets included). Try your hand at monarch tagging, plant native seeds and make a walnut-dyed project to take home.
Cost: $35 Age(s): 21+
Location: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve | Ellenwood Nature Barn
Birding 101
calendar_today Saturday, October 4
watch 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
group Adult, Family
What to know
Birding is for everyone, from experts to first-timers. Join a nature interpreter to learn bird identification basics, binocular tips and more, then head out for a guided bird walk. Explore a new Great Parks destination and learn about seasonal changes in birding every other Saturday.
Cost: Free Age(s): 12+
Recurring:
Sept. 20 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Winton Woods | Kingfisher Trail
Oct. 4 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Winton Woods | Fitness Trail
Oct. 18 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Farbach-Werner | Pin Oak Trail
Nov. 1 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Glenwood Gardens | Wetlands Trail
Nov. 15 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Winton Woods | Kingfisher Trail