Events & Programs
Hundreds of volunteers needed to help support fall projects in MetroParks
Updated October 7th, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks will host its annual fall service day, Make a Difference Day, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26. Register online by Friday, Oct. 25, at metroparks.org/make-a-difference. People of all ages will work on 18 projects across 13 sites throughout Montgomery County and assist with many important projects, from planting trees […]
Gear up to Get Out & Explore at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
Published October 3, 2024
The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience’s Exhibitor Village will feature up-and-coming, local and beloved national brands offering a variety of gear, from children’s outdoor items to ebikes. Vendors include: Spinera: Inflatable kayaks and paddleboards Euphree: ebikes Suspenz: Canoe and kayak carts Basecamp Outdoors Co: Bags, apparel, other hard goods* DaylightBrand: Apparel Trailhead Trader: Consignment outdoor gear** […]
Join MetroParks for a free, family-friendly harvest celebration
Published September 30, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks welcomes visitors to explore the harvest season outdoors during Fall Family Adventure on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. Supported by the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation, Fall Family Adventure offers a mix of traditional festival fun and hands-on educational opportunities that highlight how […]
Know before you go: Tips to shrink line time, essentials to bring and more for this weekend’s Wagner Subaru Outdoor Ex...
Updated September 27th, 2024
The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, presented by Huffy, is Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday Oct. 6 at Eastwood MetroPark. With nearly a dozen activities to try, live music, competitions, demonstrations and more, it’s best to plan ahead to maximize your experience during the festival. To ensure you have the best experience possible at the Wagner […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for October
Updated September 22nd, 2024
PROGRAMS Active Outdoors Dayton Backpacker Campfire Series: Oct. 17 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cox Arboretum MetroPark Hiking for Older Adults: Oct. 31 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Hills & Dales MetroPark Youth & Family Nature Play: Oct. 1 – 6 to 7 p.m. at Sugarcreek MetroPark Tike Hike: Oct. 9 – 10 […]
The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience returns Oct. 5 and 6
Published September 18, 2024
The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience – a Five Rivers MetroParks event – invites visitors to explore the active side of Dayton with two days of outdoor adventure that celebrates Dayton as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest. The free festival is held at Eastwood MetroPark (park side), 1385 Harshman Rd. in Dayton, from 11 […]
How to add native plants to your yard this fall
Updated September 17th, 2024
Don’t put away your gardening tools as the weather begins to cool: Native trees and shrubs thrive when planted in the fall since they’ve adapted to our climate. Many of the trees’ natural changes, such as losing their leaves in autumn, ensure they enter dormancy before the coldest weather arrives and stay dormant until spring. […]
Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns and Last Chance for Summer Fun
Updated September 13th, 2024
The Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns – Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Hispanic Heritage Festival invites you to come out and share your own cultural heritage, learn about other countries, or simply enjoy some good food, good music and good times. Activities include a parade, live music, beer booths, educational cultural displays, dance troupes, […]
Hunger Awareness, Native Plant Sale, and more at the 2nd Street Market
Updated September 7th, 2024
September is Hunger Awareness Month Hunger Action Awareness Month is a nationwide campaign that takes place in September with the goal of ending hunger. Currently, over 66,000 individuals in the Miami Valley experience food insecurity. The entire month of September, communities join forces to fight hunger by raising awareness, hosting food drives, fundraising and donating […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for September
Updated August 28th, 2024
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers MetroParks […]
