Programs
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for April
Updated March 27, 2025
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long 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 […]
EcoTalk: Status of Emerald Ash Borer – April 2025
Published March 25, 2025
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Five Rivers MetroParks invites 2 environmental researchers to present about local science. These EcoTalk presentations are an effort to further connect us to nature by learning about conservation topics and ways to implement positive change at home. Tuesday, April 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cox Arboretum MetroPark Mead Westvaco Theatre […]
Grow your own with a victory garden this summer
Updated March 14, 2025
Whether you have some extra time at home and are looking for a new hobby or need to supplement your pantry out of necessity, gardening is a great way to stay physically active, enjoy the outdoors and reward yourself with healthy produce. For nearly 80 years, Americans have been gardening during challenging times. During World […]
Prepare for closures ahead of NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May
Updated March 13, 2025
Dayton will host the Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May, with a portion of downtown Dayton being transformed into “NATO Village.” The NATO Village footprint will include sections of the downtown Great Miami River Trail and all of RiverScape MetroPark, which means access to these amenities and facilities will be restricted to […]
Gift of Down Syndrome Event, New Market Vendors and Spring Programming
Updated March 12, 2025
Gift of Down Syndrome Celebration at the Market Join the Market during our weekend-long celebration, “The Gift of Down Syndrome.” Friday, March 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. World Down Syndrome Day, which coincides with our celebration, has focused […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for February
Updated February 3, 2025
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 […]
The MetroParks Ice Rink Is Open Daily Until February 28
Updated January 30, 2025
There’s only one short week left of ice skating for the season, so grab your friends and family, then head to the MetroParks Ice Rink during open skate or one of the themed skates! Enjoy some hot cocoa from the RiverScape Café, then stay cozy and warm under the MSD Warming Zone or in the […]
Friday Lunch Hour Programs, Annual CSA Fair, Black History Month
Updated January 14, 2025
Friday lunch hour programs at the 2nd Street Market The 2nd Street Market regularly hosts a variety of fun and informative series during the Friday lunch hour. Join us each Friday for a variety of different topics of interest. Friday lunch hour series are free and include: Wellness Friday at the Market is a series […]
2nd Street Market hosts free wellness programs, seasonal and cultural happenings
Updated January 13, 2025
The 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., in downtown Dayton, offers winter programs each Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. including Wellness Fridays at the Market, Community Fitness, Tea Time and Coffee Talk. These free programs are hosted by a rotation of Market vendors and community partners. A Five Rivers MetroParks facility, the […]
MetroParks Ice Rink hosts new programs, offers discounts for those who use SNAP/EBT
Published December 30, 2024
Offering fun outdoor experiences for skaters of all ages, the MetroParks Ice Rink will host a variety of programs and events through Feb. 28 at RiverScape MetroPark, 237. E. Monument Ave. Admission is $7 daily, and visitors can rent ice skates for $3. Children 3 years old and under are free with a paying adult. […]
