Events & Programs
Free Activities, Camping, Live Music During Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
Published September 26, 2023
Explore the active side of Dayton with the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, a Five Rivers MetroParks event. Featuring two days of outdoor adventure that celebrates Dayton as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest, the festival is held at Eastwood MetroPark from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, and from 11 a.m. […]
No kayak? No problem! Explore ways to paddle at Eastwood MetroPark
Published September 14, 2023
Interactive fountains may be turned off and pools closed, but people can still stay active on the water in Five Rivers MetroParks. MetroParks has partnered with two vendors to offer park visitors kayak rentals. One of the vendors, Rent!Fun, is new to the region and the other, Taiter’s Kayak Solutions, has been offering rentals at […]
Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns, Rubber Duck Regatta, and Last Chance for Kayak Rentals
Published September 13, 2023
The Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns What better way to kick-off the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month than an all-day celebration of Hispanic culture? We cannot wait to partner with PACO (The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization) once again for one of the community’s most exciting festivals on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. […]
Peak Harvest, Hunger Awareness and Native Plant Sale at the 2nd Street Market
Published September 7, 2023
Peak Harvest at the Market September is the month for preserving the bounty of Ohio produce harvest. Growers attending the Saturday and Sunday outdoor market are overflowing with peak season Ohio produce. The price is right to buy in quantity for freezing, drying or canning for use in your favorite recipes during the winter months. […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Huffman MetroPark, August 2023
Published September 4, 2023
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at Huffman MetroPark in August 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over our […]
New vendors, September food drives and fall programs at the Market
Published August 28, 2023
The 2nd Street Market invites the public to celebrate the harvest season with seasonal programs, special shopping opportunities and new vendors this fall. Located at 600 E. Second Street, the Market is also teaming up with The Foodbank to collect donations during Hunger Awareness Month. The newest permanent vendors at the Market are Choice Juice […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for September
Updated August 25th, 2023
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 […]
How to add native plants to your yard this fall
Updated August 21st, 2023
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. […]
National Farmers Market Week, Sunset at the Market and more
Published August 7, 2023
National Farmers Market Week Celebration 2nd Street Market, and the Farmers Market Coalition invites the community to celebrate National Farmers Market Week through Saturday, August 12. Shop the 2nd Street Market and stop by activities such as a community quilting project with 2nd Street Market vendor Chloe Brzozowski from Marie’s B. Mobile Mending. Chloe will […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for August
Published July 28, 2023
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 […]
