If you’re looking for some fall family fun, look no further than Darke County Parks!
Fall Bear’s Mill Open House
October 8th 11am-5pm & October 9th 12pm-5pm
Historic Bear’s Mill
Crisp Fall leaves, pumpkins and warm apple cider will set the stage for our Annual Fall Open House. Join us!
Me & PJ Paint a Pumpkin Workshop
October 13th, 6pm
Bish Discovery Center
One of downtown Greenville’s greatest treasures is the Me and Pj Paint your own Pottery Studio! We are excited to welcome Marie and Paul to the Bish Discovery Center for a paint your own pumpkin class. Registration required.
Bark in the Park
October 14th, 6pm
Coppess Nature Sanctuary
Dogs like to hike, too! Bring your (leashed) dog for a walk in the woods with others!
Great Pumpkin Hunt
October 22nd, 1pm
Shawnee Prairie Preserve
This annual favorite returns! The Great Pumpkin Hunt, is the best opportunity for a non-scary Halloween experience while exploring the woods on a crisp fall day! Registration required.
Artisan Brick Oven Pizzas
October 27th, 5pm
Historic Bear’s Mill
Join the Darke County Parks on a fall evening to have your dinner made in an outdoor brick oven. Pizza dough will be hand crafted by artisan baker Bryan Begg (Bakehouse in Troy), you pick your toppings. Then brick oven craftsman, Scott McMiller, will cook your pizza right in front of you in the oven he built himself at Bear’s Mill. All for just $15 a person! Registration required.
Fun by the Fireside
October 28th, 6:30pm
Shawnee Prairie Preserve
Before winter creeps in, join Park Naturalists for a good ol’ fashioned campfire. Bring a camp chair, your imagination and a sense of humor as we’ll tell stories, play games and make campfire treats. Registration required.
For more information, or to register, visit www.darkecountyparks.org or call the Nature Center at 937-548-0165