Featured Programs

Soak in those summer nights on the deck at Lake Isabella every other Friday! Enjoy live music from local artists, refreshing beverages, burgers and hot dogs grilled onsite. Or add some adventure and sign up for a leisurely paddle down the Little Miami River with Loveland Paddlesports before heading to the deck. Unwind with friends and family around the lake’s peaceful view. Full event details

Cost: Free (food & beverage available for purchase) Age(s): All ages (alcohol restricted to 21+)
Location: Lake Isabella | Boathouse
Recurring:
May 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Ed Sax
June 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Charlie John
June 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Katie Pritchard
July 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Jonathan Cody White
July 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Charlie John
Aug. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Katie Pritchard
Aug. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Ed Sax

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Sign up for the float with Loveland Paddlesports

Kick off maple season in the park after dark at this adults-only program! Hike the trail, enjoy a beer (one drink ticket included) and warm up by the fire with live music by Monte Lykins. Savor maple tastings and make a maple syrup-inspired project to take home. A $27 ticket is available for those who do not want a drink ticket.

Cost: $35 Age(s): 21+
Location: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve | Ellenwood Nature Barn

The Hamilton County Conservation District and Great Parks are once again partnering to host the Native Tree & Shrub Sale. This annual sale offers a variety of low-cost native plants that help manage stormwater runoff and support local wildlife. Native trees and shrubs are well adapted to the region’s climate, intercepting rainfall, slowing runoff and preventing soil erosion. They also provide valuable food and shelter for native animals. All plants are in 3-gallon containers and range from 1 to 5 feet tall.

Order: July 14-Aug. 22 from the Hamilton County Conservation District
Pickup:
Sept. 5 | Noon-2 p.m. | Sharon Woods
Sept. 6 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve & Sharon Woods
Any orders not picked up by 1 p.m. on Sept. 6 are donated to Great Parks. Refunds will not be issued.

Great Parks is teaming up with Cohen Recycling to give Hamilton County residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) like old or broken laptops, TVs, cell phones, appliances and more. E-waste is the world's fastest-growing waste source, and diverting it from landfills helps protect local watersheds and wildlife from toxic materials. A full list of accepted items can be found on Cohen's website.

Cost: Free*
Recurring:
Sept. 6 | 9 a.m.-noon | Miami Whitewater Forest | Harbor
Oct. 11 | 9 a.m.-noon | Woodland Mound
Nov. 1 | 9 a.m.-noon | Winton Woods | Harper Meadows

*Devices with cathode ray tubes, like box and flat-screen TVs, require a $10 fee (cash only).

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Join the Great Parks Rangers for a wheelie fun evening all about traffic safety! Through interactive stations along the driving course, kids explore the rules of the road in fun, engaging ways while learning to stay safe as both pedestrians and passengers.

Cost: Free Age(s): 4-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Harbor

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Put on your favorite costume and get ready for a spooktacular time with Great Parks and Sharonville Parks & Recreation! Perfect for kids of all ages, this fun-filled evening offers a safe and exciting way to collect candy, show off costumes and enjoy the festive spirit of the season!

Timed tickets are required for entry. Registration is hosted by Sharonville Parks & Recreation. For registration questions, call 513-563-2895.

Cost: Free Age(s): Children & families
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Center

Discover the wonders of nature at night as jack-o’-lanterns illuminate your path. Bring flashlights for a self-guided hike, then cozy up by the fire and soak in autumn air under the stars. Take home a carved pumpkin at the 8 p.m. pumpkin drawing!

Cost: $7, + $6 per pumpkin Location: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve

Every autumn in the 1800s, Ohioans reaped what they sowed: crops! Step back in time to celebrate fall food and fellowship at this historic 19th-century jubilee. Taste traditionally prepared dishes at the pioneer picnic, join in frontier festivities, toss tomahawks and enjoy family-friendly games. Some activities require a small fee.

Cost: Free (some activities require a small fee)

Location: Shawnee Lookout | Springhouse School

Recurring:
Nov. 8 & 9 | 1-5 p.m.

It’s maple sugar time! Celebrate the trees’ spring awakening with a sweet weekend of family fun. Enjoy delicious tastes, crafts, demonstrations and hikes while exploring traditions that have brought communities together for generations.

Cost: Free (some activities require a small fee) Age(s): All ages
Location: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve | Ellenwood Nature Barn
Recurring: Feb. 21 & 22 | Noon-4 p.m.

Private maple sugaring programs are available to schools, scouts and other groups. Complete the Program Request Form or call 513-521-7275 for more information.