Get ready to mark your calendars and join us for the inaugural GymOlympics on Saturday, August 10th at 8:00AM, brought to you by Friends of Mill Ridge Park and Fuse Fitness! We’re thrilled to invite our entire community to this FREE outdoor event inspired by the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Join us on …
Join us on National Book Lovers Day, August 9th, for a special celebration at Mill Ridge Park. From 10 AM to 11 AM, gather under Ole Girl, our beloved red maple storytime tree, for an engaging storytime hour. Following this, join us for the exciting launch of our newly constructed Little Free Library, modeled after …
Join us for an afternoon of creativity with clay on Tuesday, August 13th at 4:00PM at our Outdoor Pottery Studio event! We’ll be using air-dry clay along with basic pottery tools such as rolling pins, cookie cutters, and texture tools for decoration. Materials for decorating, including paints, markers, beads, and stickers, will be provided. This …
Join us for a Sky Watch on Monday, August 19th for all ages and enjoy views of different celestial wonders. We’ll have telescopes, binoculars, and constellation charts, plus space-themed treats at 8PM. You’re welcome to bring your own telescope! Come earlier in the evening for a vegetable kabob cook out with veggie skewers and hummus/dips …
Join us for a guided, easy-moderate 3-mile hike on grassy terrain along our scenic yellow trail involving hills and stream crossings on Monday, August 19th at 8:00PM. We’ll venture along the grassland trail in search of wildlife and wildflowers. Please remember to wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate attire, and consider bringing water and a hiking …
Join us for SportsFest on Wednesday, August 28th at 6:30 PM! This event promises a fun-filled evening of classic and competitive sports like kickball, volleyball, soccer, and foursquare. We’ll provide snacks, drinks, bug spray, and sunscreen for your convenience. Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles and wear sturdy shoes suitable for outdoor play. …
Dig into your senses, play, and explore with a guided forest bathing walk on Saturday, June 1st at 10a.m. Forest Therapy, based on the Japanese practice of “shinrinyoku,” or “forest bathing,” is a guided nature connection experience. Through simple sensory activities, participants slow down and engage with the landscape in a new way, engaging the …