Friday, October 23, parade starts at 6:30 p.m.

Show your Halloween spirit with an evening of family fun! Children ages 10 and under can enjoy a costume parade, Halloween-themed short film, and participate in fun activities. Treats and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for a spooktacular night at the park! Pets are not permitted.

FREE!

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Multiple Dates, 10-10:45 a.m.

Explore the outdoors! Parents and their preschoolers participate together in a variety of nature activities. Park staff will introduce and lead the activities while you and your little nature explorer participate in a group setting. Dress for whatever the weather might be! Pets are not permitted. Register in advance; space is limited.

Only the registered child and one adult (parent/caregiver) are allowed to attend the program; due to program structure, siblings are not permitted. Registration is for an individual date only. If you wish to attend multiple dates, you must register for each date.

Price per class: $12 per Anderson resident child, $17 per non-resident child

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Monday, November 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

School’s out for the day, so it’s time for the kids to play! Join us as we travel to the Cincinnati Museum Center to take a step back in time to uncover epic dinosaur history. Participants will roar through the massive brick creations of LEGO® Jurassic World: The Exhibition and experience the colossal king of the dinosaurs on the towering OMNIMAX® screen. Detailed trip information will be emailed after registration. Each participant will need to pack a lunch. Transportation for this trip will be provided by Anderson Park District vehicles. Field trip is subject to change. Register in advance; space is limited.

Drop Off and Pick-Up Location: Anderson Parks RecPlex

Session Price: $50 per Anderson resident, $60 per non-resident

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Mondays, November 2-December 14, 5:30-6:20 p.m.

Group guitar lessons are a great way to explore the world of music and gain a fundamental knowledge of and love for the guitar. Students will learn the basics while playing both modern and classic songs. This class is appropriate for beginners. Students must bring a guitar and folder to organize handouts. If you need assistance purchasing a guitar, please contact the instructor, Jon Armstrong. Register in advance; space is limited. 

Instructor: Jon Armstrong, an experienced teacher with a B.A. in music education

Price: $140 per Anderson resident; $175 per non-resident

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Mondays, November 2-16, 6-7 p.m.

Come and create with Leslie Pinto, local elementary art teacher and owner of Pinto’s Picassos. Students will explore color, texture and pattern using a variety of 2-D materials to create projects inspired by artwork from around the world. Classes will not repeat projects from previous sessions. All supplies are included. This is a drop-off program. Register in advance; space is limited.

Session Price: $65 per Anderson resident, $80 per non-resident

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Mondays, November 2-December 14, 6:30-7:20 p.m.

Group guitar lessons are a great way to explore the world of music and gain a fundamental knowledge of and love for the guitar. Students will learn the basics while playing both modern and classic songs. This class is appropriate for beginners. Students must bring a guitar and folder to organize handouts. If you need assistance purchasing a guitar, please contact the instructor, Jon Armstrong. Register in advance; space is limited. 

Instructor: Jon Armstrong, an experienced teacher with a B.A. in music education

Price: $140 per Anderson resident; $175 per non-resident

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Friday, November 6, 10-10:45 a.m.

Have a little one that loves to dress up? All children are welcome to join us in the RecPlex Kingdom for a wonderful time that includes pretend tea, treats, dancing and more fun at our Princess Tea Party. Don’t forget to dress the part! This is a drop-off program; all participants need to be potty-trained. Register in advance; space will be limited.

Price: $12 per Anderson resident child, $17 per non-resident child

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Multiple Dates, Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.

The playground comes inside! Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime in the gym. Have fun with ride-on and scoot toys, balls, blocks and soft play features for crawling. Parents must remain on-site and supervise their children at all times.

Registration is for participating children only; adults do not need to register. Registration is for an individual date only. If you wish to attend multiple dates, you must register for each date. Registration closes at 9 a.m. on each program date. Space is limited.

Price per date: $5 per resident child, $10 per non-resident child

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Saturday, November 7

Choose one time slot: 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

Notallama Alpaca Farm is bringing alpacas to Veterans Park! Meet Magic and Desi – two very lovable and gentle alpacas. The event includes the opportunity to pet, feed and learn about alpacas and what makes them so special. Alpaca fiber products will be available for sale, too! Remember to bring your camera for an Instagram worthy photo op; the alpacas love a good selfie. All participants must register; children 13 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Register in advance; space is limited. 

This is a PET-FREE event. 

Prices: $10 per resident; $15 per non-resident

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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Multiple Dates, 10-10:30 a.m.

Parents and their toddlers participate together in a variety of art activities, songs and games centered on children’s stories. Discover the world through play and socialization while exploring a different children’s book each date. While staff introduce and lead activities, you help your child participate at his or her pace. Register in advance; space is limited.

Only the registered child and one adult (parent/caregiver) are allowed to attend the program; siblings are not permitted. Registration is for an individual date only. If you wish to attend multiple dates, you must register for each date. 

Price per class: $10 per Anderson resident child, $15 per non-resident child

Questions? (513) 388-5082

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