Young children with adults walking along paved trail at W. M. Johnson Hills Park

Youth Programs

Anderson Park District offers a variety of programs year-round for ages 0-17 years. From unstructured playtime, to parent and child activities, to arts and crafts, to music classes, to self-defense, there is always something to do!

Questions? Please call (513) 388-5082.

Upcoming Programs

Preschool Open Gym
November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Princess Tea Party
November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Alpacas in the Park
November 7 @ 10:00 am
Toddler Tales
November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Star Glazers: Family Pottery Painting
November 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Preschool Open Gym
November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
December 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
January 8, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
January 15, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
January 22, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
January 29, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
February 5, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
February 19, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
February 26, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
March 12, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Open Gym
March 19, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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8 events 2 8 events, 2 10:00 am - 3:00 pm School’s Out Field Trip! ages 9-12 years November 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm School’s Out Field Trip! ages 9-12 years ages 9-12 years 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. $50 per Anderson resident, $60 per non-resident, 5:30 pm - 6:25 pm Pilates, November-December, 5:30 November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:25 pm Pilates, November-December, 5:30 age 18 years and up Learn the basic concepts of Pilates while applying breathing techniques to enhance core involvement and focus on legs, upper body and stretching. $98 per Anderson resident, $133 per non-resident, 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm Guitar, Level 1, session 2, ages 8-12 years November 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm Guitar, Level 1, session 2, ages 8-12 years ages 8-12 years Learn guitar basics while playing both modern and classic songs. Class is appropriate for beginners. $140 per Anderson resident, $175 per non-resident, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pinto’s Picassos: Art Around the World November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pinto’s Picassos: Art Around the World ages 6-11 years 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. $65 per Anderson resident, $80 per non-resident, 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm Pilates, November-December, 6:30 November 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm Pilates, November-December, 6:30 age 18 years and up Learn the basic concepts of Pilates while applying breathing techniques to enhance core involvement and focus on legs, upper body and stretching. $98 per Anderson resident, $133 per non-resident + 3 More	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4	1 event 5 1 event, 5 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Yang Yin Yoga, November-December November 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Yang Yin Yoga, November-December age 18 years and up This evening Yang Yin yoga class will help bring balance to the body and mind by combining the movement of a gentle yoga flow as well as slow-paced yin poses all in one practice. $84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident	3 events 6 3 events, 6 10:00 am - 10:45 am Princess Tea Party November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Princess Tea Party ages 3-5 years 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. $12 per Anderson resident, $17 per non-resident, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Open Gym November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Open Gym ages 3 years and under Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime. Pre-registration required. $5/date per Anderson resident, $10/date per non-resident, 2:00 pm Board of Park Commissioners Special Meeting November 6 @ 2:00 pm Board of Park Commissioners Special Meeting Park Commissioners meet in regular session on typically the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.	1 event 7 1 event, 7 10:00 am Alpacas in the Park November 7 @ 10:00 am Alpacas in the Park all ages Notallama Alpaca Farm is bringing alpacas to Veterans Park! Meet Magic, Xena and Desi - three very lovable and gentle alpacas. $10 per resident; $15 per non-resident	0 events 8 0 events, 8
2 events 9 2 events, 9 10:00 am - 10:30 am Toddler Tales November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Toddler Tales ages 18 months-2 years Parents and their toddlers participate together in a variety of art activities, songs and games centered on children's stories. $10/date per Anderson resident child, $15/date per non-resident child, 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Men’s Basketball Group November 9 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Men’s Basketball Group age 30 years and up Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court. $5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident	1 event 10 1 event, 10 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Board of Park Commissioners Meeting November 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Park Commissioners meet in regular session on typically the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12	2 events 13 2 events, 13 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Open Gym November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Open Gym ages 3 years and under Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime. Pre-registration required. $5/date per Anderson resident, $10/date per non-resident, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out November 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out age 21 years and up Relax, socialize and paint your own masterpiece! Bring your favorite beer or wine (optional) to sip while you paint. “Shop” from a selection of pottery pieces, including seasonal favorites like a lighted holiday tree. $35 per Anderson resident, $45 per non-resident	0 events 14 0 events, 14	0 events 15 0 events, 15
1 event 16 1 event, 16 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Men’s Basketball Group November 16 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Men’s Basketball Group age 30 years and up Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court. $5/date per Anderson resident, $8/date per non-resident	2 events 17 2 events, 17 9:15 am - 3:30 pm Union Terminal Tour & Holiday Junction November 17 @ 9:15 am - 3:30 pm Union Terminal Tour & Holiday Junction age 18 years and up Wander through Cincinnati history! Join the Anderson Park District for a private tour of the Rotunda and Tower A at Union Terminal. $45 per Anderson resident, $65 per non-resident, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Quilling: Poinsettia Ornaments November 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Quilling: Poinsettia Ornaments age 18 years and up Quilling is the art of rolling paper strips into pleats and folds to craft beautiful works of art. Get ready for the holidays and join quilling artist Terri Riddle to create quilled poinsettia ornaments in this beginner-friendly class. $42 per Anderson resident, $50 per non-resident	1 event 18 1 event, 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Star Glazers: Family Pottery Painting November 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Star Glazers: Family Pottery Painting age 5 years and up Kick off the holidays with a splash of color! Choose from a selection of festive options and paint a seasonal pottery piece. $25 per Anderson resident, $35 per non-resident	0 events 19 0 events, 19	2 events 20 2 events, 20 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Open Gym November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Open Gym ages 3 years and under Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime. Pre-registration required. $5/date per Anderson resident, $10/date per non-resident, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out November 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Star Glazers: Pottery Painting Night Out age 21 years and up Relax, socialize and paint your own masterpiece! Bring your favorite beer or wine (optional) to sip while you paint. “Shop” from a selection of pottery pieces, including seasonal favorites like a lighted holiday tree. $35 per Anderson resident, $45 per non-resident	0 events 21 0 events, 21	0 events 22 0 events, 22
0 events 23 0 events, 23	1 event 24 1 event, 24 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm String in the Holidays with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra November 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm String in the Holidays with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Kick-off the holidays with an evening of seasonal favorites performed by the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra string quartet. FREE	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29
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