Variety is the spice of life, and we offer a smorgasbord of activities just for adults. These programs are designed to suit your busy schedule and give you the chance to explore a variety of hobby and self-enhancement classes. Investigate the possibilities! Learn to cook a fabulous meal, keep up with current technology, decorate your...
The Habitat Nature Center allows all ages to learn about nature, how we all impact our world and how to make a difference in it. We offer year-round programs, so be sure to check out what we’re offering this season.
Whether you or your child are interested in learning to maneuver around the ice during open skate with friends, spin and jump like a figure skater or playing hockey, we have a class for you! Ice Skating Classes The Kettering Ice Arena is proud to welcome you to the Learn to Skate USA program, a...
We offer Learn to Swim classes year round! The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is proud to offer American Red Cross Swim programs for people of all ages and abilities. All classes are held at the Kettering Recreation Complex main pool. The swimming and water safety program helps people of all ages enjoy...
Kids of all ages – from preschool to teens – will enjoy building creative skills through hands-on learning. Rosewood Arts Center offers over 100 classes every year. Join our arts educators to learn about theatre, dance, painting, cartooning, clay and much more! Kids go beyond the usual art class basics to explore their creative sides....
We’re proud of the vast array of youth activities we offer. We realize that today’s youth are individuals and must be allowed to make individual decisions when selecting activities that best suit their interests. We’re committed to offering safe, healthy and fun alternatives to our community’s youth. Youth and Teen Programs From Healthy Hands Cooking...
Today, we’re spotlighting Chloe Fletcher, a member of our awesome lifeguard team! Chloe is also a graduate of our American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification program. She recently shared with us how the class has helped her grow personally and professionally. “The Red Cross lifeguard certification class I took at the Kettering Recreation Complex taught me...
HWD (Height x Width x Depth) Invitational Sculpture Exhibition August 17 - September 25, 2020 Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the HWD (Height, Width, Depth) 2020 Invitational Sculpture Exhibition taking place from August 17 through September 25, 2020. Twenty-four Dayton-area artists who have participated during the past ten years in Rosewood Gallery and...
Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce Lori Kella, Erie: Lost and Found. This FotoFocus-sponsored exhibition is on view in-person from October 5 through November 13, 2020, as well as here in our virtual gallery. In Erie: Lost and Found, Lori Kella explores historical, environmental, and personal connections to her home on the...
Do you need a cool way to work out over the winter? Ice skating has many health and wellness benefits, plus it’s lots of fun! Learn about how ice skating can help you reach your fitness goals and find some tips on getting started. Joint and muscle health Skating works nearly every muscle group in...
Code of Conduct Upon entering a City of Kettering recreation facility or grounds, you are a participant of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and are required to abide by the rules of the department. We are here to provide quality parks, recreation and cultural arts that make Kettering home. Your cooperation and consideration...
26th Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to present the annual The View juried landscape exhibition. For the first time in its 26 year history, the exhibition is housed exclusively online with images and an exhibition video, accompanied by a downloadable exhibition catalogue with an essay by the exhibition juror, Cathy Mayhugh....
Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the HWD (Height, Width, Depth) 2020 Invitational Sculpture Exhibition taking place from August 17 through September 25, 2020. Twenty-four Dayton-area artists who have participated during the past ten years in Rosewood Gallery and the CitySites public art program were selected. Featuring recently created three-dimensional artworks, HWD...
Back to the festival homepage Thursday, August 6 Friday, August 7 Saturday, August 8 Sunday, August 9 Excursions with Niki Dakota Presents: “Art on the Commons—Art in Uncommon Times" We are gathering on the virtual Excursions Stage at this year's Art on the Commons festival! 91.3 WYSO Excursions emcee Niki Dakota has been asking musical...
11:00 a.m. – Kaleidoscope Art Projects with Brooke – Flower Spinners Brighten your room with a paper garden filled with these beautiful flower spinners. Use your creativity to construct flowers never before seen by man, and colors, eluding every other garden on earth. 12 p.m. Excursions with WYSO's Niki Dakota Featuring the music of Kate...
10 a.m. - LIVE Raku Firing Witness the fiery excitement of a live Raku firing! Rosewood instructor Shelly Burden leads this alternative firing process that produces unique and lustrous finishes to ceramic pieces. 12 p.m. Excursions with WYSO's Niki Dakota Featuring the music of Amber Hargett and Charlie & Amanda Jackson 1:30 p.m. - Kaleidoscope...
11 a.m. – Kaleidoscope Art Projects with Brooke – Mason Jar Pencil Holder Brooke will help you create a fun, funky, and functional pencil holder to help you kick off the new school year. 12 p.m. Excursions with WYSO's Niki Dakota Featuring the music of Shrug and Yuppie 1:30 p.m. LIVE interview with David and...
