PROGRAMMING AT PYRAMID HILL
Find a wide variety of programming inspired by art and nature hosted throughout the year. From family-friendly activities to workshops for adults, there is something for everyone at Pyramid Hill.
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Educational programming at Pyramid Hill is generously sponsored by Penelope Brooks
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Seasonal Visitor Favorites
Art Fair
Saturday, September 27: 11AM – 6PM
Sunday, September 28: 11AM – 4PM
Welcome in fall with our annual Art Fair! Shop paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, glass and more from over 60 regional and national artists. Kids will enjoy our Family Fun Zone complete with the McCloskey Wonder Works Museum, a community Cardboard Castle project, and bounce houses. Food and refreshments will be available with a variety of food trucks, coffee, bubble tea, and adult beverages to enjoy at the beer garden. Live music will fill the air all weekend with regional acts on Saturday and the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday!
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Free for park members and children 12 and under, $5/non-member.
Horror on the Hill Movie Screening
Sunday, October 26
6PM – 9:15PM, movie starts at 7:30PM
Take a nostalgic trip to 1980 for a screening of the horror classic, Friday the 13th! Our staff counselors will keep you safe from Jason, one of horror’s most iconic characters. Come early to stake out your spot, enjoy an adult beverage, and explore the grounds as Pyramid Hill transforms into Camp Crystal Lake. Costumes welcome!
Friday the 13th is rated R. Parents/guardians bringing children should use their discretion. Included in general Park admission or membership, $10/non-member.
Workshops and Special Events
Adult Workshop: The Magic of Natural Inks
Saturday, October 4
1PM – 3:30PM
Experience the merging of nature and art as you learn how to create ink from plants, berries, and other natural resources with artist Jenn Acus-Smith. Participants will learn the steps to create ink, receive tips on foraging, and will explore materials that can alter colors. Practice with inks created and leave the workshop with a variety of your own inks.
All art materials are included in workshop participation.
Registration required; $45/ member, $55/ non-member.
Family Workshop: Photo Exploration
Saturday, October 18
10AM – 12PM
Families can explore the grounds of Pyramid Hill together to capture the beauty of art and nature through photography. Document the flowers, art, wildlife, and everything else you encounter on your adventure. Expedition will be led by photographer Ron Stevens. A physical photo will be printed for each participant during the workshop. Workshop is designed for beginners to help grow their photography skills.
Participants are welcome to use any photo device, including phone cameras. Registration required; $20/member, $30/non-member, free for children.
Adult Workshop: Tea Blending with Native Plants
Saturday, November 8
1PM – 2:30PM
Experiment with dried herbs, fruits, and flowers to create your own custom tea blend with Cass Ruhlman. Learn about tea’s health benefits, and explore ingredients native and local to Ohio. For fall, we will feature pumpkin, cinnamon, mallow root, turmeric, ginger, and apple. Leave the workshop with your own customized tea blend to enjoy at home!
Program is best suited for adults and teens. Registration required; $45/member, $55/non-member.
Adult Workshop: Stained Glass Mistletoe
Saturday, November 29
10AM – 12PM
Learn to construct and solder glass to create your own stained glass mistletoe ahead of the holiday season. Compile pre-cut pieces of glass to copper foil together, then learn to solder it all together and bring your piece to life.
Program is best suited for adults and teens. Registration required; $40/member, $50/non-member.
Adult Wellness Series
Recenter and recharge in nature through gentle movement and mindful practices lead by the experts.
Full Moon Yoga with Anya Spinazzola
Monday, October 6
6:45PM – 7:45PM
Align with art and the elements as we engage in a gentle yoga practice as the full moon rises over Pyramid Hill. Cultivating balance and harmony through breath and movement, we will rejuvenate and reflect the beauty within and around us. This is a non-strenuous practice that focuses on breath, stretching, and movement.
Forest Bathing
Saturday, October 18
1PM – 2:30PM
Forest bathing is a practice of immersing yourself in nature to slow down and awaken the senses. Experiences follow a standard sequence that includes quiet, slow, attentive walking, guided sensory experiences, time for individual reflection, closing with tea made from foraged ingredients, and optional group sharing.
Program is best suited for adults and teens, and includes a short walk (under 1 mile) on uneven ground. Registration required; $20/adult member, $30/adult non-member.
Sound Meditation
Sunday, October 19
10AM – 11:30AM
As the golden hues of autumn surround the Park outside, you’ll be gently guided inward by the resonant tones of crystal singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments. This immersive journey is designed to calm the nervous system, reset your energy, and create space for inner stillness and reflection. Join us for a 90-minute sound journey held within the serene beauty of Pyramid Hill’s Pavilion.
Registration required; $40/ member, $50/non-member.
