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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Member Appreciation Week
August 16 – August 22
Nature/Nurture: Forest Bathing - SOLD OUT
Saturday, August 16
9AM – 10:30AM
Calm your mind and body with a Forest Bathing practice that quiets the mind and re-awakens the senses through a slow guided walk, soothing, nature-based readings, moments of stillness, and poetry led by Pam Lowe Cho, ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
Bright Wall Collective Mural Dedication
Members receive one free drink
Friday, August 22
6PM – 8PM
Join us for an extra special Ink & Drink to dedicate our new mural created by Bright Wall Collective. The founders of Bright Wall, will celebrate their newest work and give a short talk about murals and their recent and upcoming projects. Enjoy a unique color changing cocktail while you dabble with a collaborative mini mural.
Included with Park admission, or membership; registration required.
Dogs & Donuts
Bring your fur-family for an adventure in art and nature, and enjoy a special treat too! The first Saturday of the month this summer is dedicated to Dogs & Donuts at Pyramid Hill. Each month we will have a special activity or presentation for dog lovers, plus enjoy a donut on us.
Generously sponsored by Susan Domonkos
Family Fun on the Hill
Immersive experiences for families to explore the natural world through our five senses. Included in general Park admission or membership, $10/non-member.
Expression and Movement with Miami Valley Ballet Theatre
Saturday, September 13
10AM – 12PM
Join the Miami Valley Ballet Theatre dancers as they bring the story of Peter and the Wolf alive through movement. In this story, watch Peter meet the animals in the forest that surrounds his grandfather's house! After a 30-minute performance, stay for a mini dance class for kids.
Miami Valley Ballet Theatre is a non-profit dance school located in Downtown Hamilton, creating a community of dancers to carry the love of dance throughout their lives.
Ink & Drink
Enjoy a relaxing night at Pyramid Hill with specialty drinks, art demonstrations, music, and mingling. These evenings are no pressure experiences to dabble with art materials with guest artists. Each night will feature a specialty cocktail, mocktail, and/or other refreshments. Bring your friends to relax on our Gallery Museum patio and explore your creative side in our beautiful landscapes.
Bright Wall Collective Mural Dedication
Friday, August 22
6PM – 8PM
Join us at The Lodge for an extra special Ink & Drink to dedicate our new mural created by Bright Wall Collective. Jenn Acus-Smith and Nicole Trimble, the founders of Bright Wall, will celebrate their newest work and give a short talk about murals and their recent and upcoming projects. Enjoy a unique color changing cocktail for the evening, or a beverage of your choice. Dabble with a collaborative art project, or sit back, relax, and observe as we create a mini mural.
Bees & Bourbon visitor favorite!
Friday, September 5
6PM – 8PM
Have you heard the buzz about our bees at Pyramid Hill? Our local honey collectors will be featured on this evening as you learn about hives, combs, and production. Sample honey collected from Pyramid Hill and treat yourself to a sweet bourbon cocktail. Other drinks are offered, and we will have an art activity for the evening in honor of our busy bees.
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
Freedom Summer: Artist of the Ohio Innocence Project and University of Cincinnati Law
Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday, August 15
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Collaborating in this exhibition are four of the 3,783 Americans since 1989 who have been falsely accused, wrongfully convicted of crimes they did not commit, and imprisoned for decades despite their innocence.
With the help of the Ohio Innocence Project at University of Cincinnati Law, they have been exonerated by the courts.
Through their works of art displayed in this exhibition, these men now help others remember the value – and fragility – of freedom.
Join us at the official opening of this exhibition. View works by artists Alan Butts, Dean Gillispie, Robert McClendon, and Raymond Towler. Pierce Reed from the Ohio Innocence Project will give a brief talk. Light refreshments will be available.
Fly me to the Moon with Dean Regas
Friday, August 29
7:30PM – 9:30PM
Look back at the Apollo 11 mission which sent Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the Moon in 1969. Your tour guide is astronomer Dean Regas who will share some amazing pictures, footage, and anecdotes about the first people to walk on the Moon. Then we will look ahead to the Artemis missions that will return people to the Moon this decade. Telescope viewing of the Moon and stars will follow (weather permitting) Great for all ages.
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: Stained Glass Pumpkins
Saturday, November 8
10AM – 12PM
Learn to construct and solder glass to create your own stained-glass piece with help from artist, Laura Waligorski. In this hands-on workshop, compile pre-cut glass pieces to copper foil, then learn to solder it all together and bring your creation to life. At the end of the workshop, take home your handmade, one-of-a-kind magical glass piece!
Workshop is geared towards adults and teens age 13 and up, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required; $40/member, $50/non-member.
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 Wellness Series
Recenter and recharge in nature through gentle movement and mindful practices lead by the experts.
Full Moon Yoga with Anya Spinazzola
Sunday, September 7 and 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
Saturday, 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.
