If you live in Greene County, Ohio, or are visiting the area, you'll find plenty of family-friendly events on the calendar this spring. From unique hikes to a huge annual toy sale, our real estate agents recommend making time to enjoy the following events:

Family-Friendly Spring Events Happening Around Greene County

Full Moon Hikes

Address: Russ Nature Preserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH 45431, and Caesar Ford Park, 520 S. Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH 45385

When: 7:30-8:30 p.m. April 2 and 8:30-9:30 p.m. May 1.

Visit two of the area's beautiful natural areas, Russ Nature Preserve, located near Beavercreek homes for sale, and Caesar Ford Park, which you'll find just around the corner from Xenia homes for sale, as you enjoy Full Moon Hikes with fun themes. For the Russ Nature preserve trek, your path will be lit by pink glow sticks as you learn about and see the Pink Moon phenomenon in the sky. And in your Caesar Ford Park hike, you can borrow a UV light at the park and celebrate the Flower Moon as a trail of flour lights your way. For both hikes, a naturalist will be on hand to answer questions.

Paw-Casso in the Park

Address: Hobson Freedom Park, 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, OH 45325

When: 5:30-7 p.m., May 19

Bring your family - including its four-legged member - out to Hobson Freedom Park, located close to Fairborn homes for sale, and help them create some unique artwork at Paw-Casso in the Park. Your pet can unleash their creative side with the provided paints and canvases to create one-of-a-kind artwork.

Xenia Food Truck Rallies

Address: Xenia Station, 150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, OH 45385

When: Fridays from 4-8 p.m., with the season kicking off on April 3

Try a wide variety of food trucks serving everything from lobster rolls to authentic Filipino cuisine at the Xenia Food Truck Rallies held every Friday this season. Music adds to the festive atmosphere, and you'll also be able to shop at vendors for fun items, including the following:

• Glow items
• Light-up toys
• Adorable handmade amigurumi plushies

The Great Pages Circus

Address: Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH 45385

When: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18

The Great Pages Circus comes to town in April with acts for the entire family to enjoy.

Although animals like elephants have retired, the circus still features the following entertaining animals:

• Ponies
• Horses
• Camels

Kids in particular will laugh at the amusing antics of the circus clowns. Aerialists will amaze the crowd, and the Pages Globe of Death features motorcycle riders performing high-speed maneuvers that provide thrills.

The Great Ohio Toy Show

Address: Greene County Expo Center, 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, OH 45385

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28

Who doesn't love toys? Whether you're an adult looking for a bit of nostalgia or are shopping for and taking your kids for something new to play with, The Great Ohio Toy Show should definitely be on your list of go-to spring events. It celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, featuring 700 tables showcasing new and vintage toys from dealers throughout the country. The show has so many toys that it's spread over eight buildings!

Spring Into a New Home in Greene County

If you'd love to live in a vibrant community offering plenty to see and do, contact us today to see Greater Dayton or Beavercreek homes for sale. We've served the area's real estate needs for over 35 years, specializing in homes close to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.