PARKS & RECREATION Recreation Programs, Classes & Events

Recreation Programs, Classes & Events

Upcoming: 

For the most up to date information – please visit our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/DoverTwp  Register for classes at www.DoverTwpRec.com

Movies in the Park (with food trucks!)

  • Friday nights at Brookside Park – 4054 Fox Run Rd. (see dates below)
  • Food Trucks – 5-8pm
  • Bring your lawn chairs/blanket to claim your spot for the movie.
  • Enjoy some music or play on the playground while we wait for it to get dark. The movie will start at dusk.
  • Popcorn available closer to movie start.
  • Pick a pop on the lollipop tree and maybe win a prize!
  • Park in the upper grass area.
  • Movie Dates:
    • September 24 – Pokémon:  Detective Pikachu

Fall Fest 

  • October 2nd 11am-2pm
  • Brookside Park
  • Activities include:
    • Music – Mutual Fun Band at noon
    • Food Trucks – Sarah’s Creamery, Say Cheese, LettUsKnow, You Are The Hamster
    • Fun – Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Caricatures, Spin Art, Glitter Tattoos, Games, Pumpkin Painting, Canvas Painting for kids, Photo Areas, Lollipop Pull, Smores, more!
  • An updated schedule will be posted soon.

Halloween Double Feature – Hocus Pocus & Beetlejuice

  • Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to claim your spot for the movies.
  • Hocus Pocus starts at dusk (around 6:45pm). Beetlejuice will start immediately afterwards.
  • Food Trucks from 5-8pm
  • Meet the Sanderson sisters, Beetlejuice and Lydia from 5:30-6:30pm.

Pumpkin Walk 

  • Brookside Park will host our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Walk!
  • Walk the trail of pumpkins in the woods at Brookside Park. You can vote for your favorites!
  • Register at www.DoverTwpRec.com for your timed entry.
  • Fee: $2 per person. Children under 5 are free.
  • Pumpkins Wanted! – Carve a pumpkin and bring it to Brookside Park between 2-4pm on October 9th. You will receive a FREE entry ticket (one free ticket per person).
  • Food trucks will be available for your hunger needs.
  • Walk through our “Haunted House” in the Dance Hall.
  • Kids will enjoy the fun stuff set up in the Carousel.

Halloween in the Park

  • More info coming!
  • WANTED: Trunk or Treat Vehicles. Please contact Chalet at charris@dovertownship.org if you would like to participate!

 

Point Blank Defense Classes – 

Classes held at the Dover Community Building (3700 Davidsburg Rd.)

Handgun Safety Course:This class will teach firearm ownership responsibility, facing an imminent threat (perpetrator), multiple shooting stances, shooting defensively, handgun action types, draw stroke from a concealed position, racking the slide, holsters, loading/unloading, grip, causes of firearm accidents, ammo storage and more.  Please do not bring a firearm to class.

Handgun Safety Course Dates:  (more coming!)  Register at www.DoverTwpRec.com