Events
The Friends group hosts events throughout the year. From concerts in the Amphitheater, storytime for the children, to informative programs and events. Here is a list of upcoming events.
Upcoming events in 2025
Monthly Hike at the Barrens Trail
Tuesday, February 25, at 1 PM
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Monthly Hike at the Central Sands Trail
Saturday, March 1, at 3 PM
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Monthly Hike at the Central Sands Trail
Tuesday, April 1, at 4PM
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Work and Play Day
Saturday, April 19, 9 AM-1 PM
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Spring Fling
Saturday, May 17th
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Monthly Hike at Glacial Lake
Sunday, May 25, at 1PM
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Monthly Hike at Timber Trail
Sunday, June 1, 1PM
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Free fishing and parks weekend
June 7-8
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Kids fishing event at the pond
Saturday, June 7
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Monthly Hike at Campground
Friday, July 25, 7PM
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Monthly Hike at Turkey Hollow
Friday, August 1, 1 PM
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Smokey the Bear Birthday Celebration
Saturday August 9th​​​​​​​​
Here is a look back at events in 2024.
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January:
First day hike
APRIL:
Work Play Day- April 20 9am-12pm
MAY:
Spring Fling May 18th 11am-3pm North Shelter
JUNE:
Kids fishing day June 8st 10am-2pm- Handicap accessible pier (North shelter parking lot)
Gin Mill Hollow Band- June 8th Amphitheater.
Story time June 15th 7pm Amphitheater
Bats: Nature’s Night Time Superheroes, June 22nd 8:30pm
Ryan Meisel spiritual currents- Friday, June 28th, 7pm Amphitheater
Story time June 29th 7pm Amphitheater
JULY:
Story time July 13th 7pm Amphitheater
Wisconsin Cranes Program July 20th South Shelter 1pm
Universe in the Park- July 20th 9pm North Shelter presentation and Beach viewing
Story time July 27th 7pm North Shelter
Charlieboy-Music in the Park July 27th 7pm Amphitheater
AUGUST:
Smokey’s 80th Birthday August 10th 2pm-3pm Beach
Ed the Diver August 17th 1-3pm North Shelter
Old Soul Society- Music in the Park August 17th 7-9pm Amphitheater
Story time August 24th 7pm Amphitheater
September:
Story time Sunday Sept 1st at the Amphitheater 7pm
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