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Fri
14
Aug
Friday, August 14, 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Drop-by the Pine Woods Campground playground between 2-3 pm to learn about the many types of fish that live in Green Lake. Then try out the ancient art of fish printing. This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Craft is free, park admission is $10.
Registration: Not required
Sat
15
Aug
Saturday, August 15, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn how to use a map and compass while on a treasure hunt! This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Reserve Shelter Ball Field. Program is free, park admission is $10.
Registration: Not required
Sat
15
Aug
Saturday, August 15, 2026 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us for an evening under the stars! Astronomy expert Bob Piekiel will bring his large telescopes to share views of the Milky Way and Venus. Bring blankets or chairs for some good old-fashioned stargazing. Between 8-9pm kids can do a free constellation craft as it gets dark. You may bring a flashlight to use in case of emergency; however, we want our eyes to adjust to the dark which means no lights allowed. Meet at the Reserve Shelter ball field. Free with park admission ($10 per car).
Registration: Not required
Sat
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22, 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lake to learn its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What unusual life lives in its depths? This is a two-mile walk on a flat crushed gravel trail. Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Guide presents info along the first ¼ mile. Simply enjoy the walk and view for the rest of the hike and ask the guide any questions you have. Meet at the Environmental Education Center located next to the first west beach parking lot. Hike is free to attend; park admission is $10.
Registration: Not required
Sat
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
What animals live at Green Lakes State Park? Find out at this kid focused program (must be accompanied by an adult). We will look at furs and skulls to learn about animals and make a track mold to take home! Drop by the Rolling Hills Campground Playground between 4-5 pm for this fun activity and craft. Program is free, park admission is $10.
Registration: Not required
Sat
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Have you heard that bats are blind? Or they fly into your hair? That they eat your blood? All of this is untrue! Come out to learn the truth about these little animals through games, activities and maybe even seeing them fly through the night sky. Meet at the reserve shelter. Wear bug spray and dress in layers. Program is free to attend.
Registration: Not required
Sat
29
Aug
Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Practice connecting to nature using mindfulness. Paint a rock mandala to take home with you! This is a kid's focused program. Meet at the Environmental Education Center.
Registration: Not required