Simple Country Christmas

Join our festive holiday activities in the park!

Join us in celebrating the Christmas season with a variety of holiday themed activities.  Park entrance fees are WAIVED so everyone can enjoy these events!

Check out our event schedule:

Santa Hat Hike - 10 a.m., meet up at Island Trail for a ranger led walk.  Put on your favorite festive hat or ugly holiday sweater (or both) and take a short stroll along a park trail with a park ranger. Stretch your legs while learning about the native plants and animals that call the park home. (Weather Permitting)

Ornament Crafting, Treats, Holiday Music, Tree Lighting - 1-4 p.m., join our park’s interpreter at the Group Hall (Walnut Ridge Unit), where you can create holiday ornaments using natural materials. Make one to take home for your tree and make one to hang on the park’s Christmas tree. Bring your family and friends to enjoy holiday treats, hot cocoa and caroling.  

EVENING EVENT CANCELLED Country Lights - 6-9pm, hike, bike, or drive thru our Country Lights Loop to add in some festive fun. Lights are located in the 200's loop of the Hen House Ridge Unit  

Support your community and bring a toy to donate to our toy drive! Drop off your donation 8:30am-5pm at HQ or from 1-4pm at the Group Hall