Haunted Fort

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Saturday, November 1, 2025

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Welcome to the 23rd Year of Haunted Fort: Where Nightmares Come to Life! Tickets are now on sale for this year's haunted attractions, including the main Haunted Fort events, Spookless Nights and Darkness Unleashed.


Community Astronomy Night Series

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:30 pm - 12:00 am

Categories: Turtle River State Park

Join us at Turtle River State Park for the Northern Sky Astronomical Society’s Community Astronomy nights this summer!


Halloween Kids Bash & Little Monsters Hike

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

When Haunted Fort feels a little too spooky, bring the kids to this safe and family-friendly Halloween celebration at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.


Evening Hike Series: Halloween Hike

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 08:00 pm

Categories: Fort Stevenson State Park

Celebrate Halloween on a decorated trail filled with spooky surprises. Don't miss a trick-or-treat opportunity at the visitor center. Expanded this year to two evenings, join us either Oct. 24 or 25 from 7-8 p.m. for this fun experience.


Maple Tapping Workshop

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

This hands-on, family-friendly event invites participants to discover the art and science of turning sap into syrup. During the workshop, you’ll learn how to identify maple trees, safely tap them, and collect sap.


Victorian Christmas: A Yuletide Social

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 am - 05:00 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Step back to 1875, where you can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas in the frontier Army. Our team and period reenactors in military and civilian dress will be on hand to educate and entertain the public through historic presentations, games, carols, period food and beverages, historic firearm demonstrations (conditions permitting), gift & decoration making, and more!


Light the Blockhouse Hike

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 05:00 pm - 07:30 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Returning this Christmas Season the “Light the Blockhouse Hike” on Sunday, Dec. 14. Join the Fort Abraham Lincoln team as we ring in the 2025 holiday season, flipping the switch on the decorated iconic infantry post blockhouse! 

Hallson Church Caroling

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 06:00 pm - 12:00 am

Categories: Icelandic State Park

Join us for caroling in the Hallson Church.