Christmas Open House

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm

Categories: Icelandic State Park

Join Icelandic State Park and the Northeast North Dakota Heritage Association for our annual Christmas Open House with festive trees, music, goodies and plenty of holiday cheer!


Dickens Geocache Ornament Exchange

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 08:00 am - Friday, December 12, 2025 at 05:00 pm

Categories: Fort Stevenson State Park

Get ready to geocache at Fort Stevenson State Park in honor of the Annual Dickens Village Festival in Garrison, ND! Each Friday during the festival, the park will publish GPS coordinates for four geocaches containing an ornament. Happy hunting!


Dickens Make-It Take-It Classes

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:00 am - Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 04:00 pm

Categories: Fort Stevenson State Park

Create a sweet holiday memory at Fort Stevenson State Park during the Dickens Festival! Drop in for festive make-it, take-it gingerbread house decorating on select dates, perfect for kids ages 4 and up. All sessions take place at the Visitor Center, with a $6 supply fee per house while supplies last. Join us for some hands-on holiday fun!


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 05:00 pm - 12:00 am

Categories: Icelandic State Park

Join us for caroling in the Hallson Church.


Holiday Puzzle Palooza

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 07:00 pm - Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 09:30 pm

Categories: Lake Metigoshe State Park

Make memories with Lake Metigoshe State Park this holiday season with festive drinks & snacks and a fun, friendly puzzle competition.


Snooze, Stay or Go Away Youth Day Camp

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 09:00 am - 04:00 pm

Categories: Lake Metigoshe State Park

Lake Metigoshe State Park is excited to offer a winter break day camp for youth ages 9–12. The camp features various hands-on activities about winter adaptations and fun outdoor recreation opportunities.


Winter Survival Skills Youth Day Camp

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 09:00 am - 04:00 pm

Categories: Lake Metigoshe State Park

Lake Metigoshe State Park is hosting a winter break day camp for youth ages 9–12. This camp features hands-on activities focused on winter survival skills, including fire starting, orienteering, shelter building, and finding food and water. 


Last Day Hike

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Categories: Cross Ranch State Park

Wrap up 2025 with a hike! Join Cross Ranch State Park for the final hike of the year! Meet at the Visitor Center at 4:00 PM and choose between a 1-mile or 3-mile trek along the Matah Trail. After your hike, warm up by the campfire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider.