Upcoming Events

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!

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!

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!

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!

Join us for caroling in the Hallson Church.

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

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.

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. 

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.