Past Events

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.

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.

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.

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

Celebrate fall with a German twist! Join us for this family-friendly event featuring German food truck Das Mountain Traveling Kitchen, polka music by Kuchen County, and plenty of fun. Enjoy the crisp autumn air with your loved ones at this festival.

Dust off your favorite flannel and join us at Lewis and Clark State Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 to celebrate the changing of the seasons at Flannel Fest. Enjoy live music from crowd favorites MoonCats and Ted & Kari, and don't miss the thrilling Timberwork's Lumberjack Show—with jaw-dropping skills and fast-paced action!

Join us for a unique Harvest Hike: Walking Trivia, a perfect blend of exploration, learning, and hands-on harvesting! This family-friendly hike begins with trivia and ends with a hands-on harvest of heirloom crops at our Three Sisters Garden.

Get ready for the return of the 2025 Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park! This one-of-a-kind event will elevate outdoor fitness by adding in the enjoyment and education of the finest specialty roast coffee. We’ve taken a typical morning run and turned it into an energy-driven morning on the most beautiful and legendary trails of Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.