Past Events

North Dakota's legendary Halloween attraction happens at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park four weekends in October. The event features different haunted house experiences within the reconstructed historic military buildings that once made up old Fort Abraham Lincoln. 

Celebrate fall with a German twist! This family-friendly event features a German food truck, beer vendor, polka music, and axe throwing. Enjoy the crisp autumn air with your loved ones at this vibrant festival.

Join us for an unforgettable day of live music and outdoor fun at Lewis & Clark State Park! Dust off your favorite flannel shirt and prepare to celebrate the changing of the seasons at Flannel Fest 2024.

This year, we're combining the annual three-sisters garden harvest with a guided family-friendly hike! Starting at the Visitor Center and ending at the On-A-Slant Village, the hike will be approximately 3/4ths of a mile in length. Along the hike, a Park Ranger will quiz your knowledge regarding the crops the Mandan tribe grew while they occupied the area.

Get ready for the return of the 2024 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.

Recenter yourself, enjoy the crunch of the fall leaves, the warmth of the sun on your face, and the sounds of nature by attending this wellness event.

Primarily for ladies over the age of 16 to learn and/or refine skills related to a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Join us for a weekend full of canoeing, dutch oven cooking, fishing, kayaking, archery and more!

The public is invited to experience the 40th Annual Sodbuster Days, Sept. 7-8 at Fort Ransom State Park. The weekend will be packed with activities for the whole family to experience what homesteading and pioneer life was like in North Dakota.

Experience the Lantern Hike from 9-10 pm, exploring the park’s nocturnal beauty by the soft glow of lanterns. New to the series, hikers will have the opportunity to decorate a paper lantern and walk the park's perimeter trail.