Past Events

Lots of fun is planned this weekend at Cross Ranch State Park including bison-themed interpretive programming, crafts, games, an obstacle course, and a fun run. 

Get ready for an out-of-this-world space-themed Kids' Weekend!

Come out to Fort Ransom State Park and enjoy Kids' Weekend. Bounce house and kids' activities will be held throughout the weekend. All ages are sure to have fun!

Family Fun Weekend is the perfect way for families to work and bond together as a team. Play bingo and compete in challenges for your chance at a prize!

Icelandic State Park is excited to be hosting Tayla Sessing, an artist and educator in Fargo, ND. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Tayla, find inspiration and craft your own ceramic planter during her residency.

Fort Stevenson State Park is pleased to host an evening of entertainment in the Garrison Bay Marina. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the waterski show, band performance and lighted boat parade!

Spend the day at Cross Ranch State Park for this annual event in partnership with the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. A full schedule of events is planned, so come to enjoy the beauty of the park, hear some amazing music, and light candles in memory of our loved ones.

Join us for some spooky happenings the weekend of July 29-30! Bring your candy, costumes and decorations to take in the campsite decorating contest, trick-or-treating, a movie under the stars and a few other family-friendly activities

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is excited to be hosting Marie Snavely, an artist, teacher, avid bike rider and native North Dakotan. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Marie, obtain some tips and tricks, and see her artwork inspired by her week-long residency at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

Head on out the Turtle River State Park to view the stars with the Northern Sky Astronomical Society! Telescopes will be set up at the Chalet for observations and members will be on hand to answer questions.