Past Events

Bring your costumes, decorations, and candy to join us for a great weekend at the lake. There's will be a variety of spooky events that are fun for the whole family taking place to include a spooky movie and trick-or-treating in the modern campground.

Come interact with the Missouri River Muzzleloaders as they reenact historic demonstrations! The Muzzleloaders will be at Fort Mandan every Saturday starting July 13 through August 17 from 10 am to 4 pm.

It's time for kids to show off their fishing skills at the North Dakota Junior Governor's Cup Youth Fishing Derby. This event is taking place at Fort Stevenson State Park on Saturday, July 20 in the DeTrobriand Marina. The derby is open to anyone 17 years old or younger.

Come celebrate the Christmas spirit at Fort Ransom State Park's 5th Christmas in July! Decorate your campsite for Christmas. There will also be a parade around the campgrounds to see Santa and get some treats! Come for all the exciting entertainment at Fort Ransom State Park's 5th Christmas in July!
 

This camp is for youth ages 8-10 and will focus on environmental education and recreational skills. Explore a wetland, play ecology games, shoot archery, go fishing and more!

OHV operators age 12 to 16 must possess an OHV safety certification or a valid driver's license to legally operate on public land, including ditches, trails, and roadways. In this class, riders will learn to ride safely and become certified to ride in North Dakota. To register call (701) 328.5357

Lake Metigoshe State Park will be hosting artist Jennifer Matthews the week of July 14 - 21, 2019 for the Artist in Residency Program.

One-of-a-kind artwork is coming soon to the Fort Mandan Visitors Center! The center will display artwork created by the Prairie Plein Air Artists starting July 13, 2019 through the rest of the summer.

Come experience turn of the century farm and homemaking demonstrations at Fort Ransoms' annual Sodbuster Days. Enjoy live old-time music. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event. 

Join us for a weekend of family-friendly fun. Bring your costumes and decorations for Halloween in July.