Fall Astronomy Party

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 07:00 pm - 12:00 am

Categories: Icelandic State Park

Join us for a fall Astronomy Party with local expert Dan Bakke! We will be hosting on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. and s'mores will be available for the making.


Artist in Residence: Kimberly Eslinger

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 01:00 pm - Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 04:00 pm

Categories: Fort Stevenson State Park

Join us for a whimsical workshop where you can build enchanting fairy houses with our talented Artist-in-Residence, Kimberly Eslinger, on October 12 and 19! This free, family-friendly event will be held from 1-4 pm each day at the Fort Stevenson State Park Visitor Center conference room.


Fall Luminary Walk

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Categories: Turtle River State Park
Join us for a self-guided hike on our luminary lit trails, warm up by the fire, and enjoy some refreshments at the Woodland Lodge.
Head on over to the Chalet at the end of your hike to view the night sky through telescopes of the Northern Sky Astronomical Society!

Haunted Fort

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 07:00 pm - Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

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. 


Oktober Family Fest

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Categories: Fort Stevenson State Park

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.


Flannel Fest

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Categories: Lewis & Clark State Park

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.


Harvest Hike: Walking Trivia

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

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.


Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 07:30 am - 09:00 am

Categories: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

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.


Fresh Air, Fresh Minds

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 am

Categories: Lewis & Clark 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.


Wild Outdoor Women (WOW) - Fall

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 06:00 pm - Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm

Categories: Lake Metigoshe State Park

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!