Past Events

Ring in the New Year at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park with the 2025 First Day Hike. This annual tradition is a great way to start off the new year. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served before the hike inside the Visitor Center next to a roaring, warm fire.

Enjoy some of the final days of 2024 at Lewis and Clark State Park as we put a bow on our 50th Anniversary Celebration! Follow a trail of family-friendly puzzles and clues to track down the missing star.

Join us for this festive escape room experience on Dec 21, 22 or 23 at Lake Metigoshe State Park. Open to ages 8+ (12 and under should attend with an adult). Adults welcome to attend with or without youngsters!

Join us on Saturday, December 21, as we wrap up a milestone year with an evening full of holiday cheer and family fun at Fort Stevenson State Park. From 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, the North Campground Loop will come alive with activities for all ages to enjoy.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of decorating birdhouses for the holidays, followed by our annual Carol Sing at the Hallson Church. Bring $5 for supplies. All are welcome!

This event takes you back to 1875 where you can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas in the frontier Army. Our team and period reenactors in military and civilian dress will be on hand to educate and entertain the public through historic presentations, games, carols, period food and beverages, historic firearm demonstrations (conditions permitting), gift & decoration-making, and more!

Join us for exciting make-it, take-it classes during the Dickens Festival! All classes will be held at the park's Visitor Center. Participants are welcome to drop in anytime between 10-4 each day, but please note that space and supplies are limited!