Special Events
Life is an event. Make it memorable!
Events for all ages are offered seasonally. CHECK BACK OFTEN for updated information and new activities.
To make reservations or purchase tickets: CLICK HERE
Some events, while listed, will not be available until registration opens.
Drop-In Events
- Hangin’ With Hickory Friends – Mon-Sat, 11am & 3pm FREE
- Indoor Walking – Mon-Fri, 8:30am FREE for residents
- Row Zone – Mon-Fri | 8:30am-4pm
- Spring Ephemerals – Mar 1 to May 31 FREE
- Native Plant Sale – June 6 FREE Purchase Plants On Site
- Stories Under the Sky – June 11, 17 & 25; July 9, 15, 23 & 30 FREE
- Movies in the Park – June 12 & July 10 FREE
- Park Play Dates – June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; Aug 8 & 22 FREE
- Pickle Paradise – June 19 FREE Purchase Products On Site
- Acoustic Jams in the Park – Tue, 6:30-8:30pm | July 14-Aug 25 FREE
- Dockside Party – July 24 FREE
- Rusty Rodeo – Aug 15 FREE
Advance Registration Required
To purchase tickets: CLICK HERE
- Swing into Summer Barn Dance – May 16
- Barnyard Books – May 21, June 18, July 16 & Aug 20 FREE
- Cupcake Creations – June 6
- Sip & Swing Scramble – June 12
- Blacksmith Experience – June 13
- Mother’s Day Cruise – June 14 Postponed due to Fox River Closures
- Pickle Paradise: Relish Rush – June 19
- Pickle Paradise: Big Dill – June 19
- Pickle Paradise: Dilly Delights – June 19 FREE – Reserve Tickets! Purchase Products On Site
- Tiny Tots Track Meet – June 20
- Stars, Stripes & Steps – June 27
- Red, White & Ruck – June 27
- Otter Cove Sensory Swim – July 5
- Family Wellness Hike – July 11 FREE
- Ollie’s Go With the Flow 5K Lazy River Loop – July 18
- Pirates & Princesses Cruise – July 18
- Stanley’s Park Pursuit – July 21
- Dockside Party: Brewery Wristband Reservations – July 24 FREE – Reserve Tickets! Purchase Products On Site
- Dockside Party: Sunset Cruise – July 24
- A Night on the Fox Riverboat Cruise – July 31
- Summer Night Celebration – Aug 8
- Swanson Sensory Swim – Aug 9
- Bees Knees Garden Party – Aug 15
- Sip & Stroll – Sept 12
- Under the Stars Riverboat Adventures – Sept 16