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Sat 14 Jun
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Saturday, June 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
Don't forget to bring along your camera and phone for an interactive photography session! Discover tips and tricks to improve your photography skills, and then put your newfound knowledge to the test with a short walk.  Capture the beauty of your surroundings while honing your craft under guidance. Meet at the Recreation Hall. 
Registration: Not required
Fri 20 Jun
WATERCOLOR CRAFT
Friday, June 20, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Relax and unwind with a calming watercolor activity. Materials provided, just bring your creativity. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 20 Jun
FAMILY NATURE HIKE
Friday, June 20, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Join us for a relaxed family nature walk in the park to explore the local flora and fauna at a leisurely pace. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
BACKYARD BIRDS
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lake Erie State Park

Join Judy Callahan as she explores the birds and other critters at Lake Erie State Park.  Remember to bring binoculars if you have a pair. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
TERRIFIC TREES
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
How have trees shaped our lives?  The answer may surprise you.  Learn more about what makes our trees special with Mike Callahan on a terrific afternoon tour at Lake Erie State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Registration: Not required
Fri 27 Jun
NATURE CRAFT
Friday, June 27, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Experience the excitement of nature crafting with pipe cleaners, tissue paper and markers to transform them into vibrant butterflies, moths or even dragonflies. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 27 Jun
BIRDS OF PREY
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Bring your binoculars and take a hike along the trails with a park educator to learn about the birds of prey around Lake Erie State Park. We will be looking for hawks, eagles and vultures.   Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Jun
KICK OFF TO SUMMER
Saturday, June 28, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
Looking for an exciting way to celebrate the start of the season? Come out to Lake Erie State Park Recreation Hall for a wild time as we kick off the summer event!  Face Painting for the kids, "Ask the Naturalist" booth, crafts and more.   Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Jun
MUSIC – KOKOMO TIME BAND
Saturday, June 28, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park
The Kokomo Time Band enters year 24 with excitement and eager anticipation.  "Personnel wise, The Kokomo Time Band includes such quality musicians as: John Cross  (sax & vocals),  John Guras (keyboard bass & vocals), Bobby Allen (guitar and vocals), Howard  McAvoy (Guitar) , and Mark Robinault (keyboard Guitar & vocals) " says Jim Steffan (band leader Drums & vocals). "The Kokomo Time Band can often be seen dressed in their colorful Hawaiian shirts, or their new festive T's'. They refer to their musical direction as ' All American Beach Party Oldies' Typically they perform at campgrounds, country clubs, class reunions, park concerts, car shows, festivals, private parties, and picnics. Their music is retro and upbeat, and, combined with their colorful look, they like to refer to themselves as ' the Festive Lookin' Feel Good Soundin' band‘. Meet outside of the Recreation Hall.
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
PATRIOTIC FRAME CRAFT OR PUZZLE
Saturday, July 5, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

A patriotic frame craft or puzzle for Independence Day weekend.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
ASK THE NATURALIST
Saturday, July 5, 2025 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

A naturalist will be on hand to address any inquiries regarding nature (birds, plants, and insects) at Lake Erie State Park.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Jul
MUSIC – DAVIS AND ENG
Saturday, July 5, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Davis and Eng are a musical duo from the Jamestown, NY area that performs an incredibly diverse Americana mix of swing jazz standards, blues, folk-rock and classic country. Having a combined musical experience of over 100 years, they perform professionally in various venues throughout Pennsylvania and New York State. Their musical arrangements are toe tappin' and finger snapping! Meet outside of the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 11 Jul
BUTTERFLY CRAFT
Friday, July 11, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Experience the excitement of nature crafting with pipe cleaners, tissue paper and markers to transform them into vibrant butterflies, moths or even dragonflies. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 11 Jul
EVENING HIKE
Friday, July 11, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Let's explore Lake Erie State Park on this fun, educational guided walk with a park educator. Learn more about the birds, flowers and trees that will be found along the trail. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Jul
BACKYARD BIRDS
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lake Erie State Park

Join Judy Callahan as she explores the birds and other critters at Lake Erie State Park.  Remember to bring binoculars if you have a pair. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

 

Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Jul
TERRIFIC TREES
Saturday, July 12, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park
How have trees shaped our lives?  The answer may surprise you.  Learn more about what makes our trees special with Mike Callahan on a terrific afternoon tour at Lake Erie State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Jul
FAMILY NATURE HIKE
Saturday, July 12, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Join us for a relaxed family nature walk in the park to explore the local flora and fauna at a leisurely pace. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 18 Jul
NATURE CRAFT
Friday, July 18, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Experience the excitement of nature crafting. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Jul
ASK THE NATURALIST
Saturday, July 19, 2025 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

A naturalist will be on hand to address any inquiries regarding nature (birds, plants, and insects) at Lake Erie State Park.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Jul
MUSIC – BILL MORAN
Saturday, July 19, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

‘Still Bill' Moran – refers to himself as a New York Hillbilly. He lives in the hills of rural, Western New York State.  He enjoys a plethora of musical genres.  Bill plays guitar, hand percussion, and loves a good sing-a-long.  Meet outside of the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 25 Jul
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CRAFT
Friday, July 25, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Celebrate a little Christmas in July! Join us to create festive holiday ornaments. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 25 Jul
CHRISTMAS TRIVIA
Friday, July 25, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

It's Christmas in July! Test your holiday knowledge with a fun and festive round of Christmas Trivia. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Saturday, July 26, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Celebrate Christmas in July by building your own sweet and festive gingerbread house! Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Jul
CHRISTMAS COMEDY
Saturday, July 26, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

So You Want to be a "COW-median"? Bring family friendly "Dad Jokes" to share with other campers. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 01 Aug
KIDS INSECT CRAFT
Friday, August 1, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Create your own insect by using items found in nature. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 01 Aug
WONDERFUL WILDFLOWERS
Friday, August 1, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Take a short walk to learn about the wildflowers and common weeds of Lake Erie. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Aug
WACKY WATERCOLORS
Saturday, August 2, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Learn to turn your water blobs into fun animals. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Aug
ASK THE NATURALIST
Saturday, August 2, 2025 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

A naturalist will be on hand to address any inquiries regarding nature (birds, plants, and insects) at Lake Erie State Park.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Aug
MUSIC – Creek Bend
Saturday, August 2, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Creek Bend is a bluegrass band that features 4 vocalists as well as banjo, dobro, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and upright bass.  The band has been together since 1978 and combines contemporary and tradition bluegrass with well-known country and pop songs tastefully smattered with humor. Meet outside of the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 08 Aug
PIRATE SHIP CRAFT
Friday, August 8, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Celebrate pirate's week with a pirate ship craft.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 08 Aug
SHIPWRECKS
Friday, August 8, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Learn about the fascinating stories of shipwrecks that happened around Lake Erie State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 09 Aug
WATERCOLORS
Saturday, August 9, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Lean to turn your water blobs into fun watercolor paintings and animals.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 09 Aug
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Saturday, August 9, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Don't forget to bring along your camera and phone for an interactive photography session! Discover tips and tricks to improve your photography skills, and then put your newfound knowledge to the test with a short walk.  Capture the beauty of your surroundings while honing your craft under guidance.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 15 Aug
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Friday, August 15, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Throw back to the 80's where friendship bracelets were all the rage. Come and create a simple knotted bracelet to wear or to share with friends. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 15 Aug
AWESOME OPOSSUM
Friday, August 15, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Did you know they have superpowers? Learn about these often-misunderstood creatures, what they eat, how they help the environment and how YOU can help them. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 16 Aug
ASK THE NATURALIST
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Lake Erie State Park

A naturalist will be on hand to address any inquiries regarding nature (birds, plants, and insects) at Lake Erie State Park.  Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 16 Aug
WATERCOLORS
Saturday, August 16, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Learn to turn your water blobs into fun watercolor paintings and animals. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 16 Aug
MUSIC – Kevin McCarthy
Saturday, August 16, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Kevin McCarthy is a professional singer/songwriter from New York who has been entertaining audiences as his career for over 24 years. He has travelled extensively performing shows through USA, Canada, and in 2018 played a tour throughout Ireland. 4-time winner at the Buffalo Music Awards, he twice vote Solo Artist of the Year. In 2009, he was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame as co-founder of his original rock group. A versatile one-man show, Kevin's unique, full-band sound enables him to perform from a large catalogue of over 1k songs covering a variety of genres and eras. His fun and energetic shows are enjoyed by the whole family. Meet outside of the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 22 Aug
NATURE CRAFT
Friday, August 22, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Experience the excitement of nature crafting with pipe cleaners, tissue paper and markers to transform them into vibrant butterflies, moths or even dragonflies. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Fri 22 Aug
EVENING BIRD WALK
Friday, August 22, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Grab your binoculars and join a guided hike along the trails with a park educator to discover the diverse birdlife of Lake Erie State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

 

Registration: Not required
Sat 23 Aug
AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILES
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lake Erie State Park

Learn more about the Amphibian and Reptiles that you might encounter at Lake Erie State Park.  Expect to take a hike to the pond to see if we can find any amphibian or reptiles. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required
Sat 23 Aug
BLACK BEARS
Saturday, August 23, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lake Erie State Park

This educational program offers an engaging exploration of black bears, focusing on their behavior, habitat, and role in the ecosystem. Participants will learn about their diet, physical characteristics, and how they interact with their environment. Through interactive activities and informative discussions, the program aims to deepen understanding and appreciation for these fascinating creatures. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

Registration: Not required