Throughout summer months, the park hosts a number of free public events such as beach bonfires, the annual urban island beach party, bird and plant hikes, children’s fishing clinics, family nights, art in the park and educational discussions. Check the calendar frequently for upcoming programs!
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Weekend Wellness Walk (Meet at South Entrance)
New This Year Looking for a beautiful place to get some exercise in? Come join one of our Naturalists for a Wellness Walk! We will walk the park’s paths twice around, for a total distance of 2.3miles. Feel free to join us for the whole hour, or just for one loop around! Groups of attendees welcome, we’d love to see…
Find out more »Saturday Stories (Meet at North Entrance)
Come listen to a Dr. Seuss Series book, and participate in a related activity! Topics change each week. Bring a camping chair or blanket for a comfy story-time. Free. All Ages (content geared toward 3-10 years old) This week: My Oh My, A Butterfly! followed by a short insect hike. Dogs are welcome at our public events, as long as…
Find out more »Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing (Meet at South Entrance)
The peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is expected to be 90 meteors/hr! Come to Lakeshore State Park to watch them fly across Lake Michigan with one of our Naturalists. Bring a blanket or camping chair for a comfy viewing experience. Free. All Ages. Dogs are welcome at our public events, as long as they are in compliance with the…
Find out more »Rainbow Scavenger Hunt (Meet at North Entrance)
Learn your colors as you walk through Lakeshore! Find a plant or animal for each color, draw a sketch, and learn what they are called. Free. All Ages (content geared toward 3-10 years old, but all are welcome!) Dogs are welcome at our public events, as long as they are in compliance with the park rule of being on a…
Find out more »Beach Bonfire (Meet at Pebble Beach)
Come meet the staff at Lakeshore, and bond over pudgy pies and s’mores! Feel free to bring a musical instrument if you’d like to entertain! Free. All Ages. Dogs are welcome at our public events, as long as they are in compliance with the park rule of being on a leash no longer than 8’ in length. As a reminder…
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