Join the Naturalist for a leisurely paddle around the beautiful Pike Lake. Evenings teem with life; bats begin to emerge, sandhill cranes call in the distance and you’ll witness the forest come to life all from the peace of the water. If you have your own paddle craft there is no cost and you are […]
Join us in celebrating forest icon Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! You’ll hear the story of Smokey, learn about fire safety, enjoy a campfire and even have birthday cake! Vehicle admission is required. This event will take place at 3250 Kettle Moraine Rd. Hartford, WI 53027 at the amphitheater. Contact Email: Jessica.Fossell@wisconsin.gov Phone: tel:+1-262-670-3400
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Come enjoy a fun-filled evening with our co-hosts from the Jack Russell Memorial Library. There will be a ranger-led hike to the tower, a bonfire, storytelling, skits and s’mores. This family-friendly event showcases the best of what summer has to offer! Meet at the Amphitheater (3250 Kettle Moraine Rd., Hartford, WI 53027). Contact Email: Jessica.Fossell@wisconsin.gov Phone: tel:+1-262-670-3400
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Kings, queens, fairies, lovers and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of mistaken identities, misguided passions, love potions and magic spells. The Summit Players Theater is a
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This event showcases the history of both the Plains Native Americans and French Voyagers in a reenactment of a 17th century encampment. Drop in for a ride in a voyager canoe, for trade blanket and marquee sales, a tour of an authentic tipi, face painting and much more! On Saturday there will be a flute
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Join the Friends of Pike Lake for the perfect Wisconsin evening: hot fish fry, live music and a great view! The food will be cooked on-site by Uncle Larry’s Kitchen for $15/plate from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Entertainment for the evening courtesy of local musicians Jamie & Laurie Biermann (Bella Musik) from 6-8 p.m. For a sweet
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Join the Friends of Pike Lake for the perfect Wisconsin evening, including a hot fish fry, live music and a great view! Uncle Larry’s Kitchen will cook the food on-site for $15 a plate from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Local musicians Paul Terrien and Suzanne Singh (The Kodachrome Kids) will play from 6-8 p.m. For a sweet end
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Join the educators from our neighbors at the Wildlife in Need Center, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation facility in Oconomowoc. This event will feature multiple live educational animals, focusing on each animal’s unique qualities, how they fit into the Wisconsin ecosystem, what humans can do to help support them and much more! Meet at the Amphitheater. Contact
Join the Friends of Pike Lake as they celebrate the beginning of summer during the Wisconsin DNR’s Free Fun Weekend! There will be plenty of activities to choose from, including archery, crafts, educational animal pelts, fishing, live animals, telescopes and much more. This event is sure to be fun for all ages, so don’t miss
