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Events

Experience our Park and Communities!

Does your family like to stay busy with fun activities during vacation? We want to help you to have experiences while you're here; making memories, soaking in the beautiful sites, absorbing the local culture.

Below we will list activities and planned events that are taking place at the lodge and in the park, as well as links to area partners for fun activities located in our surrounding communities!


Lodge and Park Events


Thanksgiving

November 28th

We are offering two ways for you to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal from Punderson Manor. Continue your family tradition or create a new one with our To-Go or Dine-in options!

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Murder Mystery Event

Murder on the 20th Century LTD

November 16-17, 2024

It's 1937, and an actress is being escorted on a train by an FBI agent to go to New York to testify in a murder trial as the government's secret witness. But someone is aboard the train to try and stop her from making it to New York alive!

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Breakfast with Santa

8:00 am - 12:00 pm noon

  • Sunday, December 1st
  • Sunday, December 8th
  • Sunday, December 15th
  • Sunday, December 22nd
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Elf with Santa

Cocoa & Cookies with Santa

December 14, 2024 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | THE CHALET

$5 / person

Crafts / Cookies / Cocoa / Storytime with Santa / Nike Hike

Winter Solstice Celebration

December 21, 2024 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm | THE CHALET

Join us for a magical evening to celebrate the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. This special event will feature: Kid’s Craft, Bonfire, Bon Voyage Message Writings, Ice Lantern Demonstration, a night hike with our park naturalist. Event is free to attend and registration not required.


Naturalist Programs & State Park Events

Join our park naturalist for guided hikes, meet and watch live animals, try out a kayak or canoe, and much more! Check out the Nature Programs link below to see what may be offered during your stay!.

Current Naturalist Schedule


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