Coming Events at Kohler-Andrae State Park

Several events are scheduled throughout the year at Kohler-Andrae. Scroll down for a list of all upcoming events. Most events are free, but all vehicles entering the park need to have a vehicle admission sticker.

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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Halloween in the Park. Celebrate Halloween early at Kohler-Andrae. Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites for this sixth annual event. Guided candlelight hike, pumpkin carving, crafts, star gazing, and entertainment around the campfire. Children may dress in costume. Sorry, pets are not allowed on the hike or in the shelters. Enclosed shelter. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Monster of the Milky Way. Enjoy an evening learning about black holes with Kevin Koski of Rustic Skies. See the explosive birth of a blackhole to its cannibalistic death throes. Travel through the belly of a super massive black hole to see when it will erupt and destroy our Milky Way. No pets allowed. Sanderling Nature Center. 7-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants. Come hike with John Johnston to search for these unique and interesting  plants found at Kohler-Andrae and learn about their uses. Wear comfortable shoes. Hike will last about an hour. Closed gate west of camp host site. 2 p.m.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Halloween. Campers at Kohler-Andrae traditionally decorate their campsites with Halloween displays this weekend. The event typically draws large crowds. Some campground roads may be closed in the evening to allow children to enjoy trick or treat. Campground.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Winter Candlelight Hike and Ski. Enjoy the winter wonderland at night with family and friends while skiing or hiking the two-mile cross country trail. Almost 200 tiki torches will light the way for this annual event. Warm up afterwards by the fireplace. Refreshments will be available in the heated shelter building. Please, no pets or sleds allowed on the trail. Cross-country Ski Trail. 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Valentine Candlelight Ski and Hike. Celebrate Valentines Day a bit early while enjoying the winter wonderland at night with family and friends. Ski or hike the 2-mile cross-country trail lit by almost 200 tiki torches. Warm up afterwards by the fireplace. Refreshments will be available in the heated shelter  building. Please, no pets or sleds allowed. Cross-country Ski Trail. 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 06, 2009

National Trails Day. Enjoy  hikes throughout the day in various locations in the park.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Spring Open House. Visit Kohler-Andrae for a day of special events and children's games. Sanderling Nature Center. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-4, 2009

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Summer Candlelight Hike. Enjoy a self-guided hike along the beach and wander the sand dunes along the cordwalk. The trail is lit with tiki torches for this annual summer event. Refreshments served at Sanderling Nature Center. Sorry, no pets or strollers allowed on the hike. Park at Sanderling Nature Center or North Beach lots. 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Smoky Hollow Muzzle Loader Encampment. Visitors to Kohler-Andrae are invited to join
camp members as they re-enact life as it was in the early to mid 1800s. Demonstrations and activities happen as interest develops.Spend an hour or the entire day viewing activities reminiscent of the frontier days. South picnic area. Noon-evening Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Halloween. Campers at Kohler-Andrae traditionally decorate their campsites with Halloween displays this weekend. The event typically draws large crowds. Some campground roads may be closed in the evening to allow children to enjoy trick or treat. Campground. 

More Information

For more Information, ask Mary Kultgen, (920) 451-4080.