Coming Events at Kohler-Andrae State ParkSeveral 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.
Meet Smokey Bear and the park manager. Saturday, October 11, 2008Halloween 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, 2008Monster 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, 2008Wild 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, 2008Halloween. 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, 2009Winter 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, 2009Valentine 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, 2009National Trails Day. Enjoy hikes throughout the day in various locations in the park. Sunday, June 7, 2009Spring 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, 2009Fourth of July in the Park. American flag display throughout the campground. Campers are urged to decorate their campsites in a patriotic mode all week long. Park campground. All day.Saturday, July 18, 2009Summer 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, 2009Smoky Hollow Muzzle Loader Encampment. Visitors to Kohler-Andrae are invited to join Friday, October 30, 2009Halloween. 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 events are listed on our statewide calendar.More InformationFor more Information, ask Mary Kultgen, (920) 451-4080.
Last Revised: Monday October 06 2008
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