Children's Program
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Survival Without A Smartphone 101
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Reception and battery power are not guaranteed, but your ability to survive without it can be. Join us at the Nature Center and learn about compass and map reading, fire-making, shelter building and more in a friendly, relaxed environment!
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Eco-Halloween Hike
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Enjoy s'mores and hot beverages around the campfire, then take a fun walk down our nature trail and enjoy fun skits that teach you about nature along the way!
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Friends of MacKenzie Fall Festival
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Please join us at the MacKenzie Center for the Friends of MacKenzie annual Fall Festival! There are so many activities to do – hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, archery, woodcutting and more!
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
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Bring the kids and join Playpen Sports Academy for a free scavenger hunt in the park. Find all eight items and receive a treat from Coach Kelsie. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
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Leaf Rubbing
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How many different leaves can you find? What kind of colorful patterns can you create? Stop by any time between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. and make all the leaf rubbings you’d like.
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Spooktacular Bike & Hike
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Bring the whole family for fall crafts, bike decorating, games, prize drawings, food and drinks.
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Fall Scavenger Hunt
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Search for items, solve riddles and uncover hidden animals in the forest while surrounded by beautiful fall colors and fresh, cool air!
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Window To The Universe
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Learn about and view the universe you call home with the Northern Cross Science Foundation! The provided telescopes and educators are sure to excite you and leave you even more curious.
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Walking Stick Crafting Workshop
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Create a walking stick, then head out on the hike. Learn how walking sticks, staffs, and canes were used in the past, then select and personalize a walking stick. We’ll provide sticks, colors, wood burning and shaping tools, beads and other…