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Crescent Hill Job Fair

Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:00am · 12:00pm
N/A
Ages 14+

Join us at Crescent Hill and learn about seasonal job opportunities for the upcoming ski season!

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HawkWatch Appreciation Days

Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:00am · 4:00pm
$5 Per Vehicle Entry Fee or Park Membership
All Ages

Learn more about Hitchcock HawkWatch and their vital raptor research, gather with fellow bird enthusiasts, and enjoy refreshments at the Loess Hills Lodge.

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All Hallows Eve Festival

Saturday, October 4, 2025
4:00pm · 9:00pm
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership; Free for campers
All Ages

Join us at Botna Bend Park for some fall fun during our annual All Hallows Eve Festival!

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20th Annual HawkWatch 5K Walk/Run

Sunday, October 5, 2025
9:00am · 11:00am
$35 per person
Parents/Guardians may register those under 18

Join us for our annual HawkWatch 5K trail walk/run in the Loess Hills! Proceeds support local conservation efforts.

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Loess Hills Prairie Seed Harvest

Sunday, October 5, 2025
5:30pm · 7:00pm
Free & Open to the Public
All Ages

Join our friends at Golden Hills RC&D and help collect native prairie seed!

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Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:00pm · 7:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
18+

Welcome to Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman. This event is for anyone who is interested in yoga, whether you are a beginner or experienced.

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Full Moon Hike

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:00pm · 7:30pm
$5 per person
Ages 5+ due to dark, uneven terrain

Join us for an evening hike on the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center.

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Homeschool in the Hills AM | The Secrets of Leaves

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
10:00am · 11:30am
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

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Homeschool in the Hills PM | The Secrets of Leaves

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1:00pm · 2:30pm
$5 per child
Designed for Kindergarten through Early High School

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HawkWatch Appreciation Days

Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00am · 4:00pm
$5 Per Vehicle Entry Fee or Park Membership
All Ages

Learn more about Hitchcock HawkWatch and their vital raptor research, gather with fellow bird enthusiasts, and enjoy refreshments at the Loess Hills Lodge.

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Arrowhead Park Chili Fest

Saturday, October 11, 2025
4:00pm · 8:00pm
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry, Free Will Donations Appreciated
All Ages

Grab a tasty chili dinner and enjoy pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, and trick-or-treating while soaking up the fall colors at Arrowhead Park.

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Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
6:00pm · 7:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
18+

Welcome to Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman. This event is for anyone who is interested in yoga, whether you are a beginner or experienced.

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Hitchcock Hike for Health Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025
9:00am · 11:00am
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
16+

If you are looking to get in tune with your body, work up a sweat, and engage with the outdoors, then this is the club for you (especially if you have a big hike or camping trip coming up!).

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Loess Hills Prairie Seed Harvest

Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:30pm · 7:00pm
Free & Open to the Public
All Ages

Join our friends at Golden Hills RC&D and help collect native prairie seed!

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Why Leaves Change Color | A Land Ethic Workshop

Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00am · 12:00pm
$15 per person
14+

Explore nature and philosophy during this immersive program inspired by the great conservationist Aldo Leopold. Perfect for anyone who is looking to build their appreciation for the natural world.

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HawkWatch Appreciation Days

Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00am · 4:00pm
$5 Per Vehicle Entry Fee or Park Membership
All Ages

Learn more about Hitchcock HawkWatch and their vital raptor research, gather with fellow bird enthusiasts, and enjoy refreshments at the Loess Hills Lodge.

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Meander & Gander | A Mindfulness in Nature Program with Lindsay Knieper

Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00am · 11:00am
$15 per person
16+

Meander along the trails of the lovely Loess Hills as we observe, reflect, and practice spaciousness. Autumn program themes include: Gratitude and Letting Go

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Bones and Blacklights | Unearthing Nature's Secrets in Skulls

Saturday, October 18, 2025
6:30pm · 8:00pm
$5.00 per person
All Ages

Using only a blacklight to guide you, scavenge for hidden animal skulls as you learn how to identify animals by their cranium.

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Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6:00pm · 7:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
18+

Welcome to Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman. This event is for anyone who is interested in yoga, whether you are a beginner or experienced.

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Hitchcock Hike for Health Club

Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00am · 11:00am
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
16+

If you are looking to get in tune with your body, work up a sweat, and engage with the outdoors, then this is the club for you (especially if you have a big hike or camping trip coming up!).

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HawkWatch Appreciation Days

Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:00am · 4:00pm
$5 Per Vehicle Entry Fee or Park Membership
All Ages

Learn more about Hitchcock HawkWatch and their vital raptor research, gather with fellow bird enthusiasts, and enjoy refreshments at the Loess Hills Lodge.

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6th Annual Halloween Witchy Woods Walk with Dustin Clayton

Saturday, October 25, 2025
2:00pm · 4:00pm
$10.00
Ages 16+

Join naturalist and student of folklore Dustin Clayton for a hike through the Halloween forest.

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Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman | Final Session

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
6:00pm · 7:00pm
Free with $5/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership
18+

Welcome to Gentle Yoga with Katie Stratman. This event is for anyone who is interested in yoga, whether you are a beginner or experienced.

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Story Weaver | October

Thursday, October 30, 2025 to Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00pm · 7:30pm
Free with membership or $5 park entry permit
16+

Reviving the art of natured-focused storytelling.

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