2008 Schedule of Events

Findley State Park offers informative and fun summer naturalist programs for the entire family, plus special events for added family fun!

28th Annual Winter Hike - February 2, 10 a.m. - Enjoy the best hiking day and the best bean soup, with the hardiest hikers in Ohio.  Sponsored by the Buckeye Trail Association and The Friends of Findley State Park.  Hikes includes a 10k, 5k and interpretive lead hikes.  Meet at the nature center in the campground.  Bean soup is served by the non-profit Friends of Findley State Park and donations are appreciation.  Call 440-647-5749 for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt - March 22, 11 a.m. - Children 10 and under are invited to hunt for fun filled eggs at the Picnic Point Picnic Area.  A special section will be provided for children under 3 years old.  May even have a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Free to the public.  (View Photos)

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - April 1 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - May 6 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center

Memorial Day Root Beer Float Social - May 24 - 1:00-3:00 pm behind the Nature Center

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - June 3 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center

National Trail Day - June 7, All Day Activities - There are even more ways than ever to enjoy the outdoors at Findley State Park.  This day is set aside to showcase the different ways of taking a hike at the park.  Whether you want to mountain bike, nature walk, hike along the water or just enjoy a game of disc golf in the woods this is the day for you. Enjoy the many outdoor activities Findley has to offer.

Youth Anglers Fishing Derby - June 14, 10 a.m. - Noon -  The lake will be stocked with hundreds of catfish for youngsters to catch for fun and prizes, and sharpen fishing skills.  Old pros will be on hand for tips on bait, tackle and identification.  Meet at the Picnic Point Shelter.  Free to the public.  Regular camping fees apply.

Cruise-In to Summer - June 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Join the Friends of Findley State Park for their 3rd annual car show and cruise.  Registration is from 9 a.m. - Noon.  Music, Food, Dash Plaques, Prizes, and much more.  Registration Forms are available in Cruisin' Times Magazine and at the Park Office.  Regular Camping fees apply.  (View Photos)

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - July 1 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center

Civil War Encampment - July 4 & 5 - Come see reenactments of life and times during the Civil War, including an engagement between Confederate and Union troops.

Fourth of July Root Beer Float Social - July 5 - 1:00-3:00 pm behind the Nature Center

Dog Gone Campout - August 1 & 2, - If your family camps with a four-legged friend this is the weekend to do it.  Games, crafts and demonstrations geared to dogs.  Help the homeless pets of Lorain County!  Bring a bag of pet food and you will be entered to win prizes.  Should be a pawsitively good time.  Regular camping fees apply, call 440-647-5749 for more information.  (View Photos)

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - August 5 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center

Labor Day Root Beer Float Social - August 30 - 1:00-3:00 pm behind the Nature Center

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - September 2 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center

Fall Campout - October 3 & 4 - Celebrate the wonderful season of fall and create some great family memories.  The park will have a craft show, games, trick or treating, hayrides and much more.  Regular camping fees apply, call 440-647-5749 for more information.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - October 7 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center

Halloween Campout - October 10 & 11, - Here are just a few of the high lights for this weekend, movies, costume pet parade, family games, trick or treating and the best hayrides and pot luck soup around.  New this year will be a scarecrow contest - call the park office for more information.  There will be plenty of fun, prizes and more great family memories to be made.  Call 440-647-5749 for information, regular camping fees apply.  (View Photos)

Venison Chili Cook Off - October 25, - Calling all cooks - participants must pre-register at the park for this event.  Findley provides the venison to contestants on Friday.  Contestants must return their entries for judging by 1 p.m. on Saturday at the nature center.  Can't cook? Come out and enjoy the judging and sample all the entries.  Regular camping fees apply.  Call either 440-647-4490 or 440-647-5749 to register.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - November 4 - 7:00 pm at the Nature Center