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Be a part of National Park Service tradition and attend a ranger-led program! Explore Sleeping Bear with a ranger on a hike or bike ride, at a campground or Junior Ranger program, and much more! Our seasonally available programs are FREE, cover a wide range of topics, and are fun for all ages.
For more fun events, check out our park partners' event calendars:
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear events: Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida, Heritage Run, Chicken BBQ, and more.
Friends of Sleeping Bear events: Yoga on the beach, and more.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, June 24, 2017
Explore, Learn, Protect! Celebrate Junior Ranger Day.
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Saturday, June 24, 2017
View the skies with members from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society and park rangers.
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Saturday, June 24, 2017
View the night skies with members of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society and park rangers.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Every Sunday Weekly from 06/25/2017 to 08/06/2017
Walk the beach, learn new things, be a citizen scientist, and help a ranger collect data for use in an ongoing study of avian botulism within Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Every Sunday Weekly from 06/25/2017 to 08/13/2017
Take a hands-on approach to “digging” up the history of Sleeping Bear Dunes!
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Every Sunday Weekly from 06/25/2017 to 08/06/2017
Join in some fishy fun and you’ll learn how to make your own fishing reels, play casting games, and go fishing. For the young and young-at-heart. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Every Sunday Weekly from 06/25/2017 to 08/06/2017
This re-enactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue is designed for children of all ages.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Every Sunday Weekly from 06/25/2017 to 08/13/2017
Are you planning to explore the great outdoors this summer? Prepare for your adventures in nature with basic wilderness skills.
Sleeping Bear Point Trail, west of Maritime Museum, 1 hour.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
The Park is home to many animals of all kinds, some being endangered species such as the piping plover. The park takes strides to protect these animals and you can help too!
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
What is Wilderness? Who does it belong to? Why do we bother? Take a journey within to discover what wild places mean to you.
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Monday, June 26, 2017
Every Monday Weekly from 06/26/2017 to 08/07/2017
If the early bird gets the worm, how early do birders have to get up? We’ll walk, look, and listen along Otter Creek to learn the basics of birding, identify birds, and gain insight into their lives.
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Monday, June 26, 2017
Every Monday Weekly from 06/26/2017 to 08/07/2017
Learn the basics about being a Junior Ranger, and work toward earning your patch. Each program will highlight a different special person, place, or thing Junior Rangers help the park to protect.
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Monday, June 26, 2017
Every Monday Weekly from 06/26/2017 to 08/07/2017
This re-enactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue is designed for children of all ages.
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Monday, June 26, 2017
Every Monday Weekly from 06/26/2017 to 08/07/2017
Share your curiousity of this once bustling historic village as we peek in its buildings and uncover their stories.
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Monday, June 26, 2017
The Park is home to many animals of all kinds, some being endangered species such as the piping plover. The park takes strides to protect these animals and you can help too!
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Monday, June 26, 2017
Are you a national park junkie? A Sleeping Bear buff? Come test out your trivia skills with a ranger in a fun, game show-style program!
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Every Tuesday Weekly from 06/27/2017 to 08/08/2017
Enjoy an easy four-mile paddle down the lower Platte River to discover the wonders of wetland.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Every Tuesday Weekly from 06/27/2017 to 08/08/2017
This re-enactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue is designed for children of all ages.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Every Tuesday Weekly from 06/27/2017 to 08/08/2017
Employ your creativity through a photography scavenger hunt as you learn about the biodiversity of Sleeping Bear Dunes on an interactive hike.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Every Tuesday Weekly from 06/27/2017 to 08/08/2017
Take a leisurely bike tour past historic barns and fields and hear about the history of the Port Oneida area. Route will be on gravel road
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Learn about glaciers and the powerful geological forces that created this beautiful and ever-changing landscape.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Grab some teammates and show off your Sleeping Bear knowledge in a timed trivia activity.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Every Wednesday Weekly from 06/28/2017 to 08/09/2017
Join in some fishy fun and you’ll learn how to make your own fishing reels, play casting games and go fishing. For the young and young-at-heart.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Every Wednesday Weekly from 06/28/2017 to 08/09/2017
Using your GPS unit or a smartphone and a set of clues, go on a journey to discover a geological feature of Sleeping Bear.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Every Wednesday Weekly from 06/28/2017 to 08/09/2017
This re-enactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue is designed for children of all ages.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Every Wednesday Weekly from 06/28/2017 to 08/09/2017
Ride the Heritage Trail and learn about the history of Glen Haven, the geologic significance of the park, and much more!
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Enjoy an interactive hike around South Manitou with the early settlers who once called the Island home! Make “stops” along the way to learn more about the rich and diverse history of the Island.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Come join and learn how to identify scat of animals found within Sleeping Bear Dunes!
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Every Thursday Weekly from 06/29/2017 to 08/10/2017
Take a bite out of the rich agricultural history of Port Oneida as we explore the Kelderhouse apple orchard, farm and historic schoolhouse! Learn about the park’s efforts to protect these
important cultural resources.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Every Thursday Weekly from 06/29/2017 to 08/10/2017
Learn the basics about being a Junior Ranger, and work toward earning your patch. Each program will also highlight a different special person, place, or thing Junior Rangers help the park to protect.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Every Thursday Weekly from 06/29/2017 to 08/10/2017
This re-enactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue
is designed for children of all ages.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Every Thursday Weekly from 06/29/2017 to 08/10/2017
Watch a live, black powder firing of the Lyle Gun, a line-throwing cannon, that was used by the U.S. Lifesaving Service and U.S. Coast Guard for over 75 years to rescue thousands of shipwreck victims.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Meet up for a sneak preview of birding on the Sleeping Bear Birding Trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Sleeping Bear Dunes has one of the darkest night skies east of the Mississippi River. Learn more about this beautiful natural resource
with a general introduction to astronomy.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Every Friday Weekly from 06/30/2017 to 08/04/2017
Take a hands-on approach to “digging” up the history of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Every Friday Weekly from 06/30/2017 to 08/04/2017
Learn how the sand dunes were formed and how they continue to change through hands-on experiments in the sand.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Every Friday Weekly from 06/30/2017 to 07/28/2017
This re-enactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue is designed for children of all ages.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Sleeping Bear Dunes has one of the darkest night skies east of the Mississippi River. Learn more about this beautiful natural resource
with a general introduction to astronomy.
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Friday, June 30, 2017
Half the park is after dark; don't let unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations keep you from enjoying it. Bust myths about owls, bats, and other creepy crawlies so they'll no longer give you the creepy crawlies.
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Saturday, July 1, 2017
Every Saturday Weekly from 07/01/2017 to 08/05/2017
Come fill your cup with some coffee and have a conversation about the current events within Sleeping Bear Dunes and the National Park Service. Limited amount of coffee and tea will be provided.
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Saturday, July 1, 2017
Every Saturday Weekly from 07/01/2017 to 08/12/2017
Enjoy an easy six-mile paddle down the Crystal River to discover the history and ecology of this beautiful area.
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Saturday, July 1, 2017
Every Saturday Weekly from 07/01/2017 to 08/05/2017
Beautiful beach rocks abound on the sandy shores of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Use your keen observation skills to uncover the tales these stones hold.
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Saturday, July 1, 2017
Every Saturday Weekly from 07/01/2017 to 08/05/2017
This re-enactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue is designed for children of all ages.
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Saturday, July 1, 2017
Do you enjoy a good story? Have you ever wanted to be a storyteller? Spend an evening with a ranger listening to stories and even creating one of your own. No previous storytelling experience required, and children are welcome!
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Saturday, July 1, 2017
Half the park is after dark; don't let unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations keep you from enjoying it. Bust myths about owls, bats, and other creepy crawlies so they'll no longer give you the creepy crawlies
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Sunday, July 2, 2017
What is Wilderness? Who does it belong to? Why do we bother? Take a journey within to discover what wild places mean to you
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Monday, July 3, 2017
Are you a national park junkie? A Sleeping Bear buff? Come test out your trivia skills with a ranger in a fun, game show-style program!
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Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Come join Ranger Burly in the [campground] and learn how to identify scat of animals in found within Sleeping Bear Dunes!
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Thursday, July 6, 2017
Meet up for a sneak preview of birding on the Sleeping Bear Birding Trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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Friday, July 7, 2017
Sleeping Bear Dunes has one of the darkest night skies east of the Mississippi River. Learn more about this beautiful natural resource
with a general introduction to astronomy.
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Saturday, July 8, 2017
Do you enjoy a good story? Have you ever wanted to be a storyteller? Spend an evening with a ranger listening to stories and even creating one of your own. No previous storytelling experience required, and children are welcome!
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Saturday, July 8, 2017
Half the park is after dark; don’t let unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations keep you from enjoying it. Bust myths about owls, bats, and other creepy crawlies so they’ll no longer give you the creepy crawlies.
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