2024 Red Oak Nature Center Special Events

PLEASE BUY SAFELY – Please note that tickets purchased from a reseller or individual outside of the Red Oak Nature Center/FVPD sales system cannot be guaranteed. Please visit Red Oak Nature Center’s Facebook page for additional details regarding the special events below. Everyone age 3+ needs a ticket; all ticket sales are final.

Family Puzzle Party | Apr. 4
Put your puzzle skills to the test during our family game night! Teams of 2-4 will race against each other to finish the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle for prizes. This competition is best for adults or families with older children. Light refreshments will be provided and registration is per team. Each teams gets to take home their puzzle!

Critter Care Day | Apr. 5
Join us for a fun and engaging “spa day” for our animal ambassadors! Participants will have the opportunity to help clean, groom and interact with a variety of our beloved creatures while learning about their care, behaviors and habitats.

Lil Explorer-Springtime | Tuesdays | Apr. 8-22
Introduce your child to the amazing plants and animals found in springtime! We’ll explore different habitats through hands-on activities, sensory play, crafts and more. Dress for being outside and possibly getting messy. Adults must attend with their child but do not need to register.

Garlic Mustard Challenge |  Apr. 26
Garlic Mustard is an invader of our woods and we need your help to remove it! Work as a family, group or an individual to complete a list of challenges and come out the victor! Stop by the front desk for a brief introduction on what it looks like, how to remove, and why we need it gone. This is a free program and great for earning volunteer hours! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Gloves are suggested.

Family STEM-Egg Drop Challenge |  May 10
Take on this challenge your family or friends to build a device that would protect an egg from smashing on the ground after being dropped! Each registrant will build their own creation using only the items provided. After time is up, eggs will be dropped and awards given to the survivors! Adults must accompany their children but do not need to register if they are not competing.

Kid’s Night Out | May 17
Hey kids! Enjoy some time away from your adults at our kid’s only night out at Red Oak! We’ll have a pizza dinner, play games, do crafts and finish the evening with a movie so bring your favorite stuffie or blanket to enjoy. Drop off and pick up will be at the nature center.

Bookworm Wednesdays | Wednesdays | Apr. 9-23 & May 7-21
Come to the nature center and listen to an exciting nature-themed story! Each meeting will feature a different book and simple craft and may even include a short hike or special animal visitor! Each registered child will receive a plush reading buddy to take home on the last meeting of each session. Adults must attend with their child, but do not need to register.