Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Eufaula State Park
Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Eufaula State Park
This Memorial Day, gather up the whole crew and head to Lake Eufaula State Park for a myriad of fun, family-friendly activities peppered throughout the weekend.
From crafts to hikes and even a movie, kick off summer with four days jam-packed with educational fun at Lake Eufaula.
Here’s a breakdown of each day’s activities:
Friday, May 27th
10am - Gourd Bird House – Since they’re already hollow, gourds are a natural fit for bird houses. Camp counselors will precut the bird holes and then participants get creative in painting it. There is a $5 materials fee for this project.
1pm – Scavenger Hunt - How are your nature skills? Put them to the test on this scavenger hunt.
7:3opm - Twilight Hike – Hike the Crazy Snake Trail just before dark, when nocturnal animals are just beginning to stir. The sun sets today at 8:30pm, so rendezvous at the Nature Center at 7:45pm for a pre-hike marshmallow roast. There is a $3 fee for this activity.
Saturday, May 28th
10am – Minnow Races – The hardest part is getting a saddle on them.
1pm – Key-keepers – Participants hand create this practical and fun key holder to keep or give as a special gift. There is $2 materials fee for this project.
Sunday, May 29th
10am – Rocket Science – Learn what it takes to make rockets fly. A hint, lots of pressure.
1pm – Water Bottle – Create your own water bottle to use over and over again. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. There is a $2 materials fee for this craft.
2pm – Shake & Make Ice Cream – What’s summer without ice cream? Learn how it’s done by making your own-and enjoying the fruits of those labors. There is a $1 materials fee for this activity.
After Dark – Movie Night – At dusk, head to the Deep Fork Amphitheater in the Deep Fork Campground and watch a movie out in nature. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Popcorn will be available from the Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park for $1 a bag.
Monday, May 30th
10am - Pollinators, Are They Important to You? – At this informative lecture in nature, learn about the plight of the Monarch Butterfly and its importance in protecting our natural resources. Take home a packet of milkweed seeds to plant at home and help the cause.
1pm – Watchable Wildlife – Come to the nature center and enjoy all the beautiful flowers and animals that feed off the flowers and plants.