Special Events

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Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission provides a variety of special events at parks, preserves and facilities across the county. Check out all the great opportunities in your area to get outside, get active!

**All event dates are subject to change/cancellation based on 
Health Department Guidelines and Orders**
Event Location Date
Kids Ice Fishing Clinic Independence Lake County Park Cancelled
Ice Fishing Derby Independence Lake County Park Cancelled
Hunt for the Yeti Rolling Hills County Park February 4, 2023
Ice Carving Festival Nelson Meade County Farm Park February 11, 2023
Virtual Voyage Adventure 5K Various Parks/Preserves/Facilities TBD
31-Day Challenge Various Parks/Preserves/Facilities TBD
Sensory Splash Time Independence Lake County Park June 24, 2023
Sensory Splash Time Independence Lake County Park July 21,2023
Sensory Splash Time Independence Lake County Park August 12, 2023
Rolling Hills Family Campout #1 Rolling Hills County Park August 4-6, 2023
Rolling Hills Family Campout #2 Rolling Hills County Park August 11-13, 2023
Special Needs Swim Day Rolling Hills County Park August 19, 2023
Preserve Challenge Various Parks and Preserves October 1-31, 2023
Doggy Dip Rolling Hills County Park September 9, 2023
Women's Nature Camp Independence Lake County Park September 16 - 17, 2023
Independence Lake Craft Show  Independence Lake County Park  September 30, 2023
Trek or Treat Trail Rolling Hills County Park October 7, 2023
Glow Disc Golf Tournament Independence Lake County Park TBD
Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Email Hannah Grubb, [email protected].