Family Fun Days

Join us for free nature-themed crafts and activities the whole family will enjoy!

Family Fun Days at Spring Lake are held on select Saturdays (10am-3pm) throughout the year, complete with nature-themed activities, crafts, and more! These events are free and open to the public.

Is your organization interested in joining a Family Fun Day event?

Family Fun Days provide a wonderful opportunity to reach the community! If your organization is interested in hosting a nature-themed activity or booth at Family Fun Days, submit an online vendor application and we will be in touch!

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Upcoming Dates
- World Wetlands & Valentine’s Celebration Family Fun Day — February 18, 2023
  
  Come out to the Meadows Center to celebrate love at Spring Lake! In honor of World Wetland Day, you can pay a visit to our Boardwalk, say “hi” to the Beaver’s lodge, and learn all about why wetlands are so important. This will be a day full of fun for the whole family!
- World Water Day Family Fun Day — March 11, 2023
  
  Bring the whole family to the Meadows Center to celebrate World Water Day! Play water-themed games and learn about the water cycle through crafts and activities that are perfect for all ages.
- Mother's Day Family Fun Day — May 13, 2023
  
  Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Meadows Center's Family Fun Day! Participate in Mother Earth themed crafts and activities and make a hand-made treasure for a mother in your life.
- Father's Day Family Fun Day — June 17, 2023
  
  Launch into fun with the whole family and celebrate Father’s Day at the Meadows Center's Family Fun Day! Join us to learn about space while creating treasures that are out of this world!
- Independence Day Family Fun Day — July 4, 2023
  
  The Meadows Center will celebrate Independence Day with field games and summer crafts perfect for the whole family. Stick around to see the San Marcos firework show!
- Summer Carnival Family Fun Day — August 12, 2023
  
  Splash into summer with the Meadows Center! Enjoy the last days of summer with fun games and summer-themed crafts.
- Autumn Equinox Family Fun Day — September 23, 2023
  
  Experience the changing of the season at the Meadows Center! For our Autumn Equinox Fun Day, the whole family will enjoy learning about the equinox through nature-themed games and crafts.
- Indigenous Cultures Day Family Fun Day — October 14, 2023
  
  Join us at the Meadows Center to learn about the deeply rooted and rich cultural history of the Sacred Springs. Enjoy themed crafts, activities, and storytelling!
- Thanksgiving Family Fun Day — November 18, 2023
  
  Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Meadows Center! Gobble up thanksgiving treats and create themed arts and crafts to decorate your home during the holiday season.
- Winter Family Fun Day — December 9, 2023
  
  Winter is the perfect time to take your family outdoors to enjoy the crisp cool air. For our final Family Fun Day of the year, we will create treasures to decorate your home during the holiday season. Stay warm, and enjoy hot chocolate at Spring Lake!
- New Years Celebrations Family Fun Day — January 20, 2024
  
  Ring in the New Year at the Meadows Center's Family Fun Day! Enjoy crafts and activities from different New Year celebrations from all around the world. We can’t wait to see you there!

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