Calendar of Events

For Outdoor Fun, check out these workshops, nature programs, family activities and more!
For information or to register for events, phone 574-654-3155 or email bendixwoods@sjcparks.org.
All programs have a minimum and maximum registration number; register early!

  1. Sun Dec. 6

    Christmas Magic with the Kringles - CANCELED Meet the Kringles in a relaxed setting. Mrs. Claus will read a holiday story, we'll provide supplies for kids to write a special letter to Santa, and they can receive a letter back in the mail! Families will be able to stand behind Santa for a picture. Masks required. Space is limited. Registration and payment are required by Dec. 1 to sign up for a timeslot.

  2. Wed Dec. 9

    Winter Wanders - St. Patrick's County Park - White Barn Just because winter is here doesn't mean you can't continue hiking! Dress for the weather and lace up your favorite hiking boots!

  3. Sun Dec. 13

    Elf in the Park - St. Patrick's County Park: Brown Barn Did you hear the news? The Elves and Reindeer are on the loose in the park! Can you find them? Maps will be available to help guide you to where they were last seen. Afterwards, warm-up with hot cocoa. Weather conditions permitting. Registration not required.

  4. Tue Dec. 15

    Parks Board Meeting

  5. Wed Dec. 16

    Winter Wanders - St. Patrick's County Park - White Barn Just because winter is here doesn't mean you can't continue hiking! Dress for the weather and lace up your favorite hiking boots!

  6. Wed Dec. 23

    Winter Wanders - St. Patrick's County Park - White Barn Just because winter is here doesn't mean you can't continue hiking! Dress for the weather and lace up your favorite hiking boots!

  1. Wed Dec. 30

    Winter Wanders - St. Patrick's County Park - White Barn Just because winter is here doesn't mean you can't continue hiking! Dress for the weather and lace up your favorite hiking boots!

  2. Mon Jan. 4

    Private Cross-Country Ski Lessons - St. Patrick's County Park Ages: 15 & up Hit the ski trail with your favorite friends or family pod! Participants will learn the basics of kick and glide, turning and climbing hills. To set up a lesson, call 574-654-3155 and ask for Michaele or email mklingerman@sjcparks.org

  3. Tue Jan. 5

    Private Cross-Country Ski Lessons - St. Patrick's County Park Ages: 15 & up Hit the ski trail with your favorite friends or family pod! Participants will learn the basics of kick and glide, turning and climbing hills. To set up a lesson, call 574-654-3155 and ask for Michaele or email mklingerman@sjcparks.org

  4. Wed Jan. 6

    Private Cross-Country Ski Lessons - St. Patrick's County Park Ages: 15 & up Hit the ski trail with your favorite friends or family pod! Participants will learn the basics of kick and glide, turning and climbing hills. To set up a lesson, call 574-654-3155 and ask for Michaele or email mklingerman@sjcparks.org

  5. Wed Jan. 6

    Winter Wanders - Bendix Woods County Park - Van Paris Shelter Just because winter is here doesn't mean you can't continue hiking! Dress for the weather and lace up your favorite hiking boots!

  6. Thu Jan. 7

    Private Cross-Country Ski Lessons - St. Patrick's County Park Ages: 15 & up Hit the ski trail with your favorite friends or family pod! Participants will learn the basics of kick and glide, turning and climbing hills. To set up a lesson, call 574-654-3155 and ask for Michaele or email mklingerman@sjcparks.org
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