Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike under the full moon with the Outdoor Recreation School. Learn about snowshoes and snowshoe techniques as we embrace the crisp winter air and explore the quiet sounds of a winter night. We will hike if no snow. $6/person.

Join the Outdoor Recreation School for a hike and enjoy the benefits of spending time in nature. Take time to be active, connect with others, breathe in the crisp November air and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature along the Mississippi River. If there is snow we will snowshoe or use traction devices. $6/person.

Stay in a rustic log cabin with your family. Try snowshoeing and other activities while exploring and relaxing on your own. Meals are cooked on your own at outdoor grill sites. Advice, firewood and cooking/eating utensils provided. Maximum one cabin per family. $199/cabin plus tax (maximum eight people). You can arrive as early as 4 p.m. on Friday if you want to move into cabins before it gets dark. Program activities start at 7 p.m.

Wrap up 2026 with one last s’more! Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for a scenic snowshoe hike followed by a yummy treat. Learn how to put on and walk in snowshoes, explore the snowy trails on a guided walk, then gather around the fire to roast marshmallows and make a s'more. We will hike if no snow. Participants ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. $12/person.

Wrap up 2026 with one last s’more! Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for a scenic snowshoe hike followed by a yummy treat. Learn how to put on and walk in snowshoes, explore the snowy trails on a guided walk, then gather around the fire to roast marshmallows and make a s'more. We will hike if no snow. Participants ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. This program is in partnership with Scott County. $12/person.

Why does a sled go down a hill? Why does ice float? How do snowshoes work? Each week we'll head out for some winter rec fun while learning about the physics behind each activity. $24/student.

Embrace the winter season with your family at an adventure series with the Outdoor Recreation School! Each month you’ll explore a new recreation skill while spending time in nature with your family. Activities may include snowshoeing, kicksledding, cross-country skiing, geocaching and fire building. Activities are subject to change based on snow conditions. $18/person.

Experience the magical Scandinavian Tomte tradition. Visit the animals in the barn and take a short luminary walk or snowshoe. Create a felted wool Tomte while listening to live Swedish music on the nyckelharpa. Cap off the evening with s'mores around the fire. All ages welcome. $15/person.

Explore the Park District and stay active all winter long! Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors to check out a different trail each week using whatever equipment the conditions warrant – Nordic walking poles, traction devices, snowshoes and/or kicksleds. Build community with others who enjoy winter hiking and learn a little about dressing for winter activities and navigating trails. Expect variable trail conditions. Locations subject to change – an updated schedule will be provided to registered participants. $110/13 sessions.

Celebrate the longest night of the year with a peaceful, self-guided walk along a glowing luminary trail. Follow the lights through the winter woods, make your own paper luminary, then warm up by a campfire with good company, cozy vibes and a sweet treat. Snowshoes will be available if there is enough snow. Registration encouraged, though not required. This program is in partnership with Scott County. All ages are welcome. Free.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a snowshoe hike led by Outdoor Recreation School instructors. We’ll help you strap on snowshoes and learn how they work before heading off to explore snowy trails and look for wildlife. Our hike will finish as the sun sets on this shortest day of the year. We will hike if no snow. Participants ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. $6/person.

Join the Outdoor Recreation School for a nighttime hike on quiet trails. Get tips on navigating trails after dusk. After the hike, gather around a fire for s'mores. If there is snow, we will use snowshoes or traction devices. We will hike 2-4 miles on variable terrain. $8/person.