EVENTS
We host many great public events—check out what we have planned and mark your calendar. From holiday celebrations and special promotions to our live concert series during the summer, we host a variety of fun events throughout the year.
SAT. AUG 6
7:30 PM
Bat Presentation
Come out and learn about bats with a WI DNR Cave & Mine Specialist for the WI Bat Program.
This hour long program will take place at the Amphitheater. If we're lucky maybe we'll have some visitors join us from above at dusk!
SAT. SEPT 3
10:00 AM
Ecology Hike
Learn about the late summer environment on the top of Rib Mountain with a gentle hike observing the rocky forests of the park and what's in them such as fungi, trees, and animals.
Meet at the trailhead near the concession stand.
SAT. AUG 13
10:00 AM
History Hike
Friends Board member Wes Ebert will lead a hike from the Grouse Ln entrance to the old homestead location. Join us as we walk and talk about the early settlement history in this area of the park.
SUN. SEPT 11
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Snake Discovery
Come learn about reptiles with Snake Discovery!
This unforgettable educational program and optional hands-on interaction with the reptiles is being provided by the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park and WI DNR with funding support from the Friends of WI State Parks Incentive Grant.
SAT. JUNE 25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAYLI BALLENGER & JORDAN MILES
Free ice cream for June Dairy Month courtesy of Marathon County Farm Bureau
SAT. JULY 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RANDY SABIEN WITH YAZMIN BOWERS
& ED WILLET
SAT. AUG 13
THE STATION (FKA THOMPSON STATION)
Concert in the Clouds
Does it get any better than a concert at the Rib Mountain Amphitheater!
Details can be found in the Concert in the Clouds poster here.
Thank you to Wausau Bone and Joint for sponsoring this fantastic event series!
SAT. SEPT 17
11:00 AM
Raptor Education
Raptor Education Group Inc (REGI) will be teaching us about raptors in the Friends Gathering Space across from the Ranger/Visitor Station. Come learn about these fascinating creatures and see them up close!
Another nature program made possible, in part, by the Friends of WI State Parks Incentive Grant.