SPECIAL EVENTS

Join us at the Discovery Center for special events designed to facilitate connections among people, nature and the community! From social gatherings and hands-on workshops to family-friendly activities and expert-led talks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and family, and explore the beauty of nature together!

2026 Event sponsorship opportunities available! Email contact@discoverycenter.net or call 715-543-2085 for more information.

2026 EVENTS


Thursday, July 2nd 11am – 2pm

SUMMER FAMILY PLAY DAY

Catered toward families of all ages, the Discovery Center’s Family Play Day features outdoor activities including nature art, giant bubble making, lawn games, canoeing, fishing, a fish casting contest and more!


Food and beverages availalbe to purchase from Kitchen of the Woods (Formerly Martha Kelly Catering), Pop Fusion Custom Sodas, and Yort's Sips & Scoops.


Registration is appreticated for planning purposes.

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August 2026

FORAGING MONTH AT THE DISCOVERY CENTER

The Discovery Center welcomes you to explore our August program offerings centralized around the theme of foraging for wild edibles and medicinal plants and mushrooms. Join us for hands-on workshops, hikes, presentations and more celebrating the splendors found right in our own backyards. 

Saturday, October 17th 3 – 5 pm

BAT FEST 2026

Join us for Bat Fest 2026, a celebration of bats and other nocturnal animals; featuring live bats, nocturnal animal crafts, educational bat activities (including "Become a Bat Biologist"), and a walk-through bat cave!  

Wednesday, December 30th 11am-2pm

WINTER FAMILY PLAY DAY

Join the North Lakeland Discovery Center for free nature-themed, drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family, including winter scavenger hunts, a snowy obstacle course, indoor crafts and horse-drawn sleigh rides.