| Join us for the Silver Falls Star Party Saturday, August 23rd at the Old Ranch For more details scroll down to Star Party entry on this page. |
EVENTS
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
2008 Events at Silver Falls State Park & Silver Falls Conference Center (Times may change. Please call park to verify.) Mother’s Day Wildflower & Birding Weekend Saturday and Sunday May 10 & 11, 2008 10:00 am - 5:00 pm LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area WHAT: Learn about the many native wildflowers that call Silver Falls home, and about the many birds that stop at Silver Falls during their migrations. Participate in hands-on displays activities, birding & plant walks, photography hikes, and presentations. View plant displays and take home your own native plants during our plant sale. SPONSORED BY: Co-sponsored by Silver Falls State Park and Friends of Silver Falls COST: $3.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8735 or 503-873-8681 ext. 21. _____________________________________________________________________ State Parks Day and Silver Falls Challenge Foot Race June 7, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area WHAT: Begin the day with a brisk dash over the creek and through the woods in our 2nd Annual 5K Footrace and Youth Development Run. Take advantage of our free one-night camping in regular tent and RV campsites! Day Use fees are also waived this day only. SPONSORED BY: Oregon State Parks, Silver Falls State Park, Friends of Silver Falls and Silverton Runners Club COST: Day-use fees are waived. Regular campsites are free (overnight registration required; call 1-800-452-5687). Registration fee required for foot race. For more information, or to volunteer for this event, contact: Vicki Sink, 503- 873-8681, ext. 21 Or Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser, 503-874-0201 _____________________________________________________________________ Al Faussett Days (Historic Silver Falls Days) July 12-13, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area WHAT: Commemorate daredevil Al Faussett’s plunge over South Falls in a canoe in 1926, during the Silver Falls City era. Activities include living history demonstrations, live music and presentations given by Al’s grandson, Mike Faussett, featuring original footage of the stunt. SPONSORED BY: Friends of Silver Falls and Silver Falls State Park COST: $3.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8735. __________________________________________________________________ Silver Falls Star Party August 23, 2008 9:00 pm - 12:00 am LOCATION: Silver Falls State Park – Old Ranch WHAT: Join park staff and astronomy club members for a night of stargazing. Learn about constellations, nebulas, and other heavenly sights. View them through many different sizes and styles of telescopes. SPONSORED BY: Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club and Silver Falls State Park COST: $3.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21. _____________________________________________________________________ Christmas Festival December 13-14, 2008 11:00 am - 4:00 pm LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area WHAT: Engage in various Christmastime crafts - make a wreath, gingerbread house, cards and ornaments. Learn how the park changes during the winter. Enjoy storytelling for kids and music from the RoundHouse Band. Special appearances by JR Beaver and Santa. SPONSORED BY: Silver Falls State Park and the Friends of Silver Falls COST: $3.00 per vehicle day use fee. Some crafts may have a material fee. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21 or 503-873-8735. _______________________________________________ Silver Falls Conference Center Treat yourself and family to the following holiday dinners. 2007 New Year’s Eve Dinner 2008 Easter Buffet – Sunday, March 23rd Mother's Day – Saturday, May 10th Father's Day – Sunday, June 15th Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27th Please call the Conference Center at 503-873-8875 for information and reservations. Reservations are recommended. The Silver Falls Conference Center is located within Silver Falls State Park. |
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