Calendar - Mississinewa Lakehttps://events.in.gov/mississinewa_lake_85/calendarCalendar - Mississinewa LakeMon, 10 Aug 2026 09:31:30 -040060en-usLocalistAug 15, 2026: Reptiles and Amphibians, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeMeet at the Pond Shelter by Moswa Trail to learn fun facts about reptiles and amphibians; why they're different, and what makes them so special! This is a 30 minute program.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5347116359795040.697357-85.952049Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 -04002026-08-15T10:30:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/reptiles-and-amphibians-mississinewa-lakeEventsAug 22, 2026: Owls are a Hoot!, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeMeet at the Interpretive Program Shelter at the Amphitheater at 1:00 p.m., to meet an Indiana Owl and learn about their sounds. This is a 30 minute program.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5347118788160440.697357-85.952049Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -04002026-08-22T13:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/owls-are-a-hoot-mississinewa-lakeEventsAug 29, 2026: Tree Hike, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeMeet at the Blue Heron Trailhead to identify some common trees on the Blue Heron Trail. This will be a 45 minute hike.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5347120710988440.697357-85.952049Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-08-29T09:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/tree-hike-mississinewa-lakeEventsSep 5, 2026: Native Plant Hike, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeMeet at the Moswa Trailhead to discover some native plants and look for others that are in bloom! This is a 45 minute hike.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5347122564567540.697357-85.952049Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-09-05T09:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/native-plant-hike-mississinewa-lakeEventsOct 2, 2026: Autumn Camping Weekend 1, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeThe first Autumn Camping Weekend at Mississinewa Lake is October 2-3, 2026.

Friday, October 2, 2026: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at the interpretive Program Shelter near the water tower.

Weekend Welcome: Stop in for kettle corn (donations accepted), register for cornhole, campsite decorating, and weekend drawings. There will be pumpkins for purchase!

Silent Auction: Donate items/a filled basket for the silent auction from your family or company. Auction items will be available for bidding on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Interpretive Shelter and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the beach house. Everyone is welcome to bid! Winning bidders must be present Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to receive their items. Cash, credit, or check will be accepted.

Shirt Pick-up: Pre-ordered shirts will be available for pick up. Orders due by September 28th.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5347131486156940.697357-85.952049Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -04002026-10-02T18:30:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/autumn-camping-weekend-1-mississinewa-lakeEventsOct 3, 2026: Autumn Camping Weekend 1, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeThe first Autumn Camping Weekend at Mississinewa Lake is October 2-3, 2026.

Saturday, October 3:

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the interpretive Program Shelter near the water tower. This fundraiser is by Friends of Mississinewa Lake and donations are accepted.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Beach House: *

- Pumpkin Decorating: Pumpkins will be available for purchase and washable paint will be provided.

- Craft: Visit a station to make a fun, outdoor-themed craft to take home (materials provided). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

- Corn Hole Tournament: $10 per person entry, double elimination.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat in the Miami S.R.A. Modern Campground. Children accompanied by their adult(s) will walk through the campground, visitors are allowed (No gory costumes please). Campground roads will be closed to vehicle traffic from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Awards and Weekend Drawings at the Beach House*. Winners for Campsite Decorating and Weekend Drawings will be announced. Top 3 Campsite Decorating winners will be awarded free 2026 camping (holiday weekends, ACWs, cabins, and AA sites excluded). Final bidding for the Silent Auction ends at 6:00 p.m. MUST BE REGISTERED TO WIN. Winning Bidders must be present Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to receive items (cash, credit, or check accepted).

*Walk/drive or join a hayride. Hayride loading/drop-off at the Beach House and Interpretive Program Shelter near the water tower.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5347143324111340.697357-85.952049Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -04002026-10-03T08:30:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/autumn-camping-weekend-1-mississinewa-lake-4598EventsOct 9, 2026: Autumn Camping Weekend 2, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeThe Second Autumn Camping Weekend at Mississinewa Lake is October 9th and 10th, 2026.

Friday, October 9, 2026: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at the interpretive Program Shelter near the water tower.

Weekend Welcome: Stop in for kettle corn (donations accepted), register for cornhole, and weekend drawings. There will be pumpkins for purchase!

Silent Auction: Donate items/a filled basket for the silent auction from your family or company. Auction items will be available for bidding on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Interpretive Shelter and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the beach house. Everyone is welcome to bid! Winning bidders must be present Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to receive their items. Cash, credit, or check will be accepted.

Shirt Pick-up: Pre-ordered shirts will be available for pick up. Orders due by September 28th.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5347147058011840.697357-85.952049Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -04002026-10-09T18:30:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/autumn-camping-weekend-2-mississinewa-lakeEventsOct 10, 2026: Autumn Camping Weekend 2, Mississinewa Lake at Mississinewa LakeThe Second Autumn Camping Weekend at Mississinewa Lake is October 9-10, 2026.

Saturday, October 10:

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the interpretive Program Shelter near the water tower. This fundraiser is by Friends of Mississinewa Lake and donations are accepted.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Beach House: *

- Pumpkin Decorating: Pumpkins will be available for purchase and washable paint will be provided.

- Corn Hole Tournament: $10 per person entry, double elimination.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat in the Miami S.R.A. Modern Campground. Children accompanied by their adult(s) will walk through the campground, visitors are allowed (No gory costumes please). Campground roads will be closed to vehicle traffic from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Awards and Weekend Drawings at the Beach House*. Winners for Campsite Decorating and Weekend Drawings will be announced. Top 3 Campsite Decorating winners will be awarded free 2026 camping (holiday weekends, ACWs, cabins, and AA sites excluded). Final bidding for the Silent Auction ends at 6:00 p.m. MUST BE REGISTERED TO WIN. Winning Bidders must be present Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to receive items (cash, credit, or check accepted).

*Walk/drive or join a hayride. Hayride loading/drop-off at the Beach House and Interpretive Program Shelter near the water tower.

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