Christmas Break Event (3 Parts)
\nCandy Cane Hike: Trails starts behind Prairie Woods Nature Center Self-lead Hike, always open,Join us for our annual Candy Cane Hike, where you’ll follow the trail through towering candy canes while searching for hidden objects along the way! Three levels to complete on the .6 mile loop! Dress accordingly and bring your sense of adventure to see if you can find them all! Celebratory candy canes will be given out at the Nature Center (during open hours) for those who participate!
\nChristmas Trees: Prairie Woods Nature Center, during open hoursThe Sioux County Conservation Foundation is excited to host its 6th Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest! This year, participating schools, libraries, and other Sioux County nonprofits were challenged to incorporate pompoms into their festive tree designs. We can’t wait for you to see the creativity on display! Come out, enjoy the holiday spirit, and vote for your favorite tree to help us select this year’s People’s Choice Winner! No fee, one vote per person per visit!
\nFamily Activities: Prairie Woods Nature Center, during open hoursLooking for a fun family activity over Christmas break? There’s LOTS to see, do, and create at the Nature Center! Explore our exhibits and live animal enclosures decked out for the holidays. Help us transform downstairs into a winter wonderland by creating snowflakes and icicles, then get ready for the ultimate indoor snowball fight! Bring a CLEAN, empty 1-gallon milk jug from home to add to one of our forts to create the perfect snowball-fight zone. Snowballs provided. Come when you can, leave when you’re ready!.
\nEvent runs during open house from December 19 through January 2 during open hours.
\nTue, Wed, Fri 9am-4pm,
\nThursday, Saturday 1-4pm
\nSunday, Monday Closed
\nClosed Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and for inclement weather.
SUMMARY:My County Parks - Christmas Break Event 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR