Events
Experience our Park and Communities!
Does your family like to stay busy with fun activities during vacation? We want to help you to have experiences while you're here; making memories, soaking in the beautiful sites, absorbing the local culture.
Below we will list activities and planned events that are taking place at the lodge and in the park, as well as links to area partners for fun activities located in our surrounding communities!
Lodge Events
Check out our upcoming events and join us for a fun-filled stay at Salt Fork Lodge!
Sips & Dips Wine Tasting
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
$35 / person
Explore the 4 newest wines from Hocking Hills Winery vinted exclusively for the Great Ohio Lodges! Each 4 oz pour will be paired with a dip, prepared in house by our Chef, to complement the flavor notes of each wine.
Tickets include: Four, 4oz tastings with a complementary dip pairing.
Register to attend this weekend by adding this to your reservation or calling us direct at 740-435-9073
Santa's North Pole Outpost
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sprinkle some holiday fun into your stay with a stop by Santa’s North Pole Outpost. Decorate cookies, sip on hot chocolate by a wood burning fireplace, craft a special gift and more! This event is free for our registered lodge and cabin guests. $10 for non-staying guests.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
We invited Santa to our breakfast buffet! Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet while visiting with Santa!
Santa's North Pole Outpost
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sprinkle some holiday fun into your stay with a stop by Santa’s North Pole Outpost. Decorate cookies, sip on hot chocolate by a wood burning fireplace, craft a special gift and more! This event is free for our registered lodge and cabin guests. $10 for non-staying guests.
Santa's North Pole Outpost
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sprinkle some holiday fun into your stay with a stop by Santa’s North Pole Outpost. Decorate cookies, sip on hot chocolate by a wood burning fireplace, craft a special gift and more! This event is free for our registered lodge and cabin guests. $10 for non-staying guests.
Murder Mystery Event: Silent Night, Deadly Night
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Eight Guests are staying at a luxury ski resort when a blizzard hits and an avalanche closes down the only road leading down the mountain. The power goes out and when lights are restored, it is discovered that the Resort Owner is found stabbed to death! It’s a night of terror!
Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop out to see the lodge decorated for the holiday's and enjoy a delicious Holiday Buffet! Sit by a cozy fireplace and exchange gifts with friends, play a board game with the family after the buffet or take a chilly hike on one of the 14 trails in the park.
Santa's North Pole Outpost
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sprinkle some holiday fun into your stay with a stop by Santa’s North Pole Outpost. Decorate coo
Santa's North Pole Outpost
Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sprinkle some holiday fun into your stay with a stop by Santa’s North Pole Outpost. Decorate cookies, sip on hot chocolate by a wood burning fireplace, craft a special gift and more! This event is free for our registered lodge and cabin guests. $10 for non-staying guests.
Naturalist Programs & State Park Events
Join our park naturalist for guided hikes, meet and watch live animals, try out a kayak or canoe, and much more! Please check the schedule of open hours at the Nature Center or Camp Check-in.
For more information on Hikes, activities, and Naturalist Programs contact Naturalist John Hickenbottom at john.hickenbottom@dnr.ohio.gov or call 740-630-6105
All Lodge & Park programs and Nature Center hours are subject to change. Programs and events are weather dependent unless otherwise noted. Notify the Lodge or Naturalist (depending on activity) if special accommodations are needed for your participation. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, no exceptions.
Local Area Event Calendars
Stay up-to-date with the latest events and never miss out on the fun. Check out the local area event calendars now and start planning your next adventure!