2025 Events Calendar
Fund Raisers will highlight current excavations, recent discoveries and research.
Events Schedule (below) will be filled in with details as they become available
Free Fun Weekend - June 7 and 8
All DNR-owned properties participate in Free Fun Weekend during the first full weekend in June. All vehicle admission pass fees and trail pass fees on state-operated designated state trails are waived for Free Fun Weekend.
June 14 at 1:00 PM: Annual Membership Meeting at the park.
June 20 at 7:00 PM: Annual Solstice Party welcoming summer.
The annual Friends of Aztalan State Park summer solstice celebration marking the longest day of the year will take place at Aztalan State Park the evening of Friday, June 20, beginning at 7:00 PM. Solar events were important to the ceremonial life of the Mississippian people who lived at the ancient Native American town. We will gather at the park shelter at the second parking lot at Aztalan State Park where snacks and beverages will be provided. Following a discussion of the marking of solar events at Aztalan and among the Mississippians, we will view the summer solstice sunset (weather permitting) at 8:35 from the large platform mound. A short contemporary dance accompanied by music from Dance Studio 3-D of Lake Mills will help us welcome summer.
The program is free but a Wisconsin State Park vehicle sticker (either day or annual) is needed and can be purchased at the park. Donations towards the proposed new visitor's center at the park being planned by the Friends of Aztalan State Park will also be gladly accepted. For more information, contact Friends of Aztalan State Park Executive Director Bob Birmingham at (608) 516-3421 or robertbirmi@gmail.com. Aztalan State Park is located on County Hwy. Q in Jefferson County, one mile east of Lake Mills. Information on other upcoming events at the park will be found on the Friends of Aztalan State Park website: http://www.aztalanfriends.org
Picture attached: Dancer Marcie Bell of Studio 3-D of Lake Mills welcomes summer in 2024
June 21, 22: Help the DNR to remove invasive species.
July: Aztalan Day tour with Lake Mills-Aztalan Historical Society.
September: Native American Day featuring traditional drumming, singing, and dances. This year with extra native arts and crafts, especially for our younger participants.
The events and tours are free, but visitors will have to pay a State Park admission fee or have an annual State Park admission sticker for their vehicle. Fees can be paid at the park or online at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission.
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Group tours can be arranged for adults and schools. Call Bob Birmingham at (608) 516-3421 or email robertbirmi@gmail.com for more information.