2026 Events Calendar
Fund Raisers will highlight current excavations, recent discoveries and research.
2026 Events Schedule will be filled in with details as they become available.
Invasive Species Removal & History Hike
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am
Lower parking lot
Learn about invasive species like buckthorn, burdock, and honeysuckle and removal to celebrate "Invasive Species Awareness Weekend."
Please wear closed-toe shoes or boots and long pants. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and any other sun protection (hats, long sleeves, work gloves if you like). All other necessary materials will be available at the upper parking lot.
We will begin with a walk from the lower parking lot to the upper parking lot to learn more about invasives.
After spending time cutting buckthorn from the area, we’ll wrap up with a walk back to the lower parking lot. Expect total time about 1 - 1.5 hours.
This will be followed by a "history walk" tour.
Refreshments will be provided.
Signup on the DNR Events Calendar: Aztalan Invasive Species Removal & History Hike
Summer Solstice Celebration
Sunday, June 21, 7:00 pm
Middle parking lot
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 Sunday June 21, 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 ancient marking of solar events at Aztalan and among the Mississippians, we will walk to the main platform mound to view the summer solstice sunset (weather permitting) at 8:35 PM . Aztalan State Park is located on County Hwy Q, one mile east of Lake Mills.
Events are free but there is a State Park vehicle admission fee and this can be paid online.
Dancer Marcie Bell of Studio 3-D of Lake Mills welcomes summer in 2024
Aztalan Day
Sunday, July 19, Noon
Aztalan Museum
The Friends will have a table across the street from the museum. For visitors, we will be a source of information about the Aztalan site and state park, selling merchandise, taking donations, and registering memberships, etc.
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.
Return to this page for updated information on events and tours.
Group tours can be arranged for adults and schools. Call Bob Birmingham at (608) 516-3421 or email robertbirmi@gmail.com for more information.