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2026 Family Fun Events & Activities at The Oaks Campground

Walnut Hills is your family campground in Michigan.

7685 LEHRING ROAD, DURAND, MICHIGAN
At The Oaks Campground by GatherGrounds, your family-friendly Southeast Michigan campground, we believe that spending quality time with family and friends is the marshmallow that binds the s’more. This is why our management company GatherGrounds Resorts has made sure to add a full line up of events planned for you over the 2026 camping season, and all just a short drive away from Detroit and Fort Wayne.

May 2026 Family Events and Activities at The Oaks Campground

Saturday, May 23rd

Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 23rd
11:00am - Kids Candy Bar BINGO | Located in the pavilion, plays 5 games
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Family tie-dye | Located near the pavilion (shirts available for purchase inside the camp store)
1:00pm - Adult Corn Hole Tournament | Located near pavilion (bring boards if possible $5.00 per person, blind draw for teams & please arrive early)
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Fishing Contest | Must arrive 10 minutes early to register each person. Prize for most caught fish, biggest fish, & smallest fish. Worms for purchase inside the camp store.
3:00pm - Adult BINGO | Located in the pavilion, plays 6 games
4:00pm - Best Decorated Bike Contest, prize for first & second place winners. Bicycle parade around the campground following the judging of bikes | Please meet at the pavilion
6:00pm - Golf cart welcome parade. Best decorated golf carts will receive a prize(first & second place) | Please line up by the pavilion.
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dave | Located in the pavilion
May Event

***All activities are subject to change

June 2026 Family Events and Activities at The Oaks Campground

Friday, June 19th – Sunday, June 21st

Father’s Day Weekend

Saturday, June 20th
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Food Truck |“Pig Roast Stellburger BBQ”

Sunday, June 21st
Happy Father's Day!
8:00am - 11:00am - Food Truck | “Happy Camper Café”

June Event

***All activities are subject to change

July 2026 Family Events and Activities at The Oaks Campground

Saturday, July 4th

Food Truck: 11:00am – 6:00pm | Amazing Dogs (July 3rd & July 4th)

11:00am - Arts & Crafts - "Paint Mini Clay Pot" | Located in the pavilion
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Family Tie Dye | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Adult Corn Hole Tournament | Near the Pavilion ($5 per person). Blind draw for teams. Please arrive early. Bring boards if possible.
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Fishing contest-must arrive 10 minutes early to register each person. Prize for most caught fish, biggest fish, & smallest fish. Worms for purchase inside the camp store.
3:00pm - Adult BINGO (6 games) | Pavilion
4:00pm - Best decorated bike contest, prize for first & second place winners. Bicycle parade around the campground following the judging of bikes. Please meet at the pavilion
6:00pm - Golf cart welcome parade. Best decorated golf carts will receive a prize(first & second place). | Please meet by the pavilion
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dave | Pavilion
July Event

Saturday, July 25th

Food Truck: 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Deli Que

July Event

***All activities are subject to change

August 2026 Family Events and Activities at The Oaks Campground

Saturday, August 2nd

Food Truck: 11:00am – 6:00pm | Ghost Kitchen

12:00pm - Family Kickball | Meet at the baseball diamond near the basketball court.
4:00pm - Golf Cart Rally (one team per cart, please bring a writing utensil) | Meet at the pavilion
*Complete riddles and clues throughout the park to find the hidden object. The first team to locate it wins!*
August Event

Friday, August 14th

Food Truck: 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Hannah’s Hawaiian

August Event

Saturday, August 15th

Food Truck: 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Hannah’s Hawaiian

2:00pm - 5:00pm - Grab your swimsuits and join us for an afternoon of summer fun! | Located near the basketball court
*Activities include bubble-making, water balloons, summer music, sidewalk chalk, and sprinklers.
August Event

September 2026 Family Events and Activities at The Oaks Campground

Saturday, September 5th – Labor Day Weekend

Food Truck: 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Smokin J’s Pig Roast

11:00am - Kid's Relay Races | Located in the pavilion
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Family Tie Dye | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Adult Corn Hole Tournament | Near the Pavilion ($5 per person). Blind draw for teams. Please arrive early. Bring boards if possible.
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Fishing contest-must arrive 10 minutes early to register each person. Prize for most caught fish, biggest fish, & smallest fish. Worms for purchase inside the camp store.
3:00pm - Adult BINGO (6 games) | Pavilion
4:00pm - Best decorated bike contest, prize for first & second place winners. Bicycle parade around the campground following the judging of bikes. Please meet at the pavilion
6:00pm - Golf cart welcome parade. Best decorated golf carts will receive a prize(first & second place). | Please meet by the pavilion
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dave | Pavilion
September Event

***All activities are subject to change