2026 Family Fun Events & Activities at Walnut Hills Family Campground
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7685 LEHRING ROAD, DURAND, MICHIGAN
Cheff’s Canoe Rental
April through October
On top of all our scheduled events, Walnut Hills Family Campground by GatherGrounds partners with an on site canoe livery service “Cheff’s Canoe Rental” where you can rent a canoe or kayak to float the Shiawassee River. There are two float options available – one shorter duration, and one longer duration for the dedicated canoeist. Cheff’s service includes pick up or drop off along with the canoe rental.
May 2026 Family Events and Activities at Walnut Hills Campground
Sunday, May 10th – Mother’s Day
Friday, May 22nd
Golf Cart Decoration Kickoff – Sign up at the store & bring your own decorations to create a one-of-a-kind ride for Sunday’s parade!
Golf Cart Decoration Kickoff - Sign up at the store & bring your own decorations to create a one-of-a-kind ride for Sunday’s parade!
Saturday, May 23rd
Food Truck: 11am-7pm Un Poco Loco
11:00am - Kid's Craft: Sun Catchers
1:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Kickball | Location Field by Dog Park (sign up starts at 1pm)
4:00pm - Family Scavenger Hunt | Pavilion 2
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dance Party! | Pavilion 2
1:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Kickball | Location Field by Dog Park (sign up starts at 1pm)
4:00pm - Family Scavenger Hunt | Pavilion 2
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dance Party! | Pavilion 2
Sunday, May 24th
Food Truck: 11am-7pm Un Poco Loco
11:00am - Kids Bike Decorating | Pavilion 1 (weekend theme related)
1:00pm - Three-Legged Race (adults & kids) | Location by dog park
3:00pm - Kids Bike Parade
5:00pm - Golf Cart Parade (line up starts outside store parking lot)
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Family Trivia | Pavilion 2
9:00pm - 10:00pm - Family Movie Night (sponsored by seasonal campers)
1:00pm - Three-Legged Race (adults & kids) | Location by dog park
3:00pm - Kids Bike Parade
5:00pm - Golf Cart Parade (line up starts outside store parking lot)
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Family Trivia | Pavilion 2
9:00pm - 10:00pm - Family Movie Night (sponsored by seasonal campers)
Monday, May 25th
Memorial Day
***All activities are subject to change
June 2026 Family Events and Activities at Walnut Hills Campground
Saturday, June 6th
Food Truck: 11am – 7pm The Filling Station
11:00am - Kids Craft: Making Wind Chimes | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Water Balloon Wars | Pavilion 2
3:00pm - Family Corn Hole | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Seasonal Sponsored Pop up Karaoke
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Water Balloon Wars | Pavilion 2
3:00pm - Family Corn Hole | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Seasonal Sponsored Pop up Karaoke
Saturday, June 13th
Food Trucks: 11am – 7pm The Filling Station & Yeller Dogs
11:00am - Kids Craft: “Learn How to Plant” | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Gaga Ball | Next to Pavilion 2
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Gaga Ball | Next to Pavilion 2
Saturday, June 20th – Father’s Day Weekend
Pig Roast at 4:00pm with Smokin’ J’s BBQ!
11:00am - Kids Craft: “Make Your Own Pinwheel” | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Adult Craft: “Bottle Vases” | Pavilion 1
4:00pm - Pig Roast ($12 per plate - includes pork & 2 sides)
6:30pm - 7:00pm - Country Spirit Contest (prize for best country outfit)
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Country Throw Down with DJ Dave | Pavilion 2
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Adult Craft: “Bottle Vases” | Pavilion 1
4:00pm - Pig Roast ($12 per plate - includes pork & 2 sides)
6:30pm - 7:00pm - Country Spirit Contest (prize for best country outfit)
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Country Throw Down with DJ Dave | Pavilion 2
Saturday, June 27th
Food Truck: 11:00am – 7:00pm | The Filling Station
11:00am - Kids Craft: “Watercolor Butterflies” | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dance Party (Cadence Entertainment) | Pavilion 2
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dance Party (Cadence Entertainment) | Pavilion 2
***All activities are subject to change
July 2026 Family Events and Activities at Walnut Hills Campground
Thursday, July 2nd
11:00am - Potato Sack Race (all are welcome to participate) | Location by Dog Park
1:00pm - Kids' Tug of War | Location by Dog Park
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Kids' Trivia (DLJ to Host)
1:00pm - Kids' Tug of War | Location by Dog Park
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Kids' Trivia (DLJ to Host)
Friday, July 3rd
Food Truck: Un Poco Loco
11:00am - Bike Decorating | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - 4th of July Tye Die | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Family Tug of War | Location by Dog Park
7:30pm - 9:00pm - Adult Trivia (DLJ to Host)
12:00pm - 4th of July Tye Die | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Family Tug of War | Location by Dog Park
7:30pm - 9:00pm - Adult Trivia (DLJ to Host)
Saturday, July 4th
Food Truck: The Filling Station
11:00am - 4th of July Craft | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Family Olympic Tug of War, Hula Hooping, Egg Race, Potato Sack Race | Starts at Baseball Field
4:00pm - Kids' Bike Parade
5:00pm - Golf Cart Race | Line up starts in Parking Lot
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Dave's DJ Dance Party | Pavilion 2 (DLJ to Host)
12:00pm - Family Olympic Tug of War, Hula Hooping, Egg Race, Potato Sack Race | Starts at Baseball Field
4:00pm - Kids' Bike Parade
5:00pm - Golf Cart Race | Line up starts in Parking Lot
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Dave's DJ Dance Party | Pavilion 2 (DLJ to Host)
Saturday, July 11th
Food Truck: The Filling Station
11:00am - Kids' Craft - | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
Saturday, July 18th – Christmas in July!
Food Truck: Triple Threat
*Optional Christmas in July Site Decorating - Prizes for Best Site*
11:00am - Craft "Christmas Ornaments" | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - "Christmas Tie Dye Fun!" | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
12:30pm - Christmas Golf Cart Parade
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Christmas Social with Santa | Pavilion 2 (Seasonal Participation for Santa)
***Bring Dessert to Share!***
7:00pm - 9:00pm “Name That Tune” - Christmas Themed (DLJ to Host) | Pavilion 2
11:00am - Craft "Christmas Ornaments" | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - "Christmas Tie Dye Fun!" | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
12:30pm - Christmas Golf Cart Parade
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Christmas Social with Santa | Pavilion 2 (Seasonal Participation for Santa)
***Bring Dessert to Share!***
7:00pm - 9:00pm “Name That Tune” - Christmas Themed (DLJ to Host) | Pavilion 2
Saturday, July 25th – Beach Party Weekend
Food Truck: The Filling Station
12:00pm - "Beach Party Tie Dye!" | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests - Summer Beach Party Water Wars | Location Lakeside Beach
*Beach Attire Contest - Prizes Awarded to Best Outfit*
5:00pm - Corn Hole Tournament | Near Pavilion 1
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Cadence DJ | Pavilion 2
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests - Summer Beach Party Water Wars | Location Lakeside Beach
*Beach Attire Contest - Prizes Awarded to Best Outfit*
5:00pm - Corn Hole Tournament | Near Pavilion 1
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Cadence DJ | Pavilion 2
***All activities are subject to change
August 2026 Family Events and Activities at Walnut Hills Campground
Saturday, August 1st
Food Truck: The Filling Station
12:00pm - Summer Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Three-Legged Race (adults & kids) | Location by Dog Park
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Kid’s Candy Bar Bingo | Pavilion 2 (DJL to Host) (purchase candy bars at store)
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Adult Bingo | Pavilion 2 (DLJ to Host)
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Gaga Ball & Corn Hole | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Karaoke | Pavilion 2
1:00pm - Three-Legged Race (adults & kids) | Location by Dog Park
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Kid’s Candy Bar Bingo | Pavilion 2 (DJL to Host) (purchase candy bars at store)
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Adult Bingo | Pavilion 2 (DLJ to Host)
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Gaga Ball & Corn Hole | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Karaoke | Pavilion 2
Saturday, August 8th
Food Truck: The Filling Station
11:00am - Kids Craft: “Painting Birdhouses” | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Potato Sack Race (adults & kids) | Location by Dog Park
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Adult Trivia Night | Pavilion 2 (DJL to Host)
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Super Sized Family Kickball | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Band (Two 0' Clock High) | Pavilion 2
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Potato Sack Race (adults & kids) | Location by Dog Park
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Adult Trivia Night | Pavilion 2 (DJL to Host)
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Super Sized Family Kickball | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Band (Two 0' Clock High) | Pavilion 2
Saturday, August 15th
Food Trucks:
Friday: The Filling Station & Yeller Dogs
Saturday: The Filling Station & Yeller Dogs
11:00am - Kids Craft: “Learn How to Plant” | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Water Wars (Balloons or Squirt Guns) | Location by Dog Park
4:00pm - Family Tug of War | Location by Dog Park (sign up at camp store)
***Tug of War - Seasonal Campers versus Short Term Campers! This will follow immediately after "Family Tug of War"***
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Karaoke | Pavilion 2
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Water Wars (Balloons or Squirt Guns) | Location by Dog Park
4:00pm - Family Tug of War | Location by Dog Park (sign up at camp store)
***Tug of War - Seasonal Campers versus Short Term Campers! This will follow immediately after "Family Tug of War"***
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Karaoke | Pavilion 2
Saturday, August 22nd
Food Truck: Triple Threat
11:00am - Craft “Painting” | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
3:00pm - 4:30pm - Family Trivia | Pavilion 1 (DJL to Host)
6:00pm - Kickball | Super Sized Family Kickball | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Dave’s DJ DanceGLOW Party | Pavilion 2
***Purchase glow sticks from store***
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
3:00pm - 4:30pm - Family Trivia | Pavilion 1 (DJL to Host)
6:00pm - Kickball | Super Sized Family Kickball | Location by Dog Park
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Dave’s DJ DanceGLOW Party | Pavilion 2
***Purchase glow sticks from store***
Saturday, August 29th
Food Truck: The Filling Station
11:00am - Craft "Rock Painting" | Pavilion 1
12:00am - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Three-Legged Race (adults & kids) | Location by Dog Park
4:00pm - Family Kickball | Location Field by Dog Park (sign up starts at 1pm)
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dance Party (Cadence Entertainment) | Pavilion 2
12:00am - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts available for purchase at camp store)
1:00pm - Three-Legged Race (adults & kids) | Location by Dog Park
4:00pm - Family Kickball | Location Field by Dog Park (sign up starts at 1pm)
7:00pm - 10:00pm - DJ Dance Party (Cadence Entertainment) | Pavilion 2
***All activities are subject to change
September 2026 Family Events and Activities at Walnut Hills Campground
Saturday, September 5th
11:00am - Craft "Halloween" | Pavilion 1
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Corn Hole | Pavilion 2
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Dave's DJ Dance Party | Pavilion 2 (DLJ to Host)
12:00pm - Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
2:00pm - Corn Hole | Pavilion 2
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Dave's DJ Dance Party | Pavilion 2 (DLJ to Host)
Monday, September 7th – Labor Day
Saturday, September 26th (Haunted Trail Weekend 2)
Site Decorating Contest
Food Truck: The Filling Station
11:00am – Pumpkin Painting/Halloween Craft/Candy in Hay Pile
12:00pm – Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
5:30pm – Family Costume Judging | Pavilion 1
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Trick or Treating
7:30pm – 9:30pm – Haunted Trail
8:30pm – 10:00pm – Spooktacular Costume Dance Party | Pavilion 2
12:00pm – Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
5:30pm – Family Costume Judging | Pavilion 1
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Trick or Treating
7:30pm – 9:30pm – Haunted Trail
8:30pm – 10:00pm – Spooktacular Costume Dance Party | Pavilion 2
Saturday, September 19th (Haunted Trail Weekend 1)
Site Decorating Contest
Food Truck: The Filling Station & Yeller Dogs
11:00am – Pumpkin Painting/Halloween Bag Coloring/Candy in Hay Pile
12:00pm – Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
5:30pm – Family Costume Judging | Pavilion 1
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Trick or Treating
7:30pm – 9:30pm – Haunted Trail
8:30pm – 10:00pm – Spooktacular Halloween Costume Dance Party | Pavilion 2
12:00pm – Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
5:30pm – Family Costume Judging | Pavilion 1
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Trick or Treating
7:30pm – 9:30pm – Haunted Trail
8:30pm – 10:00pm – Spooktacular Halloween Costume Dance Party | Pavilion 2
Saturday, October 3rd (Haunted Trail Weekend 3)
Site Decorating Contest
Food Truck: Triple Threat
11:00am – Pumpkin Painting/Halloween Craft/Candy in Hay Pile
12:00pm – Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
5:30pm – Family Costume Judging | Pavilion 1
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Trick or Treating
7:30pm – 9:30pm – Haunted Trail
8:30pm – 10:00pm – Spooktacular Halloween Costume Dance Party | Pavilion 2 2
12:00pm – Tie-Dye Fun! | Pavilion 1 (shirts for purchase at camp store)
5:30pm – Family Costume Judging | Pavilion 1
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Trick or Treating
7:30pm – 9:30pm – Haunted Trail
8:30pm – 10:00pm – Spooktacular Halloween Costume Dance Party | Pavilion 2 2
***All activities are subject to change
