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!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 12:30 am
Roll Out the Red Carpet! This New Year's Eve, leave the ordinary behind and step into the dazzling world of Hollywood! Join us at Shawnee for an evening dedicated to Hollywood Glam. We encourage you to Dress to the Nines in your most stunning formal wear, or embody your Favorite Star.
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Wednesday, December 31
5 - 9 pm
Join us for a laid-back evening filled with delicious flavors and festive vibes. Our New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials are made to savor as we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 in style.
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Company Townes and Iron Furnaces: Iron, Fire, and Forgotten Towns
January 3 | 6 pm
Join ODNR Historians Michael Veres, Phillip Hutchinson, and Neil Humphrey at the lodge to learn more about the region's history and culture.
Shawnee's Natural Legacy: Lucy Braun, the Roosevelt Preserve & Beyond
January 10 | 6 pm
Join ODNR Historians Michael Veres, Phillip Hutchinson, and Neil Humphrey at the lodge to learn more about the region's history and culture.
February 13
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March 21
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Located the Ohio and Scioto rivers meet and within portions of the Shawnee Forest, the traveler can hike to their heart's content or sit by the rivers edge. You can also visit one of the many businesses in the historic Bonnyfiddle district!
View Area EventsOur goal is to catalyze + organize progress & change in our community
View Upcoming EventsImagine a place that has the enduring coziness of a small-town atmosphere from days gone by, yet still resounds with the spirit of today. Imagine a place where you can take a long, easy step back in time to see the prairies that once covered portions of Ohio in the morning, play a round of golf, and watch the sunset over the Ohio River while sipping a glass of local wine.
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