Events

Take a look at our 2019 Program Calendar and Download it today! For more detailed overviews of events and listings for other interpretive programs look at the event descriptions below.

January 22, 2019
Paint Night
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: $25 per person

*CLASS FULL* look out for next month’s class
Create your own masterpiece as local artist Rosalie Gunnel guides participants through creating an acrylic scene on canvas. Space is limited so call the museum at 435-527-4631 to reserve your space. Please bring cash only.

February 16, 2019
3rd Saturday Story time
Time: 11 am

The third Saturday of every month we will be hosting a themed story time for children ages 2-10. Story time will include several stories, a short craft and a snack. Check out our Facebook page for updates on each month’s theme. 

Friday, March 8
Night in the Museum
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30am Saturday, March 9
Cost: $15 per person. Special rates available for large groups or families.

Sleepover in the museum to see what comes alive after hours! The night will be filled with fun activities, a behind-the-scene tour, snacks and a family friendly movie in the gallery. Space is limited, so call to sign up today.

Saturday, April 20
Spring Festivities and Egg Hunt
Time: 10am-2pm and 1pm
Cost: Day use fess $8/vehicle

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with us with spring crafts, activities and our annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1pm.

Friday, May 17- Saturday, May 18
Mountain Man Rendezvous 9am-6pm
Atlatl Competition 10am-2pm
Cost: day use fee $8/person

Step back in time to the era of Fur traders. Walk through Trader’s Row to look at historic reproduction for sale, watch the candy cannon and throw a hatchet or iron skillet. Put on by the San Rafael Trapping Party. For more info visit their website: https://sanrafaeltrappingparty.weebly.com/

Atlatl Competition: borrow atlatl and spear from the museum and try your hand at a 3D animal target course.

Saturday, May 25
Archaeology Month Celebration
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: $8/vehicle

Dig deeper in the Study of Archaeology. Join us for a mini “dig” experience, archaeology crafts and activities and a talk with a real archaeologist.

Saturday, May 25
Movie in the Park
Time: 9pm
Cost:$8/vehicle

Enjoy a movie under the stars on our Rendezvous Flat. Follow our facebook page to find out what movie we’ll be watching and cast a vote to help us decide!

Saturday, June 8
Primitive Skills Demo
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: $8/vehicle

Watch hands on demos by skilled tradesman in flintknapping, hearth cooking, weaving and more!

Saturday. June 22nd
Movie in the Park
Time: 9pm
Cost: $8//vehicle

Enjoy a movie under the stars on our Rendezvous Flat. Follow our facebook page to find out what movie we’ll be watching and cast a vote to help us decide!

Saturday, June 29
Hand Game demonstration and Native Market
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost:$8/vehicle

Come and learn to play the handgame from local Paiute members. Browse handcrafted gifts from Native sellers.

July 13, 2019
Fremont Fun Mudder 5k
Time: 9am
Cost: $20/adult $15 Youth

Stay Tuned from more information about this year’s Fun Mudder and for a registration link!

Saturday, July 20
Picnic in the Park
Time: 10am-2pm
Come to the centennial Picnic area for some old fashioned fun. There will be a food truck, historic games and water activities in Clear Creek.

Saturday, July 27
Movie in the Park
Time: 9pm
Cost: $8/vehicle

Enjoy a movie under the stars on our Rendezvous Flat. Follow our facebook page to find out what movie we’ll be watching and cast a vote to help us decide!

Saturday, August 10
Military Appreciation Day

8am: Pancake Breakfast
9am: Flag Raising Ceremony by Monroe American Legion
ALL DAY: Free entrance for active military, veterans and their families

Saturday, August 17
Movie in the Park
Time: 9pm
Cost: $8/vehicle

Enjoy a movie under the stars on our Rendezvous Flat. Follow our facebook page to find out what movie we’ll be watching and cast a vote to help us decide!

Saturday, September 14
Pine Roasting Demo
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost:$8/vehicle

Take part in Traditional Pine Nut roasting and learn about this important part of Native Lifeways from local Paiute members.

Friday, October 25- Saturday, October 26
Fall Festival
5pm-8:30 pm

Enjoy the museum and trails in this spooky setting as you wander through our haunted hike, embark on our haunted hayride and play fall themed games.

Friday, October 26
Zombie Run
5:30pm

Dodge Zombies as you run for your life through the State Park in this spooky and fun 5k run/walk.

Experience the numerous points of interest within our park.  Explore the canyon we are located in to find Fremont Indian petrogylphs, pictographs, and pictoglyphs. Take a ride on an ATV through our park to connect to the longest ATV trail in the world. Descend into a reconstructed pithouse to imagine the lives’ of the Fremont Indians 1000 years ago.  Come into our museum during open hours, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm,  to discover our large collection of Fremont Indian artifacts.