2024 Red Oak Nature Center Special Events


PLEASE BUY SAFELY – Please note that tickets purchased from a reseller or individual outside of the Red Oak Nature Center/FVPD sales system cannot be guaranteed. Please visit Red Oak Nature Center’s Facebook page for additional details regarding the special events below. Everyone age 3+ needs a ticket; all ticket sales are final.

Holiday Party for the Animals | Dec. 14
Come show the animal ambassadors at Red Oak the holiday spirit by decorating, interacting and have fun right next to them! Self-guided craft stations will be set up for you to create decorations for our wildlife room including a few special enrichment-style treats to be gifted to these incredible animals for all their hard work! Adults do not need to register, but must accompany their child.

Frosty Fest | Jan. 25
Red Oak will host its annual Frosty Fest where participants are encouraged to experience winter after the excitement of the holidays have past. Two different self-guided trails will keep you busy and your senses engaged. One, a storybook hike where you can read a story with a frosty theme or follow our illuminated snowflake trail before you finish with a hot cup of cocoa and warming up at the campfire to roast a marshmallow or two. Don’t forget to find Frosty himself and take a photo before he melts away! Everyone 3yrs and up must purchase a ticket for entry. This event is best experienced after the sunset.

 

Thank you to our 2023-2024 Red Oak Nature Center Sponsors

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  • Special Event FAQs
    • Special Event FAQs

    Who do I need to purchase a ticket for?
    Everyone ages 3 and up who is attending an event will need a ticket. This information is included in the event details online and on Facebook events listings.

    What happens if there is inclement weather on the day of an event?
    Red Oak is open rain or shine. We do everything in our power to stage every special event. This may require postponing or relocating to an indoor facility. If there is lightning in the area, the park will close operations until it is safe to be outdoors, which is indicated by lightning tracking – or 30 minutes after the last observed lightning strike.

    Occasionally, if the weather is deemed too severe for the event to proceed, Red Oak may reschedule the event for another day.

    Watch the Red Oak Facebook page for updates when the weather is questionable. Cancellation or postponement of events will be posted as soon as possible or at least 2 hours ahead of the scheduled time of the event.  

    Are special event tickets refundable?
    All ticket sales are final, refunds and ticket transfers are not available after purchase. Red Oak is open rain or shine and guests are encouraged to dress for the weather. If Red Oak reschedules an event and a ticket holder is unable to attend the rescheduled date, a full refund will be issued. If Red Oak cancels an event ticket holders will be issued a full refund. Ticket holders must provide proof of purchase to receive a refund.

    How should I dress for my event?
    Red Oak is an outdoor facility, so always be sure to dress for the weather. 

    The event is sold out – can I just get two more tickets…please?
    Unfortunately, once an event is sold out we cannot add more tickets. We want to ensure our guests have a great experience at every event, and staying within the specified ticket limit for the event is an importance aspect to that. Many times, if guests are unable to attend an event, they post in the Facebook event listing to sell the tickets they will not use. Red Oak does not facilitate third-party ticket transactions. Be aware of ticket scams!