Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
We're celebrating our independence in good old fashioned red, white and blue style.
Saturday, July 1
Fourth of July 5k Fun Run - Race begins at 9am! A commemorative medal will be provided to all participants upon 5k completion. Learn more »
Chairlift Rides - Held from 10am - 2pm on the Crystal Clipper Chairlift
Lift Assisted Biking - Held from 10am - 2pm at the Crystal Clipper Chairlift
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Sand Art: 10am
- Glitter Tattoos: Noon
Sunday, July 2
Chairlift Rides - Held from 10am - 2pm on the Crystal Clipper Chairlift
Lift Assisted Biking - Held from 10am - 2pm at the Crystal Clipper Chairlift.
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Nature Frames: 10am
- Glitter Tattoos: Noon
Monday, July 3
Family Golf Scramble: Shotgun start begins at 10am! Must sign up by June 29, 2023.
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Sand Art: 10am
- Glitter Tattoos: Noon
Chairlift Rides - Held from 4pm - 8pm on the Crystal Clipper Chairlift
Lift Assisted Biking - Held from 4pm - 8pm at the Crystal Clipper Chairlift.
Bike & Golf Cart Parade
Held at 5:15pm. Our theme is Red, White, Blue, and Americana Fun! Free to participate. Guests must use their own personal bikes or golf carts for the parade.
Registration available from June 25 - July 2, 2023 at the Mountain Adventure Zone or call us at 231-378-2071 . Each participant will receive a number to display on their bike or golf cart. Entries are subject to review. Registrants must be lined up at 5pm at the Mountain Adventure Zone for judging. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 golf carts and top 3 bikes!
Golf Cart Prizes
- First Place: One private, one-hour Alpine Slide block for up to 40 friends - a $600 value!
- Second Place: Four vouchers for a public, one-hour Alpine Slide session AND four vouchers for the Outdoor Pool & Water Playground
- Third Place: Four vouchers for a public, one-hour Alpine Slide session OR four vouchers for the Outdoor Pool & Water Playground
Bike Prizes
- First Place: Two vouchers for a public, one-hour Alpine Slide session AND two vouchers for the Outdoor Pool & Water Playground
- Second Place: Two vouchers for a public, one-hour Alpine Slide session OR two vouchers for the Outdoor Pool & Water Playground
- Third Place: Two vouchers for a public Outdoor Laser Tag session OR Archery Session
Barr Park Party with Music, Carnival Games & Activities
Held from 6 - 9pm. Enjoy music and dancing plus carnival games, lawn games, treats and more!
- DJ - We'll be playing your favorite tunes from 5:30 - 9:30pm in Barr Park. Come party with us!
- Carnival Games - A variety of carnival games will be available to play. Tickets will be required to play the games. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased in Barr Park at the event, or purchased in advance from the Park at Water's Edge or Mountain Adventure Zone on July 3.
- Independence Day Sand Art Bottles - 5 tickets. Create your own patriotic work of art!
- Fourth of July Glitter Tattoos - 10 tickets. Get star spangled with our themed glitter tattoos!
We'll also have glow and light up items available for purchase. Pricing will vary.
Campfire in Barr Park: 9pm - 11pm
Outdoor Movie in Barr Park: 9:30pm - 11pm, featuring The Sandlot. Free to attend!
Tuesday, July 4
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
- Painting Studio: 10am
- Glitter Tattoos: Noon
Local Firework Shows: Dusk
Our local towns put on excellent firework displays! See Firework Displays »
Available Daily
Mountain Adventure Zone
* Indicates reservations are required. Please call 231-378-2071 to reserve or reserve online.
Park at Water's Edge
* Indicates reservations are required. Please call 231-378-2238 to reserve or reserve online.