January 30 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow
Wellness in Nature
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Wellness in Nature
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 30
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 23 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow
Stargazing Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Embark on a journey of cosmic discovery with our Stargazing Scavenger Hunt! This unique experience blends the excitement of a traditional scavenger hunt with the magic of stargazing, creating a night filled with discovery and awe-inspiring celestial wonders. As you hike the luminary trail, use clues to identify specific celestial landmarks in the night sky. Get a closer look at the cosmos through telescopes. Astronomy Guides will be on hand to provide assistance and share interesting facts about the astronomical wonders under observation. Binoculars encouraged! Headlamps, especially those with a red light, recommended!
Even if the skies are cloudy, participants can experience our solar system with the “Journey Through the Cosmos: Planetary Walk.” This experience invites participants to explore the relative distances between planets in our celestial neighborhood through a scaled model walk, providing an engaging and educational adventure for all ages.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 23
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 9 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow
S’mores Night & Campfire Cooking
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: S’mores Night. Enjoy an ooey gooey treat around a bonfire after your hike! Sample healthy campfire snack options as well: baked apples, popcorn, roasted veggies.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 9
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 2 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow
Music in the New Year
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Music in the New Year. After your hike, warm up in the Coop by a bonfire or in the Visitor Center for Live Music from 6:15-7:30pm.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 2
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Winter Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge
Awaken your curiosity, engage your body, and explore the beautifully restored Riveredge landscape through self-guided and educator-led activities that highlight winter activities.
There are activities for all winter conditions! We will adapt to whatever Mother Nature provides, but you can expect options like:
– Boot Hockey
– Broom Ball
– Geocaching
– History of XC Skiiing at Riveredge
– Shelter Building
– If conditions allow, snowshoes will be available to check out.
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free for all participants. Pre-register by February 6 at 11:59 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
This class is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
February 7
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12:00 pm
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8:00 pm
January 16 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Riveredge Birthday Party!
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Riveredge Birthday Party! Riveredge is turning 58 years old! Help us celebrate in style with music, light appetizers, and drinks before or after you enjoy a luminary lite hike which goes through our future accessible trail loop.
Featuring live music from Milwaukee musical artist Tlalok Rodriguez, 6:15pm – 7:30pm
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 16
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
December 20 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Winter Solstice Celebration
Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Riveredge! Awaken your curiosity, engage your body, and explore the beautifully restored Riveredge landscape through self-guided and educator-led activities. Winter Solstice Celebration: Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge is designed for folks of all ages to get active outdoors and discover a variety of ways to enjoy nature. Adventure awaits!
– 1 hour Guided Hikes 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm
– Guided Sunset Hike at 4pm
– Crafting in the Coop 12-8pm | Bring a recycled, clean glass jar to make a luminary! Extra will be available. We will also be making bird feeders and coloring mindfulness mandalas.
– Bonfire 4:30-8pm | S’mores and healthy snacks will be provided
– Stargazing and Astronomy 6-8pm (conditions permitting) | Please do not use a flashlight or headlamp. Instead, we will let our eyes adjust to the darkness.
The Trails Aglow Luminaries will be lit for attendees to hike the self-guided Trails Aglow route (1.5 mi) beginning at 4:30pm. Family Nature Club will gather at 5pm for group hike along the luminary route!
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free for all participants. Pre-register by December 19 at 11:59 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
This class is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
December 20, 2025
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12:00 pm
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8:00 pm
February 14 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Valentine’s Night
NOTE: Due to the snow, we’ll be wrapping up Trails Aglow early, running from 4:30pm – 7:00pm!
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Valentine’s Night. Share the love of nature with those you love! Supplies will be provided to create Valentine’s cards indoors. The craft supplies will be available in the Visitor Center and Coop. The Wine Bar and campfire will be located at the Coop and will be featured on the Trail Map that you will receive when you check in at the Front Desk. Wine will be available for purchase for adults 21+. Hot chocolate (free) and Riveredge Apple Cider (available for purchase) will be available for everyone! If you would like to take a beverage with you along the trail, please bring a thermos, tumbler, or other container that you can take to-go!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
February 14, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 7 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Game Night
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Game Night.
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
February 7, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
