March for Parks ~ Saturday, April 25th
This annual event is held each April in conjunction with Earth Day. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Makoshika in conjunction with Makoshika State Park. Participants walk four miles to show their support for healthy living and a healthy planet.
Buzzard Day ~ Saturday, June 13th
Buzzard Day is an annual event held on the second weekend of June. It is a celebration of the return of the Turkey Vulture (buzzard), who is an inhabitant of the park.
The day begins with a hearty pancake and sausage breakfast prepared by the Glendive Kiwanis followed by our popular Buzzard Day Runs. For brave souls, we boast Montana's Toughest 10K, a 5K, Kid's Run, and Fun Run/Walk. Attendees can participate in kite flying, botany and geology hikes, demonstrations, a water balloon launch, wagon rides, an art show, children's games and food. The evening is wrapped up with a dinner and a concert at the amphitheater. Buzzard Day is a full day of fun for the whole family!
Adult Campfire Program
The Adult Campfire Programs will be held at the Hiatt Amphitheater every other Thursday evening from June through August. Check back for a program schedule.
Summer Youth Program
The Youth Program will be held every Thursday morning from 9:30am to 11:30am, June through August. An end of season campout will be scheduled for August. The programs are designed for kids ages 7-12. Check back for exact dates and a list of topics. Registration forms will be available in May at the Visitor Center.
Shakespeare in the Park - Thursday, July 9th
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will be performing Two Gentlemen of Verona on Thursday, July 9th. This marks the third year for Shakespeare in the Parks to perform at the Makoshika. The traveling troupe will perform at 7pm at the Park Amphitheater. Admission is free.
