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Pleasant Hill Welcome Back Campers & Solar Eclipse
April 5 @ 5:00 pm - April 7 @ 9:00 pm
Friday, April 5
5-8pm Traveling Program & Craft – Look for our traveling program staff on the golf cart as they travel through the camp areas stopping at campsites with 2024 event information and a fun craft kit!
Saturday, April 6
10-11am Spring Craft for Adults – Meet at the Welcome Center to make a spring decoration for your camper or house. While supplies last.
2-3pm Galaxy Craft for Kids – Meet at the Welcome Center to learn about space and make a galaxy jar to take home.
2-3pm Nature Center Open – Explore the Nature Center and learn about upcoming programs!
4-5pm Solar Eclipse 101 – The solar eclipse will be happening on Monday, April 8! Meet at the Welcome Center deck to learn about the eclipse and what to expect.
6-8pm Wagon Tours – Take a wagon tour of the park and learn about the campground, plus enjoy information about the upcoming solar eclipse. Limited seating available for each ride, register online at https://MWCD.ticketleap.com. Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot, near the mini log cabin kiosk.
Sunday, April 7
1-2pm Solar Art for All Ages – Use the sun’s power to make a unique piece of artwork! Meet at the Welcome Center deck.
3-4pm T-shirt Tie Dye – Make a colorful and unique creation in the grass near the Welcome Center! T-shirts will be available for purchase, cash only. Shirts will be $10 each, youth small to 3XL. Sizes are first come, first served. *Limited Edition Solar Eclipse Design*
5-6pm Space Junk – Discover what is floating through space and make a bag of your own space junk to enjoy! Meet at the Welcome Center.
7:30-9pm Campfire & Stargazing – Relax by the campfire and learn about a variety of constellations. Bring a snack to share and enjoy a special campfire treat! Meet at the campfire ring near the Welcome Center deck with your own camp chairs.