EVENT CALENDAR

Gravel Ponds Campground
2025 Event List

April

Wed, April 30 – Opening Day (Permanent Members Only)

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May

Thurs, May 1 – Opening Day (Regular & Non-Camping Social Members)
Sat, May 3

• 11 AM: Easter Bunny Visit (Members’ kids only – first time in 20+ years!)
  Sign up by April 2 with kids’ names & ages

• 7 PM: GP Big Campfire & S’mores (Bring chairs, coolers, blankets)

Sun, May 11 – Mother’s Day

• Free flower + tea/coffee at General Store for all moms (while supplies last)

Sat, May 17

• 2 PM: “Find the Duck” Game (Ages 1–6, Sports Area)

• 4 PM: Spring Kids’ Craft (Volunteer needed)

Wed, May 21 – 5–7 PM: Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Memorial Weekend Kick-Off

Sat, May 24

• 11 AM: Adult Cornhole Tournament (BYO boards/bags)

• 2 PM: Free Bingo w/ prizes @ Boulder Hall

• 8 PM: Movie Night (Vote for the movie @ General Store) – Snacks at General Store

Sun, May 25

• 12 PM: Memorial Day Parade (Decorate bikes, pets, golf carts!)

• 1–5 PM: Cook-Out w/ Live Music @ Pavilion (Bring lawn chairs & coolers)

Mon, May 26 – Memorial Day

Wed, May 28 – 5–7 PM: Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill
Mon, May 29 – 6 PM: Potluck Dinner @ Boulder Hall
Sat, May 31 – 6–8 PM: Game Night (UNO, Euchre & more) @ Boulder Hall

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June

Wed, June 4 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill
Sat, June 7 – 6:30 PM: Kids Campfire + S’mores & Story (Parent chaperones required)

Wed, June 11 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Sat, June 14

• 11 AM–3 PM: Yard Sale @ Participating Sites (Sign up by 6/16, 8 PM)

• 1–4 PM: Teen Olympics (Ages 10–16)

Sun, June 15 – Father’s Day

• Free coffee/tea & donut for all dads

Mon, June 16 – 6 PM: Potluck Dinner @ Boulder Hall
Wed, June 18 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Sat, June 21

• TBA: Kids Craft (Volunteer needed)

• 2 PM: Water Fun for All! (Super Soakers, water balloons, hoses, etc.)

Wed, June 25 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill – 60s/70s Theme

Thurs, June 26

• 5 PM: Car Show @ Boulder Hall

• DJ Jennie Chen Live

Sat, June 28

• 1 PM: Tie Dye T-Shirt Day (Supplies provided; shirts for sale or BYO)

• 6–8 PM: Game Night @ Boulder Hall

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July

Wed, July 2 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Independence Day Weekend

Fri, July 4

• Family Movie Under the Stars (Vote @ Store)

• Snacks/popcorn at General Store

Sat, July 5

• Live Music (11 AM–11 PM), DJ, Food Trucks, Bounce Houses

• Kids Crafts & Tattoos, Wagon Rides

• Ring of Fire + Tentative Fireworks Show at Dark

Sun, July 6 – Park Clean-Up (Prize drawing for volunteers)

Wed, July 9 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Sat, July 12

• TBA: Pickleball Tournament (Sign up @ Store)

• 3 PM: Family Scavenger Hunt

• 7 PM: Pre-Teen/Teen Campfire + S’mores & Music

Mon, July 14 – Potluck Dinner @ Boulder Hall
Wed, July 16 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Pirate’s Weekend (July 17–20)

Thurs, July 17 – “Steal the Pirate’s Flag” begins (Details @ Store)
Sat, July 19

• 9–11 AM: Kids Fishing Clinic

• 9–12 PM: Fishing Contest (Sign-up @ Store)

• 1–4 PM: Beach Party w/ DJ Jennie Chen + Games

• 2 PM: Kids’ Cardboard Boat Races

• 4 PM: Adult Raft Race

• At Dark: Movie Night: Pirates of the Caribbean

Christmas in July Weekend

Fri, July 25 – Christmas Eve
Sat, July 26

• 10 AM: Santa & Mrs. Claus Wagon Ride

• 11:30 AM: Milk & Cookie Decorating (Kids)

• 1 PM: Kids’ Craft @ Boulder Hall
  Wed, July 30 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

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August

Sat, August 2

• 2 PM: Water Fun for All

• Glow Night: Glow Games

• 7–9 PM: Pre-Teen/Teen Dance w/ DJ (Snacks provided)

Wed, August 4 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Summer Fun Day – Sat, August 9

• 11 AM–3 PM: Vendor Fair @ Boulder Hall

• 1–4 PM: Beach Party + DJ

• 2 PM: Kids Seashell Hunt

• Movie Night under the Stars (Vote @ Store)

Wed, August 13 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill
Sat, August 16 – 11 AM: Kids Craft (Volunteer needed)
Mon, August 18 – Potluck Dinner @ Boulder Hall
Wed, August 20 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Thurs, August 21 – 5 PM: Car Show @ Boulder Hall + DJ Jennie Chen
Sat, August 23

• 11 AM–3 PM: Yard Sale (Sign up by 8/16, 8 PM)

• 11 AM–2 PM: Catch & Cook Day (Sign up @ Store)

Wed, August 27 – Special Dinner @ The Gravel Grill

Labor Day Weekend

Sat, August 30

• 10 AM: Cornhole Tournament

• 2 PM: Water Fun for All

Sun, August 31

• TBA: Pickleball Tournament

• 1–4 PM: 4th Annual Labor Daze Food Fest + Live Music

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September

Mon, September 1 – Labor Day
Sat, September 6 – 3:30 PM: Candy Bar Bingo
Sat, September 13 – 3 PM: Big Bingo w/ Prizes
Mon, September 15 – Potluck Dinner @ Boulder Hall
Sat, September 20 – 4 PM: Ice Cream Social
Sun, September 21 – Casino Trip to Seneca Niagara (Pre-sale tickets only)

Halloween Weekend – Sat, September 27

• 12 PM: Pumpkin Carving

• 2–5 PM: Kids Trick-or-Treat

• 3 PM: Kids Costume Contest

• 5 PM: Free Spaghetti Dinner (in costume)

• 8 PM: Adult Costume Contest

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October

Wed, October 15 – Last Day for Regular & Social Members
Fri, October 31 – Last Day for Seasonal Members

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📌 Reminders:

• Events may be added or changed—check the Store, Facebook, or Newsletter often

• Volunteers are always needed—sign up at the Store

• Let’s make 2025 the best season yet at Gravel Ponds!