Bring the family and join us for Treats & Trails! This festive fall tradition invites families to explore Outdoor Discovery Center’s trails while enjoying games, candy, wildlife encounters, s’mores and plenty of fun along the way.
Don’t miss seeing the live birds of prey or roasting marshmallows. The Spoelhof Family Visitor Center, De Witt Birds of Prey Center, and Eldean Family Nature Play Park will be open throughout the event.
Children are encouraged to wear costumes, and all trails are accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons. To enjoy the full experience, families will walk a total of 1.2 miles.
Fee: $20 per family – no new admission after 6pm.Â
Pets: Dogs are not permitted at this event, live birds of prey will be out for encounters.
Volunteers: We need volunteers to help this event run smoothly!
Please sign up to volunteer here!
One ticket covers your whole crew! Whether you’re a family of 2 or 8, you only need one ticket to join the fun.Â
You can pay at the event via cash or card.
New this year, ODC is offering pre-registration! Pay ahead of time and show your ticket when you arrive.
*All registrations are non-refundable.
*No admission after 6:00 pm on the event night.
There are a variety of sponsor levels available to fit your investment goals. Based on your chosen sponsorship level, you have the opportunity to have your logo on this website, recognition on all marketing materials, social media recognition and one team registration.
Organizations can choose the Community Sponsor level for $250 for recognition on the trails and maps.
For more information, please email Ashley VanZee or call (616) 368-9289.
We are looking for organizations to join as partners for this exciting community event. This is a great opportunity to connect with a few thousand people in our community! Â
Partners will host a candy station for the duration of the event. The fee is waived for nonprofit or government organizations, $50/business or corporation.
All partners and sponsors are expected to bring 3,000 pieces of candy that they will give away during the event.Â
*During registration, please register for 1 business/organization, not the number of volunteers you’ll have working the event*
