ANTELOPE ISLAND—There’s plenty to do on Antelope Island this summer for people of all ages and interests.

Information from Antelope Island State Park website

June 23 –Who’s Home on the Range?

8:30 p.m. Bridger Bay Campground Amphitheater

Campers! Join the park naturalist to hear about some of the most common critters you’ll find at Antelope Island. Parking is not available at this venue. Please use marked trials for access.

There is no additional fee for this program. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

June 24 – OAS Star Party

7 p.m. White Rock Bay Trailhead

Join the Ogden Astronomical Society for an evening of sun and star gazing. Safely look at our sun through telescopes, then distant objects in our universe after sunset. This is a public, come-and-go-as-you-wish event. 

There is no fee for this program – regular park entry fees do apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

June 25 – Junior Ranger Program

Owls: What’s on the menu?

1 p.m. Visitor Center

We’ve collected evidence of owl meals. We need Junior Rangers to help us determine what they’ve been eating. This program is designed for youth,  but children of all ages are invited.  Junior Ranger candidates that complete this program will earn a Junior Ranger badge.

There is no fee for this program – regular park entry fees apply.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

June 26 – Sunset Kayak Tour

***Registration is Required***

Experience Great Salt Lake in a different light as the sun sets into the water horizon.

A limited number of kayaks are available to those who need them.

Regular park entry fees apply. There is no additional fee for this tour.

For safety considerations, space for this tour is limited.  

Contact [email protected] with any questions and to register. Please include the number of people in your party.

June 30 – Moonlight Bike Ride

The Annual Antelope by Moonlight bike ride, put on by Davis County, will take place beginning at 7 p.m. The actual ride will start at 10 p.m., and to facilitate the setup and safety of all involved, the East Side/Ranch Road will close to public traffic beginning at 9 p.m. Please plan your visit accordingly, and plan to be off the east side before 9 p.m.

July 6 – Never Have I Ever – Kayak

6:30 p.m. **REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**

Interested in kayaking and don’t know where to start? Join us for a step-by-step introduction to kayaking. Gear will be provided. Space is limited: Pre-registration is required. Contact [email protected] to register. Please provide the number of youth and adults in your group.

July 8 – Junior Ranger Program

Owls: What’s on the menu?

1 p.m. Visitor Center

We’ve collected evidence of owl meals. We need Junior Rangers to help us determine what they’ve been eating. This program is designed for youth,  but children of all ages are invited. Junior Ranger candidates that complete this program will earn a Junior Ranger badge.

There is no fee for this program – regular park entry fees apply.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

July 12 – Wildlife Program Overview

9:15 p.m. Bridger Bay Campground Amphitheater

Campers, come learn the ins and outs of wildlife management on Antelope Island. We will discuss what it takes to keep wildlife populations healthy and abundant in order to provide watchable wildlife viewing opportunities for our visitors. Note: Parking is not available at this location. Please make your way to the amphitheater by using the trail connecting the campground loops. There is no fee for this program. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

July 15 – Scorpion Tour

9 p.m. Visitor Center Amphitheater

Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief presentation, after which we’ll drive to an area frequented by scorpions. Bring a UV/Black light if you have one. Lights can be loaned on a first come/first served basis. No scorpions will be collected or harmed during this tour!

This event is free, but regular park entry fees apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

July 22 – UMFA in the Wild | Fantastical Landscapes

10 a.m. Visitor Center Amphitheater

Join the UMFA in Utah’s amazing wilderness to experience nature and make art. Get inspired by the artwork in the UMFA collection called Hot Dog Bridge by Russel Gordon and make your own strange and fanciful drawings of objects in the landscape. Will pancakes fly over the mountains? Will you swim in a river of stars? It’s all up to you and your imagination. 

There is no fee for this program – regular park entry fees do apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

July 22 – Owl Prowl!

9 a.m. Visitor Center

Join us for a short presentation about the types of owls you’ll find at Antelope Island. We’ll then take a short 5-10 mile driving tour to visit locations frequented by owls. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available, or bring your own. This will be fun for the whole family.

There is no fee for this event – regular park entry fees do apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

July 26 – History of Bison on Antelope Island

9:15 p.m. Bridger Bay Campground Amphitheater

Campers celebrate one of our nation’s oldest post-bottleneck bison herds! We will discuss the history of bison on Antelope Island and the herds’ management. We will consider contributions this herd has made as bison march forward on the path of recovery.

Note: Parking is not available at this location. Please make your way to the amphitheater by using the trail connecting the campground loops. There is no fee for this program. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

July 29 – Annual Spider Festival

Every year, hundreds of orb weaver spiders make quite a showing with their webs in just about every bush and stationary object in the park. Come learn about these harmless spiders, as well as other spiders that live on Antelope Island and throughout Utah. 

More information to come!