2018 Tyler Creek Campground Event Calendar

This is our Master Event List for this camping season.  Additional details become available on the THIS WEEKEND page by midweek each week.  Follow us on Facebook as well to keep up with the latest and greatest!  
DATE​S
THEME
PLANNED EVENTS
When's it happening? 
What's the theme?​
What's the plan?
March 24, 2018
Lowell Community Expo
Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes Street, Lowell, MI
April 13-15, 2018
Welcome Weekend
Saturday Bounce House, Welcome Potluck & Bonfire with S'Mores (weather permitting)
April 20-22, 2018
FIRST ANNUAL TC SPA WEEKEND!
Friday night Wine & Cheese Check-in; Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activities, TC SPA DAY in Clubhouse from 10 am - 1 pm.  Manicure, Pedicure, Facial, TENS Massage.  Snacks Provided and Bar OPEN!
April 27-29, 2018
Arbor Day/Campground Cleanup Weekend
Tree Planting, Hayride, Bounce House, Kids Activities, Pizza & Beer cleanup party
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May 4 - 6, 2018
Cinco de Mayo & Kentucky Derby Weekend
Mexican Fiesta, Bounce House, Kentucky Derby Watch Party, 7-10 pm Live Music with Sweet Tee Band
May 11 - 13, 2018
Military Spouse Apprc. Day, Mother's Day Weekend
Bounce House, Mother's Day Breakfast, Kids Crafts, Wine & Chocolate Hay Ride for Moms
May 18-20, 2018
Armed Forces Day Weekend
Bounce House, Polar Bear Plunge, Kids Activity to benefit Military
May 25 - 28, 2018
Memorial Day Weekend
 Pool Opens!  Golf Scramble Friday, Memorial Day Shootout on Monday, Bounce House, Face Painting, Duck Race, Live Music on Saturday with Terry O, DJ/Karaoke on Sunday evening, much more! 
June 1 - 3, 2018
Sweetheart Weekend
Friday night first Glowball golf of the season at 9 pm! Sweetheart Hayride on Saturday with wine & cheese, dessert at clubhouse afterward, Landscape Awards given
June 8 - 10, 2018
Hawaiian Luau Weekend
Golf Scramble, Bounce House, Luau Kids Activity, Fishing tournament, 5:30 pm Saturday Pork Sandwich Dinner in Pavilion for all, Hayride, Grass skirts & leis for the kids, Sack Races & Family Game Night with Live entertainment with Terry O!
June 14, 2018
First Junior Camp of the Season! - Birding
9:00 - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet at Clubhouse) Birding Theme 3:00 - 3:30 pm First Neighborhood Ice Cream Social of the Season! 
June 15 - 17, 2018
Father' Day Weekend with Founders Brewery & Griffin Claw too!
Bounce House, Saturday 10 - 2 pm Dad's Cookout with 2 of our favorite breweries!  Kids activities, 2nd Annual Dad's Cannonball Contest, 8 am - 11 am Saturday FREE Driving Range, Sunday Father's Day Breakfast in Clubhouse
June 21, 2018
Junior Camp #2 - Weather & the Earth Wobble/Solstice
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet at Clubhouse)  3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social & Summer Birthday Celebration
June 22 - 24, 2018
Summer Birthday Weekend
We celebrate all TC's Summer Birthdays this weekend with Bounce House, Kids Activities, Duck Race, 6 pm Cake & Ice Cream at the Pavilion with Pinatas and live/DJ music!
June 28, 2018
Junior Camp #3 - Make your own Fishing Lure & Feed the Catfish
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet at Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
June 29 - July 2, 2018
4th of July Weekend
Golf Scrambles, Hayride, Tie Dye T-shirt Activity, Parade/Golf Cart & Bike Decorating Contest, Duck Race, Fishing, Swimming, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, June 30 Music with Terry O
July 4, 2018
2nd Annual Play Hooky From Work Day!
Firecracker Shootout - Prizes, Adult Beverages and Fun for all...Shhhhhh we promise no pics so your boss will never know!
July 5, 2018
Junior Camp #4 - Theme is America's Independence/Red, White & Blue & Rockets
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet at Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
July 6 - 8, 2018
Hillbilly Weekend - Get your straw hats and overalls out!
Friday night 9:30 pm 2nd Glowball Golf of the Season! Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activities, Scavenger Hunt, Country Music Themes!
July 12, 2018
Junior Camp #5 - Water Week!  Summer Splash Down & Lowell Riverwalk Festival Begins at 6 pm
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet at Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
July 13 - 15, 2018
International Dinner Weekend & Lowell Riverwalk Festival
Golf Scramble, Hayride on Friday, Bounce House, 6 pm Saturday Bring an international dish to pass from your favorite country to the Pavilion for a great meal and some adult beverages with friends
July 19, 2018
Junior Camp #6 - Geocaching/Treasure Hunt
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet in Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
July 22 - 22, 2018
Shiver Me Timbers - It's Pirate Weekend!  Sunday is National Parents' Day too!
Golf Scramble, Bounce House, Kids Activities (Make Gift for Parents for Sunday), Treasure Hunt, Pirate's Grog, 6 pm Saturday Poker Night, Sunday National Parents' Day Celebration
July 26, 2018
Junior Camp #7 - The Life of a Stream Ecology Week
​9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet in Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
July 27 - 29, 2018
Christmas In July Weekend
Golf Scramble, Bounce House, Kids Activity, Face Painting, Site Decorating Contest, Hayride with Santa!
August 2, 2018
Junior Camp #8 - Theme TBD
​9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet in Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
August 3 - 5, 2018
Bring your Super Soaker!  It's US Coast Guard Birthday - Wet & Wild Weekend
Golf Scramble, Friday night Hayride with a super soaker ambush to kick off the weekend, Kids Water Activities on Saturday with Bounce House too.  6 pm Saturday Poker Night in Clubhouse
August 9, 2018
Junior Camp #9 - Farm & Agriculture Week with Swiss Lane & Farmer Teddy
​9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet in Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
August 10 - 12, 2018
Corn Boil Weekend
Friday 10 pm Glow Ball Golf Night, Saturday Bounce House, Tie Dye, Kids Fishing Tournament, Corn Boil Potluck with Chili Cook-off starts at 6 pm in the Pavilion; Sweet Tee Band performs
August 16, 2018
Junior Camp #10 - Pizza Party & Trophies Awarded
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet in Clubhouse) 3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social too!
August 17 - 19, 2018
Masdis Gras Weekend
Golf Scramble, Bounce House, Kids Activities, Beniegts, Face Painting & Bead Toss, Mardis Gras Golf Cart Decorating and Parade; New Orleans Hurricanes and Voodoo Daiquiris all weekend in the Clubhouse
August 23, 2018
FINAL Junior Camp #11-POOL PARTY
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Camp (meet in Clubhouse) with Pool Party & Bounce House Finale!  3:00 - 3:30 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
August 24 - 26, 2018
NASCAR Weekend - A night at the auto races
Golf Scramble, Bounce House, Kids Activities, Possible Car Show if we have enough interest, 7 pm Adult Race Game Event at Clubhouse
August 31 - September 3, 2018
Labor Day Weekend/College Football Tailgate Party & 2nd Annual Chicken Wing Contest
6-9 Final 2-person Golf Scramble, Hot Dogs & Apple Pies on Friday Night Check-ins; Saturday Bounce House, Tie Dye your Favorite T-Shirt your college colors!  Saturday 5 pm Chicken Wing Contest in Pavilion, DJ or Live Music, U of M vs. Notre Dame Game watch party 7:30 pm, Labor Day Shootout
September 7 - 9, 2018
Wild, Wild West Weekend
Friday 6 pm Hayride, 9 pm Glow Ball Golf, Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activities, Cowboy Games, Horseshoes, MSU vs ASU Sun Devils game is out West, U of M is at home vs. WESTern Michigan.  So, it's literally a Wild West Weekend!  Watch Party in the Clubhouse.  Saturday night live country music with Terry O.
September 14 - 16, 2018
Golf Cart Games/Poker Run Weekend & Fallasburg Arts Festival
Friday 6 pm Hayride & Bonfire, Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activity, 1 pm Golf Cart Games, 4:30 pm Poker Run (Need 5 volunteer stations; we provide food.)   
September 21-23, 2018
Tyler Creek After Dark/Night Games
Friday 6 pm Hayride, 9 pm Glow Ball Golf, Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activities & Flashlight Games/Scavenger Hunt after dark
September 28 - 30, 2018
Tyler Creek's Got Talent Weekend-TC's Version of Art Prize - submit your art, unusual talent or live music performance for prizes!
Friday 6 pm Hayride Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activity, 6 pm TC's Got Talent Show (Sponsors TBD) in Pavilion, MSU vs. CMU Watch Party in Clubhouse
October 5 - 7, 2018
Oktoberfest Weekend
Scarecrow Contest Announced, Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activity, 9 am - 5 pm Triathlon (9 holes golf, corn hole, horseshoe tournaments) Sponsors TBD
October 12 - 14, 2018
Halloween I - Haunted Hayrides + Lowell Harvest Celebration
2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest Begins, Straw Slide is constructed, Scarecrow Assembly, Haunted Hayrides (volunteers permitting)
October 19 - 21, 2018
Halloween II - Site Decorating Contest, Haunted Hayride, End of Scarecrow Contest, Trick or Treating
Friday 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest Voting Ends, Saturday Bounce House, Kids Activity, Haunted Clubhouse (volunteers permitting), Hayride, Apple Bobbing, Trick or Treating, Candy & Prize Distribution, End of Season Celebration Potluck & Weenie Roast with entertainment TBD
October 27 - 29, 2018
Final Guests' Weekend - Harvest Potluck
Saturday Bounce House & Final Bonfire/Potluck, Sunday collect all golf carts and put into storage
November 3 - 5, 2018
Campground Closes for the Season - no guests 
Shut 'er Down
December 15, 2018
Tyler Creek Holiday Party - open to all TC Guests past & present
Stop on by the clubhouse and join us for our holiday festivities!