Activities & Events At Silver Springs Campground
Family Activities and Seasonal Events
Activities and events are a big part of what makes Silver Springs Campground such a special place to stay. Throughout the season, guests can enjoy a mix of planned activities, themed weekends, music, games, and spontaneous campground fun that brings campers together.
Events Calendar
Stay up to date on what’s happening during your stay. Check back often as we finalize our seasonal event schedule, including themed weekends, bands, and DJ appearances. Activities and events are subject to change without notice.
2027 Themes & Activities
2027 Theme Weekends at Silver Springs Campground – Rio, Wisconsin
Our 2027 season runs April 16 – October 10, 2027, with a themed weekend every week. You’ll find Dino Digs, Christmas in July, Campground Olympics, a petting zoo, three Halloween weekends, and plenty more, plus live music on most summer Saturdays. Many weekends also come with camping deals like BOGO nights, Camp 3 Nights Pay for 2, and a veterans discount. Below is the full 2027 schedule by month, including activities and discount codes.
Every weekend: Friday Night Fish Fry at the Snack Shack, free S’mOREOs at the Butterfly Firepit on Friday evenings (6–7 PM), plus a Scavenger Hunt and a free Grab ‘n Go Craft Kit from the Camp Store.
Themes, activities and entertainment are subject to change. Download the printable 2027 calendar (PDF).
April 2027
Apr 16–18: Opening Weekend – Seasonal Clean Up
We’re back! Seasonal site clean-up weekend.
Activities: Free Coffee & Donuts.
Apr 23–25: Spin-Art T-Shirt Craft
Spin-art your own t-shirt in the pavilion.
Apr 30 – May 2: Bring a Friend & Derby Weekend
Buy one campsite, get the second free with code BUDDY (cabins excluded). Derby day, with horse races and a best-hat contest.
Activities: Horse Races · Build a Horse Craft.
May 2027
May 7–9: Mother’s Day Weekend
Treat Mom to a weekend at the campground.
Activities: Free Mother’s Day Craft · Purse Bingo.
May 14–16: Armed Forces Weekend – Pool Open
Veterans and active duty camp almost free with code SALUTE (cabins excluded). Honoring those who serve. The pool opens for the season.
Activities: Veterans Ceremony.
May 21–23: Campground Spirit
Show your camp pride with site decorating and games.
Activities: The World’s Okayest Music Bingo.
May 28–31: Memorial Day Weekend
3-night minimum stay.
Activities: Horseshoe Tournament · Bags Tournament.
Live music: ID 90 Band.
June 2027
Jun 4–6: BOGO Camping
Buy one night, get the second free with code BOGO (excludes cabins and full-hookup sites). Kids’ craft and scavenger hunt all weekend.
Jun 11–13: Camp 3 Nights Pay for 2
Camp 3 nights, pay for 2 with code 3FOR2 (cabins excluded).
Activities: Rock Painting · Bear Factory.
Jun 18–20: Father’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Dad with games and fishing.
Activities: Water Balloon Dodgeball · Kids Fishing Tournament.
Live music: Fire & Ice Band.
Jun 25–27: Dino Digs
Dinosaur dig, fossil hunts and prehistoric crafts for the kids. Live music: Wayne Road Band.
July 2027
Jul 2–5: July 4th Weekend
3-night minimum stay.
Activities: Fireworks on July 4 · Bike / Golf Cart Parade.
Live music: DS Jukin’ Band.
Jul 9–11: Vendor / Craft Fair
Local vendors and crafters set up in the pavilion. Activities: Volleyball Tournament. Live music: The Brightside.
Jul 16–18: Wine & Cheese Party
Sample wines and cheeses with fellow campers.
Activities: Wine Tasting.
Live music: DJ Duffy.
Jul 23–25: Christmas in July #1
Holiday fun in the middle of summer.
Activities: Visit Santa · Golf Cart / Bike Parade · Site Decorating Contest.
Live music: Wayne Road Band.
Jul 30 – Aug 1: Christmas in July #2
Holiday fun in the middle of summer. Activities: Visit Santa · Golf Cart / Bike Parade · Site Decorating Contest. Live music: DS Jukin’ Band.
August 2027
Aug 6–8: Campground Corn Boil
Fresh sweet corn for the whole campground.
Live music: DJ Duffy.
Aug 13–15: Campground Olympics
Saturday games and competitions with awards.
Activities: Wacky Bingo.
Live music: Pop Culture Band.
Aug 20–22: Wild about Wildlife
Meet the animals up close.
Activities: Petting Zoo.
Live music: DJ Duffy.
Aug 27–29: Kid’s Slime Weekend
Kids make their own slime.
Activities: Make Your Own Slime Craft.
Live music: ID 90 Band.
September 2027
Sep 3–6: Labor Day Weekend
3-night minimum stay.
Activities: Horseshoe Tournament · Cornhole Tournament.
Live music: DS Jukin’ Band.
Sep 10–12: BOGO Camping & Seasonal Appreciation Lunch
Buy one night, get the second free with code BOGO (excludes cabins and full-hookup sites). Our thank-you lunch for the seasonal family.
Activities: Seasonal Potluck Lunch.
Sep 17–19: Halloween Weekend 1
Spooky fun for the whole family. Activities: Trick-or-Treating · Haunted House. Live music: Fire & Ice Band.
Sep 24–26: Halloween Weekend2
Spooky fun for the whole family.
Activities: Trick-or-Treating · Haunted House.
Live music: The Brightside.
October 2027
Oct 1–3: Halloween Weekend 3
Our last Halloween weekend of the year.
Activities: Trick-or-Treating · Haunted House. Live music: DJ Duffy.
Oct 8–10: Closing Weekend
One last weekend before we close for the season. Activities to be announced.
Activities For All Ages
From kid-friendly games and crafts to music, poolside fun, and casual group activities, Silver Springs Campground creates an environment where guests naturally connect and make memories.
Join The Fun At Silver Springs
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or the entire season, activities and events add another layer of fun to your Silver Springs Campground experience.