Events
Kiddie Fishing Clinic
Come learn the basics of fishing at our Saturday Kiddie Clinic located at the Marina! Learn the basics of selecting bait, baiting your own hook, and casting your reel with Miss. Ellie, while Miss. Izzy teaches you all about the types of fish Rathbun Lake is home to!
2+, kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Resort Guests Only | No More Than 8 Participants
Bring a fishing pole if you have your own, small fisherman's library available for those who need a fishing pole
Savannah Trail Guided Hike
Savannah Trail Guided Hike will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Guests will meet outside the Nature Center 10 minutes early before heading out on a guided 4.6-mile hike along the Savanna Trail. Closed-toe shoes and bug spray are recommended.
8+, all guests under 8 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older
Resort Guests Only | Up to 15 Guests
Sunscreen and Bug Spray are strongly encouraged!
Float Village
Come enjoy our newest lakeside amenity! The Honey Creek Float Village is a great way to get the whole group out in the water for a few hours of fun. These large inflatable hammocks allow you to enjoy the sunshine while resting in Rathbun Lake!
Hammocks are provided for resort guests only on a first come first serve basis
All ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Bring sunscreen and wear comfortable swimwear
S'mores Quesadilla Cookout
A campfire cookout will be held outside the Nature Center at Honey Creek Resort from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at the campfire grill. The Nature Center is located on the east side of our main parking lot. Guests will gather around the fire to make S’mores Quesadillas cooked over the flames. This is a casual outdoor program where guests can enjoy a warm dessert and relax by the campfire. All ages are welcome. Supplies available while they last.
All Ages, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, resort staff will do all food prep
For resort guests only!
Legos in the Lobby
Join us for a COMPETITIVE Lego building event.
Start building at 6pm with judging at 8pm.
All entries MUST be self designed and built on site. NO external kits. Legos will be provided and you can take you creation home!
DIVISIONS:
Under 12 Solo
Under 12 Parent-Child
Under 18 Duo
Over 18 Solo or Team
Age Range: 4+
Max Participants: 50
Open to the Public | Supplies Provided
Midnight Margarita Night
We are hosting a showing of the Movie Practical Magic in the bar. We are starting the movie at 11:12 PM so when it hits Midnight the scene where they serve “midnight Margaritas” falls right at 12:00 AM. We are also hosting psychic readings start at 8:30 as well as a themed craft to go with the event. The event will officially close at 1:00 AM and the bar will close at 2:00 AM. The full event schedule is below
8:30-11 PM Halloween DJ + Psychic Readings
11:12 PM Showings of Practical Magic in the Bar.
Build Your Own Witches Hat Craft
12 AM Round of Mini Midnight Margs
1 AM Event close
2 AM Bar Close
For ages 18 and up, N/A margaritas will be available
No Max | Open to the Public
Please bring a Photo ID | Wear your favorite fall attire or Halloween costume.
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out at weekly karaoke at Harbor 72 Bar's beautiful lakeview patio! Whether you belt Broadway, Oldies, or Top 40 this event is sure to bring a smile to your face and a cheer from the crowd.
All ages, guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
No Max | Open to the public!
Crafts and Games Hours
Join us from 3-5:30 Monday through Thursday for an afternoon of crafts, games, and fun!
All Ages Welcome | Resort Guests Only | No Max
Open Fishing Instruction
Join us at the marina to learn the basics of selecting bait, baiting your own hook, and casting your reel with Ellie, our private fishing instructor. Come with your questions ready, and be prepared to elevate your fishing experience. Instruction is adapted to meet the needs and age of the inquiring student.
All ages of students welcome, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
8 participants at a time, open house style instruction | For Resort Guests only!
Bring a fishing pole if you have your own, the small fisherman's library available!
Crafts and Games Hours
Join us from 3-5:30 Monday through Thursday for an afternoon of crafts, games, and fun!
All Ages Welcome | Resort Guests Only | No Max
Open Fishing Instruction
Join us at the marina to learn the basics of selecting bait, baiting your own hook, and casting your reel with Ellie, our private fishing instructor. Come with your questions ready, and be prepared to elevate your fishing experience. Instruction is adapted to meet the needs and age of the inquiring student.
All ages of students welcome, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
8 participants at a time, open house style instruction | For Resort Guests only!
Bring a fishing pole if you have your own, the small fisherman's library available!
Trivia Night
Join us every Tuesday night at Harbor 72 to test your knowledge and enjoy a great night out with friends!
Teams can consist of up to 6 people, but individuals may play.
5+, all guests under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
No Max | Open to the public!
Crafts and Games Hours
Join us from 3-5:30 Monday through Thursday for an afternoon of crafts, games, and fun!
All Ages Welcome | Resort Guests Only | No Max
Bingo Night
Join us on Monday evenings in Harbor 72 for a fun night of bingo, good drinks, and great food! There is no buy in and plenty of prizes. We’ll play three rounds of six cards!
All Ages, participants under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Public and resort guests welcome to attend.
Event held in the Harbor 72 bar.
Crafts and Games Hours
Join us from 3-5:30 Monday through Thursday for an afternoon of crafts, games, and fun!
All Ages Welcome | Resort Guests Only | No Max
Recycled Craft
Join us for our recycled craft series this summer! Today’s craft with be sun ornaments, made out of recycled cardboard. These are beautiful hung on any wall, in the window, or off a backpack.
4+, all guests under 8 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older
No Max | Resort Guests Only
Savannah Trail Guided Hike
Savannah Trail Guided Hike will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Guests will meet outside the Nature Center 10 minutes early before heading out on a guided 4.6-mile hike along the Savanna Trail. Closed-toe shoes and bug spray are recommended.
8+, all guests under 8 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older
Resort Guests Only | Up to 15 Guests
Sunscreen and Bug Spray are strongly encouraged!
Critter Comfort Story Hour
Join us at 10:00am at the Grand Fireplace, located in our lobby, to enjoy a story, a craft, and meet one of our real live critter creature friends here at the resort. We are most often joined by T-Lo the frog, Gerard the Jumping Spider, and our many turtle and tortoise friends.
All ages, 2-10y recommended
No max | Resort guests only!
Cartoons and Coloring Books
Enjoy throwback cartoons and coloring sheets in the lobby while the grown ups handle packing up for check out!
Age Range: 2+ | No More than 20 Participants | Resort Guests Only
Sunset Stretch
Guests will meet at the Great Lawn 10 minutes before class. This beginner-friendly stretch class is approximately 45 minutes long and is a relaxing way to end the evening outdoors.
6+, all guests under 10 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older
No max | Resort guests only!
Athletic wear, sunscreen and bug spray are strongly encouraged!
Unplugged Hike
Turn in your phone to your hiking guide, and enjoy a quick 2 mile loop completely unplugged from technology! We will depart from the Honey Creek Resort Lobby.
All ages, kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Resort Guests Only | No More than 15 Participants
Dress comfortably in athletic wear and closed toed shoes. Bug spray and sunscreen are highly encouraged!
Slip and Slide
Come join us at the Waterpark Lawn and enjoy our 40ft long slip and slide, for a few hours of fun in the sun!
5+, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
No Max, wait time may vary
Resort guests only!
Comfortable swimwear, sunscreen, and bug spray recommended!
Kiddie Fishing Clinic
Come learn the basics of fishing at our Saturday Kiddie Clinic at the Honey Creek Marina! Learn the basics of selecting bait, baiting your own hook, and casting your reel with Miss. Ellie, while Miss. Izzy teaches you all about the types of fish Rathbun Lake is home to!
2+, kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
For resort guests only, no more than 8 guests!
Fishing pole if you have your own, small fisherman's library available
Bird Watching/Identification
Bird Watching & Identification will be held at 12:00 p.m. on the Nature Platform. Guests will use a provided guide to identify different birds and learn more about the wildlife around Honey Creek.
10+, all guests under 10 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
Open to resort guests only, limited to 8 watchers.
Meet at: Honey Creek Naturalist Platform, we will meet on Nature Center lower patio, located on the east side of our parking lot
Friendship Bracelet Making
This drop in craft is sure to bring a smile to young guests faces while bringing back the nostalgia of summer camp for the adults. Learn how to make friendship bracelets of all sorts of patterns during this Saturday afternoon with our recreation team in the Honey Creek Lobby!
5+, all ages welcome!
No max, resort guests only!
Float Village
Come enjoy our newest lakeside amenity! The Honey Creek Float Village is a great way to get the whole group out in the water for a few hours of fun. These large inflatable hammocks allow you to enjoy the sunshine while resting in Rathbun Lake!
Hammocks are provided for resort guests only on a first come first serve basis
All ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Bring sunscreen and wear comfortable swimwear
Located on Honey Creek Beach
Critter Comfort Story Hour
Join us at 11:00am at the Grand Fireplace, located in our lobby, to enjoy a story, a craft, and meet one of our real live critter creature friends here at the resort. We are most often joined by T-Lo the frog, Gerard the Jumping Spider, and our many turtle and tortoise friends.
All ages, 2-10y recommended
No max | Resort guests only!
Glow DJ Party
Join us on the Harbor 72 patio for a glowing DJ dance party overlooking the lake from 8-11! This is an outdoor event.
For ages 14+ | Open to the public!
Please dress according to the weather | Bring your bugspray!
S'mores Quesadilla Cookout
A campfire cookout will be held outside the Nature Center at Honey Creek Resort from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at the campfire grill. The Nature Center is located on the east side of our main parking lot. Guests will gather around the fire to make S’mores Quesadillas cooked over the flames. This is a casual outdoor program where guests can enjoy a warm dessert and relax by the campfire. All ages are welcome. Supplies available while they last.
All Ages, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, resort staff will do all food prep
For resort guests only!
Float Village
Come enjoy our newest lakeside amenity! The Honey Creek Float Village is a great way to get the whole group out in the water for a few hours of fun. These large inflatable hammocks allow you to enjoy the sunshine while resting in Rathbun Lake!
Hammocks are provided for resort guests only on a first come first serve basis
All ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Bring sunscreen and wear comfortable swimwear
Located on Honey Creek Beach
Savannah Trail Guided Hike
Savanna Trail Guided Hike will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Guests will meet outside the Nature Center 10 minutes early before heading out on a guided 4.6-mile hike along the Savanna Trail. Closed-toe shoes and bug spray are recommended.
8+, all guests under 8 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older
Resort Guests Only | Up to 15 Guests
Sunscreen and Bug Spray are strongly encouraged!
Kiddie Fishing Clinic
Come learn the basics of fishing at our Saturday Kiddie Clinic located at the Marina! Learn the basics of selecting bait, baiting your own hook, and casting your reel with Miss. Ellie, while Miss. Izzy teaches you all about the types of fish Rathbun Lake is home to!
2+, kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Resort Guests Only | No More Than 8 Participants
Bring a fishing pole if you have your own, small fisherman's library available for those who need a fishing pole
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out at weekly karaoke at Harbor 72 Bar's beautiful lakeview patio! Whether you belt Broadway, Oldies, or Top 40 this event is sure to bring a smile to your face and a cheer from the crowd.
All ages, guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
No Max | Open to the public!
Open Fishing Instruction
Learn the basics of selecting bait, baiting your own hook, and casting your reel with Ellie, our private fishing instructor at our Honey Creek Marina. Come with your questions ready, and be prepared to elevate your fishing experience. Instruction is adapted to meet the needs and age of the inquiring student.
All ages of students welcome, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
8 guests, open house style instruction
Resort guests only, no cost!
Bring a fishing pole if you have your own, small fisherman's library available
Craft & Games Hours
Join us from 3-5:30 in the Honey Creek Resort Lobby Monday through Thursday for an afternoon of crafts, games, and fun!
Resort Guests Only | All Ages Welcome | No Max!
Open Fishing Instruction
Learn the basics of selecting bait, baiting your own hook, and casting your reel with Ellie, our private fishing instructor at our Honey Creek Marina. Come with your questions ready, and be prepared to elevate your fishing experience. Instruction is adapted to meet the needs and age of the inquiring student.
All ages of students welcome, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
8 guests, open house style instruction
Resort guests only, no cost!
Bring a fishing pole if you have your own, small fisherman's library available