2022 Family Picnic

2022 Family Picnic - A Fundraiser for the Science Center

Saturday, July 23, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Join us for this family-friendly event!

We are changing our annual summer event to include the whole family in a festive, casual atmosphere. The Family Picnic will celebrate the Giant Insect exhibit and feature animal programs, animal games, food trucks, live music, insect tasting, open bar, and more!

Your ticket includes all entertainment and food from Gyrpo Spot, Cheese Louise, The Common Man, SubZero Ice Cream, and the Joye-ful Cookiery. Adult tickets also include open bar with local beer, wine, and our signature cocktail. Kids will enjoy non-alcoholic bug juice.

Tickets: $75/ ages 21+; $20/ ages 12-20; $10/ages 6-11; Free for 5 and under.

Tickets are limited. Purchase your tickets using the form below.

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Events Include:

Food from Gyro Spot, The Common Man, and Cheese Louise
Open bar with beer, wine, and signature cocktail (non-alcoholic bug juice for the kids)
Live Animal Programs
Live music from Green Heron
Ice Cream Demonstration with Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Insect Tattoos
Insect Games
Insect Tasting
Take home cookies from Joye-ful Cookiery

Bring the whole family for a fun evening out while you support Squam Lakes Natural Science Center!

Your ticket purchase is a donation to help support the care and feeding of our live animal ambassadors and environmental education programs.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center greatly appreciates support from:

Underwriters

Grossman Family Charitable Foundation
Anne R. Lovett and Stephen G. Woodsum
Meredith Village Savings Bank
Pam and Larry Tarica

Sponsors

Sarah and Win Brown
Dunkin' Plymouth, Ashland, Campton, and Lincoln
Malone, Dirubbo & Company
Tashia and John Morgridge
Lea A. Stewart
Squam Boat Livery
Squam Lakes Financial Advisors
Squam Lakes Plumbing and Heating

Donors

Marc Bard
Cormack Construction Management
Carol and Robert Stewart

Bryan Doyon, 10/11/21
Fun experience with wild animals and interactive exhibits. The animals are local wild species and fun to see up close and the information on them is presented in an engaging way for children. The walk around the loop can take a few hours depending on how long you spend at each stop but it's an enjoyable time and a great place for families.
Ann-Marie Ames, 07/05/21
Absolutely exceptional place to go. I've been to other nature centers in Maine and New Hampshire and love this the most. The enclosures were well taken care of and the employees cared very much for the animals. The raptors were very well taken care of and the place was not run down like some other places. A lot of my family went of all different ages and every one of them was captivated by the beautiful animals. A very natural Scenic setting and much education. Check out some of the photos.
M LF, 09/20/20
Playground was open. Picnic area wasnt. Hand sanitizer at every station.
Eric Jewart, 08/17/19
Had a fun visit there with my kids. We saw a presentation with a live porcupine which was cool. The presenter was very engaging. We spent about two hours total, just drifting and the main loop looking at everything there. The mountain lion and bobcat were pretty neat to see.
hillary simpson, 07/15/20
Its always fun to come here!! This time we came in the afternoon and it was a little hot. Not all the animals were out but it was still a great time! Barred owl, deer, black bear and mountain lions to name a few! They did a great job incorporating social distancing without taking too much from the experience.