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Exciting Events at Hidden Shady Nook
Explore a curated list of fun activities and special events happening at Hidden Shady Nook, your go-to destination for lakeside entertainment and community gatherings.

Hot Buffet Bar
Every Friday All Summer
All you can eat dinner buffet for $20 includes salad bar, hot buffet full of various fish and sides, as well as a dessert bar with a soft serve ice cream station. Call ahead for dinner reservations: 715-667-3878
Scavenger Hunt for Fred Bear
Coming soon
Invigorate your sense of adventure while taking a hike through our 10-acre wooded forest and join the search for our beloved campground mascot, Fred Bear. Grab a scavenger hunt guide at the restaurant and challenge yourself to see how fast you can uncover Fred’s hiding spot!
Live Music
Select Days, June – September
Live music on the deck or in our bar! Dates to be announced… First date is:
Summer Kick Off Party with Liz and Cal from 30 minute difference! 7:30 – 9:30 pm Friday, June 21st on the outdoor deck weather permitting.
The Gators: Friday, July 11th 6 – 9 pm
Dave BeBeau Acoustic Music: Friday, August 8th 5 – 9 pm
Thursday Night BINGO
Select thursdays July – August
Round up your friends and family, and get ready for some bingo fun! Bring your dabbers and join us as we laugh, compete, and make unforgettable memories. Exciting prizes like tickets to local events and free meals are up for grabs! Join us every other Thursday this summer at 7 p.m. in the restaurant.
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DIY Craft Classes
Select Thursdays
Those of all ages are welcome to come and explore the joy of crafting! Classes start at 5:00 p.m. and are open to the public. They will be held in the pole barn. Ceramics will be available to paint for a fee during any of the class times listed below. Check out our different themed classes to pick one that sparks your interest:
- Create your own air dry clay creature: July 3rd
- Tie Dye a T-Shirt ($10): July 17th
- Make your own slime ($5): July 24th
- Create your own air dry clay creature: August 7th
- Tie Dye a T-Shirt ($10): August 21st
- Ceramics to paint ($5): Available during all classes

Weekly Coloring Contest
All Summer
Bring the kids to pick up a coloring page and enter to win our weekly coloring contest or create your own art! Winning artwork will be displayed on our gallery wall in our kids club and one winner each week will take home a prize.

Board Game Tournament
select dates
We’ve got board games and more board games… pick from a wide array of options including Guess who, Candy land, Yahtzee, Sorry, and more. Pick up the tournament guide for all the rules, but winners of each game will compete until there is one official board game champion! All participants must have good sportsmanship and, if they lose, cheer on their opponent in the next round. Tournaments will be held in the pole barn with dates to be announced.
Movie Nights
Coming Soon
Come enjoy a fun-filled movie night in the cozy pole barn, complete with tasty concessions like popcorn, candy, and bottled water available for purchase. Each week features a different movie, screened indoors—so the event happens rain or shine! Gather with your family and unwind as you watch timeless classics on the big screen. Movie nights will begin mid-June.
Deals and Discounts
Discover special deals and exciting offers to make the most of your lakeside getaway.
Dining Special
All buffet dinners on Friday and Saturday evening come with a complimentary dessert bar featuring homemade classics, as well as a soft serve ice cream station!
Book 5, Get 2 Free!
Book a week long RV site and get two free nights included in your week. 7 nights for the price of 5! (Tents are allowed on all RV water/electric sites)
Check Out Our Scenic Moments
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