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Special Events

Children running three-legged race in historic village.

For more information about any of the events below please contact Historic Charlton Park's business office at 269-945-3775 or e-mail info@charltonpark.org.

**Cash or check only at the gate.**

2025 Events

  • 4th of July Celebration
    4th of July Celebration

    July 4, 2025
    The annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July and Veteran's Barbecue is on Friday, July 4 from 12-3 pm. Event admission is free.

    Flag raising at 12 pm, followed by a barbecue buffet fundraiser (fee). with games and silent pie auction to follow. The historic village closes at 3 pm. The Park will NOT be doing fireworks in the evening.

  • July 10-12, 2025
    You'll see the history of steam and gas engines, tractor parades, a working sawmill and more. This year's show features International Harvester tractors and equipment, and hosts the Michigan International Harvester Collectors Club Chapter 11. Click the link above to view the tentative schedule.

    Admission is $7 for adults, kids 12 and under free.

  • Civil War Muster
    Civil War Muster

    July 19-20, 2025
    See history come alive with hundreds of re-enactors depicting Union Infantry and Confederate Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery units. Shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, see military demonstrations. Admission is $5 for adults, Kids 12 and under are free.

    Registration packet can be accessed here.

  • July 26, 2025
    If you love a good bargain, be sure to attend the second County Wide Yard Sale of the season. An assortment of vendors will be onsite from 9 am - 4 pm. Free admission to the public.

    Vendor spaces are 15x30 and the space fee is $10.00 per space. Click link above for more info.

  • Great Lakes Longbow Invitational
    Great Lakes Longbow Invitational

    August 7-10, 2025
    The GLLI is a full weekend of longbow shooting & browsing traditional archery vendors. There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Admission is $7 for adults, and kids 17 & under enter and shoot for free. For more information visit www.michiganlongbow.org.

  • Outdoor Youth Day
    Outdoor Youth Day

    September 13, 2025
    Outdoor Youth Day will be taking place from 10 am - 2 pm. It is a FREE day of fun where kids can get hands-on experience in many different outdoor activities. Hiking, archery, bird watching, fishing, target shooting, biking, trapping, canoeing and kayaking, fly tying, working dog demos and MORE! For more info call Barry Conservation District, 269-908-4139, or visit www.barrycd.org.

  • All Hallows Evening
    All Hallows Evening

    October 25, 2025
    Wear your costume and enjoy some treats during All Hallows Evening on October 25 from 3-6 pm! This family oriented event has trick-or-treating through the Historic Village. Admission is $5 per person, 12 and under are FREE!

  • Of Christmas Past
    Of Christmas Past

    December 13-14, 2025
    Come out and enjoy the holiday sights, sounds, and activities of the late 1800’s. On December 13-14, 2025, from 12 pm – 4 pm you are invited to tour the village & enjoy Christmas at HCP. Admission is $5 for adults and Kids 12 and younger FREE! There is no additional cost for crafts.

Many of the buildings are accessible. Check out the Take the Tour page and look for this symbol ♿ for more information.

Graphic image of brown dog.

Dogs are welcome at any time, but not inside of the buildings, unless they are service animals! Please keep them leashed (max length 6 ft.) and pick up after them. Please consult the event schedule before you decide to bring your pet - certain events are loud and may cause undue stress.

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