The Frisco Historic Park & Museum Hosts Pop-Up Events All Summer Long

The Frisco Historic Park and Museum is excited to host a series of pop-up events throughout the summer. Pop-ups are a great opportunity for community members of all ages to enjoy fun experiences that combine education and entertainment. Returning this year is the popular bird watching hike on May 30, Worldwide Knit in Public Day on June 14, and new this year a poetry in the park event on September 7.

Pop-Up in the Park: Bird Watching Hike to Rainbow Lake

Join museum and U.S. Forest Service staff for a bird watching hike to Rainbow Lake on May 30, 2025. Meet at the Historic Park Gazebo at 7:00am for a quick lesson on Summit County birds, then head out to Rainbow Lake with your trail guide, Rita Frederick. This hike will also touch on the impact of nighttime lighting on bird migration.

The Rainbow Lake Trail is a 1.5-mile out-and-back hike with 150 feet of elevation gain. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen, as well as binoculars, if you have them. Pets are not allowed on this tour.

When: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:00am

Cost: $10 – Call the Museum at 970-668-3428 to register. Space is limited to 10 people, and the museum will be unable to accommodate walk-ups.

Pop-Up in the Park: Worldwide Knit in Public Day

To celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day, the Frisco Historic Park and Museum will be hosting an outdoor fiber art gathering at the Historic Park Gazebo. Bring your favorite project and a blanket or chair for a relaxing afternoon. In honor of Father’s Day on June 15, a father-kid activity will take place from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm where participants will make paracord bracelets.  All types of fiber art and experience levels are welcome.

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

Cost: Free – No registration required

Pop-Up in the Park: Astronomy- The Summer Solstice

Join museum staff and AstroMark for a free daytime astronomy pop-up event in the Historic Park on June 21, 2025. AstroMark will have his telescopes on site so we can safely observe the sun and learn about Summit County’s bright sunny skies. 2025 is the peak of the current solar cycle, meaning there is increased solar activity to be seen. This event is part of Frisco’s DarkSky programing.

When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Cost: Free – no registration required

Pop-Up in the Park: Birds of Prey

The Raptor Education Foundation will be in the Historic Park Gazebo from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on June 29, 2025. Meet Anne Price, one of the few women master falconers in the world, as well as some of their impressive birds. There will be mini presentations about these animals throughout the program from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with plenty of time to ask questions and take photos of these incredible creatures. Pets are not permitted at this event.

When: Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Cost: Free – no registration required

Pop-Up in the Park: Poetry in the Park

The Frisco Historic Park and Museum and Summit County Libraries are excited to present Poetry in the Park as part of the pop-up series. The Hakuists will set up vintage typewriters and be available to create personal haikus on the spot with community members. Summit County Libraries will have a table of poetry books available to check out. Don’t have a library card? They can sign you up there as well!

When: Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: Free – no registration is required

Frisco Historic Park and Museum Information

The Frisco Historic Park & Museum provides the opportunity to experience history in an up-close and personal way right on Frisco’s Main Street. The Museum’s collection of original historic buildings, including the Schoolhouse Museum, contains artifacts, exhibits, and photographs that tell the lively stories of Frisco’s past and reflect the philosophy of embracing history while also connecting it to our lives today.

The Historic Park is open from 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday – Sunday and is closed on Mondays. More information regarding the Museum may be found at FriscoHistoricPark.com.