Pop Up in the Park – Town of Frisco

Summer Pop-Ups

Pop-ups are great opportunities for fun experiences for all ages, combining education and entertainment at the Frisco Historic Park & Museum. Events happen seasonally, so keep checking back to see what’s next!

May 15, 2025, Bird Watching Hike to Rainbow Lake, 8:00am

Did you know Colorado is a top-ten bird-watching state? Join us for a bird-watching hike with the U.S. Forest Service on either May 15, 2025, or May 30, 2025. Meet at the Historic Park Gazebo for a quick lesson on Summit County birds, then head out to Rainbow Lake with your trail guide, USFS staff member Rita Frederick.

This hike is limited to 10 people and is $10 per person. Please call the Museum at 970-668-3428 to sign up. We are unable to accommodate walk-ups for this hike.

The Rainbow Lake Trail is a 1.5-mile out-and-back trail with 150 feet of elevation gain. Please bring a water bottle, a hat, and wear sunscreen and good shoes. If you have a set of binoculars please bring them with you. We are unable to accommodate pets on this tour.

May 30, 2025, Bird Watching Hike to Rainbow Lake, 7:00am

This hike is limited to 10 people and is $10 per person. Please call the Museum at 970-668-3428 to sign up. We are unable to accommodate walk-ups for this hike.

June 14, 2025, World Wide Knit in Public Day, 11:00am-3:00pm

We are celebrating fiber arts by participating in World Wide Knit in Public Day on June 14, 2025!

From 11:00am-1:00pm, join us in the park for a free Father-Kid fiber arts activity in honor of Father’s Day. Fire on the Mountain will be teaching attendees how to make paracord bracelets. Paracord bracelets are useful tools for various tasks and can be unraveled in emergency situations. All materials and instructions will be provided. Crafts are first come, first served.

From 1:00pm-3:00pm, bring your favorite project, a blanket or chair, and gather at the Historic Park Gazebo for a relaxing afternoon. All types of fiber arts and experience levels are welcome, whether you’re brand new to fiber arts or a seasoned fiber artist. You can also bring any extra supplies to trade with others!

Attendees should bring water, their own supplies, a blanket and/or chair, and sunscreen. You are welcome to bring any supplies you would like to trade. Please do not leave any supplies behind.

From 11:00am-3:00pm, Fire on the Mountain will have a booth set up in the park to sell locally made and dyed yarn.

What type of fiber art can I bring? And what is World Wide Knit in Public Day?

Knit, crochet, cross-stitch, macrame, or embroider; whichever fiber art is close to your heart. World Wide Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter-run event in the world, with over 57 different countries participating. Their mission focuses on connecting the wide umbrella of fiber arts to celebrate the creativity, mental health benefits, and fun of crafting and creating- “Better living through stitching together!”

June 21, 2025 – 11:00am-1:00pm: Solar Pop-Up at the Historic Park Gazebo

We are partnering with AstroMark for a free daytime astronomy pop-up event in the Historic Park on June 21, 2025, from 11:00am-1:00pm in celebration of the Summer Solstice. AstroMark will have his telescopes on site so we can safely observe the sun and learn more about the bright sunny skies. 2025 is the peak of the current solar cycle, meaning there is increased solar activity to be seen.

These events are free, all you need is your sense of wonder!

June 29, 2025, Birds of Prey at the Historic Park Gazebo, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with raptors? The Raptor Education Foundation will be in the Historic Park Gazebo from 12:00pm-3:00pm 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 day, with plenty of time to ask questions and take photos of these incredible creatures. Pets are not permitted at this event.

September 7, 2025, Poetry in the Park, 11:00am-1:00pm

The Frisco Historic Park & Museum and Summit County Libraries are excited to present Poetry in the Park as part of the pop-up series. The Hakuists will be set up with vintage typewriters to create personal haikus on the spot. 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!