What's Going on at Chehaw

Staff Report

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

We are happy to announce Chehaw, along with Artesian Alliance partners Thronateeska Heritage Center and Flint RiverQuarium, is participating in the Blue Star Museums program this summer. The program provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 20) through Labor Day (September 4).

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as Active Duty and Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), or DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. Visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums for a complete list of participating organizations.

FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS
EVERY WEEKEND

Saturday & Sunday
10:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)
11:30 Rhino Feeding
1:30 Sulcata Tortoise Feeding ($3/person)
2:30 Alligator Feeding ($10/Souvenir Feed Cup)
3:30 Wildlife Theater Presentation

SPLASH PARK

NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

The Splash Park at Chehaw is water fun for all ages! During the season, it is open from 9:30 a.m. to dark. Cost is included in Park admission and is free for members. There are six shade structures that have picnic tables underneath for a shady place to enjoy while your kids splash. Shelters are first come, first served. Larger shelters by the Play Park can be rented. Pets are not allowed within the Play Park or Splash Park.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside) 6 p.m.

Jun. 19, Aug. 21, Oct. 16, Dec. 18
 
May 26 -All Smiles Program

Jun 2- Cubs Program

June 20- Artesian Alliance Annual Meeting

Jun 23- -All Smiles Program 

July 7- Cubs Program

July 28- -All Smiles Program

Aug 4-  Cubs Program

Aug 25- -All Smiles Program

Sep 1-  Cubs Program

Sept 21- Black Jack & Black Rhinos

Sept 22- -All Smiles Program

Oct. 6-  Cubs Program

Oct 7- Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament

Oct. 21-22- Southern Discomfort Race

Oct. 21- Modern Gas Rib Showdown

 Oct 27- -All Smiles Program

Nov 3-  Cubs Program

Nov 24- -All Smiles Program

Dec 1-  Cubs Program

Dec 22- -All Smiles Program