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Don't miss the Final Weekend in 2026 to visit the World Famous 1893 Viking Ship! Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18.Our beautiful, full sized, 78 foot recreated Viking ship was based on an ancient 1000 year old excavated ship. Hand built in Norway in 1893, our ship was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non-stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking ship builders. Enjoy our hands-on displays of recreated Viking tools, weapons, jewelry, equipment and period images. Enjoy browsing the selection of distinctive and affordable items in our gift ship.&nbsp;Ship opens at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday. Last tour starts at 3:45 PM. Tours by our friendly and knowledgeable guides start every 15 minutes; no reservations are needed.&nbsp; Still just $7 adults, $4 teens 13-17, FREE 12 and under.For more information, visit www.vikingship.usNote: The ship is in a gravel floored shelter. No flush toilets on site.

Local Event: The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING!

The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING!

Don't miss the Final Weekend in 2026 to visit the World Famous 1893 Viking Ship! Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18.Our...

BestLife Fitness at Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center

Don’t miss Halloween Hayday, an annual special event held from 10am-1pm Saturday, Oct. 24 at Stephen Persinger Recreation Center. The day is packed with seasonal activities, including a costume contest, Mad Scientist, bounce houses, Halloween Egg “Haunt,” hayrides (weather permitting), and more!
Schedule for the day:
Event begins: 10:00am
Egg Haunt (2): 11:00am ages 5 &amp; under | 11:10am ages 6 &amp; up
Costume Contest &amp; Parade (2): 11:45am ages 5 &amp; under | 12:00pm ages 6 &amp; up
Special entertainment: 12:15pm
Admission is free for adults. Admission for ages 14 and under is $11 (NR$13) in advance or $13 (NR $16) at the door. Pre-registration is recommended.&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mrxzmykk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://tinyurl.com/halloweenhayday" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/halloweenhayday</a>

Local Event: Halloween Hayday

Halloween Hayday

Don’t miss Halloween Hayday, an annual special event held from 10am-1pm Saturday, Oct. 24 at Stephen Persinger Recreation...

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