Special Events
Every season brings a new reason to visit Cave of the Mounds
– National Natural Landmark! Guided tours are available
year round. Plus, click here for … NEW! 2008 Summer Programs and Camps!
Spring 2008 Scout Events
Reservations required; space is limited. Call 608-437-3038 to register your troop or pack!
Boy Scouts: Geology Merit Badge/Belt Loop & Academic Pin
April 5, 2008 - Download Program Flyer (PDF)
Boy Scouts: Orienteering Merit Badge/Belt Loop & Academic Pin
April 12, 2008 - Download Program Flyer (PDF)
Girl Scouts: Rocks Rock Junior Badge/Let's Get Diggin' Brownie Try It
April 19, 2008 - Download Program Flyer (PDF)
Girl Scouts: Caves Rock Junior Badge/Fossil Safari Brownie Try It
April 26, 2008 - Download Program Flyer(PDF)
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Caroling at the Cave Download Program Flyer (PDF)
Saturday, December 8, 2007 Performances
Sunday, December 9, 2007 Performances
Discover Buried Treasure - Discover Fun - Discover the unique acoustics found underground! Caroling at the Cave offers visitors good cheer through a serenade by local choir groups. This charity event is standing room only with limited seating options. Holiday shoppers will enjoy extended hours in our amazing Rock & Fossil Shop with unique natural gifts for that someone special on your list. Children will enjoy a visit with Santa while making a holiday craft in our Visitor Center! Seasonal refreshments will also be available for purchase. Call 608-437-3038 for more information.
HOLLOWeen at the Cave! Download Program Flyer (PDF)
Sneak-a-Peek: 5 PM - 7 PM Friday
9 AM - 6 PM Saturday
Don't be afraid of the dark - join us at the end of October for an especially Happy Hollow-een! Free Gemstone & Fossil treats await costumed youngsters wandering the hollows of the Cave! This family event offers seasonal southwestern Wisconsin folk tales by firelight in our beautiful Visitor Center, and special stops inside the warm, lighted Cave environment. Enjoy a Candlelight Hike under the full moon on Friday evening, or meander the Scavenger Hike on Saturday - both along our Karst View Trail. Falconry Talks with Aaron Allred and his Red Tail hawk on Saturday from 11 AM - 2 PM, with flying demonstrations on the hour at our Historic Barn Discovery Center. Seasonal refreshments will also be available for purchase. Call 608-437-3038 for more information!
 
We're sorry, this event has been cancelled.
Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 2:00 p.m.
Floyd Collins Discussion and Author Presentation
Join world-famous cave explorer and author, Roger Brucker, as he discusses the Floyd Collins caving tragedy of 1925. Brucker, who has spent more than 50 years exploring Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, is a co-founder of the Cave Research Foundation and has consulted for National Geographic Television. He is co-author of several books, including "Trapped! The Story of Floyd Collins." The book tells the story of Collins, who was trapped in a cave and could not be rescued, despite a massive effort that drew thousands of spectators. On October 19-21, the Music Theatre of Madison will present the critically-acclaimed stage musical "Floyd Collins." For more information about the production, visit www.musictheatreofmadison.com.
For information about Roger Brucker, visit www.rogerbrucker.com.
To learn more about the Floyd Collins tragedy, visit www.cavecity.com.
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Seasonal Events
- Cave of the Mounds is open year 'round for your enjoyment! Since first opening to the public in 1940, the gardeners at Cave of the Mounds have been busy planting thousands of bulbs, perennials and annual flowers. There are acres of rock gardens, prairie plantings and butterfly gardens which guarantee there are flowers in bloom from early spring through late fall.
- A winter wonderland in Wisconsin's unique Driftelss Area! Come experience the beautiful hills and valleys nestled just beyond the the state's glacial boundary. Enjoy a balmy Cave Tour at 50 degrees all year 'round. Afterwards, extend your family fun with some indoor sluicing and discover your very own collection of rocks & fossils! Dig deeper into the history and science of Cave of the Mounds and Wisconsin’s unique geology inside our Visitor Center. Or, perhaps spend some time wrapping up your seasonal shopping inside Mineral Planet, our unique gift shop. You, too, can impress your friends with unique natural gifts including rocks, fossils, jewelry, candles, mineral lamps, books, and much more!
- Great educational destination for winter Field Trips! Enhance your school year by getting them out & about! Whether you are a teacher, home school parent, scout leader, group or club leader, we offer Cave Tours and a variety of extended Educational Programs to help you meet the needs of your participants - all year long! New this winter season, the Mound Bound MAX program takes your participants orienteering above and inside the Cave! Click here for more information about Educational Programs to enjoy this winter!
Calendar of Events:
January and February: Come
in from the cold and see why people have taken shelter in caves
for millennia. Natures heating system keeps the Cave of the Mounds
at a constant comfortable temperature all winter long. While you
are in the area, downhill ski or snowboard at Tyrol
Basin Ski Area or explore the extensive cross country ski
trails at Blue
Mounds State Park.
March: Spring break down under!
Bring your family to visit Cave of the Mounds and welcome spring
back to Wisconsin. We are open daily and our extended hours begin
March 15th. Also, the House on the Rock
begins their season this month.
April: Celebrate Earth Day
with a visit under the earth! When the ice melts, our Gemstone
Mine and Fossil Dig open. See the first blossoms of the year as
bulbs explode into bloom. Lucky visitors might be there when we
burn our prairie. To learn about annual Scout Events, contact groups@caveofthemounds.com.
May: Our summer season begins
Memorial Day weekend! Bring the family for a tour and a picnic,
or grab some lunch from our seasonal snack bar. See our spring
flowers bursting into color and search for caterpillars & chrysalis'.
June: We are proud to offer interpretive Educational Programs for the whole family! Extend your tour underground & dig deeper into the history and science of Cave of the Mounds and Wisconsin’s unique geology. One of our experienced instructors will guide you & your family through our fun & educational programs. You, too, can impress your friends by learning to use the word “speleology” correctly!
July: Caves are cool! Beat
the heat with nature’s air conditioning. As the summer heats
up, the constant cool temperature of the cave provides a rare
experience and opportunity to cool off and take in the natural
geologic wonder of Wisconsin – below
ground! Also, take
a stroll down the Trollway and enjoy the Mount
Horeb Annual Art Fair.
August: Round up those flashlights
and grab the family - come celebrate the discovery of Cave of the
Mounds! Every year our staff puts on their best in honor of the cave’s
birthday. On August 4th, 1939 the cave was discovered during a
routine quarry blast. Join us as we celebrate that explosive event
during Discovery Days 2008 on Saturday, August 2nd through Monday, August 4th. Don’t miss the fun both
above and below ground! While you’re in the area check out the Mount
Horeb Mustard Museum’s National Mustard Day.
September: After you enjoy the colors below ground, gaze at the splendor of prairie wildflowers, autumn leaves and butterflies on our park grounds. Enjoy more fall colors as
you drive though the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin's unique driftless area. To learn about annual Scout Events, contact groups@caveofthemounds.com.
October Don't be afraid of the dark - join us October 31-November 2, 2008 for Happy Hollow-een! Free gemstone treats await costumed youngsters wandering the hollows of the Cave! This family event offers a candlelight hike on our Karst View Trail, seasonal folk tales by firelight in our beautiful Visitor Center, and special stops inside the warm, lighted Cave environment. Seasonal refreshments will also be available.
November: Cave of the Mounds is open for tours and group programs all year
'round! In the winter, our constant temperature and high humidity
make the cave environment feel balmy. A great place to bring family & friends visiting for the holidays. Beat the crowds - and the cold - with an underground adventure!
December: Hear the Cave. Experience the space. Go back in time. Discover the unique acoustics found underground! The annual Caroling at the Cave offers visitors good cheer through a serenade by local choir groups. This charity event is standing room only with limited seating options. Holiday shoppers will enjoy extended hours in our amazing Rock & Fossil Shop with unique natural gifts for that someone special on your list. Seasonal refreshments will be available. Call 608-437-3038 for more information.
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