# Goodbye 2026 Snowshoe and S'mores at French Regional Park

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Dec 31 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441
- Ages: Ages 5 years and up; participants 11 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult
- Price: $12/person
- Organizer: Three Rivers Park District (Outdoor Recreation School)
- Official page: https://go.threeriversparks.org/ThreeRiversWeb/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=3407
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

On New Year's Eve afternoon, Three Rivers Park District's Outdoor Recreation School says goodbye to 2026 at French Regional Park in Plymouth with a guided snowshoe outing and a campfire treat. Instructors begin with the basics of strapping on snowshoes and walking in them, so first-timers are welcome, then lead the group along the park's snowy trails near Medicine Lake. The outing ends around a fire where everyone roasts marshmallows and builds a s'more. Snowshoes and the rest of the equipment are provided, and if there is no snow the group goes on a hike instead. It is a daytime way for families with school-age children to mark the last day of the year, running from 1 to 3 p.m., well before any late-night celebrations. Children from age 5 can take part; those 11 and under must come with a registered adult. Each participant pays $12, and the park district emails program details beforehand. Everything happens outdoors, so dress in warm layers and boots.

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