Seasonal Events, Themed Weekends & Family Fun
Join us for exciting weekend events and themed celebrations throughout the camping season! From Mother’s Day surprises and foam parties to glow weekends and fall festivals, every visit to Woodchip Campground is packed with fun and community spirit. Check back often — our events calendar is always growing!
From Memorial Day through Fall Harvest Weekends, Woodchip Campground offers one of the most complete seasonal campground event calendars in West Michigan.
Weekend Events & Themed Camping Fun in Byron Center, Michigan
Woodchip Campground is known for hosting some of the most exciting themed camping weekends and family campground events in West Michigan. Located in Byron Center, just minutes from Grand Rapids, our seasonal event calendar features holiday celebrations, glow weekends, family competitions, and fall harvest festivities.
Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day camping trip, celebrating the 4th of July, or looking forward to our popular Fall Harvest Weekends, there’s always something happening for campers of all ages.
Holiday weekends book quickly — we recommend reserving early to secure your site.
MAY 1 - MAY 3
FINAL WINTER WEEKEND
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WINTER RATES AND A QUIET WEEKEND BEFORE ACTIVITIES START!
MAY 21 - MAY 25
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
LIKE A REGULAR WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES, BUT WAY LONGER AND MORE FUN!
JUNE 18 - JUNE 21
FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
A WEEKEND CELEBRATING DADS! ALL DADS RECEIVE A SPECIAL GIFT AT CHECK-IN!
AUG 20 - AUG 23
GLOW WEEKEND
GLOW MOVIE, GLOW RIDE, CRAFT TO-GLOW, GLOW FOAM PARTY AND MORE!
SEPT 10 - OCT 25
FALL HARVEST WEEKENDS
FALL THEMED ACTIVITIES, ALL WEEKEND EVERY WEEKEND! INCLUDING
TRICK-OR-TREATING.
MAY 8 - MAY 10
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
A WEEKEND CELEBRATING MOMS! ALL MOMS RECEIVE A SPECIAL GIFT AT CHECK-IN!
MAY 28 - MAY 31
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS
CRITTER BARN, PET COSTUME CONTEST, DOG PARADE AND MORE!
JULY 2 - JULY 6
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
CELEBRATE THE 4TH WITH 5 FUN-FILLED DAYS OF ACTIVITIES!
AUG 27 - AUG 31
BACK TO SCHOOL WEEKEND
ENJOY ONE MORE WEEKEND OF CAMPING FUN BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS!
MAY 15 - 17
ALL SPORTS WEEKEND
ALL SPORTS, ALL WEEKEND! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM GEAR.
JUNE 4 - JUNE 7
SCHOOL’S OUT WEEKEND
COME CELEBRATE THE ENDING OF ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR!
AUG 13 - AUG 16
SUPERHEROES WEEKEND
IT’S ALL THINGS SUPERHEROES THIS WEEKEND!
SEPT 3 - SEPT 7
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
IT’S NOT THE END OF SUMMER! NOT EVEN CLOSE. SO MANY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND!
🏕 Memorial Day Weekend
May 21 – May 25
Kick off summer in West Michigan with extended holiday activities, family games, glow fun, and special events throughout the campground. Memorial Day Weekend at Woodchip Campground is one of our most popular camping weekends of the year.
Families can enjoy a full schedule of activities, community events, and festive summer energy as the camping season officially begins.
Sites fill quickly for this holiday weekend — early reservations are highly recommended.
🇺🇸. 4th of July Weekend – USA's 250th Birthday
July 3 – July 6
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day and the 250th Birthday of the United States with five fun-filled days of patriotic activities, glow events, themed competitions, and campground entertainment.
This historic year makes our 4th of July celebration even more special. From family games to festive décor and community spirit, Woodchip Campground in Byron Center, Michigan is the place to celebrate America’s milestone birthday.
This milestone celebration is expected to be one of our fastest-booking weekends of the year.
✨ Glow Weekend
August 20 – August 23
Get ready for one of the most exciting themed weekends of the season. Glow Weekend features glow rides, glow crafts, evening activities, and high-energy fun the whole family will love.
It’s a favorite for kids and teens and one of the most talked-about events on our calendar. If you’ve never experienced Glow Weekend at Woodchip Campground, this is the year to light up your camping trip.
Glow Weekend is one of the most talked-about events on our calendar.
🏁 Labor Day Weekend
September 3 – September 7
Close out summer with one final extended holiday celebration. Labor Day Weekend features special activities, family events, and a full schedule of fun before the school year begins.
It’s your last big camping weekend of the season — and one of our busiest.
🍁 Fall Harvest Weekends
September 10 – October 25
Celebrate the colors and traditions of fall with themed activities every weekend, including trick-or-treating, festive games, seasonal décor, and family-friendly competitions.
Our Fall Harvest Weekends are a West Michigan camping tradition and a perfect way to enjoy crisp autumn evenings around the campfire.
These weekends consistently sell out as families return year after year.
Activities at Woodchip Campground
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodchip Campground Events
Themed weekends typically begin in May and continue through October, including major holiday celebrations and seasonal events.
Most weekend activities are included for registered guests. Some specialty activities may have a small additional fee.
Yes. Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and Fall Harvest weekends are among our fastest-booking events.
Woodchip Campground is located in Byron Center, Michigan, just minutes from Grand Rapids.