Lodi: Curling, Nature and Seasonal Discoveries

Lodi combines activities in town with outdoor experiences at Spring Creek and in the surrounding area. The Ice Age Trail passes through the city, while seasonal events shape the calendar. This gives you several ways to plan your trip: a stay around the August celebration Susie the Duck Days, a visit during the art walks and Farmers Market, or winter activities. Curling, swimming and an outdoor ice-skating rink are also among the things to do in Lodi.

Events Throughout the Year

Susie the Duck Days takes place every year on the second Saturday in August. The program includes a parade, food, activities for children and music in the park. If you’d like to plan your trip around the festival, you can take its fixed date into account when choosing your stay. The event offers a special reason to discover Lodi in August; the town’s other activities are separate from it.

From May to October, two other recurring events feature in the weekly and monthly calendar. The Lodi First Friday Art Walks begin on the first Friday in May and end on the first Friday in October; events run from 5 to 9 p.m. The Lodi Farmers Market is held every Friday from May to October next to the Koltes Do-It Center. The events therefore follow different schedules: the market takes place weekly, while the art walks are held on the first Friday of each month during that period. If you’re interested in art, the market, or both, you can factor these details into your choice of travel dates.

Spring Creek and Nearby Trails

Spring Creek flows through Lodi. At Spring Creek Park, a trail runs along Spring Creek; visitors can buy dried corn there to feed the ducks. This gives a visit to the park a tangible connection to the waterway and its ducks. If you’d rather explore a longer route, the Ice Age Trail offers another option: the trail passes through the city. A park trail and a named trail running through Lodi offer different ways to enjoy nature and get moving.

The Lodi Marsh State Natural Area is nearby. From the intersection of Highways 60 and 113 in Lodi, drive 0.6 miles west on Highway 60, then 1.5 miles south on Riddle Road. The DNR parking lot is on the east side of the road; from there, cross the road to the west to enter the protected area. These directions make a visit to the natural area a practical addition for anyone who wants to explore beyond the town itself.

Local History and Activities

Lodi’s history has a tangible connection to the present, too: the Portage Street Historic District was added to the state and national registers of historic places in 2000. If you’re interested in historic places, you can include this part of Lodi in your own explorations. Its listing in the registers offers a different way to discover the town than its seasonal events or trails by the water.

Lodi offers other ways to stay active and enjoy your free time. You can try curling at the Lodi Curling Club, which has two curling sheets. You can swim at Goeres Park Pool. In winter, Lodi also has an outdoor ice-skating rink. The curling sheets, swimming pool and winter rink offer different activities and complement the town’s nature and cultural attractions, without any one of them having to define your stay.

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