Hopscotch Stickwork installation is illuminated by Wild Lights during the 2021-22 winter season. (Provided photo)

TUPPER LAKE — The Wild Center is hosting a Wild Lights Community Night and L.P. Quinn Student Art Show on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. with free admission to Wild Lights and a special showcase of local organizations and student artwork.

The event will create a gathering space for arts, cultural and local nonprofits to connect with community members. Local organizations including Tupper Lake Rotary Club, Tupper Lake History Museum, Goff-Nelson Library, New York State Police, Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, Tupper Trails Group and the Tupper Lake Food Pantry will set up tables in the Great Hall, sharing their missions and services with attendees.

“We are excited to host an evening celebrating our community and local nonprofit organizations,” said Hillarie Logan-Dechene, deputy director at The Wild Center. “This event is about bringing people together, fostering connections, and highlighting the many organizations that serve our local community.”

The L.P. Quinn Annual Student Art Show will also take place in The Wild Center’s Flammer Theater, showcasing student artwork and welcoming students and their families to celebrate their creative achievements.