Yoga in the Park - All Ages
2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this summer for FREE Yoga in the Park programs!
Grab a beach towel or yoga mat, some water, and join us at the Bluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Our beginner-friendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement outdoors in a beautiful park!

Three different programs available:

Family Yoga (families of all ages), Saturdays at 9 a.m., (1-hour session)
Kids Yoga (ages 5-10), Tuesdays at 10 a.m., (1-hour session)
Yoga in the Park (all ages), Fridays at 7 p.m., (1-hour session)

FREE to attend
No Advance Registration Required

Campfire Cooking
2026-05-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Come out to the park for some campfire fun! Our naturalists are offering this as a fun family program, open to all ages. Each session will focus on a different snack using our campfire to cook it, such as roasting and Dutch oven cooking. See our calendar and our website for more details. Sign up early, as spots are limited and will fill up fast! Meet at the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center. (After this program, stick around for the Astronomy Program with the Indiana Astronomical Society.)

Note, in the case of rain or severe weather, this program will be canceled.

APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
Registration Links

May 23: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=996
June 20: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=998
July 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=997
Aug. 8: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=999

Astronomy
2026-05-23 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-20 21:00 - 23:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Looking for a fun and educational family activity this summer that’s FREE?
Take stargazing to new heights by escaping the light pollution of the city and heading to McCloud Nature Park, where thousands of stars twinkle like jewels in the dark night sky!
The Indiana Astronomical Society partners with Park Naturalists to hold sky seminars and viewings at McCloud on the Saturday nights listed below. These programs, led by expert sky watchers, are geared for the novice astronomer.
Telescopes large and small will be set up for your use. Each evening will begin with a brief informational session (“sky seminar”) in the Nature Center where you will learn which planets and constellations will be visible that night. These seminars last about 30 minutes and are best suited for ages 8 and older. Outdoor sky-viewing will begin following the seminars.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sky seminars will take place rain or shine, but sky viewings are dependent upon clear skies. If poor weather is forecast or any severe weather advisories are issued, the sky-viewing portion of the program will be canceled.
All Astronomy programs are held on Saturdays at McCloud Nature Park. They are FREE to attend, appropriate for all ages, and no advance registration is required. Each program is approximately 2 hours in duration.
Please be advised that the park closes at 11 p.m. on Astronomy nights.
2026 Program Schedule

Saturday, May 23 at 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8 at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

(Cover photo by Jonathan Grober)

Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | IN
Main office closed.

Plant ID Hike
2026-05-26 13:30 - 15:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Ever wondered, “What is that plant, flower or tree?” Our Plant ID Hike is just the activity for you! Our naturalists will lead you on a guided hike and point out plants of interest on the way. Though we will not cover every plant we see, we will try to discuss different plants each hike! We will also share historical uses of the plants, if any. Feel free to bring any supplies on your hike to make your experience better. We hope to see you there!
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 AND UPFEE $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 25 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1001APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS

SENIOR CENTER: Backyard Birding
2026-05-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Hendricks County Senior Services, 1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join our naturalists at the Senior Center in Danville on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for a FREE nature-themed program! These programs take place during lunch at the Senior Center, and donations are accepted for lunch. The Senior Center partners with the Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA) to provide the meals. CICOA’s paperwork must be completed upon your first visit.

Lunch is prepared by Hendricks Regional Health Hospital. To make a lunch reservation, please call (317) 910-5356 by 11 a.m. on the day before the program.

MAY 27: BACKYARD BIRDINGEver wondered what birds are in your backyard? This program will help you identify the animals in your backyard and how to keep them on your feeders.

Critter Feeding!
2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Meet all of our ambassador animals for a late lunch while we talk about what and how they eat!
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $2/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
Registration Links

May 14: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1017
May 21: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1018
May 28: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1019
June 4: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1020
June 11: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1021
June 18: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1022
June 25: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1023
July 2: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1024
July 9: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1025
July 16: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1026
July 23: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1027
July 30: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1029
Aug. 6: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1030
Aug. 13: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1031
Aug. 20: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1032
Aug. 27: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1033

Nature Journaling at McCloud
2026-05-29 14:00 - 15:30 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Tune in with your senses as we explore our parks, bringing our nature journals along for the adventure! Our naturalists will take you on a guided walk where our goal is to absorb all nature has to offer and learn how to make observations and record them in your own way. Small, simple journals will be offered, but you may bring your own journal if you’d like!
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 7 AND UPFEE: $3/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 27 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1005APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS

Night Hike at Gibbs
2026-05-29 20:30 - 22:00 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join us for a night at one of our parks! You’ll get the rare chance to experience our trails in the evening with a naturalist to guide you. Each night hike, we will be looking for what the woods have to offer: bats, owls, fireflies, and more! This program will last about 1.5 hours and will trek easy to moderate trails. Our parks have a variety of paved, gravel, and grassy trails, so come prepared! Small flashlights will be available for use, but light usage will be minimized in order to get the best experience and to avoid disrupting wildlife. In the event of rain or severe weather, the event will be canceled.
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $5/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MAY 27 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=992APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS

Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Vandalia Trail – Amo Trailhead, 5042 South Street, Amo, IN, 46103, United States
Bicyclists, join Friends of the Vandalia Trail for weekly rides along the Vandalia Trail alternating between Amo and Plainfield. This event is for the rides starting from Amo.

1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays each month (trailhead at Railroad St. & Pearl St.). Enjoy the countryside and small towns riding Hendricks County Parks and Recreation’s paved Vandalia Trail to Coatesville and the Putnam County line (8 miles round trip, 16 miles for two round trips) and occasionally part of the Putnam Parks & Pathways’ packed stone Vandalia Trail towards Fillmore, depending on the group.

Please note that riders participate at their own risk and minors must be accompanied by an adult responsible for them.
If you have any questions, please contact Greg Midgley (greg@nrht.org).
http://www.nrht.org/vandalia/page.php?p=events#weekly_bike

Kids' Fishing Derby
2026-06-06 09:30 - 12:00 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day of fishing at our annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! This year we will be holding two fishing derbies: one in May and one in June. Each event will kick off with check-in from 9:30 am to 10:00 am, followed by fishing from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. After the fishing ends, we’ll tally up the results and present awards shortly after. Our awards will feature beautiful wooden fish plaques crafted by our talented maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, meet fellow fishing enthusiasts, and compete for some unique prizes. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, we welcome everyone to participate. The derby is for anglers ages 5 up to 12. Come join us for a full day of fishing fun!

Sunshine Sips Lemonade will be joining us to serve up delicious lemonades for the event!

FOR AGES 5-12
FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2.5 HOURS

Yap with a Naturalist!
2026-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Tired of Googling every question you might have while outdoors or sitting and wondering “What’s this bird?” Come out to McCloud Nature Park for our naturalist’s yap hour, where we will try our best to answer any burning questions you may have about the natural world or advice on how to get a good mix of birds coming to your feeders. You bring the questions; we’ll provide the answers and refreshments.

APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES
FREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR (ONGOING)

NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 2-6): Fishing Frenzy!
2026-06-10 10:30 - 12:30 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join us as we dip our toes into the vast waters of fishing. Campers will learn some of the different types of fish they could find in our pond, and will get the opportunity to learn how to use some real fishing equipment. There will also be fun fish themed activities. Equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own!
FOR AGES 2-6 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
FEE: $15/CAMPER & PARENT/GUARDIAN
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 3 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=979
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS

Summer Fun Run
2026-06-10 16:30 - 18:30 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County’s Summer Fun Run Series is back for 2026! Enjoy an untimed stroll or run with family and friends at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park at your convenience anytime between June 10 and June 15. We will offer a short and a long course to run or walk on trails with gravel and natural surfaces. (Some trails are not conducive to standard strollers. Jogging strollers with larger tires are a better option.) On June 10 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., we’ll have staff on-site with ice cold water for you to cool down with when you’re done if you’d like to complete your run or walk at that time.

APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES
VISIT https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Danville/ParksFoundationofHendricksCountySummerFunRunSeries FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS (ONGOING)

(Photo by Parks Foundation of Hendricks County)

NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 7-12): Fishing Frenzy!
2026-06-12 10:30 - 14:30 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join us as we dip our toes into the vast waters of fishing. Campers will learn some of the different types of fish they could find in our pond, and will get the opportunity to learn how to use some real fishing equipment. There will also be fun fish themed activities. Equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own!
FOR AGES 7-12
FEE: $30/CAMPER
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 5 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=980
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 4 HOURS

Kids' Yoga in the Park
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this summer for FREE Yoga in the Park programs!
Grab a beach towel or yoga mat, some water, and join us at the Bluegill Shelter at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Our beginner-friendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement outdoors in a beautiful park!

Three different programs available:

Family Yoga (families of all ages), Saturdays at 9 a.m., (1-hour session)
Kids Yoga (ages 5-10), Tuesdays at 10 a.m., (1-hour session)
Yoga in the Park (all ages), Fridays at 7 p.m., (1-hour session)

For kids ages 5-10
FREE to attend
No Advance Registration Required

TADPOLE TIME: Bugs!
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Come join us for a fun-filled program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of bugs! You’ll even get to make your very own to take home! Just a heads-up — we might get a bit wet or muddy, so dress accordingly. We can’t wait to see you there!
FOR AGES 2-7 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
FEE: $5/CHILD
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 12 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1010
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR

NATURE DISCOVERY: Pokémon Roundup!
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Let’s catch ’em all! Join us at McCloud Nature Park to discover some real life “Pokémon” as we introduce you to our animal ambassadors. We’ll have the chance to go out and see what animals and bugs we can find in the park and even create our own Pokémon cards and a “Pokedex” of the critters we catch!
FOR AGES 7-12 WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN
FEE: $5/PARTICIPANT
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 12 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=989
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS

ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Creek Stomp
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:30 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Take a dip in the Big Walnut Creek! As we walk through the creek, we’ll collect water samples and analyze their composition using water testing and macroinvertebrate identification. We’ll show you all the different tools to use and explain how what’s living in the water tells a story about pollution affecting the area. Bring your water shoes! Snacks provided.
FOR AGES 13-18
FEE: $10/TEEN
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 15 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1014
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES

Night Hike at McCloud
2026-06-19 21:00 - 22:30 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Join us for a night at one of our parks! You’ll get the rare chance to experience our trails in the evening with a naturalist to guide you. Each night hike, we will be looking for what the woods have to offer: bats, owls, fireflies, and more! This program will last about 1.5 hours and will trek easy to moderate trails. Our parks have a variety of paved, gravel, and grassy trails, so come prepared! Small flashlights will be available for use, but light usage will be minimized in order to get the best experience and to avoid disrupting wildlife. In the event of rain or severe weather, the event will be canceled.
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFEE: $5/PERSONADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 17 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=993APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1.5 HOURS

Family Yoga in the Park
2026-06-20 09:00 - 10:00 | W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, 4521 Gibbs Road, Danville, IN, 46122, United States

Name That Skull!
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
NAME – THAT – SKULLLL! Join our naturalist to unveil our mysterious animal skull collection. We’ll put our skulls on display and leave it up to you to figure out which skull belongs to each animal. At the end, we will reveal the true names of the animal skulls and share info about their specialized features.
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGESFREE TO ATTENDNO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIREDAPPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR

NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 2-6): Exploring Nature
2026-06-24 10:30 - 12:30 | McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN, 46165, United States
Join us for a day of nature filled fun! There is so much to explore and discover in the outdoors at McCloud Nature Park! We’ll start the day meeting the critters in the nature center, then we will set off on a hike around the park. Our naturalist’s will guide campers on activities, such as games and nature journaling.
FOR AGES 2-7 WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
FEE: $15/CAMPER & PARENT/GUARDIAN
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 17 AT: https://hcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=981
APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 2 HOURS
