Week of Events
McCloud Prairie Maze
Oh deer! We sure do have a good reason for you to come out to McCloud Nature Park during the months of September and October – our 2025 McCloud Prairie Maze celebrating deer! The maze is open daily from dawn to dusk from Sept. 6 to Oct. 31, 2025. The correct path through the maze...
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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Monday, October 13, 2025
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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October 15, 2025 -SENIOR CENTER: Not So Spooky: Opossums
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October 15, 2025 -Crafty Creations
SENIOR CENTER: Not So Spooky: Opossums
You hear a loud bump outside at night! Spooky! Now you start to hear hissing! Is it a vampire? Or a snake? Its…. an opossum!! Join our naturalist team on Oct. 15 at the Hendricks County Senior Center to learn about the only native North American marsupials. You may find these creatures are not as...
Crafty Creations
Unleash your creativity with our Crafty Creations! In each session, we’ll explore a different craft project, so there’s always something new and exciting to make. Every class offers a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and create something you’ll love, from painting to paper crafts and more. Come join us for a fun and inspiring...
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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October 16, 2025 -Board Game Blitz
Board Game Blitz
Join us at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park for an evening of board games and cards! Whether you’re a master of games or just like to have fun, you're sure to find something that fits your interests. Have a unique game you love to play? Bring it and show off your skills! APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES...
Friday, October 17, 2025
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October 17, 2025 -Phenology Fridays
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October 17, 2025 -HOMESCHOOL ECOLOGY SERIES: Homestead History
Phenology Fridays
This is your invitation to watch the seasons change in McCloud Nature Park! We will go on a guided hike to the same spot every week and document our observations: weather, wildlife, plants at different stages, including the turning of leaves for autumn. Our goal is to guide participants to explore and understand the cyclical...
HOMESCHOOL ECOLOGY SERIES: Homestead History
Have you ever wondered about what life was like before the invention of phones, the internet, and even electricity? Then join us for October’s Homeschool Ecology program! We’ll walk you through an average day in the life at McCloud, including cooking over a fire, butter making, natural dyes, sewing and more! Come learn about what...
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Featured October 18, 2025 -Featured Fall-o-ween Spooktacular
Fall-o-ween Spooktacular
Step into an autumn wonderland at our Fall-o-ween Spooktacular! Wander a winding Trick-or-Treat Trail overflowing with seasonal sweets, stop at our monster lab and create your own awesome ghoul, visit our vendors and face-painting stations to bring your fanciful visions to life, and settle in for hayrides (for a nominal fee) through the moonlit woods....
