Week of Events
Sunday, June 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, June 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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June 16, 2026 -Kids’ Yoga in the Park
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June 16, 2026 -TADPOLE TIME: Bugs!
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June 16, 2026 -Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
Kids’ Yoga in the Park
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...
TADPOLE TIME: Bugs!
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...
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
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...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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June 17, 2026 -NATURE DISCOVERY: Pokémon Roundup!
NATURE DISCOVERY: Pokémon Roundup!
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...
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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June 18, 2026 -Critter Feeding!
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June 18, 2026 -ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Creek Stomp
Critter Feeding!
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:...
ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Creek Stomp
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...
Friday, June 19, 2026
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Featured June 19, 2026 -Featured Night Hike at McCloud
Night Hike at McCloud
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...
Saturday, June 20, 2026
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June 20, 2026 -Family Yoga in the Park
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June 20, 2026 -Campfire Cooking
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Featured June 20, 2026 -Featured Astronomy
Family Yoga in the Park
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...
Campfire Cooking
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...
Astronomy
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...
