The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County and Hendricks County Parks & Recreation are partnering to host their annual Fall Colors Run on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at McCloud Nature Park. The Fall Colors Festival, which is free for everyone to attend, will begin immediately after the run. The Fall Colors Run features one-mile, 5K, and 10K courses through the trails of McCloud Nature Park and alongside Big Walnut Creek. Runners and walkers will see the peak of fall … [Read more...]
Apples, Pumpkins, and Corn Mazes!
There are an abundance of great fall activities for everyone to enjoy in Hendricks County! In this post, we'll share three local favorites. Beasley's Orchard Located in at 2304 East Main Street in Danville, Beasley's Orchard offers lots of great fall fun. You can pick your own apples from Friday through Sunday throughout the apple season. The Barnyard Bonanza features a variety of activities, including a giant jumping pillow and a spider web climber. There are hayrides to … [Read more...]
Explore Hendricks County Parks This Summer
If you're looking for summertime fun, look no further than the Hendricks County Parks! A variety of programs are offered for all ages. The events are often free or presented at a low cost and range from guided hikes to astronomy! Whether your interests lie in art, science, nature, or a combination of the three, you'll find plenty of great activities at your local parks. McCloud Nature Park Located in North Salem, Indiana, McCloud Nature Park covers 232 acres. Hike the 6.5 … [Read more...]
Hendricks County Easter Events 2017
Brownsburg and the surrounding Hendricks County area are full of fun family activities year round, and Easter is no exception. A number of local churches host Easter services, dinners, and other events. Arbuckle Acres Easter Egg Hunt The Arbuckle Acres Park Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos in Bundy Lodge beginning at 9:30 a.m. The egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. Fourth … [Read more...]
It’s Maple Syrup Season!
It's that time again! The popular Maple Syrup Days event will take place at McCloud Nature Park on March 4th and 11th, 2017 from 9 to 4 p.m. This annual event is a fun way to learn all about maple syrup. Visitors get hands-on experience and learn about the history of maple sugaring. You can learn how to tap a maple tree for syrup and see a demonstration of pioneer sugaring processes. You'll also see how maple syrup is made in modern days at the Sugar Shack, where you can … [Read more...]