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The playground and the adjacent parking lot are currently closed for construction. Park grounds, trails, and facilities will remain open during normal hours.
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The playground and the adjacent parking lot are currently closed for construction. Park grounds, trails, and facilities will remain open during normal hours.
Thank you for your patience.
February
06feb10:00 am11:00 amCritter Tales
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program features captivating stories, lively songs, and a special live critter to help spark curiosity and wonder of the natural world. After the story and songs, children can enjoy interactive playtime with a variety of toys and activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to develop a love for reading, music, and exploration. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
Thursdays: Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1
Free! No registration required.
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February 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)
20feb1:00 pm2:30 pmHomeschool Explorers
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the weather. Ages 5-12 along with their adult caregiver. Tagalong siblings are welcomed.
Thursdays: Jan. 16 Tracks & Scat, Feb. 20 Science of Syrup, Mar. 20 Fun with Fungi, Apr. 17 Spring Flowers, May 15 Pollinators
1-2:30 pm
$5/child, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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February 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
28feb6:30 pm8:00 pmFriday Campfire: Hawk Yes!
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn about the amazing hawk species found at Holliday Park. Learn how to identify each species,
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn about the amazing hawk species found at Holliday Park. Learn how to identify each species, and what make each one unique. Then we’ll head out on the trails and look for signs of hawk activity. Enjoy a sweet treat by the fire, learn about something new, and experience night hiking! Roasting sticks and s’mores provided, bring your own hot dogs and make a meal of it!
$7/person, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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February 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
March
06mar10:00 am11:00 amCritter Tales
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program features captivating stories, lively songs, and a special live critter to help spark curiosity and wonder of the natural world. After the story and songs, children can enjoy interactive playtime with a variety of toys and activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to develop a love for reading, music, and exploration. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
Thursdays: Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1
Free! No registration required.
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March 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)
20mar1:00 pm2:30 pmHomeschool Explorers
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the weather. Ages 5-12 along with their adult caregiver. Tagalong siblings are welcomed.
Thursdays: Jan. 16 Tracks & Scat, Feb. 20 Science of Syrup, Mar. 20 Fun with Fungi, Apr. 17 Spring Flowers, May 15 Pollinators
1-2:30 pm
$5/child, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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March 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
28mar6:30 pm8:00 pmFriday Campfire: Trash Pandas
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn all about this exciting and sometimes ferocious scavenger! Learn about the life of a racoon
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn all about this exciting and sometimes ferocious scavenger! Learn about the life of a racoon and what to do if you happen to find one out in the wilderness or right in your backyard. Then we will go for a night hike and look for signs of racoons. Enjoy a sweet treat by the fire, learn about something new, and experience night hiking! Roasting sticks and s’mores provided, bring your own hot dogs and make a meal of it!
$7/person, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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March 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
April
03apr10:00 am11:00 amCritter Tales
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program features captivating stories, lively songs, and a special live critter to help spark curiosity and wonder of the natural world. After the story and songs, children can enjoy interactive playtime with a variety of toys and activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to develop a love for reading, music, and exploration. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
Thursdays: Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1
Free! No registration required.
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April 3, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)
17apr1:00 pm2:30 pmHomeschool Explorers
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the weather. Ages 5-12 along with their adult caregiver. Tagalong siblings are welcomed.
Thursdays: Jan. 16 Tracks & Scat, Feb. 20 Science of Syrup, Mar. 20 Fun with Fungi, Apr. 17 Spring Flowers, May 15 Pollinators
1-2:30 pm
$5/child, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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April 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
25apr6:30 pm8:00 pmFriday Campfire: Spring Bird Migration
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn all about avian spring migration including, why it happens, what species to look out for,
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn all about avian spring migration including, why it happens, what species to look out for, and how you can help make their journey easier.
Enjoy a sweet treat by the fire, learn about something new, and experience night hiking! Roasting sticks and s’mores provided, bring your own hot dogs and make a meal of it!
$7/person, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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April 25, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
26apr1:30 pm3:00 pmFamily Creek Exploration
Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places.
Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places. A naturalist will help you identify what you find. Nets and collecting tubs provided. Wear old shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
$5/person, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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April 26, 2025 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
May
01may10:00 am11:00 amCritter Tales
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program features captivating stories, lively songs, and a special live critter to help spark curiosity and wonder of the natural world. After the story and songs, children can enjoy interactive playtime with a variety of toys and activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to develop a love for reading, music, and exploration. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
Thursdays: Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1
Free! No registration required.
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May 1, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)
10may10:00 am12:00 pmFamily Birding 101
Have you always wanted to learn how to bird but weren’t sure where to start? Ever seen a cool looking bird but weren’t sure how to identify it?
Have you always wanted to learn how to bird but weren’t sure where to start? Ever seen a cool looking bird but weren’t sure how to identify it? Join a naturalist at the Holliday Park Nature Center for a workshop on birding for young beginners! Kids will learn the basics of observing birds and how to identify common birds found in Indiana. Then join us the quiet overlook in the park to put those skills to practice! Binoculars will be provided to get a closer look at the birds.
Free, registration is required. Click Here to register.
This workshop is designed for ages 5+.
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May 10, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
15may1:00 pm2:30 pmHomeschool Explorers
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the weather. Ages 5-12 along with their adult caregiver. Tagalong siblings are welcomed.
Thursdays: Jan. 16 Tracks & Scat, Feb. 20 Science of Syrup, Mar. 20 Fun with Fungi, Apr. 17 Spring Flowers, May 15 Pollinators
1-2:30 pm
$5/child, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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May 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
23may6:30 pm8:00 pmFriday Campfire: Slitherin' Snakes
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn all about a long-misunderstood animal: the snake! Learn about the snake lifecycle, the importance of
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn all about a long-misunderstood animal: the snake! Learn about the snake lifecycle, the importance of snakes, and what snakes live in our area, along with other snake facts.
Enjoy a sweet treat by the fire, learn about something new, and experience night hiking! Roasting sticks and s’mores provided, bring your own hot dogs and make a meal of it!
$7/person, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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May 23, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
24may1:30 pm3:00 pmFamily Creek Exploration
Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places.
Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places. A naturalist will help you identify what you find. Nets and collecting tubs provided. Wear old shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
$5/person, pre-registration required. Click Here to register.
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May 24, 2025 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)