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Luminary Walk2023-12-01T18:00:00Bundle up and gather your family and friends – even the four-legged ones – and experience winter’s beauty by candlelight as the trail around the park glows with the lights from hundreds of luminaries.
Elm Street Green
165 N Elm StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Bundle up and gather your family and friends – even the four-legged ones – and experience winter’s beauty by candlelight as the trail around the park glows with the lights from hundreds of luminaries.
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Junior Ecologist Homeschool Club: Mammalogy2023-12-05T10:00:00Join a Naturalist with the Zionsville Nature Center in this exciting homeschool club series! Each month, we will go into depths of different nature topics in a short lesson followed by hands-on activities. Afterwards, each child will get to take home a packet to further explore the topic of the month! This is a drop-off program, but parents and families are welcome to stay nearby.
Ages: 7-12
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Join a Naturalist with the Zionsville Nature Center in this exciting homeschool club series! Each month, we will go into depths of different nature topics in a short lesson followed by hands-on activities. Afterwards, each child will get to take home a packet to further explore the topic of the month! This is a drop-off program, but parents and families are welcome to stay nearby.
Ages: 7-12
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Lil' Naturalist Homeschool Club: Mammals2023-12-06T10:00:00Learn what it means to be a Naturalist with Zionsville Nature Center in this exciting homeschool club series! Each month, we will discover new nature topics in a short lesson followed by fun, hands-on activities. Afterwards, each child will get to take home a packet to further explore the topic of the month! This is a drop-off optional program!
Ages: 4 - 6
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Learn what it means to be a Naturalist with Zionsville Nature Center in this exciting homeschool club series! Each month, we will discover new nature topics in a short lesson followed by fun, hands-on activities. Afterwards, each child will get to take home a packet to further explore the topic of the month! This is a drop-off optional program!
Ages: 4 - 6
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Shadowbox Ornament2023-12-06T18:00:00Bring charm to your Christmas tree with this vintage inspired craft featuring pine trees, snowmen, snowflakes, sparkles, and other embellishments.
Ages: 6+
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Bring charm to your Christmas tree with this vintage inspired craft featuring pine trees, snowmen, snowflakes, sparkles, and other embellishments.
Ages: 6+
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Toddler Trek2023-12-07T10:00:00Spending time outdoors has numerous benefits for a child’s physical and emotional well-being. Toddler Trek is rain or shine, except for severe weather. Dress for the weather and be prepared to get moving!
Ages: 5 and under
Turkey Foot Nature Park
4795 Turkeyfoot AveZionsvilleIN46077 Spending time outdoors has numerous benefits for a child’s physical and emotional well-being. Toddler Trek is rain or shine, except for severe weather. Dress for the weather and be prepared to get moving!
Ages: 5 and under
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Winterfest Scavenger Hunt2023-12-08T14:00:00Winterfest has begun! Join in on all the winter fun with a scavenger hunt through Elm Street Green. We’ll look for reindeer, winter birds and all the things that make winter magical and beautiful.
Elm Street Green
165 N Elm StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Winterfest has begun! Join in on all the winter fun with a scavenger hunt through Elm Street Green. We’ll look for reindeer, winter birds and all the things that make winter magical and beautiful.
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Luminary Walk2023-12-08T18:00:00Bundle up and gather your family and friends – even the four-legged ones – and experience winter’s beauty by candlelight as the trail around the park glows with the lights from hundreds of luminaries.
Overley-Worman Park
6040 Godello CircleZionsvilleIN46077 Bundle up and gather your family and friends – even the four-legged ones – and experience winter’s beauty by candlelight as the trail around the park glows with the lights from hundreds of luminaries.
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Nature Ornaments: Sun Catcher Ornament2023-12-09T13:00:00Visit the Zionsville Nature Center on select Saturdays to make your very own special nature-inspired ornaments. Each Saturday will feature a unique ornament to make using natural materials, while supplies last.
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Visit the Zionsville Nature Center on select Saturdays to make your very own special nature-inspired ornaments. Each Saturday will feature a unique ornament to make using natural materials, while supplies last.
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Gnome for the Holidays2023-12-11T18:00:00Learn how to make an adorable gnome with his hat, nose, beard and of course body made from mismatched socks.
Ages: 6+
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Learn how to make an adorable gnome with his hat, nose, beard and of course body made from mismatched socks.
Ages: 6+
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Cocoa & Canvas2023-12-13T18:00:00Today is National Cocoa Day and we’re celebrating with a hot cocoa bar and creativity. Invite family and friends and create a masterpiece you can hang in your home or give as a gift.
Ages: 10+
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Today is National Cocoa Day and we’re celebrating with a hot cocoa bar and creativity. Invite family and friends and create a masterpiece you can hang in your home or give as a gift.
Ages: 10+
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Winter Adaptations2023-12-14T15:00:00The winter can be harsh, especially for animals. The low temperatures and bare trees make it hard to find food and hide from predators. Join a Naturalist to learn about unique winter adaptations that help animals survive the frigid season.
Ages: 4+
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 The winter can be harsh, especially for animals. The low temperatures and bare trees make it hard to find food and hide from predators. Join a Naturalist to learn about unique winter adaptations that help animals survive the frigid season.
Ages: 4+
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Christmas in the Village Ladies' Night2023-12-14T17:00:00Grab your friends and make it a night of shopping and dining in the Village of Zionsville! With amazing deals and food, it is a night not to be missed!
Event LocationMain StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Grab your friends and make it a night of shopping and dining in the Village of Zionsville! With amazing deals and food, it is a night not to be missed!
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Holiday Card Papermaking2023-12-15T16:00:00Get creative this holiday season by making your own holiday cards from recycled paper, natural materials, and native seeds! Our cards are sure to be one of a kind and can even be planted in the ground after the season is over to grow wildflowers next spring! All participants must register, this is not a drop-off program.
Ages: 8 +
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Get creative this holiday season by making your own holiday cards from recycled paper, natural materials, and native seeds! Our cards are sure to be one of a kind and can even be planted in the ground after the season is over to grow wildflowers next spring! All participants must register, this is not a drop-off program.
Ages: 8 +
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Open-Air Maker's Market2023-12-16T09:00:00Join us for our Winterfest Maker’s Market down on Zionsville’s Brick Main Street. Shop local makers, crafters, and artists for one-of-a-kind gifts just in time for the holidays. For a full list of vendors visit www.zionsville-in.gov/winterfest
Event LocationMain and Pine StreetsZionsvilleIN46077 Join us for our Winterfest Maker’s Market down on Zionsville’s Brick Main Street. Shop local makers, crafters, and artists for one-of-a-kind gifts just in time for the holidays. For a full list of vendors visit www.zionsville-in.gov/winterfest
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Nature Ornaments: Pine Needle Clay Ornament2023-12-16T10:00:00Visit the Zionsville Nature Center on select Saturdays to make your very own special nature-inspired ornaments. Each Saturday will feature a unique ornament to make using natural materials, while supplies last.
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Visit the Zionsville Nature Center on select Saturdays to make your very own special nature-inspired ornaments. Each Saturday will feature a unique ornament to make using natural materials, while supplies last.
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Luminary Walk2023-12-19T18:00:00Bundle up and gather your family and friends – even the four-legged ones – and experience winter’s beauty by candlelight as the trail around the park glows with the lights from hundreds of luminaries.
Parking is limited at Creekside, so plan to park at Lion's Park and take the pathway under Sycamore Street bridge
Creekside Nature Park
11001 E Sycamore StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Bundle up and gather your family and friends – even the four-legged ones – and experience winter’s beauty by candlelight as the trail around the park glows with the lights from hundreds of luminaries.
Parking is limited at Creekside, so plan to park at Lion's Park and take the pathway under Sycamore Street bridge
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Night Tree2023-12-19T18:00:00Join Naturalists from Zionsville Nature Center and Librarians from Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library to read this seasonal classic story about a family’s gift to the animals of the forest. We will then create our own “night trees” by decorating the trees outside of the library with wildlife-friendly treats.
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Join Naturalists from Zionsville Nature Center and Librarians from Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library to read this seasonal classic story about a family’s gift to the animals of the forest. We will then create our own “night trees” by decorating the trees outside of the library with wildlife-friendly treats.
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Art in Nature: Ribbon Trees2023-12-20T13:00:00Each of our Art in Nature programs start off on an easy hike with a Naturalist to explore one of our parks and to collect materials. Afterwards, create your own masterpiece with different mediums such as leaves, mud, pinecones, and so much more!
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Each of our Art in Nature programs start off on an easy hike with a Naturalist to explore one of our parks and to collect materials. Afterwards, create your own masterpiece with different mediums such as leaves, mud, pinecones, and so much more!
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Family Nature Club: Animal Tracks2023-12-21T16:00:00Take the stress out of spending time outside by joining our family nature club! Each month we will explore a different park in Zionsville through imagination, observation, and outdoor play. Families, caregivers, and children of all ages are welcome.
Starkey Nature Park
667 Sugarbush AveZionsvilleIN46077 Take the stress out of spending time outside by joining our family nature club! Each month we will explore a different park in Zionsville through imagination, observation, and outdoor play. Families, caregivers, and children of all ages are welcome.
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Christmas in the Village Christmas Crawl2023-12-21T17:00:00Visit our shops and restaurants for Christmas Crawl specials. This is an event geared toward the big elves, 21 and older.
Event LocationMain StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Visit our shops and restaurants for Christmas Crawl specials. This is an event geared toward the big elves, 21 and older.
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Winter Solstice Campfire2023-12-21T18:00:00It's the official start of winter, and the longest night of the year. Celebrate with songs and roasting marshmallows around a crackling campfire. Park at Mulberry Fields Park and follow the luminary trail to Maplelawn Farmstead.
Maplelawn Farmstead
9645 Whitestown RoadZionsvilleIN46077 It's the official start of winter, and the longest night of the year. Celebrate with songs and roasting marshmallows around a crackling campfire. Park at Mulberry Fields Park and follow the luminary trail to Maplelawn Farmstead.
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Nature Ornaments: Pinecone Tree Ornament2023-12-23T10:00:00Visit the Zionsville Nature Center on select Saturdays to make your very own special nature-inspired ornaments. Each Saturday will feature a unique ornament to make using natural materials, while supplies last.
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Visit the Zionsville Nature Center on select Saturdays to make your very own special nature-inspired ornaments. Each Saturday will feature a unique ornament to make using natural materials, while supplies last.
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Winter STEM Camp2023-12-28T09:00:00What happens when snow melts? Why are snowflakes symmetrical? What is frost? Become a winter STEM expert as we ask questions, conduct hands-on experiments, and use our creative minds to build and play.
Ages: 6 – 12
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 What happens when snow melts? Why are snowflakes symmetrical? What is frost? Become a winter STEM expert as we ask questions, conduct hands-on experiments, and use our creative minds to build and play.
Ages: 6 – 12
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Drop-in Discovery: Fur, Feathers & Scales2023-12-29T10:00:00Why do animals have fur, feathers, and scales? Drop by the Zionsville Nature Center to explore our touch table and learn about our local mammals, birds, and reptiles!
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Why do animals have fur, feathers, and scales? Drop by the Zionsville Nature Center to explore our touch table and learn about our local mammals, birds, and reptiles!
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Junior Naturalist2023-12-30T10:00:00Kids, here is your chance to become a Naturalist for a day at the Zionsville Nature Center. Work with our staff to clean and feed the Zionsville Nature Center’s turtles, snakes, and other educational animals. Participation limited to one date.
Ages: 6 – 14
Zionsville Nature Center
250 N 5th StreetZionsvilleIN46077 Kids, here is your chance to become a Naturalist for a day at the Zionsville Nature Center. Work with our staff to clean and feed the Zionsville Nature Center’s turtles, snakes, and other educational animals. Participation limited to one date.
Ages: 6 – 14
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Noon Year's Eve2023-12-31T11:30:00New Year's Eve is a great time to celebrate all we've done and all we will do in the coming year. However, midnight can come too late for young ones, and let's face it, sometimes the adults. Join us as we celebrate the New Year a little early with activities for all ages and a countdown to NOON!
All participants must register to attend. Ages: 2+
Lincoln Park
41 S 2nd StreetZionsvilleIN46077 New Year's Eve is a great time to celebrate all we've done and all we will do in the coming year. However, midnight can come too late for young ones, and let's face it, sometimes the adults. Join us as we celebrate the New Year a little early with activities for all ages and a countdown to NOON!
All participants must register to attend. Ages: 2+
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