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Zionsville Nature Play Days
Zionsville Nature Play Days is June 1 - 9, 2025

The goal of Zionsville Nature Play Days is to get kids outside and remind families that play is important and can happen close to home. Zionsville Parks and Recreation and its community partners offer free nature, cultural, art and recreational programs during this 10-day long event.

Zionsville Nature Play Days is in partnership with Indiana Children and Nature Network, Zionsville Fire Department, Zionsville Police Department, Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, SullivanMunce Cultural Center, Zionsville Farmer's Market and Lion's Park.

Zionsville Nature Center Events
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Insect Hunt: Building Habitat for Native Bees 
5y and up N/A Su  06/01/2025
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Elm Street Green - Elm Street Green Lower Pavilion 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
20 seat(s) available
Explore the fascinating world of solitary bees through interactive, hands-on activities with Wild Ones of Greater Indianapolis. At the end of the program, we will explore what pollinators are living in the prairie with our insect nets.
 
  Drop-in Program
Discover Your Backyard: Mammals 
N/A N/A Tu  06/03/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Starkey Nature Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
he Trailhopper is the newest mobile outreach vehicle to join the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department. Join us each month as we visit one of our local parks and discover what’s happening in our backyard with hands-on activities and adventures.
 
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Nature's Potions 
N/A N/A W  06/04/2025
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Overley-Worman Park - Overley-Worman Shelter A 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
20 seat(s) available
Summer is the perfect time to stir up wild and whimsical nature potions! Collect leaves, petals, pine cones, and more to mix into magical brews. No spells required, just imagination! Get ready to stir, squish, and sprinkle your way through this messy
 
  Drop-in Program
Bubble Bonanza 
N/A N/A F  06/06/2025
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Zionsville Nature Center 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Have you ever made a gigantic bubble before? Whether you're chasing giant bubbles or creating your own bubble masterpieces, there's plenty of bubbly fun to go around. Meet us outside the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Library for a bubbly good time!
 
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Wetland Exploration 
5y and up N/A Sa  06/07/2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Zion Nature Sanctuary 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
20 seat(s) available
Put on your rubber boots and get ready for an adventure! Join us to explore the wetland to search for frogs, crayfish, fish, and all kinds of fascinating creatures. Wear clothes that can get wet, and let’s dive into the wonders of the wetlands!

ZFD and ZPD Events
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Water Play Day at Station 93 
N/A N/A Tu  06/03/2025
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Station 293, 5793 S 700 E 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Join the Zionsville Fire Department and Zionsville Parks and Recreation for a wild water day at Station 93. Dress to get wet and enjoy a variety of activities!
 
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Heroes Kickball 
N/A N/A W  06/04/2025
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Mulberry Fields Park - Mulberry Fields Shelter B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Join the Zionsville Fire Department and Zionsville Police Department for a memorable game of kickball! There will be activities for all ages and the Creekstomper will be on hand with yard games and activities for our littlest kickball enthusiasts.
 
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Sirens and Suds 
N/A N/A Th  06/05/2025
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Station 292, 998 S US 421 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Join the firefighters at Station 92 and Zionsville Parks and Recreation and prepare to get wet as you help wash the fire truck and Creekstomper. There’s sure to be lots of bubbles, suds and fire hoses.

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Events
Events hosted by HMMPL require registration at https://hmmpl.org/
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Seed Storytime on the Lawn 
N/A N/A M  06/02/2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
oin Miss Kristin for a very special storytime on the lawn in celebration of Nature Play Days! We will read some stories about plants and trees, sing some songs, and finish up by planting seeds from the Library's Seed Library.
 
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Animal Yoga 
N/A N/A W  06/04/2025
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Families with children are invited to join Miss Charity on the lawn for animal yoga. We'll read a story and then do some yoga -- including lots of animal poses! Participants should bring their own yoga mat or towel and meet on the lawn.
 
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Storywalker's Club Event 
N/A N/A F  06/06/2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Elm Street Green 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Join us as we present our June StoryWalk® at Elm Street Green! We will meet at the shelter at Elm Street Green for a storytime and then we will walk and read the story along the path!

Other Nature Play Day Events
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Dog Walk with Dolly 
N/A N/A M  06/02/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Overley-Worman Park - Overley-Worman Shelter A 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
oin us for a tail-wagging good time on the trail! Bring the whole family — pups included — for a guided walk with Dolly, Zionsville’s beloved Town Dog and Chief Morale Officer.
 
  Drop-in Program
Park and PLAY 
N/A N/A W  06/04/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mulberry Fields Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Get off your couch, get out of your house! Join the Zionsville Parks at your local park for some fun outdoor activities, sports, games and more! Drop-in and stay as long as you’d like.
 
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Discover Maplelawn Farmstead 
N/A N/A Th  06/05/2025
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Maplelawn Farmstead 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
You are invited to the Maplelawn Farmstead for hands-on activities to create crafts and enjoy toys that would have been available to children in the 1930s.
 
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Stories in the Park 
N/A N/A F  06/06/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lions Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Join us for the Zionsville Lions Club 4th annual Stories in the Park. Come celebrate the joy of reading with puppets, storytelling, crafts, reading games, poetry, a free book from Indy Book Project, and more!
 
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Park and PLAY 
N/A N/A Sa  06/07/2025
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zionsville Farmers Market 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Get off your couch, get out of your house! Join the Zionsville Parks for some fun outdoor activities, sports, games and more! Drop-in and stay as long as you’d like. This morning we will be at the Zionsville Farmer’s Market.
 
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Make a Nature-Inspired Father's Day Gift! 
N/A N/A Sa  06/07/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SullivanMunce Cultural Center 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Celebrate Dad with a handmade gift straight from nature! Get creative, explore nature, and make something meaningful for Father’s Day!
 
  Drop-in Program
Park Picnic & PLAY 
N/A N/A M  06/09/2025
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Lincoln Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Bring a blanket, pack a lunch, and join us in the park for a relaxing midday adventure! Enjoy a laid-back lunch filled with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, lawn games, and open play perfect for kids of all ages.

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