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Thursday September 4, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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PEEPs - Forest Friends
PEEPs: Preschool Environmental Education Program Series Let curiosity lead the way! PEEPs is a playful, hands-on nature program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Each week, we encourage exploration through outdoor adventures, sensory play, and discovery-based learning. Together, we’ll follow the seasons, explore local wildlife, and support early development through movement, creativity, and connection with nature. Beginning this fall! Register monthly to join a themed 3-week series. Come ready to play, explore, and get a little messy! Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards ages 3 – 6. Parents/Adults are required to stay
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Zionsville Rugby Club
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Tuesday September 9, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Jr Ecologist Homeschool Club - Mycology
Please Register for ONLY ONE date each month. Calling all young nature enthusiasts! Join a Naturalist from the Zionsville Nature Center for an engaging monthly homeschool series designed to spark curiosity and a love for the natural world. Each month dives into a new nature theme through fun, hands-on activities. At the end of each class, children will receive a themed take-home packet filled with ideas and activities to continue exploring at home. This is a drop-off program, but parents are welcome to stay nearby if they wish.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Teddy Bear Picnic - Teddy Bear Picnic
It’s National Teddy Bear Day! Grab your favorite stuffed animal friend and your lunch and join us on the grass at Elm Street Green for a picnic. After lunch we are going on a bear hunt around the park.
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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ZYFL Cheerleading
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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Thursday September 11, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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PEEPs - Forest Friends
PEEPs: Preschool Environmental Education Program Series Let curiosity lead the way! PEEPs is a playful, hands-on nature program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Each week, we encourage exploration through outdoor adventures, sensory play, and discovery-based learning. Together, we’ll follow the seasons, explore local wildlife, and support early development through movement, creativity, and connection with nature. Beginning this fall! Register monthly to join a themed 3-week series. Come ready to play, explore, and get a little messy! Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards ages 3 – 6. Parents/Adults are required to stay
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Meet the Animals - Meet the Animals
Stop by the Zionsville Nature Center twice a month for an exciting chance to meet and learn about our resident reptiles and amphibians. Discover the unique traits of these fascinating creatures as they get enrichment outside of their homes. No reservations needed—just drop in and experience the adventure!
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Shelter Reservation
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Zionsville Rugby Club
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Saturday September 13, 2025
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7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
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7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tiny Naturalist - Tiny Naturalist
Join us for a gentle introduction to the wonders of nature designed just for infants and their adults! Enjoy tummy time under the trees with activities like sensory play, story time, or songs, followed by time to relax and connect with other families. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your crew, it's a great way to support early development and meet others in the same season of life. Bring a blanket, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy these sweet early moments beneath the trees.
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Love for Lincoln - Pull-a-Brick Volunteer Day
Take a piece of history home. Build the future with usWhat’s Happening: As Lincoln Park prepares for a historic refresh, we invite the Zionsville community to celebrate the legacy and re imagine the future of this cherished historical park. This special event allows residents and families to take home a piece of the past while supporting what’s to come.
Pull-a-Brick Volunteer Day
Volunteer with the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department and help us pull the bricks from the current Lincoln Park pathways on Saturday, September 13 from 1 - 4 pm.
Each registered volunteer is welcome to take home one (plain) Lincoln Park brick as a thank you for your service.
Engraved bricks will be reused in the new gazebo design.
Remaining plain bricks will be available for purchase day of the event only for $5/brick.
Lincoln Park Brick Engraving
Leave your mark on the future of the park by purchasing an engraved brick for $150 that will be incorporated into the new park design. Our brick fundraiser campaign offers you the chance to be a part of something timeless and impactful. By purchasing a personalized brick, you'll etch your name, dedication or message into the heart of our project. Money raised will be used for future Lincoln Park amenities. Brick Ordering Instructions:You can personalize up to three lines of text20 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation)To ensure a respectful and welcoming environment, profanity, offensive language, or inappropriate content will not be accepted. If a submission does not meet these guidelines, we may request a revision. Please note: Once submitted, brick orders are non-refundable, including those requiring edits due to inappropriate language. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting this project!
Gazebo Memories
Does the current Lincoln Park gazebo hold memories for your family? Take home a piece of the original 1980s gazebo, a beloved gathering place in the heart of Zionsville for nearly a century. Once the site of a historic 1861 speech by Abraham Lincoln, the park has since become a backdrop for weddings, engagements, portraits, and timeless community moments. The gazebo will be dismantled after Fall Festival. We ask for a minimum donation of $25 and cannot guarantee any particular piece of the structure. Donations are non-refundable. Thank you for being part of the next chapter. A for a minimum donation of $200 a pair of decorative brackets (corbels) while supplies last.
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Girl Scout & Boy Scout Programs - Insect Study Merit Badge Workshop
Join a Naturalist for a nature hike or complete requirements for a nature related badge or journey with Naturalists from Zionsville Nature Center in these fun scout programs. Private Scout ProgramsIf you are interested in a private den or troop programs you can submit a request here. Private programs can be scheduled on Saturdays, over school breaks, or weekday afternoons (Tuesday - Friday). We can even meet with your group virtually.Program requests must be made a minimum of 2-weeks before your preferred date.
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Shelter Reservation
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Shelter Reservation
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Shelter Reservation
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Wednesday September 17, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Park and PLAY - Park and PLAY - Elm Street Green
Get off your couch, get out of your house! Zionsville Parks is bringing the fun to your neighborhood with Park and Play—a mobile recreation experience for kids of all ages. Each month, we’ll PARK in a different Zionsville park and set up a variety of free games, sports, crafts, and outdoor activities. Drop in, stay as long as you like, and enjoy screen-free fun in the sun! No registration needed—just show up and PLAY!What is Park and Play? Park and Play is a free mobile recreation program that brings outdoor fun to Zionsville parks! Our Creekstomper mobile unit is packed with games and activities for all ages About the CreekstomperThe Community Outreach Program aims to increase the scope and programming potential for the Parks Department through meeting residents at their doorstep through recreation and education. In 2022 the Zionsville Parks launched its first Outreach vehicle, The Creekstomper. In 2024, with APRA fund support, the Department expanded outreach with the Trailhopper, a mobile Nature Center. Looking for a unique addition to your business or community event? Let us bring the Zionsville Parks to you! The Creekstomper and Trailhopper are available for area businesses and organizations to help provide information and experiences to your community. Whether a church or school function, the neighborhood block party, or a promotional event at your business let the Zionsville Parks help create memories. Request your reservation HERE.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After-School Nature Club - Monarch Migration
Are you ready for an after-school adventure? Join our After-School Nature Club! Each month, we’ll uncover the wonders of the natural world through outdoor exploration, fun games, and hands-on activities. This club is perfect for curious kids who love exploring, creating, and playing. Come discover the magic of nature - adventure awaits!This is a drop-off program, but parents are welcome to stay nearby.
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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ZYFL Cheerleading
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Zionsville Rugby Club
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5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Zionsville Rugby Club
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Thursday September 18, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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PEEPs - Forest Friends
PEEPs: Preschool Environmental Education Program Series Let curiosity lead the way! PEEPs is a playful, hands-on nature program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Each week, we encourage exploration through outdoor adventures, sensory play, and discovery-based learning. Together, we’ll follow the seasons, explore local wildlife, and support early development through movement, creativity, and connection with nature. Beginning this fall! Register monthly to join a themed 3-week series. Come ready to play, explore, and get a little messy! Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards ages 3 – 6. Parents/Adults are required to stay
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Weed Wrangle - Weed Wrangle - Overley-Worman Disc Golf Course
Help Zionsville Parks remove invasive species from our natural areas! Weed Wrangle is a one-day volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful plants. Supervised by an expert in invasive weed management, volunteers learn, practice and begin a habit of maintaining an area free of non-native invasive plants that can then be replanted with natives. By engaging our neighbors and challenging them to take action in their own spaces, we hope to create a positive movement in our parks and neighboring areas. Check back as dates will be added throughout the year.
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Zionsville Rugby Club
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Tuesday September 23, 2025
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Meet the Animals - Meet the Animals
Stop by the Zionsville Nature Center twice a month for an exciting chance to meet and learn about our resident reptiles and amphibians. Discover the unique traits of these fascinating creatures as they get enrichment outside of their homes. No reservations needed—just drop in and experience the adventure!
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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ZYFL Cheerleading
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Zionsville Youth Football League
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pickleball - Introduction to Pickleball
Join the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation! Introduction to pickleball will cover the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, and more. Paddles and balls will be provided.
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