# Things to do with kids at McCloud Nature Park

> 5 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, IN 46165, in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Keychain Critters Craft at McCloud Nature Park](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/keychain-critters-craft-at-mccloud-nature-park--listing-2822eb43473c0f1d61f3ca7d) — Thu, Oct 29 (+3 more dates) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · McCloud Nature Park, North Salem · Ages 5+ · From $2 · checked Oct 24. At McCloud Nature Park's nature center, kids make their own critter keychain from paracord or beads to take home. The hour-long craft session is recommended for ages 5 and up and…
- [Halloween Night Hike at McCloud Nature Park](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/halloween-night-hike-at-mccloud-nature-park--listing-2b2abcd719f9ec1145189228) — Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · McCloud Nature Park, North Salem · Ages 10+ · From $5 · checked Oct 24. Hendricks County Parks naturalists lead a moonlit, intentionally spooky night hike through McCloud Nature Park, mixing stories of the park's history and haunts with a look at…
- [Tadpole Time: Turkey Talk at McCloud Nature Park](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/tadpole-time-turkey-talk-at-mccloud-nature-park--listing-1bdba181e09e9a9c36fc64c0) — Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · McCloud Nature Park, North Salem · Ages 2–5 · From $5 · checked Oct 24. A preschool nature hour at McCloud Nature Park all about turkeys, just ahead of Thanksgiving. Children ages 2 to 5 come with a parent or guardian to hear a story, make a turkey…
- [Holiday Ornament Workshop at McCloud Nature Park](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/holiday-ornament-workshop-at-mccloud-nature-park--listing-e9229cc0f9005b9d2dc6b5c6) — Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · McCloud Nature Park, North Salem · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 24. A cozy two-hour workshop at McCloud Nature Park to start the holiday season: each participant crafts three handmade ornaments, with options from glittery to rustic pinecone…
- [Name That Skull! at McCloud Nature Park](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/name-that-skull-at-mccloud-nature-park--listing-c334e49da2118f838588bdb6) — Tue, Nov 24 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · McCloud Nature Park, North Salem · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. A drop-in guessing game at McCloud Nature Park's nature center: a naturalist puts the park's collection of mystery animal skulls on display, and visitors try to match each skull…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [McCloud Nature Park and Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/mccloud-nature-park-and-ray-and-mary-benson-nature-center--listing-9d8c5746bd208e168f85c8f9) — Park dawn to dusk daily. Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–4 pm… · McCloud Nature Park, North Salem · All ages · checked Oct 24. A 232-acre Hendricks County nature park of woods, glacial ravines, prairie and Big Walnut Creek near North Salem. Families can hike more than 7 miles of marked gravel and…

## Recently ended

- [Fall Colors Festival at McCloud Nature Park](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/fall-colors-festival-at-mccloud-nature-park--listing-a4a7b042f7f98ae8e2313ebc) — ended Sat, Oct 24

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