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Pine Cone Craft 12-21-24

Christmas Craft & Cookies

Looking for something fun to do with your family? Make something special for your backyard birds at maple Wood Nature Center. Roll a pine cone in peanut butter and bird seed and enjoy tasty Christmas cookies afterward. FREE for kids of all ages – parent must be present and registration is requested to help plan […]

Christmas Craft & Cookies
Turkey Trot 11-28-24

Delt Church Park Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk

Start a new family tradition this Thanksgiving at Delt Church Park! This is NOT a timed race but a family-fun event open to all who want to participate by walking, running, jogging, rolling or any combination. Come out and enjoy the scenery on these accessible trails made of crushed limestone and boardwalk. Stay after for […]

Delt Church Park Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk
Wellfield Garden of Villains 10-4-24

Garden of Villains at Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Heroes and Villains invade Wellfield!  Presented in partnership with the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, this Halloween-themed event combines the natural beauty of Wellfield with your favorite superheroes and villains and the fun of trick-or-treating! You’ll walk our main promenade and enjoy interacting with all  your favorites including Groot, Joker, Batman, Spider-Man and more. The […]

Garden of Villains at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Not So Spooky Trail 10/18/2024

Not So Spooky Trail

Maple Wood Nature Center is offering a fall family program with little ones in mind.  Nothing scary or spooky provides a fun time for young children.  Friendly costumes are welcome! Wagon rides through the not spooky woods Games and activities Roasting marshmallows Yummy Treats Free program – donations are appreciated  

Not So Spooky Trail
Trading Post Fall Festival October 12, 2024

Trading Post Outfitters Fall Fest

Join us for the 7th annual Trading Post Fall Fest on Saturday, October 12. We’ll celebrate the end of the 2024 paddling season with live music, delicious food and drinks, a cornhole tournament & much more.

Trading Post Outfitters Fall Fest
FeNGke fun run August 17

FeNGke 5K Fun Run & Walk

SCHEDULE 8 am – 8:45 am: Walk-in registration and packet pickup Walk to the starting point – Mike Metz Trail Head 9:00 am: Start of 5k Fun Run & Walk (approximate) A FEW THINGS This is NOT a timed race!!  This is designed to be a fun family event for all who want to participate […]

FeNGke 5K Fun Run & Walk
Middlebury Riverfest August 24

Middlebury Riverfest

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department is committed to offering a variety of programs and events that provide education and entertainment to the Middlebury Community. Middlebury Riverfest is a family and educational event that celebrates the importance of fresh water and the value of the Little Elkhart River.  Family fun events such as games, crafts, a […]

Middlebury Riverfest
Full Moon Paddle June 21

Full Moon Paddle – First Day of Summer

There’s nothing quite like a Full Moon, especially when you can appreciate it from on the water! Join us for a Summer Solstice Full Moon Paddle on Friday, June 21. We’ll launch at 8:00 pm and paddle 4 miles to the Nasby Dam.  There will be one return shuttle from the dam back to the […]

Full Moon Paddle – First Day of Summer
Flashback Friday Movies

Flashback Friday Movies in the Park

This FREE event will take place on the Essenhaus campus prior to the Fireworks. A family-friendly movie will begin at 7:00 pm.  You will be able to “Drive-in” and stay in your car or bring a chair and blanket. A Snack Truck will be available.

Flashback Friday Movies in the Park

Camp Potawotami Community Day

YMCA Camp Potawotami is ringing in spring with a community day open to all! There will be a host of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy including high rope courses, zip lining, archery, a climbing tower, hiking and crafts among other attractions. Come early for the pancake breakfast from 8:00 am – 11:00 am.   Hot […]

Camp Potawotami Community Day

LaGrange County Parks Conservation Camp

Join the adventure of a lifetime at our legendary Conservation Camp!  Enroll your explorer ages 12-15 in this action-packed, week-long outdoor extravaganza for $20. Come along for a wild week of learning the hunter’s ways, mastering the art of fishing, showing off your bullseye skills in archery, gliding through waters in a canoe and exploring […]

LaGrange County Parks Conservation Camp

Pumpkinvine Bike Hike

If you like to ride your bike, you’ll love the leisurely-paced, 32-mile bicycle ride from Abshire Park to Shipshewana and back again. Enjoy the beautiful countryside of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and a sweet treat stop at Mooey’s Ice Cream Shop along the way. All riders need to provide their own bicycle, helmet, water bottle […]

Pumpkinvine Bike Hike
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Pumpkinvine Bike Ride

The 2024 Pumpkinvine Bike Ride brought almost 500 riders from 11 different states and two countries. Join us in 2025 as we celebrate our 25th in ’25! Friday, June 13:  Get the complete Amish Country experience on our Friday night Threshers Dinner Ride (limited number of tickets available).  A 20-mile roundtrip through scenic countryside to […]

Pumpkinvine Bike Ride

Amishland & Lakes Annual Bike Tour

Celebrating its 50th year in 2023!

Amishland and Lakes, based at Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Indiana is a two day bike tour of the Amish countryside and lakes of northeast Indiana. Amishland and Lakes is all about enjoying riding, viewing the scenery, and socializing with other riders. We have participants from age 3 to 93, families, women’s groups, and regional […]

Amishland & Lakes Annual Bike Tour
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Pumpkinvine Nature Trail Bike Ride

Pumpkinvine Bike Ride June 17, 2023     Saturday Only Ride*: Early Bird rate $45,  Late rate $65 starting May 20th Enjoy a ride through Northern Indiana’s rolling farm land on our 22,  38 and 50 mile routes. 22 Mile Route: ~95% on multi-use trail, with 2% grade most of the way. 38 Mile Route: ~95% on multi-use trail, with 2% grade most […]

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail Bike Ride
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