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Activity Center / Craft of the Day, Paynetown SRA (Monroe Lake)

By Department of Natural Resources

Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

+ 8 dates

  • Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
  • Saturday, July 25, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
  • Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
  • Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
  • Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
  • Sunday, August 2, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
  • Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
An adult and a child complete a craft together at a table inside the Paynetown Activity Center.

4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington, IN 47401

https://on.IN.gov/monroelake
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Paynetown Activity Center (Paynetown SRA, next to the Swimming Beach)

  • Memorial Day Weekend thru mid-August on THURSDAY-SUNDAY from 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Mid-August thru October on SATURDAY-SUNDAY from 1 to 5 p.m.

Craft of the Day: Make a different craft each day!

View our live snakes, check out the wall exhibits and taxidermy collection, or consult our reference library.

The Naturalist’s Office is located inside the Activity Center. You can also pick up maps/brochures/flyers or browse our library of field guides and other books.

Need to fill a little time (or a rainy afternoon?) Sit down at our puzzle table (500-1500 piece puzzles designed for older children and adults) or play one of our board games.

Just for kids! The kid’s corner has a puppet stage, games, puzzles, large felt board, picture books, touch table, and a “small world” playscape. There’s also a coloring table and a selection of kid-friendly board games.

Recycle your aluminum cans with us! Proceeds fund programs, activities, and exhibits. You can also recycle plastic bottles and paper (no food containers).

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