Sunday, October 26, 2025 1pm to 4:45pm
About this Event
4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington, IN 47401
https://on.in.gov/monroelakePaynetown Activity Center
OPEN Fri. to Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m.
Located next to the Swimming Beach
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 youraluminum cans with us! Proceeds fund programs, activities, and exhibits. You can also recycle plastic bottles and paper (no food containers).