Calendar - Mounds State Parkhttps://events.in.gov/mounds_state_park_838/calendarCalendar - Mounds State ParkTue, 06 Oct 2026 14:55:15 -040060en-usLocalistOct 8, 2026: Friends of Mounds State Park Monthly Meeting & Program, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkCurious how you can get involved with the park? Come to the Visitor Center at 6PM for a brief educational program and stay to learn about the Friends of Mounds, how you can become a member, and the incredible work they do to support the park. Open to the public! Program and meeting last ~1.5 hours combined.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412508464094540.095788-85.620107Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -04002026-10-08T18:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/friends-of-mounds-state-park-monthly-meeting-programEventsOct 10, 2026: Robert Cooper Audubon Society Monthly Bird Hike, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkMeet local experts from the Audubon Society at the Visitor Center to embark on a 2-hour bird identification stroll. Learn what migratory birds are passing through – all skill levels welcome!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412629064844540.095788-85.620107Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-10-10T08:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/robert-cooper-audubon-society-monthly-bird-hike-mounds-state-park-2017EventsOct 10, 2026: Colors of Fall Hike, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkIt’s peak color season in the park! Take a scenic hike through the forest to experience the rainbow of colors on display and learn about the chemistry of leaf color. Meet the Naturalist on the Visitor Center front porch for this 1-hour moderate hike.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412630256803740.095788-85.620107Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -04002026-10-10T13:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/colors-of-fall-hike-mounds-state-parkEventsOct 11, 2026: Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkDrop by the Visitor Center from 9AM-3PM to pick up a copy of this scavenger hunt before hitting the trails. See if you can find and photograph everything on the list!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412631410479740.095788-85.620107Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-10-11T09:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/fall-photo-scavenger-hunt-mounds-state-park-2416EventsOct 17, 2026: Trick-or-Treat Trail!, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkPut on your favorite family-friendly costume and hit the trail with us! Hike along portions of Trail 5 and 1A to learn about creepy crawlies, spooky owls, creatures that glow in the dark, and more – collecting candy along the way! The route is part paved, part gravel on level ground that may contain tree roots or other minor trip hazards. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must be kept on a 6’ leash at all times.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412633048496240.095788-85.620107Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -04002026-10-17T18:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/trick-or-treat-trail-mounds-state-parkEventsOct 17, 2026: Campsite Decorating Contest, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkCamping this weekend? Decorate your campsite for the chance to win big! There will be 2 categories: Just for Fun and Scariest. First place and runners-up for both categories will win prizes! Judging will begin at 8PM – the perfect time to turn on your lights and set the scene. Winners will be posted at the Camp Store by 9PM.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412634692164140.095788-85.620107Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -04002026-10-17T20:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/campsite-decorating-contest-mounds-state-parkEventsOct 18, 2026: Spooky Scavenger Hunt, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkDrop by the Visitor Center from 9AM-3:30PM to pick up a copy of a scavenger hunt sure to make your skin crawl. Get out into nature to look for the weird stuff that lurks in the park. Brave enough to find it all? Bring the completed hunt back to the Visitor Center before 3:30PM to pick out a prize!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412636222423140.095788-85.620107Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-10-18T09:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/spooky-scavenger-hunt-mounds-state-parkEventsOct 22, 2026: Halloween Harvest History at the Bronnenberg Home, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkVisit the Bronnenberg Home during these special evening hours to enjoy seasonal décor and learn about the history of Halloween and harvest-time traditions. Bronnenberg Home will be open: Thursday, October 22nd from 6:30-8:30 P.M., Monday, October 26th from 5-6:45 P.M., and Thursday, October 29th from 6:30-8:30 P.M.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412640849119140.095788-85.620107Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -04002026-10-22T18:30:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/halloween-harvest-history-at-the-bronnenberg-home-mounds-state-park-8164EventsOct 26, 2026: Halloween Harvest History at the Bronnenberg Home, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkVisit the Bronnenberg Home during these special evening hours to enjoy seasonal décor and learn about the history of Halloween and harvest-time traditions. Bronnenberg Home will be open: Thursday, October 22nd from 6:30-8:30 P.M., Monday, October 26th from 5-6:45 P.M., and Thursday, October 29th from 6:30-8:30 P.M.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412640849221640.095788-85.620107Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -04002026-10-26T17:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/halloween-harvest-history-at-the-bronnenberg-home-mounds-state-park-8164EventsOct 26, 2026: October Moon Hike, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkFull Moon Hikes are moderate, 1-hour hikes that may involve stairs or rough terrain. Leashed, well behaved dogs and cats welcome. Please only red light flashlights on the hike. Be sure to stop in the Gift Shop during business hours to pick up the NEW, glow-in-the-dark Full Moon Hike shirt designed by the Friends of Mounds State Park Inc. All 2026 Full Moon Hikes meet outside the Visitor Center.

Remaining Full Moon Hikes in 2026:

October 26th - 7:00pm

November 24th - 6:00pm

December 24th - 5:30pm

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5215234617551040.095788-85.620107Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -04002026-10-26T19:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/october-moon-hike-mounds-state-parkEventsOct 29, 2026: Halloween Harvest History at the Bronnenberg Home, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkVisit the Bronnenberg Home during these special evening hours to enjoy seasonal décor and learn about the history of Halloween and harvest-time traditions. Bronnenberg Home will be open: Thursday, October 22nd from 6:30-8:30 P.M., Monday, October 26th from 5-6:45 P.M., and Thursday, October 29th from 6:30-8:30 P.M.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412640849324140.095788-85.620107Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -04002026-10-29T18:30:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/halloween-harvest-history-at-the-bronnenberg-home-mounds-state-park-8164EventsOct 31, 2026: Halloween Harvest History at the Bronnenberg Home, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkStop by the Bronnenberg Home from 1-4PM to chat with a volunteer docent about the historic home and Halloween traditions. Enjoy the seasonal decorations in the house.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5412637407260340.095788-85.620107Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -04002026-10-31T13:00:00-04:00https://events.in.gov/event/halloween-harvest-history-at-the-bronnenberg-home-mounds-state-parkEventsNov 24, 2026: November Full Moon Hike, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkFull Moon Hikes are moderate, 1-hour hikes that may involve stairs or rough terrain. Leashed, well behaved dogs and cats welcome. Please only red light flashlights on the hike. Be sure to stop in the Gift Shop during business hours to pick up the NEW, glow-in-the-dark Full Moon Hike shirt designed by the Friends of Mounds State Park Inc. All 2026 Full Moon Hikes meet outside the Visitor Center.

Remaining Full Moon Hikes in 2026:

November 24th - 6:00pm

December 24th - 5:30pm

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5215235813559940.095788-85.620107Tue, 24 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -05002026-11-24T18:00:00-05:00https://events.in.gov/event/november-full-moon-hike-mounds-state-parkEventsDec 24, 2026: December Full Moon Hike, Mounds State Park at Mounds State ParkFull Moon Hikes are moderate, 1-hour hikes that may involve stairs or rough terrain. Leashed, well behaved dogs and cats welcome. Please only red light flashlights on the hike. Be sure to stop in the Gift Shop during business hours to pick up the NEW, glow-in-the-dark Full Moon Hike shirt designed by the Friends of Mounds State Park Inc. All 2026 Full Moon Hikes meet outside the Visitor Center.

December 24th - 5:30pm

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5215236860441940.095788-85.620107Thu, 24 Dec 2026 17:30:00 -05002026-12-24T17:30:00-05:00https://events.in.gov/event/december-full-moon-hike-mounds-state-parkEvents