Things to do in North Salem

North Salem is a small Hendricks County town northwest of Indianapolis, known for its historic downtown and the wooded trails of nearby Eel River. Browse family events and things to do with kids in North Salem, Indiana.

Thu, Jul 2

Critter Feeding!

Watch live animal feeding at McCloud Nature Park—up-close wildlife experience for kids.

2:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$2+3–14 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Jul 7

Yap with a Naturalist!

Naturalist-led outdoor program at McCloud Nature Park exploring local wildlife.

1:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 8

NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 2-6): Water Warriors

Water-themed day camp for toddlers & preschoolers at McCloud Nature Park.

10:30 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$15+2–6 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 10

NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 7-12): Water Warriors

Water-themed day camp for tweens at McCloud Nature Park.

10:30 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$30+7–12 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 11

Campfire Cooking

Campfire cooking experience at McCloud Nature Park.

6:30 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$3+5–12 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 11

Astronomy

Stargazing program at McCloud Nature Park—explore the night sky.

9:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 15

Summer Fun Run

Summer fun run series at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem.

4:30 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 15

NATURE DISCOVERY: Fossil Hunters

Tween-friendly fossil hunt at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+9–13 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 16

ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Night Hike

Teen night hike with Rooted in Nature Club at McCloud Nature Park.

8:30 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$10+13–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 17

Night Hike at McCloud

Evening nature hike at McCloud Nature Park; tickets from $5.

9:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+5–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 22

NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 2-6): Get Messy!

Messy nature day camp for toddlers & preschoolers at McCloud Nature Park.

10:30 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$15+2–6 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 24

NATURE DAY CAMP (AGES 7-12): Get Messy!

Messy outdoor nature day camp for tweens at McCloud Nature Park.

10:30 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$30+7–12 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Jul 28

Name That Skull!

Name That Skull! at McCloud Nature Park—identify animal skulls and learn wildlife biology.

1:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–13 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Aug 12

NATURE DISCOVERY: Seek at the Creek!

Nature exploration & creek discovery at McCloud Nature Park.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+5–12 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 14

“Smammals!”

Learn about small mammals at McCloud Nature Park.

7:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$3+5–12 yrsOutdoor