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.

Wed, Sep 2

Sun Printing Workshop

Hands-on sun-printing craft workshop at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem.

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$3+5–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Sep 3

Nature Hike

Free guided nature hike at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 4

Critter Feeding

Watch staff feed reptiles, amphibians & insects at McCloud Nature Park—free wildlife education.

2:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–12 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 4

Campfire Cooking

Learn outdoor cooking skills over a campfire at McCloud Nature Park (tickets from $3).

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$3+6–14 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 8

TADPOLE TIME: Scales and Scutes!

Learn about reptiles and scales at McCloud Nature Park.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+4–10 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 9

Keychain Critters

DIY keychain craft workshop at a nature park—create and take home your critter.

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$2+5–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 19

Astronomy

Free astronomy program at McCloud Nature Park.

8:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 22

Name That Skull!

Learn to identify animal skulls on a guided exploration at McCloud Nature Park.

1:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 23

Sassafras Beads Workshop

Create beaded crafts inspired by nature at McCloud Nature Park.

5:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$10+5–14 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 25

Owl Prowl

Evening guided hike at McCloud Nature Park to spot owls and nocturnal wildlife.

8:30 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+5–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 6

TADPOLE TIME: Creepy Critters

TADPOLE TIME program explores creepy critters and their habitats.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+3–8 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 8

Candle Workshop

Design and pour your own scented candles at McCloud Nature Park.

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$15+8–18 yrs