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, Oct 1

Nature Hike

Explore McCloud Nature Park's trails on a guided nature walk.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 2

Campfire Cooking

Cook meals over a campfire in the great outdoors at McCloud.

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$3+5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 2

Critter Feeding

Watch park naturalists feed live reptiles, insects & amphibians.

2:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free0–12 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

Astronomy

Explore the night sky at McCloud Nature Park—free astronomy program.

7:30 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–18 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

Wed, Oct 7

Sun Printing Workshop

Make prints using sunlight and paper in this outdoor craft class.

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$3+5–14 yrs

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

Fri, Oct 9

Owl Prowl

Evening nature hike at McCloud to spot owls and night wildlife.

8:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+5–14 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 13

NATURE DISCOVERY: Owl Pellets

Dissect owl pellets to discover what owls eat—a tween STEM activity.

3:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+9–13 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 15

Jack-o-Lantern Craft

Create your own jack-o-lantern at McCloud for Halloween fun.

5:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$10+3–10 yrs

Thu, Oct 15

Seed Gathering & Dispersal

Learn how seeds travel in nature on a guided walk at McCloud Nature Park.

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Oct 20

Name That Skull!

Identify animal skulls and learn about local wildlife at McCloud Nature Park.

1:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 24

Fall Colors Festival

Celebrate autumn foliage and the season at McCloud Nature Park's Fall Colors Festival.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 29

Keychain Critters

Quick craft activity making decorated keychains with animal designs at McCloud Nature Park.

4:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$2+4–10 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 30

Halloween Night Hike

Spooky evening nature walk perfect for Halloween at McCloud Nature Park.

7:00 PM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+6–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Nov 10

TADPOLE TIME: Turkey Talk

Toddler-friendly nature program featuring Turkey Talk at McCloud Nature Park.

10:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$5+2–8 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14

Winter Wreath Workshops

Make your own winter wreath at McCloud Nature Park's festive crafts workshop.

9:00 AM McCloud Nature Park, North Salem

$35+5–18 yrsOutdoor