Things to do in Zionsville

Zionsville is a charming Boone County town northwest of Indianapolis, known for its brick-paved Main Street village and Lions Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Zionsville, Indiana.

Tue, Oct 13

Meet the Animals

Learn about reptiles and amphibians at Zionsville Nature Center's drop-in program.

3:00 PM Zionsville Nature Center, 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 14

Park and PLAY: Pumpkin Games

Free pumpkin-themed games, crafts, and sports at Mulberry Fields Park.

10:00 AM Mulberry Fields Park, 9645 Whitestown Rd, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

Free3–12 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Oct 14

Outdoor Escape Room: The Enchanted Forest

Family outdoor puzzle adventure solving challenges in the woods with take-home prizes.

2:00 PM Starkey Nature Park, 667 Sugarbush, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

Paid program6–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 15

Discover Your Backyard: Leaves

Drop-in hands-on outdoor nature program at Turkey Foot Park with the Trailhopper mobile outreach vehicle.

10:00 AM Turkey Foot Nature Park, 4795 Turkeyfoot Rd, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

0–12 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 16

Night Hike

Guided evening nature walk at Carpenter Nature Preserve exploring nocturnal wildlife.

7:00 PM Carpenter Nature Preserve, 601 S 900 E, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

4–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 17

Naturally Messy: Pumpkin Guts & Spiders

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly messy play with pumpkins, spiders & nature textures at Elm Street Green.

2:00 PM Elm Street Green, 165 N Elm Street, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Oct 21

Pop-Up PEEPs: Not-So-Scary Creatures

Drop-in nature exploration for preschoolers at Starkey Park—hands-on outdoor discovery with a seasonal theme.

10:00 AM Starkey Nature Park, 667 Sugarbush, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

2–5 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 22

PEEPs: Not-So-Scary Animals

Sensory-friendly

Outdoor nature exploration for preschoolers with hands-on sensory discovery at Starkey Nature Park.

10:00 AM Starkey Nature Park, 667 Sugarbush, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

2–5 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 23

Toddler Trek: Fall Leaves

Fall nature exploration for toddlers & caregivers at Turkey Foot Park.

10:00 AM Turkey Foot Nature Park, 4795 Turkeyfoot Rd, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

0–4 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 23

Fright Nights

Halloween hayride and fright barn adventure at Mulberry Fields Park.

7:00 PM Mulberry Fields Park, 9645 Whitestown Rd, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

Paid event5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 24

Trick or Trees

Family Halloween event with trick-or-treat trail, costumes, s'mores, and science activities.

9:00 AM Elm Street Green, 165 N Elm Street, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

Paid - timed ticket entry0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Oct 28

After-School Nature Club: Bones & Skulls

Hands-on nature exploration focusing on bones and skulls at Zionsville Nature Center.

3:00 PM Zionsville Nature Center, 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 29

Nightmare on Elm Street: A Luminary Walk

Self-guided evening walk with luminaries, hidden skeletons, and a pumpkin pathway.

6:00 PM Elm Street Green, 165 N Elm Street, Zionsville, IN 46077, Zionsville

3–12 yrsOutdoor