Events
Family fun days, festivals, nature walks and so much more!
August 27
Creatures of the Night: Moth Rave
As night falls, the places we spend time outdoors can feel like a very different place. Familiar trails melt into shadows, and the daytime soundscape is replaced with things that go bump in the night as nocturnal creatures come out to play. Join the Elkhart County Parks as we lift night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of these creatures of the night, from spiders weaving webs to bats on the wing.
In August — Who are these fragile night wanderers? These moonflowers of August’s darkness? Join us as we discover the irresistible color combinations and lives of these nocturnal butterflies with professor of entomology, Andy Ammons.
⚠️☔ This program is weather-dependent. ➠ Check the event page for updates before heading out.
• 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧: Come prepared for extended time outdoors.
• 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥: Hiking shoes, breathable layers for buggy conditions, and a headlamp/flashlight.
August 28
Spokes & Scoops Bike Ride
Hop on your bike and join us for a fun ride to The Chief with our naturalist team! We’ll meet at Ox Bow Haus Shelter before setting off together for a 10-mile ride along the MapleHeart Trail. Don’t forget your bike, helmet, water bottle, and some money for your sweet treat.
August 29
Cast Iron Cookout
Experience Northern Indiana’s Premier cast iron cooking event!
An introduction to cast iron cooking sessions will give visitors cast iron care and use tips. Instructional session will take place at 4:00 p.m. Buy cast iron cookware from vendors selling a large variety of cookware items from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Real Kettle Soup and Bonneyville Cornbread will be available 4:00pm to 6:00pm. A cast Iron DOG Dutch Oven Gathering will begin at 5:00pm during which local cast iron enthusiasts will be preparing a variety of dishes in cast iron. Sampling will be available from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Anyone interested in cast iron cooking should attend this unique event!
August 31
August 31
In the Company of the Trees
Join a naturalist at Benton Dam to explore the diverse trees growing around the spillway. Discover identification tips, fun tricks, and the natural history behind several common species.
