3D PEN
“Use the 3D Pen to bring your creations to life. Be sure to bring your imagination. For everyone grade K and up— adults, too!” – Bedford Public Library
Kids Programs
Kids Programs
CAVE WEEKEND
Spend the weekend at Spring Mill State Park learning about caves!
On Saturday, the Lakeview Activity Center will be hosting many guest speakers and will have information tables about caving.
Want to look like an expert before you go? Brush up on your knowledge of cave critters by checking out our newest blog!
Take a 2 hour tour through the Endless Cave. Sign up by emailing sbelt@dnr.in.gov or calling (812)849-3534.
August 24
9:00 AM Whistling Cave Hike (Off-Trail | Rugged)
Meet at Village Parking Lot
11:00 AM Beginning Caving Presentation with Rich Lunseth
Meet in Lakeview Activity Center
1:00 PM Beginning Caving Presentation with Rich Lunseth
Meet in Lakeview Activity Center
2:30 PM Life in Upper Twin Cave: The Experience of a Caver
Meet in Lakeview Activity Center
3:30 PM Whistling Cave Hike (Off Trail | Rugged)
Meet at Village Parking Lot
August 25
9:00 AM Hamer Cave Hike (30 Minutes)
Meet at Grist Mill in Village
10:00 AM Pit Cave Hike
Meet at Lakeview Activity Center
11:00 AM Twin Caves and Bronson Cave Hike
Meet in Twin Caves Parking Lot
3:00 PM Rubble Springs and Donaldson Cave Hike
Meet on steps behind Lakeview Activity Center
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
For questions, please contact the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
Kids Programs
HOW AND WHY CAVES FORM
Look at the life and formations in a cave at Spring Mill State Park. Join us for a fascinating underground experience.
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center
*Gate Fee May Apply*
For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
Kids Programs
CHILDRENS OUTDOOR WEEKEND
Have you ever read the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights? Complete all 11 items on the list and become an OFFICIAL Hoosier Outdoor Child:
Explore and play outdoors in a safe place.
Follow a trail and discover native plants, wildlife and history.
Experience traditional outdoor activities like fishing or hunting.
Discover and celebrate Indiana’s past.
Camp under the stars.
Climb a tree.
Visit a farm.
Plant a seed or tree and watch it grow.
Splash and play in streams, lakes and ponds.
Enjoy the outdoors using all the senses.
Ask questions, find answers and share nature with a friend.
This weekend at Spring Mill State Park pick up a Bill of Rights and program schedule at the front gate or the Lakeview Activity Center.
SCHEDULE
AUGUST 17, 2019
10:00 AM Fire Building
11:00 AM Fishing
11:00 AM Tent
12:00 PM Mystery Seed Planting
1:00 PM Wood Products and Trees
2:00 PM Reptile Rumble
3:00 PM Creek Stomp (Village Ordinary)
4:00 PM Nature Games
5:00 PM Blindfold Hike
6:00 PM Nocturnal Animals and Lake Hike
SPECIAL ARTS IN THE PARK GUESTS:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lisa Walsh Topography Art
2:00 PM Kay Olges and the Windfall Dancers
AUGUST 18, 2019
10:00 AM Fire Building
11:00 AM Fishing
11:00 AM Tent Pitching
12:00 PM Seed Planting
1:00 PM Creek Stomp (Village Ordinary)
2:00 PM Tree Rings Activity
3:00 PM Nature Games
4:00 PM Nocturnal Animals and Lake Hike
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center for most events.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
Any questions, please contact the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
Check out some more fun events happening at Spring Mill:
Vintage Camper Rally
Cave Weekend
Endless Cave Tours
Fiber Arts Weekend
Kids Programs
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
You can always expect to have a blast during Christmas in July at the Spring Mill State Park Campground. Check back for more details.
For questions, please contact the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
Kids Programs
Pioneer Village Craft Show
The Craft Show is here! As you walk through the Pioneer Village houses you will find vendors with boutique items, natural soaps, wood carvings, quilts and more!
CRAFT SHOW ADMISSION | $3
Friday November 1st from 5 pm – 9 pm and Saturday November 2nd from 11 am – 5 pm.
This will also be a magical Christmas themed show!!
Santa will be in the Grist Mill Friday from 6 pm – 7 pm and Saturday from 12-2, come by and get a picture with him. There will also be concessions with hot soups, warm drinks, and delicious homemade desserts!!
Kids Programs
Pioneer Village Craft Show
The Craft Show is here! As you walk through the Pioneer Village houses you will find vendors with boutique items, natural soaps, wood carvings, quilts and more!
CRAFT SHOW ADMISSION | $3
Friday November 1st from 5 pm – 9 pm and Saturday November 2nd from 11 am – 5 pm.
This will also be a magical Christmas themed show!!
Santa will be in the Grist Mill Friday from 6 pm – 7 pm and Saturday from 12-2, come by and get a picture with him. There will also be concessions with hot soups, warm drinks, and delicious homemade desserts!!
Kids Programs
Creative Destruction: Blackout Poetry
“Out of destruction comes art! Bring new life to old books in this creative blackout poetry workshop. For teens grades 6-12.” – Bedford Public Library
Kids Programs
CREEK STOMP
What’s living in Spring Mill State Park’s streams? Join Chris to find out! Bring your water shoes
Meet at the Village Ordinary.
*Gate Fee May Apply*
For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
Kids Programs
Join us today at Spring Mill State Park for a good ol’ fashion Creek Stomp!
Meet the Spring Mill Naturalist at the Village Ordinary for a chance to get your feet wet while learning about all the creatures in the creek.
GATE FEE WILL APPLY
Please call the Park Office for more information (812)849-3534
