SPOOKTACULAR TIME AT SPRING MILL
As a yearly event at Spring Mill State Park, join us for Scarecrow Weekend!
Have fun crafting rag-doll ghosts, join in on leathermaking, and make scarecrows and pumpkins for the Haunted Village! Pick up a schedule for the Scarecrow Weekend events at the Grissom Memorial Office or the Grist Mill.
There will be a Costume Parade in the Campground. Dress up and meet the campground hosts at the Amphitheater by 3:20 pm! Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash no longer than 6 feet long. Dress them up, too! PARADE STARTS AT 3:30 PM
The Haunted Village will be on Saturday night (October 12). To learn more about the Haunted Village CLICK HERE!
*GATE FEE MAY APPLY*
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
SHAWNEE CAVE SYSTEM
Intro to twin caves at Spring Mill. Meet at Twin Caves’ parking lot for this short, but rugged hike to Twin caves and Bronson Cave.
*GATE FEE MAY APPLY*
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
SPRING MILL INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Join us for another fun weekend at Spring Mill State Park
FRIDAY
4:00 PM SMOKEY BEAR CELEBRATION Smokey Bear is turning 75 years old this year! Wish him a Happy Birthday and learn about his fire prevention message at Spring Mill State Park.
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center
10:00 PM Nighttime Eyeshine Who’s that watching in the woods? Join Sarah to spot some different animal eyeshine on this easy night hike.
Meet at the Gus Grissom Memorial
SATURDAY
8:00 AM VIRGIL I “GUS” GRISSOM DAY Gus Grissom was the second American in space and was born right here in Mitchell, Indiana. Celebrate this American hero and Hoosier icon with us at the Gus Grissom Memorial.
2:00 PM LET’S GO FLY A ROCKET Learn about aerodynamics and build your own water powered rocket. How high will yours fly?
Meet at the Gus Grissom Memorial
SUNDAY
9:00 AM INTRODUCTION TO CAVE RIVER VALLEY Have you been to the property that Spring Mill manages in Washington County? It’s full of history! Prepare to get your feet wet as we hike down to the valley! Bring your water bottle and carpool over for this beautiful hike.
Meet at Donaldson Parking Lot
2:00 PM CHRISTMAS IN JULY STORY AND CRAFT Listen to a special Christmas Story and make a craft from things found in nature! 45 minutes.
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center
*Gate Fee May Apply*
For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
