The Explorer Magazine Summer 2025 | Page 10

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SUMMER FUN RUN McCloud Nature Park
JULY 2 • 4:30-6:30 P . M .
STARGAZING & FIRELIGHT McCloud Nature Park
JUNE 28 | JULY 26 • 5 P . M .
Join us for a cozy campfire before our astronomy event , open to all ages ! Gather around the fire for a warm and inviting start to our evening of stargazing and celestial exploration . After the program , stick around for the Indiana Astronomical Society ’ s event at the nature center and delve even deeper into the wonders of the night sky .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County ’ s Summer Fun Run Series is back for 2025 ! Enjoy an untimed stroll or run with family and friends at your convenience between July 2 and July 8 at McCloud Nature Park ! We will offer a short and a long course to run or walk on trails with gravel and natural surfaces . ( Trails are not conducive to standard strollers . Jogging strollers with larger tires are a better option .) We ’ ll have staff on-site on July 2 between 4:30 and 6:30 p . m . with ice cold water for you to cool down with when you ’ re done if you ’ d like to complete your run or walk at that time .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES VISIT PFOHC . ORG FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS ( ONGOING )
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BOARD GAME BLITZ W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park
JUNE 18 | AUG . 7 5-7 P . M .
Join us at W . S . Gibbs Memorial Park for an evening of board games and cards ! Whether you ’ re a master of games or just like to have fun , you ’ re sure to find something that fits your interests . Have a unique game that you love to play ? Bring it and show off your skills !
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS ( ONGOING )
SUMMER FUN RUN Vandalia Trail , Amo Trailhead
AUG . 5 • 4:30-6:30 P . M .
The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County ’ s Summer Fun Run Series is back for 2025 ! Enjoy an untimed stroll or run with family and friends at your convenience anytime between Aug . 5 and Aug . 11 on the Vandalia Trail ! Start at the Amo trailhead ( see page 3 for address ). We will offer a short and a long course to run or walk on the paved trail , which is ideal for wheelchairs , standard strollers , bicycles , scooters , and roller blades / skates . On Aug . 5 between 4:30 and 6:30 p . m ., we ’ ll have staff on-site with ice cold water for you to cool down with when you ’ re done if you ’ d like to complete your run or walk at that time .
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES VISIT PFOHC . ORG FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION : 2 HOURS ( ONGOING )
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