Lake County Parks

Bellaboo’s will be crawling with critters in tow! This hands-on connection with commonly unfamiliar critters can assist in teaching respect & care for all living things…even when they might seem creepy! That’s right…real visits from real...

Grab your costumes & come set the night a-glow at this truly sparkle-tacular after hours show! With Glow H20, light creations, neon splatter paint & glow face paint there’s plenty to do while you “GLOW” play then stay to dance the night...

Stop in between 2-5 PM to ‘cast your vote’ by making a craft of your favorite of our woodland animals. The trails will be open till 5 PM too for you to enjoy and see if you can spy them in the wild. For ages 3 and up. For more information, visit...

Come explore and enjoy the early spring sights and sounds as we explore the park at night. Please dress for the weather, as the trails will be wet this time of year. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Pre-registrations required, please call 219-844-3188....

Beat those winter blues by taking a hike as the sun sets. Please dress for the weather. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Pre-registration required, please call 219-844-3188. For more information, visit lakecountyparks.com.

Are groundhogs grumpy when they have to leave their warm digs to check on their shadow? Learn about these unusual animals and just how Groundhog Day came about. All ages. Pre-registration required, please call 219-844-3188. For more information,...

Enjoy the shortest day of the year and the start of calendar winter with a guided hike, followed by a campfire (with snacks) at Oak Ridge Prairie. Please dress for weather. Program is $5 per person. Pre-registration required, please call...

Join us for a winter as we get Gibson Woods’ holiday tree decorated with natural ornaments. There will be a variety of craft and nature items for ornaments. Make one for nature center tree and then make one to take home. You can bring natural...

Many species of birds stick around for our cold Northwest Indiana winters. Learn some of the common birds and make a recycled feeder to take home. Pre-registration required, call 219-844-3188. For more information, visit lakecountyparks.com.

Frogs and toads make all sorts of unusual sounds. Learn the peeps, croaks, grumbles and groans of the Calumet Region’s amphibian crooners. Programs happening Wednesdays, on March 4, 11 and 18 from 9:30-11 AM.  Pre-registration required, call...