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2026 Christmas Walk in the Pioneer Village

Step back in time this Christmas season at Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department’s Annual Christmas Walk at Fowler Park’s Pioneer Village! Enjoy FREE admission during this two-day event—Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 from 6 to 9 PM. Explore the 19th-century Pioneer Village, shop handmade gifts at the Village Mercantile, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more! Plus, on Friday only, delight in festive carriage rides and a special visit from Santa’s reindeer. Feel the magic of the season at the Christmas Walk!
If you have any questions, please contact our Natural Resource Programmer at 812-462-3392 or Tavia.Hedrick@vigocounty.in.gov.
Friday, December 4th 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5th 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
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Fowler Park After Dark

Be afraid, be very afraid…. Fowler Park After Dark returns on Saturday, October 24th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Experience a haunted Halloween tour through the Fowler Park Pioneer Village where ghosts and ghouls lurk around every corner. Participants will meet at the Fowler Park Log Barn and will be guided through the village if they dare…

Tours are $5 a person, and can be paid at the door. This is a haunted event and is not recommended for children under the age of 13, unless accompanied with an adult.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for this event, please call our administrative office at 812-462-3392 or email Tavia.Hedrick@VigoCounty.IN.gov! Happy haunting! 🎃
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Hayrides & Trick-or-Treating in the Pioneer Village

Looking for fall family fun? Look no further! The Vigo County Parks are hosting family-friendly hayrides and trick-or-treating in the Fowler Park Pioneer Village on Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm!
Rides will leave from the Foltz Cabin directly across from the Fowler Park Log Barn. Tickets for hayrides are just $3 per person. This event is open to all ages and includes a ride through the Fowler Park Pioneer Village and covered bridge! After, enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the village and fall concessions🍁🍂
If you have questions about this event or would like to volunteer, please call our administrative office at 812-462-3392 or email Tavia.Hedrick@VigoCounty.IN.gov
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Creepy Crawly Festival

Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to our Creepy Crawly Fest located at Hawthorn Park’s Burkeybyle Shelter and Amphitheater! Creepy Crawly Fest is a celebration of all the creepy critters found in our backyard and around the world! This FREE event will take place from 1-4 PM with two special guest presentations. The speaker schedule is as follows:
  • 1:00 PM – TALES FROM THE HOPPER WORLD with Dr Dhaneesh Bhaskar from Global Center for Species Survival, Indianapolis Zoo
  • 2:00 PM – FOSSILS ALIVE SHOW! with Animal Tales. There will be a mixture of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Others present during the show. This is an interactive show, and at the end of the program everyone will get to touch an animal on the way out.
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Prairie Creek Park Family Camping Weekend

From our newly designed disc golf course to our hiking trails, fishing ponds, playground, and more, Prairie Creek Park is the perfect camping spot for the whole family! See below for the list of scheduled events for the weekend:
10-2 PM – Family Fishing Derby hosted by Terre Hope
o 10 – 2PM
o $5/person
o Plus $5 optional lunch (includes burger, chips, and drink)
o Trophies & prizes for the biggest fish and most fish caught by age group
Fees will be accepted via Venmo, Cashapp, or cash the day of the event. For a food headcount, please indicate if you plan to attend the Fishing Derby on the event page here –> . https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTTPVqkF5/
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4 PM – Family Hike in the Elliott Woods
Join the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department for a family hike at Prairie Creek Park! We will meet at the Elliott Woods Head Trail and do a 1.5 mile hike along the wooded trail. Be sure to bring water and dress accordingly!
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9:30PM – Family Movie Night
We will be showing Zootopia 2 in the Prairie Creek Park Baseball Field. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a showing of Disney’s Zootopia 2 on the big outdoor screen! Admission is FREE! Glow items and concessions will be available for purchase. A huge thank you DJ Danny Wayne!
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Family Disc-Golf
o Anytime!
o Just bring a disc and head on down to our new Course William Disc Golf Course!
To reserve your camping spot, call our office at 812-462-3392 or click here — > https://www.campspot.com/book/prairiecreekparkin
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Summer in the Village

Join the VCPRD every third Saturday of the month May through August from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for our Summer in the Village! Our cabin caretakers will open up their cabins for all to explore and demonstrate early 19th century skills and crafts. Each month will have a focus on a different craft or demonstration for you to learn!
Summer in the Village Monthly Themes:
May – Hearth Cooking
June – Gardening
July – Textiles
August – Tradesman
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Course William Grand Opening

Join us on May 23 at 10 AM for the Grand Opening of the Course William Disc Golf Course at Prairie Creek Park!
From seasoned disc golf players to beginners, this day is designed for everyone. We will have guides stationed at various tees to offer tips, answer questions, and help new players learn how to throw with confidence.
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Pause in the Park

Need to slow down and take a breath from the everyday responsibilities of life? Are you a college student or teacher feeling overwhelmed by finals? Slow down, connect, and recharge with us during this FREE community wellness event, happening on May 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM, at Hawthorn Park’s Dogwood Shelter.
Drop in anytime for a variety of classes designed to help you relax and de-stress. Enjoy calming crafts, meet adorable therapy dogs, explore a self-guided labyrinth, and browse local vendors.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
10 AM – Forest Therapy Hike
11 AM – Play-based Exercise
12 PM – Music Therapy Circle
1 PM – Tai Chi Chih
2 PM – Restorative Yoga
3 PM – Sound Bathing
All sessions are FREE and open to all ages. If you attend all six sessions, you’ll be entered to win a prize!
Destress and Recharge with us! We hope to see you there 🧘‍♀️🌳
Interested in being a vendor? Sign up here ~~> https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/PauseInTheParkVendorRegistration
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Nature Explorers Day Camp

Join us on April 1st from 8 to 5 pm for our Nature Explorers Day Camp! Spend the day at Fowler Park and Griffin Bike Park exploring nature, learning about birds of prey, biking, hiking, playing outdoor games and sports, and more! Be sure to pack clothes to be both inside and outside, comfortable shoes for outdoor activities and a sack lunch. Drop off will be at 8:00 am in the Fowler Park Log Barn and pick up will be at 5:00 pm at the Fowler Park Log Barn. Ages 7-12, registration is $50 for the day and spots are limited. Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 29.
For more information contact our Natural Resource Programmer at 812-462-3392 or email Tavia.Hedrick@vigocounty.in.gov
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Prairie Creek Park Weed Wrangle

Join the Vigo Invasives Management and the Vigo County Parks Department for and Earth Day Weed Wrangle on Friday, April 24 at 10 am. We will work to remove invasive shrub species from the Elliot Woods at Prairie Creek Park. Our start location will be at the Elliot Wood Head Trail within the park. Please bring gloves and loppers if you have them! We have a some to share, but supplies are limited.

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