Memorial Day Weekend Programs (Paynetown SRA)

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

4850 S State Road 446, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401 | Bloomington

Monroe Lake
Publisher/HostMonroe Lake
Memorial Day Weekend Programs (Paynetown SRA)
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In addition to the scheduled programs listed below, the Paynetown Activity Center will also be open May 22-25 from 1 to 5 p.m., featuring a different drop-in craft each day along with live snakes, kids play area, puzzle table, and coloring table. There is also a nature and history library, wall exhibits, and fishing equipment rental.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Hoosier Quest: Earn Your Pin and Patches! from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY the Campground Playground to get started with Hoosier Quest! Complete 5 activities at an Indiana State Park to get its unique Explore pin, and work on a set of activities across multiple parks to earn the Discover and Connect patches. You'll be able to check off your first activities tonight!
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Let the Sun Shine from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to explore the power of the Sun! Look through our telescope (equipped with a solar filter) for a closer view of the Sun’s surface and use the sunshine to create a piece of art on special UV-sensitive paper. *This activity is weather-dependent and may be cancelled if there is too much cloud cover.*
Bold as a Bullfrog from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Activity Center: Patio
DROP BY to make a hungry, hungry bullfrog clip… and discover how to recognize this amphibian by both sight and sound.
Flickering Fireflies from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to craft a firefly with moveable wings and learn why these insects light up our early summer evenings with their flashes.
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Nature Spotters from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to decorate a pair of “nature spotters” and discover how they can help you hone your observation skills in the outdoors.
Snake Skin from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Activity Center: Patio
DROP BY to touch real snake skin, learn why and how snake’s shed, and craft a paper chain snake.
Bubble Wands from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to bend and bead a custom bubble wand!
MONDAY, MAY 25
Fish Food from 10 to 11 a.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to learn about the culinary habits of fish (they aren’t just eating the worms off your hook!) and make a cute fish clip.
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4850 S State Road 446, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401

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