Friday, Jun 5, 2026
Stories in the Park
Lions Park, Zionsville
This event has ended for 2026. Details for the next event will be posted when available.
Updated July 4, 2026
Stories in the Park is a free family-friendly outdoor reading event hosted by the Zionsville Lions Club at Lions Park. Held annually on a Friday morning in early June, the event is geared toward children from preschool through fourth grade, though all children are welcome.
The Lions Club runs the morning as part of its broader literacy mission — the goal is to make reading fun and encourage a lifelong love of books in younger kids.
What's planned for 2026
This year's morning includes a wide mix of literacy-focused activities:
- Puppet show featuring Clover the dog
- Storytelling and read-alouds
- Brick Street Poetry Group presentation
- Craft projects
- Play acting
- Introduction to Braille
- Zionsville Parks exhibit
- Bookmobile on-site
- Free book for each child from the Indy Book Project
Plan your visit
When: Friday, June 5, 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – noon
Location: Lions Park, 11053 Sycamore St, Zionsville
Admission: Free
Parking: Lions Park has its own parking lot off Sycamore Street.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs — most of the morning happens on open grass at the park. Sunscreen and water are good ideas if the morning is sunny.
After the event
Lions Park is adjacent to Creekside Nature Park, an easy short walk for families looking to extend the morning outdoors. Downtown Zionsville is also a short drive or walk away — Rosie's Place is a popular family-friendly lunch spot, and The Scoop on Main Street is a natural treat stop for kids on warm days.
Visit the Zionsville Lions Club website →
Downtown map
Save the downtown Zionsville map to your phone before you go. It shows the Main Street area, including nearby restaurants, shops, public parking, restrooms, and landmarks.
Common questions
- When is Stories in the Park 2026?
- Friday, June 5, 2026 from 10:00 AM to noon at Lions Park in Zionsville.
- Where is Stories in the Park held?
- Stories in the Park is held at Lions Park, 11053 Sycamore St, Zionsville, IN 46077.
- What ages is Stories in the Park for?
- Activities are geared toward preschool through fourth grade, but all children are welcome. Community groups often join in the morning's activities.
- Is Stories in the Park free?
- Yes, attendance is free.
- Who hosts Stories in the Park?
- The Zionsville Lions Club hosts the event. The goal is to encourage literacy and a lifelong love of reading.
- What happens at Stories in the Park?
- The 2026 morning includes a puppet show featuring Clover the dog, storytelling, the Brick Street Poetry Group, craft projects, play acting, an introduction to Braille, a Zionsville Parks exhibit, the bookmobile on-site, and a free book for each child courtesy of the Indy Book Project.
- What should I bring to Stories in the Park?
- A blanket or lawn chairs for seating on the grass, sunscreen, and water. The event is outdoors at Lions Park.
- Where do I park for Stories in the Park?
- Lions Park has its own parking lot off Sycamore Street.