Friday, Jun 5, 2026
Stories in the Park
Lions Park, Zionsville
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 South Main Street is a natural treat stop for kids on warm days.