Fossil Bed Discovery Hike
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) and 4 more dates | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, how / why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks.

Paleontology Explorer - The AG Boundary
2025-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Alan Goldstein will spin a few stories connected to his favorite fossils in the park’s collections, including some he found over the years as interpretive naturalist and park paleontologist. He retires after 31 years from the Falls of the Ohio State Park in two weeks.

Falls of the Ohio Member Mondays at GoodBounce Clarksville
2025-10-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | GoodBounce Pickleball Court Clarksville, 1220 Main St, Clarksville, Indiana, 47129, United States
Falls of Ohio Community Pickleball Social at GoodBounce Pickleball in Clarksville on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Come on out and enjoy some pickleball with your community! Have fun, meet new people, and unwind with a refreshing beverage—it’s the perfect way to cap off your day. Play will follow a four-on, four-off format, divided by levels to keep it fun and competitive for everyone. Whether you’re here for the friendly competition, exercise, or just the social side of things, this event is for you. Registration is recommended, so be sure to sign up in advance. Join us for an evening of fun on the court and connection off the court! $10.00 for two hours of play.

Registration is recommended at https://www.goodbounce.com/programs/falls-of-the-ohio

Falls Members can use code FOTO for 10% off.

Family Nature Club - Build a Crinoid
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Crinoids are common fossils but not understood by most people. Join us for an activity where visitors get to make and take a crinoid with art/craft materials and cereal.$2 program fee is covered by the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. Meets in the picnic area.

National Fossil Day at the Falls
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Celebrate National Fossil Day at the Falls of the Ohio State Park with a series of special fossil bed hikes, reduced admission for the Interpretive Center – $7 for adults, guides on the collecting piles, children’s activities and more!
Three special hikes:
10 to 11:30 AM – Hike to the dam – look at the fossils in a part of the fossil bed that we rarely take visitors.
1 to 2:30 PM – A really big fossil hike: Join the park naturalist as we seek out the biggest fossils on the fossil beds, including a 50-foot-long branching coral, 15-foot-wide honeycomb coral, four-foot horn coral and more.
3 PM – Fishing for fossils at Fisherman’s Point: Join the park naturalist as we explore the fossil beds at Fisherman’s Point. We’ll look for snails, crinoids, and look at some of the biggest corals on the fossil beds. Bring a deck broom and a bucket and help us expose some cool fossils.
Hands-on fossil-related activities and crafts will be held in the Interpretive Center rotunda and the picnic area.

Yoga at the Falls Autumn Series
2025-10-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Escape the hustle and bustle and join us for the Falls of the Ohio Foundation’s Autumn Yoga Series.
Enjoy yoga on the deck this summer overlooking the majestic Falls of the Ohio with the Louisville skyline as your backdrop. Led by experienced instructor Dre Smith, our yoga summer series will foster a deep mind-body connection through ancient yoga practices, promoting inner harmony and well-being.
Dates: (Saturdays) May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21, September 6, September 20, October 4, October 11 Classes are inclusive for all skill levels and are free to Foundation members. Non-members are asked to make a donation. Remember to bring your mat. Please register by sending us an email at foundation@fallsoftheohio.org with your contact information and dates you plan to attend. Classes will be moved inside the Interpretive Center in case of inclement weather.

CANCELED: Experience the Outer Fossil Beds
2025-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
CANCELED: The water levels are too high near the dam to safely cross this weekend so the Oct. 12th Outer Fossil Bed Tour has been cancelled.
The outer fossils are one of the world’s amazing excursions to see Devonian fossils in their natural “habitat.” We only offer this hike in the late summer and fall when the upper gates of the McAlpine Dam are closed. This 3-hour hike is moderately rugged on uneven limestone ledges and without shade, so wear a hat. Use enclosed shoes and bring water. You will do a little wading; the worst is about two feet deep with a moderate current. We will explore the geology, history, and river dynamics & engineering of the dam and 1870 railroad bridge. Watch for birds and other wildlife. Meet at the Interpretive Center 15 minutes early to sign the waiver. The hike is for anyone over age 12.

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Program
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
As an official stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, we offer the National Park’s Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program. It comes with a J. R. activity booklet, and participants (geared for age 7 to 13) will get a Junior Ranger pin after filling the activity booklet out. Cost $2.00 per participant covered by a grant by the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.

Bee-utiful Fossils
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Fossil insects have been found dating back hundreds of millions of years. Volunteer Dale Brown will bring examples and discuss the history of insects, where they are found, and how they are preserved. Free program meets in the rotunda.

Junior Paleontologist Program
2025-10-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Our Junior Paleontologist program is similar to what some national parks offer but focuses on our area. This family program is geared for the same age as our Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program – ages 6 – 13. New guided activity booklet is now in use. Join park paleontologist Alan Goldstein as we have some fun learning about fossils. Free. Meets in the classroom. Exhibit gallery admission not included.

Bead It - Art at the Falls
2025-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
We inherited a large collection of beads. Join us for an Art at the Falls activity that beads to a different drum. Mike Gibson will guide participants in an activity where you can design sculptures, mandalas, or jewelry in this “multibeadia” activity. Don’t bead around the bush, meet in the picnic area. $2 program free covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.

Rock the Rocks 2025: Motherfolk
2025-09-27 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Falls of the Ohio Foundation is excited to announce Motherfolk as our headliner for the 2025 Rock the Rocks Concert, with opening band The Silkies!

Serious songs from goofy people. That’s what you can expect from diverse, Midwest indie-rockers, Motherfolk. What started out as a writing project among two college friends turned into a fully realized band untethered to genres, with an endlessly bright future. Since their formation Motherfolk has been on a steady upward trajectory, amassing well over 5 million Spotify streams on their three studio albums and selling out shows while touring heavily across the United States.

Rock the Rocks is our annual benefits concert with all proceeds helping the Falls of the Ohio Foundation achieve its mission to inspire a sense of wonder in the Falls of the Ohio region through education, preservation, and exploration.

Members can receive a 10% discount by using coupon code fallsmember at checkout. Please make sure your membership is up to date at time of purchase.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Please bring camp chairs for general seating. Food and drink is included in cost of ticket.

$100 per individual ticket

Experience the Outer Fossil Beds
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
The outer fossils are one of the world’s amazing excursions to see Devonian fossils in their natural “habitat.” We only offer this hike in the late summer and fall when the upper gates of the McAlpine Dam are closed. This 3-hour hike is moderately rugged on uneven limestone ledges and without shade, so wear a hat. Use enclosed shoes and bring water. You will do a little wading; the worst is about two feet deep with a moderate current. We will explore the geology, history, and river dynamics & engineering of the dam and 1870 railroad bridge. Watch for birds and other wildlife. Meet at the Interpretive Center 15 minutes early to sign the waiver. The hike is for anyone over age 12.

River Rock Bingo - Family Nature Club
2025-09-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
A variety of water worn pebbles are found along the riverbank. Each has its own story. Some are formed by heat and pressure, others by river or sea sediments. We’ve turned it into a game. Learn about rocks while trying to match up your selection with the bingo master’s call. You might just win a rocky prize. Family Nature Club is a program established in 2015 for children with adult attending, held once a month. Program fee covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. Meets in the picnic area.

Yoga at the Falls Summer Series
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Escape the hustle and bustle and join us for the Falls of the Ohio Foundation’s Summer Yoga Series.
Enjoy yoga on the deck this summer overlooking the majestic Falls of the Ohio with the Louisville skyline as your backdrop. Led by experienced instructor Dre Smith, our yoga summer series will foster a deep mind-body connection through ancient yoga practices, promoting inner harmony and well-being.
Dates: (Saturdays) May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21, September 6, September 20, October 4, October 11 Classes are inclusive for all skill levels and are free to Foundation members. Non-members are asked to make a donation. Remember to bring your mat. Please register by sending us an email at foundation@fallsoftheohio.org with your contact information and dates you plan to attend. Classes will be moved inside the Interpretive Center in case of inclement weather.

Extinctions of Distinction - Paleontology Explorer
2025-09-20 03:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
What do paleontologists know about the causes of extinctions across geological time? Park paleontologist, Alan Goldstein, will discuss extinctions from volcanic activity, mountain building, asteroid impacts, and other causes. An assortment of fossils will be used in the conversation
