Rensselaer Parks

10/23/2026

Don't miss the grand opening of the Rensselaer Farmers Market on October 29! Join us for a ribbon cutting at 9 AM, followed by food trucks, local vendors, and music! 🍂☕

Find local goods, grab breakfast, or come for lunch! October 29 | 9 AM–1 PM CT

📍 202 South Cullen St. Rensselaer, IN, 47978

10/23/2026

🍂🎃 Congratulations to our Scarecrow Trail Winners! 🌻🍁

The votes are in! Our People’s Choice Award voting officially closed yesterday at 6 PM CT, and we're excited to announce this year's winners!

🏆 People’s Choice Award: Fase-Kaluf Appliances

🥇 1st Place: Fase-Kaluf Appliances

🥈 2nd Place: Rensselaer Gas Department

🥉 3rd Place: The Carnegie Players of Rensselaer

🤎 Thank you to everyone who took the time to create a display, visit the trail, or vote. We love this fall tradition! 🍂🌾

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

🍂🎃 It's time for our annual People's Choice Award!

Vote for your favorite scarecrow display by "liking" the photo! Voting ends in 24 hours at 5:59 PM on Thursday, October 22!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's Scarecrow Trail! Your time and creativity help make our parks inviting spaces for the community to explore and enjoy throughout the fall season.🍁

10/20/2026

10/16/2026

Join us on October 29 as we celebrate the grand opening of the Rensselaer Farmers Market! The ribbon cutting will take place at 9 AM, followed by a morning filled with local vendors, community, and food!

Stop by to explore what our vendors have to offer and enjoy breakfast or lunch while you're here! 🍂

October 29 | 9 AM–1 PM CT

📍 202 South Cullen St. Rensselaer, IN, 47978

10/15/2026

We are grateful for our community partners!💚🌱

10/13/2026

Check out this native plant workshop, hosted by the Jasper County Soil & Water Conservation District!

Join JCSWCD and Rensselaer Parks for a hands-on Rain Garden Workshop! 🌱

Learn how to design a rain garden, then put your knowledge into action by helping restore the rain garden at Potawatomi Park. Participants will plant native species while learning how to incorporate rain gardens into their own landscapes.

No experience is needed. Bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to make a difference in our local community!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CST)

📍Morning Location: Jasper County Public Library – Rensselaer Branch (208 W. Susan St., Rensselaer, IN 47978)

📍Afternoon Location: Potawatomi Park (155 N. Austin Ave., Rensselaer, IN 47978)

💲Cost: $20 per person

📲 Registration is required. Please click the link below or call (219) 869-8216 for more information.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/JCSWCD

Can’t attend? You can still support the rain garden restoration by donating to help us plant more native species and increase our impact. 🤝

Share this workshop with friends, family, and neighbors who may be interested in adding a rain garden to their own landscape! 🌿

10/09/2026

Franciscan Health is pleased to introduce the inaugural S.H.E. (Strong, Healthy, & Empowered) Women’s Health Series, a statewide initiative dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of women across Indiana.

Please come join them for a plated meal, interactive workshops, health screenings, giveaways, and MORE!

Be sure to SAVE your seat and register below:

Rensselaer Event: www.franciscanhealthfoundation.org/events/s-h-e-conference-rensselaer/

Lafayette Event: www.franciscanhealthfoundation.org/events/s-h-e-conference-lafayette/