Events Calendar
What’s happening in the White Riverway
Whether it’s an enriching program or cleanup at one of the river parks or an offering from some of the largest cultural and entertainment attractions in Central Indiana, White River is the backdrop for events for all interests.
Upcoming Featured Events
Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited
May 5 @ 10:00 am
Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited
May 6 @ 10:00 am
Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited
May 7 @ 10:00 am
Full Event Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
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Celebrate our GP& Locomotive No 426! This iconic engine has been a beloved part of our railroad’s history, and we’re dedicating a whole day to honor its legacy and the […]
$5
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Our interpretive staff conducts tours of the Strawtown Enclosure, a Native American village that was inhabited over 700 years ago. During these tours we will discuss the Indigenous craftsmen who […]
Free
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2 events,
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Join us for our new Arts for All self-directed art program! Each month, a fun craft will be available in our lobby for kids to enjoy and create??
Free
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4 events,
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
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Today we will plant some bedding plants that the greenhouse has already started for us. We will also be making birdbaths.
$11
A fun, hands-on program designed to help toddlers explore textures, colors, sounds, and movement through playful sensory activities that support early learning and development. Ages 3-6
Free
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3 events,
Nature journaling is using words, pictures, and numbers to record and collect your observations, thoughts, and experiences in nature onto a page of your journal During this monthly club, you'll […]
Free
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Arts for All is a "flexible, drop in art program where youth can drop in and engage in a creative, engaging art activity. Participants will be able to take their […]
Free
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1 event,
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
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2 events,
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
Free
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
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4 events,
Love the trails at Holliday Park? Join a group of dedicated volunteers, the Trail Troopers, for a morning of cleanup, trash removal, and weed wrangling. Prepare to roll up your sleeves […]
Free
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
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Hop aboard a bright, all-ages Cinco celebration aboard vintage train cars for a cheerful 90-minute round-trip. The experience combines lively music and décor with interactive fun—play Lotería with small prizes, […]
$32 – $120
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2 events,
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter while on an intentionally […]
$36 – $54
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2 events,
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Join us for our new Arts for All self-directed art program! Each month, a fun craft will be available in our lobby for kids to enjoy and create??
Free
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3 events,
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
A fun, hands-on program designed to help toddlers explore textures, colors, sounds, and movement through playful sensory activities that support early learning and development. Ages 3-6
Free
Join us at Riverside Park Family Center to explore nature through meaningful outdoor experiences and learn valuable skills through play and curiosity-driven activities. Activities will include hikes around the park […]
Free
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3 events,
Nature journaling is using words, pictures, and numbers to record and collect your observations, thoughts, and experiences in nature onto a page of your journal During this monthly club, you'll […]
Free
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Arts for All is a "flexible, drop in art program where youth can drop in and engage in a creative, engaging art activity. Participants will be able to take their […]
Free
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4 events,
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program features […]
Free
Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and open studio hours […]
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
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2 events,
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
Free
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
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5 events,
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Come to the farm to get hanging baskets, planters, and bedding plants! We have everything you need to start the summer growing season off with confidence. Shopping starts at 10am […]
Our interpretive staff conducts tours of the Strawtown Enclosure, a Native American village that was inhabited over 700 years ago. During these tours we will discuss the Indigenous craftsmen who […]
Free
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3 events,
Share the magic of mindful connection with nature as a family. This Forest Therapy experience offers a gentle, guided introduction to slowing down together and discovering the wonder of nature in […]
$5 – $20
As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to […]
$20 – $23
Come to the farm to get hanging baskets, planters, and bedding plants! We have everything you need to start the summer growing season off with confidence. Shopping starts at 10am […] |
2 events,
Follow along as a naturalist leads you on a leisurely walk through Holliday Park. On this stroll, dedicated to seasoned citizens 62 and older, you'll learn about the history of […]
Free
Join us for our new Arts for All self-directed art program! Each month, a fun craft will be available in our lobby for kids to enjoy and create??
Free
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3 events,
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Animals and plants—how are they alike/different? Today we will make worm farms, have worm races and talk about how composting helps our Garden grow.
$11
A fun, hands-on program designed to help toddlers explore textures, colors, sounds, and movement through playful sensory activities that support early learning and development. Ages 3-6
Free
Join us at Riverside Park Family Center to explore nature through meaningful outdoor experiences and learn valuable skills through play and curiosity-driven activities. Activities will include hikes around the park […]
Free
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1 event,
Arts for All is a "flexible, drop in art program where youth can drop in and engage in a creative, engaging art activity. Participants will be able to take their […]
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
Free
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2 events,
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As temperatures warm and trees leaf out in central Indiana, Holliday Park becomes a vital stopover for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and other migratory species. This guided hike is perfect for […]
Free
Kick off your summer fun at the 54th OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair on May 16 + 17 at the Indy Art Center. Support the arts and shop from […] |
3 events,
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The Parks & Petals 5K presented by Farmers Bank is a Walk, Run, Jog Event hosted by the Noblesville Parks Foundation. Participants are encouraged to take their time, appreciate the […]
$35
Kick off your summer fun at the 54th OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair on May 16 + 17 at the Indy Art Center. Support the arts and shop from […] 
Embark on an extraordinary journey with the "Boats and Brews" event, a thrilling collaboration between Guggman Haus Brewing and Frank's Paddlesports Livery. Join us for a day of paddling, camaraderie, […]
$51 – $100
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1 event,Join us for our new Arts for All self-directed art program! Each month, a fun craft will be available in our lobby for kids to enjoy and create??
Free
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5 events,
Join Amos Butler Audubon Society members and Holliday Park Staff on a monthly morning bird hike. Hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome! Bring a pair of binoculars […]
Free
Grown-ups and littles can meet new friends during this designated unstructured nature play in the park. During this kid-led exploration, plan to get your hands, clothes, and shoes dirty as […]
$5
A fun, hands-on program designed to help toddlers explore textures, colors, sounds, and movement through playful sensory activities that support early learning and development. Ages 3-6
Free
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1 event,
Arts for All is a "flexible, drop in art program where youth can drop in and engage in a creative, engaging art activity. Participants will be able to take their […]
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
Free
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Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn all about bees! Learn about the native bees of Indiana and the European honeybee and the world […]
$7
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1 event,
Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places. A naturalist […]
$5
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1 event,
Our interpretive staff conducts tours of the Strawtown Enclosure, a Native American village that was inhabited over 700 years ago. During these tours we will discuss the Indigenous craftsmen who […]
Free
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2 events,Join us for our new Arts for All self-directed art program! Each month, a fun craft will be available in our lobby for kids to enjoy and create??
Free
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Celebrate Black Birders week by taking an evening stroll with fellow nature enthusiasts and engage in insightful conversations. Each stroll focuses on a different theme to build knowledge, connection, and […]
$15 – $20
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3 events,
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Natural Decoration. We will make mobiles & chimes to hang in the garden.
$11
A fun, hands-on program designed to help toddlers explore textures, colors, sounds, and movement through playful sensory activities that support early learning and development. Ages 3-6
Free
Join us at Riverside Park Family Center to explore nature through meaningful outdoor experiences and learn valuable skills through play and curiosity-driven activities. Activities will include hikes around the park […]
Free
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1 event,
Arts for All is a "flexible, drop in art program where youth can drop in and engage in a creative, engaging art activity. Participants will be able to take their […]
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
Free
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When two full moons happen in the same month, the second full moon is a Blue Moon, and Blue Moons only happen – well, every once in a Blue Moon! […]
Free
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1 event,
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Join the HIP Strike Team at Forest Park! We will be targeting woody stemmed species in the wooded areas of the park. Herbicide will be used at this event. We […]
Free
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1 event,
Join RAFT (River Assessment Field Teams) Volunteers to conduct essential water quality sampling. With some time and dedication, anyone 18 years of age and older with moderate physical fitness (due to […]
Free
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0 events,
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0 events,
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1 event,
Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and open studio hours […] |
0 events,
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0 events,
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