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
Rock the Ruins: Manchester Orchestra
September 20 @ 7:00 pm
Community Movie Night: The Lego Movie
September 20 @ 7:00 pm
Porter Robinson SMILE! 😀 World Tour
September 23 @ 8:00 pm
Full Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
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2 events,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
Bird ID Hike with Wild Birds Unlimited
Bird ID Hike with Wild Birds Unlimited
Take a hike with Wild Birds Unlimited in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park on Free First Thursday. You’ll find all sorts of feathered friends, including white-breasted nuthatches, […]
1 event,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
4 events,
Critter Tales
Critter Tales
Come for a story time and an opportunity for a close-up experience with one of the nature center's animal ambassadors to learn all about where they live, what they eat, […]
Free First Thursday
Free First Thursday
Newfields offers free general admission to all guests on the first Thursday of each month. Bring your friends and family for a full day of art making, live music, games, […]
Botanical Book Club: Kill for an Orchid by Michelle Wan
Botanical Book Club: Kill for an Orchid by Michelle Wan
It’s reading thyme! The Botanical Book Club presents the fourth and final book in Michelle Wan’s Death of the Dordogne series, another tale of murder woven around the orchids and […]
5 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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 on alternate […]
19th Annual Quest for the West Art Show and Sale
19th Annual Quest for the West Art Show and Sale
Meet nationally acclaimed artists, celebrate and purchase their artwork during two luck-of-the-draw art sales. Pre-registered guests will participate in opening weekend events, including a Friday miniature luck-of-the-draw art sale, a […]
First Friday
First Friday
Historic Downtown Noblesville is your evening destination as shops and restaurants welcome you every First Friday from 5pm-9pm (*select businesses open later.). Whether it’s magic, chocolate, or sipping while you […]
11 events,
Walk It Out America
Walk It Out America
Walk It Out was designed specifically to help those who may be struggling with health issues or obesity to enter the world of walking/ running events! Training and preparing for […]
IU Jaguar 5K and Mental Health Mile
IU Jaguar 5K and Mental Health Mile
Students, employees, and community members of all ability levels are invited to the IU Indianapolis Jaguar 5K, our downtown campus’ premier 5K event and celebration of National Recovery Month benefiting addiction recovery […]
57th Annual CBIZ Somerset Penrod Arts Fair®
57th Annual CBIZ Somerset Penrod Arts Fair®
The Penrod Arts Fair is one of the largest single-day arts fairs in the country. Taking place on the Newfields grounds since 1967, the fair welcomes approximately 20,000 patrons to […]
4 events,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon outdoors at Heritage Park at White River in Fishers. Browse and shop the creations of local artists and artisans, enjoy live music, walk the gardens […]
Rough Draughts for Notes to Indian Sketches: A Playwright’s Reading
Rough Draughts for Notes to Indian Sketches: A Playwright’s Reading
Join us for a reading of Rough Draughts for Notes to Indian Sketches by playwright Gregory Hinton, a performance based on Alfred Jacob Miller’s journal entries from his early 19th […]
2 events,
How to Add Life to your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
How to Add Life to your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
Join other watercolor artists on a journey as acclaimed Western artist Gayle Weisfield guides you through creating a landscape painting and creating a story by adding life to your painting. […]
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Love Hate Music Box Tour
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Love Hate Music Box Tour
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Love Hate Music Box Tour at Everwise Amphitheater.
3 events,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
How to Add Life to your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
How to Add Life to your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
Join other watercolor artists on a journey as acclaimed Western artist Gayle Weisfield guides you through creating a landscape painting and creating a story by adding life to your painting. […]
Volunteer Naturalist Training
Volunteer Naturalist Training
Volunteer Naturalist Training If you are looking for an environmental volunteer opportunity and enjoy sharing the outdoors with others, then this is the place for you. Monthly trainings prepare volunteers […]
3 events,
How to Advance your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
How to Advance your Watercolor Landscape with Quest for the West Artist Gayle Weisfield
Join other watercolor artists as acclaimed Western artist Gayle Weisfield works with you to advance your painting. Either from the 2-day workshop or bring a painting you’re currently working on. […]
Beastly Brunch
Beastly Brunch
Get an up-close look at a selection of our animal ambassadors and experience a live feeding at Beastly Brunch. Activity is designed for children ages 2+, but the whole family […]
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
0 events,
4 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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 on alternate […]
Natural History Book Club
Natural History Book Club
There are countless nature-related books that present a variety of pressing environmental concerns. This monthly program offers adults a chance to learn about nature and environmental issues through the words […]
Little Gardeners | Birdhouses and Feeders
Little Gardeners | Birdhouses and Feeders
We will be making a variety of bird feeders as well as decorating a birdhouse to take home with you. At least one of the bird feeders will be using […]
4 events,
Arrow of Light: Engineer
Arrow of Light: Engineer
Discover science, history and art during these 2-hour classes designed to help you complete or work on a Scout badge. Workshops occur on select Saturdays. Uncover the science behind civil, […]
Hike with a Naturalist
Hike with a Naturalist
Take a hike through Holliday Park with a staff naturalist. You never know what you'll find, but you'll always find beauty and hopefully learn something new about your local environment! […]
Mutt Strut
Mutt Strut
Join the team from IndyHumane at Mutt Strut 2024 on Saturday, September 14! Mutt Strut is a competitive 5k and family-friendly fun run raising lifesaving funds for homeless animals in […]
5 events,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
Recovery Celebration
Recovery Celebration
Public Advocates in Community re-Entry Recovery Celebration. Join us for a fun day at the Indiana StateMuseum. Your registration includes entry for the walk, boxed lunch and entry into the […]
Indiana AIDS Walk
Indiana AIDS Walk
The annual Indiana AIDS Walk, held in the fall of each year, supports the Gregory R. Powers Direct Emergency Financial Assistance (DEFA) program. The Indiana AIDS Walk raises more than $175,000 […]
1 event,
Falling In Reverse – The Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination
Falling In Reverse – The Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination
Falling In Reverse – The Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination at Everwise Amphitheater.
5 events,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
Morning Bird Hikes
Morning Bird Hikes
Amos Butler Audubon Society Morning Bird HikesJoin Amos Butler Audubon Society members and Holliday Park Staff on a monthly morning bird hike. Hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders […]
Trail Tales Mighty Migrators
Trail Tales Mighty Migrators
Explore and discover the world outside with your little ones during this 60-minute, staff led program. Each month introduces a new topic through story time, exploration in nature, and hands-on […]
3 events,
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
Friends of the White River Paddling Film Festival
Friends of the White River Paddling Film Festival
Presented by Discover White River Celebrate diverse and compelling narratives from paddling communities worldwide with the 2024 Friends of White River Paddling Film Festival Presented by Discover White River. This series of […]
3 events,
Firefly Forest Adventure (Ages 2-4)
Firefly Forest Adventure (Ages 2-4)
Prepare for your next adventure in Good Night Forest with your child! Get ready to discover the natural world and what explorers need to pack on their expeditions through science, art and sensory activities. Children must […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Homeschool Explorers
Homeschool Explorers
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the […]
5 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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 on alternate […]
Good Night Forest Play Group
Good Night Forest Play Group
Immerse yourself in the fun of nighttime … in the early morning! Before the museum opens to the public, young children and their caregivers can explore, play together and interact […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
6 events,
White River State Park Walking Tour
White River State Park Walking Tour
Explore the cultural and historical significance of White River State Park on a one-hour walking tour with Indiana Landmarks. Guides will share stories of the park’s history, from the time […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Little Gardeners | Tucking in our Gardens
Little Gardeners | Tucking in our Gardens
We will be talking about how to get our Garden ready for Winter and ideas of how to protect our plants in case of an early frost.
2 events,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
Miles for Myeloma
Miles for Myeloma
Supporting multiple myeloma research and patient care. For 20 years and counting, Dr. Rafat Abonour and his supporters have set out on the annual Miles for Myeloma campaign. This inspiring […]
2 events,
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Porter Robinson SMILE! 😀 World Tour
Porter Robinson SMILE! 😀 World Tour
Porter Robinson SMILE! 😀 World Tour at Everwise Amphitheater.
3 events,
Yoga at the Ruins
Yoga at the Ruins
Salute the sun with teachers from Invoke Studio at the historic Ruins at Holliday Park. This class is for people of all experience levels! Please bring your own yoga mat. […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Stephen Sanchez With Special Guest The Brook & The Bluff
Stephen Sanchez With Special Guest The Brook & The Bluff
Stephen Sanchez With Special Guest The Brook & The Bluff at Everwise Amphitheater.
4 events,
Toddler Time: Forest Animals
Toddler Time: Forest Animals
Join us as we learn more about the animals that call the forest home. We will explore various woodland creatures, engage in ‘wild’ sensory play, and make a collaborative art […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
4 events,
Toddler Time: Forest Animals
Toddler Time: Forest Animals
Join us as we learn more about the animals that call the forest home. We will explore various woodland creatures, engage in ‘wild’ sensory play, and make a collaborative art […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
9 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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 on alternate […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Community Lunch Break
Community Lunch Break
Pack yourself a picnic and enjoy lunch al fresco on the final Friday of each month in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. After lunch, join a member […]
9 events,
Free Fishing Day
Free Fishing Day
On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state's public waters. All other rules such as seasons, bag, and size […]
St. Jude Walk/Run
St. Jude Walk/Run
What is the St. Jude Walk/Run?St. Jude Walk/Run is a nationwide, 5K-hybrid cancer walk event, taking place in person and virtually. Participants come together with a team or as an […]
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Indy Toxic Heritage Exhibit
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
4 events,
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Throughout the fall, The Garden at Newfields is home to a fleet of fang-tastic monsters all designed by local artists. Crunch through fallen leaves and take in cornucopias of colorful […]
Urban Sketching Workshop
Urban Sketching Workshop
Seek your inspiration on a walkthrough of the Hoosier Salon Collection exhibit and the urban landscape surrounding the museum. Using sketchbooks and a variety of media, you’ll become the artist […]
0 events,
4 events,
Small Wonders: Harvest Time
Small Wonders: Harvest Time
What is harvest like on the farm? Find out how food is grown and experiment with ways to use plants that we don’t eat. Other activities include sensory play and […]
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Throughout the fall, The Garden at Newfields is home to a fleet of fang-tastic monsters all designed by local artists. Crunch through fallen leaves and take in cornucopias of colorful […]
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union
The spooky, not scary, spectacle returns to The Garden at Newfields for the fifth season of fall fun. Get ready to experience a revitalized spectacle at Mischief Manor featuring glowing gourds galore, […]
4 events,
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Throughout the fall, The Garden at Newfields is home to a fleet of fang-tastic monsters all designed by local artists. Crunch through fallen leaves and take in cornucopias of colorful […]
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union
The spooky, not scary, spectacle returns to The Garden at Newfields for the fifth season of fall fun. Get ready to experience a revitalized spectacle at Mischief Manor featuring glowing gourds galore, […]
5 events,
Critter Tales
Critter Tales
Come for a story time and an opportunity for a close-up experience with one of the nature center's animal ambassadors to learn all about where they live, what they eat, […]
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Throughout the fall, The Garden at Newfields is home to a fleet of fang-tastic monsters all designed by local artists. Crunch through fallen leaves and take in cornucopias of colorful […]
7 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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 on alternate […]
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Garden Monsters: Petrifying Plants & Bewitching Blooms
Throughout the fall, The Garden at Newfields is home to a fleet of fang-tastic monsters all designed by local artists. Crunch through fallen leaves and take in cornucopias of colorful […]
14 events,
2024 Komen Indianapolis MORE THAN PINK Walk
2024 Komen Indianapolis MORE THAN PINK Walk
Buddy Walk ® is the largest fundraising and advocacy event for Down Syndrome Indiana where individuals come together to celebrate Down syndrome! Families, friends, schoolmates, co-workers, and community partners are […]
Buddy Walk® Indianapolis
Buddy Walk® Indianapolis
Buddy Walk ® is the largest fundraising and advocacy event for Down Syndrome Indiana where individuals come together to celebrate Down syndrome! Families, friends, schoolmates, co-workers, and community partners are […]
Small Wonders: Harvest Time
Small Wonders: Harvest Time
What is harvest like on the farm? Find out how food is grown and experiment with ways to use plants that we don’t eat. Other activities include sensory play and […]
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