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Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited
2026-03-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Newfields, 4000 N Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
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 life with carpets to canopies of fantastic floral abundance.

Spring makes its grand entrance with Art in Bloom presented by LINNEA, a four-day-long celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Now in its sixth year, the beloved floral extravaganza has become a harbinger of the season to many in Indianapolis.

Orchids are back! Venture out to the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse to experience a tropical oasis bursting with opulent orchids, showcasing the largest plant family on Earth. Use the Spring Blooms Guide to learn about stories and spring traditions from around the world.

In early May, enjoy the StoryWalk, featuring Wake Up Woods in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park as spring ephemerals leap out of their slumber.

As the season progresses, more than 60,000 new bulbs including daffodils (Narcissus spp.), hyacinths, tulips, and more will slowly emerge to blanket every corner of The Garden. The latest days of spring will bring spectacular scenes of flowering trees and shrubs, including favorites like serviceberry (Amelanchier sp., also known as shadbush or Junebush), eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) and flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).

Revel in spring early and often as the season brings something new each day. Enjoy a beverage at Garden Terrace where you can pick up a spring recipe from our Culinary Arts team. Spruce up your gardening collection and visit The Museum & Garden Shop for spring treasures. Enjoy special programming like Greenhouse classes, art making workshops, and more.

xZOOberance
2026-03-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46222
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with spring-centric activities. Meet chickens and goats, dance along to a live DJ, sing karaoke, participate in animal-pose yoga and more! A perfect spring break destination, xZOOberance is family-friendly and fun for all ages.

Friday Yappy Hour
2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | IN
A unique 21+ two-hour vintage train ride that’s all about a chance to yap and spend time together.

Ready for a night out that actually lets you talk? Hop aboard Yappy Hour, our 21+ vintage train ride made for big laughs, long stories, and zero rushing. You’ll ride in our dining cars at social 4-top tables, soak up the scenery, and hit up the onboard bar for cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase, plus snacky favorites like charcuterie, pretzels and cheese, and chips and dip.

Easter Express
2026-03-28 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Nickel Plate Express, 825 Forest Park Dr, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
All aboard for an adventure! A farmer has misplaced some eggs and is pretty sure they are somewhere on the Nickel Plate Express! Come share in a little rail adventure as you roll through Hamilton County’s northern countryside to see the trees in bloom while enjoying a snack and a springtime story.

Rides are a round-trip 65-minutes long departing out of Hobbs Station in Noblesville.
