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Breakfast with the Bunny
2026-04-04 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038
Make Easter weekend extra memorable as you enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet filled with your favorite springtime flavors. After your meal, hop over to meet the Easter Bunny for a photo opportunity your family will treasure. Be sure to bring your own camera so you can capture every adorable moment.

Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited
2026-04-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Easter Express
2026-04-04 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Celebration for Conservation
2026-04-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46222
The Uproar Conservation Challenge presented by T-Fiber will culminate on Saturday, April 4 at a Celebration for Conservation event on Indianapolis Zoo Colts Plaza, with music, games, local sports mascots and a live announcement of the champion species. The event is free for Zoo members and included with admission.

5pm: Zoo closes. Event concludes.

Noon: Event begins. Games include basketball, corn hole, bucket toss and more. Enjoy special animal encounters!

1-1:30pm: Meet Indiana Pacers’ Boomer and Indiana Fever’s Freddy Fever

1-2pm: Meet Indianapolis Indians’ Rowdie

1:30-3pm: Meet Indy Ignite’s Pepper

2-3pm: Live announcement of winning species, emceed by Kristi Lee & WTHR meteorologist Matt Standridge

3-4pm: Meet Indy Fuel’s Nitro and Fishers Freight’s Bandit

5pm: Zoo closes. Event concludes.

xZOOberance
2026-04-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-06 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.
