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 as you find a spot on the grounds of the museum and participate in urban sketching. Price: $16/non-members, 25% member discount
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 an interactive story time. Preschoolers are invited to learn, play and discover in the museum during this hour-long class. Build your child’s sense of wonder […]
The Botanical Book Club presents a side-busting comedy of errors set at a historic home in the 1920’s, Damsel in Distress by P.G. Wodehouse. There is no better place to enjoy light refreshments and lively conversation about the novel than Newfields. Bookworms are invited to enjoy Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union following the discussion. Please do note there […]
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 encouraged and welcome to participate!
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 encouraged and welcome to participate!
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 an interactive story time. Preschoolers are invited to learn, play and discover in the museum during this hour-long class. Build your child’s sense of wonder […]
At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood […]
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 of different nature authors. Fridays: Sept. 13 Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans by Charles Clover, Oct. 11 Let the Mountains Talk, Let the Rivers Run by […]
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 walking/ running events alone can drastically improve efforts toward losing weight as well as enhance mental and physical health.
Join us for this 1-hour program where you and your little one can make a mess and explore science and art through hands-on, sensory focused projects. Children will learn about a variety of STEAM topics that promote learning through play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Price: $11/youth; $5/Access Pass members*; 25% discount for members; museum […]
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 with other families at Good Night Forest, our newest nature-inspired experience created especially for little ones. Come find your place in this special, cozy early-childhood area […]
Walk to End Lupus Now® events provide all people affected by lupus and their families the opportunity to come together for one unified purpose — to end lupus. Join the Lupus Foundation of America and thousands of walkers in nearly 60 cities across the nation to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness of lupus, and […]
Join us for the annual Tinkerfest, a daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity for families and children! Explore 30+ hands-on, interactive activity stations – across the museum and outdoors – hosted by the maker community designed to engage and inspire Indiana’s builders, coders, artists, designers, makers and tinkerers of all ages. Meet Team Farhrfunflinger and […]
Join us for this 1-hour program where you and your little one can make a mess and explore science and art through hands-on, sensory focused projects. Children will learn about a variety of STEAM topics that promote learning through play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Price: $11/youth; $5/Access Pass members*; 25% discount for members; museum […]
The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is picture-perfect during peak leaf peeping season. Grab your camera and capture the beauty and bounty of the season on this guided tour. This class is open to all ages and abilities. Please bring your own cameras (film, digital, and smartphones are all welcome). We will meet […]
Explore the seasonal changes and all-things-Halloween! From spooky investigations to pumpkin art projects, we’ll have fun getting ready for the spooky season. These engaging one-hour sessions are designed to teach your little explorer skills like problem-solving and social-emotional communication through play. They’ll also develop fine and gross motor skills while participating in circle time, story […]
Join us for a self-led play experience in Firefly Landing where young children and their caregivers participate in open-ended play and family learning. These two-hour sessions provide a space to explore a variety of tools and activities while also building connections with other families. The program changes every month and includes sensory play, STEAM activities, music […]
The class is designed to emphasize confidence and empowerment, while creating space in your uterus and pelvic floor as you navigate your baby into this world. Prenatal Yoga will keep you loose and hydrated throughout your body while pregnant and gives you more insight into what your body needs throughout your labor. You want to […]
Come with us and explore the IMA Galleries at Newfields. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, go on an art hunt, read a story, and make art. Wee Wonders is a fun-filled class specially designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers; younger siblings are welcome as well. Every individual attending needs […]
Join us in decorating your very own Grapevine Wreath. Ribbon and other decorations will be provided, but feel free to bring special small items to make your wreath unique.
As the days grow shorter and nights longer, candles are perfect for your home or to give as a gift. Make your own poured candles in the snow or sand!