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 enjoy live music, food, drink, and the wares of hundreds of artists. Please join us the first Saturday after Labor Day for “Indiana’s Nicest Day”.
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 of Indianapolis’s settlement to the present day, tracing how the area evolved from a hub of transportation and industry to a center for recreation, culture, […]
Go into the depths of Indiana as we discover the living things that you can find in Indiana caves. Children will explore a cave sensory experience and conduct experiments as they learn more about these unique habitats. Preschoolers are invited to learn, play and discover in the museum during this hour-long class. Build your child’s […]
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 peanut butter. Arrangements can be made if you have allergies.
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 and get to work by dressing for the weather and don't forget your gloves! Meet in the Nature Center auditorium and we'll head out on […]
Embark on a quest with Indiana Bones to discover what it takes to be an archaeologist! Find hidden relics, discover stories from an ancient civilization, piece together mysteries from the past meet with a real-life archaeologist and more.
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 special exhibit honoring 2023 Quest Artist of Distinction Krystii Melaine, plus a VIP tour of the exhibition Alfred Jacob Miller: Revisiting the Rendezvous, and a […]
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 of Indianapolis’s settlement to the present day, tracing how the area evolved from a hub of transportation and industry to a center for recreation, culture, […]
The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors […]
