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 Friday sessions. Refreshments provided. Meets in Nature Center parking lot on Fridays at 9 a.m. Free! No registration required. Participants are required to participate in […]
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 gourds and pumpkins but keep a close eye out for monstrous ghosts, ghouls, and goblins that are hiding in plain sight. This year, artists designed […]
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 of Newfields' Education staff and a special guest to learn about their favorite spot in Fairbanks Park. SCHEDULE Friday, July 26 Friday, August 30 Friday, September 27 Friday, October […]
Is regular October too humdrum, but haunted houses too creepy-crawly? Come to the Zoo for Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore! ZooBoo is a fun family experience for itty-bitty ghouls and goblins as well as the bigger kids. October weather means active animals, colorful foliage and a new season to explore. Combine that with […]
We will be making Herbal Oils and Vinegars that can be used all year round for yummy treats in the kitchen.
Trick-or-treat your way through Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union on two extra sweet evenings—Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. Your ticket includes everything you need to participate in this magical evening including a special Art or Treat bag. As you trick-or-treat through The Garden, collect candy and snacks knowing we've taken allergens into consideration […]
Join us – in the dark – for a night of family friendly mystery and spooky intrigue! Decorate your own candy bag, help solve a mystery as we decode puzzles, and find hidden clues throughout the galleries as we explore the museum by flashlight. Costumes are encouraged! Flashlights will be available for guests to use. Price: $20/person; 25% discount for members
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, alongside your favorite friendly spirits, The Three Graces. Once again, expect to journey through fog-filled forests along The Pumpkin Path of Peril and feel the […]
Join us for a night of spooky intrigue to experience the museum in the dark! Led through the galleries by museum staff and a flashlight, you’ll discover weird and creepy artifacts, hear stories of the museum’s most mysterious objects, and learn about myths and legends from Indiana’s past and present. Flashlights will be provided. (18+) […]
