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.
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 […]
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 […]
When Taylor Swift brings her record-setting Eras Tour to Indianapolis on Nov. 1-3, 2024, the Indiana State Museum will celebrate with a pre-concert tailgating-themed party featuring food, themed cocktails and mocktails, bracelet trading, DJ entertainment, karaoke, local vendors and more. Plus, you can upgrade to the VIP experience to enjoy dedicated bars, additional food and […]
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 […]
When Taylor Swift brings her record-setting Eras Tour to Indianapolis on Nov. 1-3, 2024, the Indiana State Museum will celebrate with a pre-concert tailgating-themed party featuring food, themed cocktails and mocktails, bracelet trading, DJ entertainment, karaoke, local vendors and more. Plus, you can upgrade to the VIP experience to enjoy dedicated bars, additional food and […]
Come for a story time and an opportunity for a close-up experience with one of the nature center's animal ambassadors to learn all about where they live, what they eat, and all the cool facts. Thursdays: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 10-10:30 AM Free! No registration required.
Head up to the second floor of Lilly House to discuss Kate Khavari’s A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons. This novel centers around Saffron Everleigh as she works to clear the name of one of her botanist friends in the first novel of this exciting, botanical series. Light refreshments will be provided alongside a guided […]
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 […]
