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 […]
Join us for our new Arts for All self-directed art program! Each month, a fun craft will be available in our lobby for kids to enjoy and create??
We will learn a bit about the Phases of the Moon and the Constellations. Let’s start planning a Moon Garden!
A fun, hands-on program designed to help toddlers explore textures, colors, sounds, and movement through playful sensory activities that support early learning and development. Ages 3-6
Join us at Riverside Park Family Center to explore nature through meaningful outdoor experiences and learn valuable skills through play and curiosity-driven activities. Activities will include hikes around the park to observe nature through the seasons, playing nature connection games, crafting with natural materials, and learning survival skills like shelter-building. Learn about the plants and […]
Nature journaling is using words, pictures, and numbers to record and collect your observations, thoughts, and experiences in nature onto a page of your journal During this monthly club, you'll spend time outside observing with a group of like-minded nature enthusiasts as you take a closer look at your surroundings and practice mindfulness together. All […]
Arts for All is a "flexible, drop in art program where youth can drop in and engage in a creative, engaging art activity. Participants will be able to take their project home same day. All materials are included.
Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and open studio hours and gallery conversations. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime Member, First Thursdays are the perfect opportunity to discover something new and have an […]
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program features captivating stories, lively songs, and a special live critter to help spark curiosity and wonder of the natural world. After the story and songs, children […]