Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
The Ice Rink at Holliday Park has partnered with the Winter Club of Indianapolis to offer unique courses designed to make all ages and skill levels comfortable both on and off the ice. Learn to Skate USA® teaches lessons to sharpen their focus and provide greater balance on and off the ice. As they conquer challenges on […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
The Ice Rink at Holliday Park has partnered with the Winter Club of Indianapolis to offer unique courses designed to make all ages and skill levels comfortable both on and off the ice. Learn to Skate USA® teaches lessons to sharpen their focus and provide greater balance on and off the ice. As they conquer challenges on […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available online […]
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Help us celebrate the magic of maple trees! Stop by anytime between 10 am – 2 pm to journey around to different maple discovery stations learning how to make maple syrup. Try a syrup taste test, complete a craft, and enjoy a delicious Sugar Maker’s Sundae (trust us, you’ll love it!).
Watch glass artists from Hot Blown Glass create ornate blown glass creations. Ask questions about their creative design and process. Offered as part of our Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box exhibition, this event ties into Singletary’s celebrated works that blend contemporary glass art with the rich storytelling traditions of Tlingit culture. Included with the […]
The Fall Creek Garden Club (FCGC) promotes knowledge and love of gardening. It was originally established in 1941 by women from Fall Creek, but now includes members citywide. Members are great resources for native plants, landscape design, invasive plant management, conservation and floral arrangements. Meetings are open to public. For more information contact the program […]
Take part in examining the deeper aspects of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and explore its significance for today’s rapidly changing world. Written over 150 years ago, this powerful statement about the environment, society, and the spiritual world still continues to challenge us today. Tom Potter, immediate past-president of the International Thoreau Society, will be guiding […]
If you are looking for an environmental volunteer opportunity and enjoy sharing the outdoors with others, then this is the place for you. Monthly trainings prepare volunteers to lead groups of children during environmental field trip programs at the nature center. Visit www.hollidaypark.org/volunteer.
Creativity knows no age limit. Seniors, discover the joy of art with like-minded peers in this guided class in the classrooms at Newfields. This class will nurture your imagination and feed your artistic spirit, for an hour and a half on the second Tuesday each month.
Get an up-close look at a selection of our animal ambassadors and experience a live feeding at Beastly Brunch. Activity is designed for children ages 2+, but the whole family is welcome.
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
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. Meetings take place in the Nature Center Library and are open to the public.
Don't let the stress of the work week follow you into the weekend. That may seem easier said than done, but at Newfields, it's a walk in the park. Each session will start with a short wellness exercise followed by a 30–60-minute walk, depending on the weather and available daylight. Meet in The Virginia B […]
In this workshop led by Paula Robert, Native Gardens Supervisor at Newfields, you’ll learn how to create a living garden fence using native willow species and contribute to the fencing efforts around new native plantings in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park.
Join a public tour and learn about the extraordinary women such as Mary Shepard Greene and Edith Hamlin who have connections to the Eiteljorg collection.Included with museum admission.
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the weather. Ages 5-12 along with their adult caregiver. Tagalong siblings are welcomed.
The Central Indiana Beekeepers Association (CIBA) communicates and shares beekeeping knowledge and trends in Marion and Hamilton counties. Membership and meetings are free and open to anyone, ages 16+. Learn more at www.indyurbanbeekeeping.org.
Named after one of Indiana’s greatest Naturalists, the Amos Butler chapter of the National Audubon Society is an organization that promotes the enjoyment and stewardship of birds in central Indiana. Join ABAS members during their monthly programs and morning bird hikes. Meetings and hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome! Free! No registration […]
Explore and discover the world outside with your little ones during this 60-minute, staff led program. Each month introduces a new topic through story time, exploration in nature, and hands-on activities. Sessions are designed for children and a grown up. Ages 3-5.
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
The Hoosier Herpetological Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of its members and the conservation of all reptiles and amphibians. All programs are open to the public, families are welcome. Visit www.hoosierherpsoc.org for more information.
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. This year’s floral festivities feature 55 flower arrangements by top designers from near and far, each one inspired by a work on […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. This year’s floral festivities feature 55 flower arrangements by top designers from near and far, each one inspired by a work on […]
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 once a month.
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. This year’s floral festivities feature 55 flower arrangements by top designers from near and far, each one inspired by a work on […]
Join us for our annual winter tree identification walk led by Lisa Milton, Director of Natural Resources at Newfields, in partnership with the Indiana Native Plant Society. You’ll learn how to identify native trees and shrubs using key identification features such as bud structure and leaf scars. Dress for the weather and be prepared to […]
Learn to observe the natural world around you with nature journaling, the practice of drawing and writing in response to observations in nature. Each month, join a naturalist out in the park to observe the natural world around you and deepen your understanding of nature. Each month will have a different nature theme for participants […]
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. This year’s floral festivities feature 55 flower arrangements by top designers from near and far, each one inspired by a work on […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with spring-centric activities. Meet chickens and goats, dance along to a live DJ, sing karaoke, participate in animal-pose yoga and more! A […]
Take part in examining the deeper aspects of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and explore its significance for today’s rapidly changing world. Written over 150 years ago, this powerful statement about the environment, society, and the spiritual world still continues to challenge us today. Tom Potter, immediate past-president of the International Thoreau Society, will be guiding […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
Experience the raw energy of ZZ Ward live at The Tobias Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, with special guest Liam St. John. Blending alternative, blues, and hip-hop, ZZ Ward brings her signature “dirty shine” sound to the stage for an unforgettable night of music.
Join us at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to help protect and preserve an important natural resource of Indianapolis--Pleasant Run, a tributary of White River! Throughout the day of KIB's largest-ever waterway cleanup, we will be removing litter along the banks of more than 5-miles of the stream, where it often collects within vegetation. By picking up […]
We will learn a bit about the Phases of the Moon and the Constellations. Let’s start planning a Moon Garden!
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with spring-centric activities. Meet chickens and goats, dance along to a live DJ, sing karaoke, participate in animal-pose yoga and more! A […]
Botanical Book Club presents Michelle Wan's Deadly Slipper, the founding book of the club. In the first installment of the Death in the Dordogne mystery series, a reclusive English botanist helps a woman search for the truth about her missing orchid enthusiast sister in southwestern France. You are encouraged to reread the series and dress up as your […]
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 once a month.
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with spring-centric activities. Meet chickens and goats, dance along to a live DJ, sing karaoke, participate in animal-pose yoga and more! A […]
We will be putting together Container/Fairy Gardens for your home. Shiny bits and sparkles provided but feel free to bring any fun things you would like to add to yours. For 3 - 8 year olds
Founded in 1982, Central Indiana Wilderness Club is a nonprofit volunteer-run club organized for the purpose of providing education and affordable wilderness adventures. Meetings are open to the public, ages 16+.
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with spring-centric activities. Meet chickens and goats, dance along to a live DJ, sing karaoke, participate in animal-pose yoga and more! A […]
It’s the annual W.T Trailer Park BBQ and this year’s blast is going to be one to remember! Well known in the community and by the law enforcement agencies for its after-hours fights, double-crossings, and illegal happenings, this trailer park’s BBQ is a recipe for disaster. However, with free food and booze on the menu, […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
Come learn a new skill! Check out our new introduction into archery program! Our program is based on the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP), and will be taught by a NASP certified Basic Archery Instructor! We will cover the basics of safety, technique, and improvement. Get out and give archery a shot!
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
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 […]
Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Members and public get free General Admission to 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, Free First Thursdays presented by Bank […]
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
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 once a month.
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with spring-centric activities. Meet chickens and goats, dance along to a live DJ, sing karaoke, participate in animal-pose yoga and more! A […]
Join us at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to help protect and preserve an important natural resource of Central Indiana--Little Eagle Creek, a tributary of White River. We will be removing litter along the banks of the creek, where it often collects within vegetation, and from within the creek using waders. By picking up litter we will […]
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!
As spring arrives, The Garden at Newfields bursts into bloom with vibrant color and life during Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. The season kicks off with Art in Bloom, a four-day celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indoors, guests can enjoy lush displays of tropical plants and orchids, […]