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??
Free
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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
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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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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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 […]
$5 – $25
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 […]
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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!). Saturday, Mar. 7 10 […]
$10
Your child will be the star of this show! Twinkle, jingle, count the stars, and croon a tune while swinging on the moon. During this session, singer and guitarist Michelle […]
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Follow along as a naturalist leads you on a leisurely walk through Holliday Park. On this stroll, dedicated to seasoned citizens 62 and older, you'll learn about the history of Holliday Park and find out more about the natural world. Wear good shoes and bring binoculars if you have them! Meet in the nature center […]
Free
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??
Free
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2 events,
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
Free
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 […]
Free
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2 events,
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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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Let’s Make a Mess! Join us for this 1-hour program where you and your little one can experiment and make messes! We will explore art, science and our senses through […]
$12
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??
Free
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Join Amos Butler Audubon Society members and Holliday Park Staff on a monthly morning bird hike. Hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome! Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Morning Bird Hikes (8:30-10 am): Jan. 20, Feb. 17, […]
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Grown-ups and littles can meet new friends during this designated unstructured nature play in the park. During this kid-led exploration, plan to get your hands, clothes, and shoes dirty as we experience the habitats, plants, and animals of Holliday Park. This summer, you won’t want to miss your chance to spark curiosity and wonder of […]
$5
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Celebrate Spring with us by making and (hopefully) flying some kites today!
$11
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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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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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. Refreshments provided. Meets in nature center parking lot. Fridays, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, Apr. 10, Apr. 17, Apr. 24, May 2, May […]
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Join Amos Butler Audubon Society members and Holliday Park Staff on a monthly morning bird hike. Hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome! Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Morning Bird Hikes (8:30-10 am): Jan. 20, Feb. 17, […]
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Bring your family and friends to our Gingerbread Egg-stravaganza House Party! Enjoy a lively, laughter-filled morning as you build and decorate your very own spring gingerbread house from scratch. We’ll have everything you need — frosting, candy, and loads of colorful, seasonal decorations. Each house will be built with sturdy graham crackers, perfect for little […]
$11
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2 events,
Let’s Make a Mess! Join us for this 1-hour program where you and your little one can experiment and make messes! We will explore art, science and our senses through […]
$12
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??
Free
|
2 events,
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
Free
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 […]
Free
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2 events,
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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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0 events,
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3 events,
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. Refreshments provided. Meets in nature center parking lot. Fridays, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, Apr. 10, Apr. 17, Apr. 24, May 2, May […]
Free
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Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire and learn about bones! Learn all about how bones are made, what they do for animals, and the different types of bones. Learn to identify an animal based on its bones! Then, we will explore the trails while looking for any signs of bones. […]
$7
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Hop on over to Broad Ripple Park for an egg-stra special night of adventure! Bring your flashlight and get ready for a surprise egg hunt under the stars, complete with a festive egg hunt show that will light up the evening. Enjoy games, arts, crafts, and tasty refreshments as part of the fun. Space is […]
$11
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Get ready for one spectacular egg hunt! Candy and prizes will be hidden everywhere, just waiting to be found. Enjoy egg-citing crafts, games, the Bunny Hop, and best of all — a special visit from our big, cuddly Bunny! Space is limited and this event fills quickly, so sign up today! Pre-registration is required.
$11
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Foraging is a way to connect to feel more connected to our environment, as well as where we get our food. The forests of Indiana provide plenty of nutritious and tasty options! Join a naturalist at the Holliday Park Nature Center to learn about autumn’s edible plants, where to find them, and any look alike […]
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1 event,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??
Free
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We will learn a bit about the Phases of the Moon and the Constellations. Let’s start planning a Moon Garden!
$11
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
Free
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 […]
Free
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2 events,
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 […]
Free
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.
Free
|
2 events,
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 […]
$5 – $25
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 […]
Free
|
1 event,
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. Refreshments provided. Meets in nature center parking lot. Fridays, Mar. 20, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, Apr. 10, Apr. 17, Apr. 24, May 2, May […]
Free
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2 events,
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 […]
Free
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Happy Easter! Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny! Open to children 10 years old and under Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket! Location: Riverside Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre Date: April 4th, 2026 Time: 12-2pm Hop on over for some springtime fun — we can’t wait […]
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