Events Calendar
What’s happening in the White Riverway
Whether it’s an enriching program or cleanup at one of the river parks or an offering from some of the largest cultural and entertainment attractions in Central Indiana, White River is the backdrop for events for all interests.
Upcoming Featured Events
Naturally Inspired Paint Out
April 19 @ 8:30 am
Fairyville
April 23 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown White River Cleanup
April 26 @ 8:30 am
Full Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
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 […]
Trailer Park Tragedy
Trailer Park Tragedy
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, […]
0 events,
1 event,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
3 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Archery Adventure
Archery Adventure
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!
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
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.
4 events,
Critter Tales
Critter Tales
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 […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Free First Thursday – Newfields
Free First Thursday – Newfields
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 […]
3 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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.
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
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 […]
5 events,
International Marketplace Little Eagle Creek Waterway Cleanup
International Marketplace Little Eagle Creek Waterway Cleanup
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 […]
Trail Troopers
Trail Troopers
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!
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
2 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance – Sensory-Inclusive Day
xZOOberance – Sensory-Inclusive Day
Join us for a sensory-inclusive Zoo experience designed to create a more comfortable environment for guests with sensory needs. Guests of all abilities can enjoy the Zoo at their own comfort level, through adjusted lighting, reduced noise levels and designated quiet spaces to accommodate sensory sensitivities.
1 event,
Visiting Artist Talk: Sam Dienst
Visiting Artist Talk: Sam Dienst
Join us in welcoming Sam Dienst to the Indy Art Center! Sam is a tapestry weaver and sculptor currently living and working in Detroit. She graduated in 2016 with a BFA in Fibers from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an MFA in Fibers at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2021. Come hear Sam […]
5 events,
Thoreau Study Group
Thoreau Study Group
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 […]
Volunteer Naturalist Training
Volunteer Naturalist Training
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.
Senior Stay Creative: Clowes Pavilion
Senior Stay Creative: Clowes Pavilion
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.
6 events,
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Learn to identify the insects in Broad Ripple Park and surrounding areas. Learn to determine which species of insects are most common, most dangerous, most beneficial to us. We will begin a notebook of the bugs we find and their habitats as well as learn ways to encourage beneficials to live in our own yards. […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Beastly Brunch
Beastly Brunch
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.
2 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
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 […]
5 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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.
Natural History Book Club
Natural History Book Club
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.
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
9 events,
Spring Wildflower Hike
Spring Wildflower Hike
Join Norma Wallman, author of Wildflowers of Holliday Park, for a leisurely spring hike to see what’s blooming. Norma began personally documenting wildflowers on walks and has now collected 20 years of data specific to the flowers of Holliday Park. Ages 16+.
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Easter Express
Easter Express
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. Family Rides that last 75 minutes and include […]
7 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance – Sensory-Inclusive Day
xZOOberance – Sensory-Inclusive Day
Join us for a sensory-inclusive Zoo experience designed to create a more comfortable environment for guests with sensory needs. Guests of all abilities can enjoy the Zoo at their own comfort level, through adjusted lighting, reduced noise levels and designated quiet spaces to accommodate sensory sensitivities.
RAFT – Water Sampling
RAFT – Water Sampling
RAFT has two types of Events: Monthly Stream Sampling Events at which volunteers collect water quality samples and measure the flow of local streams. Annually RAFT holds Habitat Evaluation & Clean-up Events which evaluate the quality of local streams’ habitat while also picking up litter in the process. Bonus: This volunteer activity is eligible for […]
1 event,
Fall Creek Garden Club
Fall Creek Garden Club
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 […]
5 events,
Morning Bird Walk
Morning Bird Walk
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 […]
Trail Tales: April Showers
Trail Tales: April Showers
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.
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
5 events,
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Learn to identify the insects in Broad Ripple Park and surrounding areas. Learn to determine which species of insects are most common, most dangerous, most beneficial to us. We will begin a notebook of the bugs we find and their habitats as well as learn ways to encourage beneficials to live in our own yards. […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Homeschool Entomology – Middle/High School
Homeschool Entomology – Middle/High School
Learn to identify the insects in Broad Ripple Park and surrounding areas. Learn to determine which species of insects are most common, most dangerous, most beneficial to us. We will begin a notebook of the bugs we find and their habitats as well as learn ways to encourage beneficials to live in our own yards.
3 events,
Pleasant Run Bates Hendricks Cleanup with BNS
Pleasant Run Bates Hendricks Cleanup with BNS
Join Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and the City of Indianapolis' Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (BNS) as part of our co-led monthly cleanup series to help tackle litter along Pleasant Run (a tributary of White River) and neighboring streets! Cleaning litter beautifies our city while protecting our local ecosystems, including our soil, waterways, plants, and […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
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 […]
3 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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.
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
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 […]
9 events,
Naturally Inspired Paint Out
Naturally Inspired Paint Out
The Indianapolis Zoo will host its 23rd Annual Naturally Inspired Paint Out, a live en plein air event. Zoo visitors can watch artists create art in real time. A group of distinguished jurors will select 18 artists based on creativity, integrity of work and sensitivity to and understanding of the subject. Artists selected to participate will receive […]
Breakfast with the Bunny
Breakfast with the Bunny
Join us on April 19, 2025! First seating at 9 a.m. (to 10:30 a.m.)Second Seating at 11:30 a.m. (to 1 p.m.) Seating will be in Bayt Pavilion. Please enter through the festival gates located near the Apple Store used for Symphony on the Prairie and Headless Horseman. Tickets on sale March 14 Enjoy a delicious […]
Bunny Brunch Express
Bunny Brunch Express
Climb aboard the historic Nickel Plate Express for a special 90-minute Breakfast with the Bunny! Enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by Cloud Nine, meet the Easter Bunny, and take in the scenic views of Northern Hamilton County during a charming springtime train ride. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Be […]
2 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
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 […]
1 event,
Central Indiana Beekeepers Assoc. Meeting
Central Indiana Beekeepers Assoc. Meeting
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.
3 events,
Thoreau Study Group
Thoreau Study Group
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 […]
Earth Day Celebration Day
Earth Day Celebration Day
Join us on April 22, for Earth Day – one of our annual Celebration Days presented by our friends from MDwise, Inc.! We are offering guests the opportunity to celebrate our planet and the Zoo’s global conservation efforts to protect its wildlife with 50% off admission!
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
5 events,
Fairyville
Downtown Noblesville alights with fairies and magic during Noblesville Creates' Fairyville. Fairyville has many activities for families to enjoy including: live fairies, music, dancers, a parade, tea parties, fairy house trail, fairy crafts, vendor booths, booths about the environment, and magic around every corner. The fairy trail starts at Noblesville Create, winds down Maple Avenue, […]
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Learn to identify the insects in Broad Ripple Park and surrounding areas. Learn to determine which species of insects are most common, most dangerous, most beneficial to us. We will begin a notebook of the bugs we find and their habitats as well as learn ways to encourage beneficials to live in our own yards. […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Homeschool Entomology – Middle/High School
Homeschool Entomology – Middle/High School
Learn to identify the insects in Broad Ripple Park and surrounding areas. Learn to determine which species of insects are most common, most dangerous, most beneficial to us. We will begin a notebook of the bugs we find and their habitats as well as learn ways to encourage beneficials to live in our own yards.
3 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
The Beauty Boost: Women of Wellness
The Beauty Boost: Women of Wellness
Ready to step into your Wellness Era?! Check out our Signature Event, designed to inspire & give you the tools to truly live your best life! Hop into mini massages + wellness stations, reiki sessions, yoga, and more! Ebb & flow as you’d like to make this a truly customized evening of all things wellness.
5 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Live Demo and Talk with Tlingit carver Tim Flannery
Live Demo and Talk with Tlingit carver Tim Flannery
Tlingit carver Tim Flannery will be discussing his work and doing a live demo during this public talk on April 25, 2025. Tim comes from the Gaanax.ádi Raven clan, Mink house in Ketchikan, AK. He is the apprentice of master carver Tommy Joseph (Tlingit), and in 2021, they carved a work canoe for Sitka National […]
Wellness Walk in the Park
Wellness Walk in the Park
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 […]
6 events,
Family Creek Exploration
Family Creek Exploration
Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places. A naturalist will help you identify what you find. Nets and collecting tubs provided. Wear old shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Downtown White River Cleanup
Downtown White River Cleanup
Help us protect and restore Indianapolis’ most beautiful natural resources—the White River! Friends of the White River is hosting our Annual Downtown White River Cleanup, and we need volunteers like you to help remove trash, debris, and illegal dumping from the riverbanks. This event is a great opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and make […]
Eiteljorg Trunk Show
Eiteljorg Trunk Show
The show will offer over 250 pieces of Inuit art, both sculpture and prints, for purchase. Admission to this event is free.
2 events,
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Eiteljorg Trunk Show
Eiteljorg Trunk Show
The show will offer over 250 pieces of Inuit art, both sculpture and prints, for purchase. Admission to this event is free.
0 events,
4 events,
Spring Field Trip Days
Spring Field Trip Days
All aboard for an unforgettable spring adventure! Children will step back in time as they embark on a 45-minute train ride aboard the beautifully restored 1956 Santa Fe El Capitan bi-level cars. As the train glides through the scenic countryside, they'll experience the golden age of rail travel while enjoying a fun and educational journey. […]
Spring Field Trip Days
Spring Field Trip Days
All aboard for an unforgettable spring adventure! Children will step back in time as they embark on a 45-minute train ride aboard the beautifully restored 1956 Santa Fe El Capitan bi-level cars. As the train glides through the scenic countryside, they'll experience the golden age of rail travel while enjoying a fun and educational journey. […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
4 events,
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Homeschool Entomology – Elementary
Learn to identify the insects in Broad Ripple Park and surrounding areas. Learn to determine which species of insects are most common, most dangerous, most beneficial to us. We will begin a notebook of the bugs we find and their habitats as well as learn ways to encourage beneficials to live in our own yards. […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
Homeschool Entomology – Middle/High School
Homeschool Entomology – Middle/High School
Learn to identify the insects in Broad Ripple Park and surrounding areas. Learn to determine which species of insects are most common, most dangerous, most beneficial to us. We will begin a notebook of the bugs we find and their habitats as well as learn ways to encourage beneficials to live in our own yards.
4 events,
Critter Tales
Critter Tales
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 […]
Free First Thursday – Newfields
Free First Thursday – Newfields
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 […]
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
2 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
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.
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
6 events,
White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)
White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)
Join us for the White River Family Cruise, a delightful 2-mile rail bike adventure departing Hobbs Station. This family-friendly journey takes you on a charming ride over the tranquil White River and into the heart of Downtown Noblesville. As you pedal along the scenic railway tracks, you’ll be immersed in the beauty of the White […]
Trail Troopers
Trail Troopers
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!
Spring Blooms – Newfields
Spring Blooms – Newfields
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, […]
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