calendar thurs | 01
Target Free Family Night: Making a Difference Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Price: Free Phone: 317-334-3322 Location: The Children's Museum, Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org Explore the lives of Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, and Anne Frank and discover ways to give back to your community. Sponsored generously by Target, the first Thursday of each month The Children’s Museum opens free of charge from 4-8 p.m.
fri | 02
Family Pool Challenge Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: $10/family Phone: 317-848-7275 Location: Monon Community Center, Carmel www.carmelclayparks.com/programs Prepare for an evening of excitement, challenge, and family-friendly competition. Join us as we build cardboard boats to race and compete in fun relays and games. Finish with open swim while enjoying the water slides and more with your family. Don't miss out on this perfect family team-building night that you'll remember forever.
sat | 03
Chemistry Day Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Price: Free with museum admission Phone: 317-334-3322 Location: The Children's Museum, Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org
Find out what makes chemistry so cool with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and displays at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Programs will intrigue young minds while emphasizing basic chemistry principles and safety.
Power Recycling Weekend presented by BrightPoint Saturday, November 3 — Sunday, November 4 Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Phone: 3176302001 Location: Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis www.indianapoliszoo.com/ For two days, you can bring us your old electronics, phone books and papers ready for shredding. Our recycling partners will take it from there. We'll even have volunteers available to help you unload big, heavy items. You can do something good for the planet and you'll get something good in return – a $2.00 discount coupon for Zoo admission.
mon | 05
Monday Madness: Election Excitement Times: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM Location: Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel www.carmel.lib.in.us If it’s Monday, madness usually follows – hurrying, scurrying, getting back into the groove. We know what Mondays are like, so here’s a way to shake off the day: Join us for Monday Madness at the library! Feel free to bring a friend and meet new ones too. You’ll laugh together, do on-your-feet activities, hear funny stories, and get creative with crafts. For children in grades 1-5.
sun | 04
Teen Mystery Dinner Times: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Price: $20/person + tax & gratuity Phone: 317-638-7881 Location: The Indianapolis Propylaeum, Indianapolis www.thepropylaeum.org Detective TMD is on the job...Teen Mystery Dinner. Grab a group of friends and try to solve the Mystery of the Lost Tea Cup. You will be treated to a three course dinner and then you will try to solve the mystery. Each teen at the table will have a part and prizes will be awarded. For 1218 year olds. Reservations required, 638-7881.
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tues | 06
Election Day: live From Delaware Street Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Price: $10.00 member adults; $12.00 adults; $5.00 students (ages 5 to 17) Phone: 317-631-1888 Location: Benjamin Harrison
Presidential Site, Indianapolis pbhh.org/visit/Events.php How would Benjamin Harrison have kept track of the election results without 24-hour news television? Visit the President Benjamin Harrison Home and be transported to the year 1888 as household staff and family members, recreated by exceptional actors, discuss their preparations for their move to Washington.
tues | 07
The Thanksgiving Show Times: 7:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 317-838-3801 Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Plainfield www.plainfieldlibrary.net Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Bring the entire family to this fun, interactive show featuring Tom the Turkey and the magical entertainment of Don Miller to get in the spirit of the season. All ages are welcome at this free family program. Registration is required at www.plainfieldlibrary. net or by calling (317) 838-3801.
thurs | 08
National Adoption Day Celebration Times: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Price: FREE Phone: 545-5281 x 271 Location: City-County Building, Indianapolis The IN Adoption Program is hosting an event to increase awareness of the need for adoptive families. This is a public event to celebrate adoption.
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