Things to Do in June

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TUES 01 Cool Creek Campfires: Reptiles Join around the campfire ring for songs, presentations and marshmallows. This week, Indiana Jim’s reptiles and amphibians are sure to surprise, teach, fascinate and intrigue you! • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 7-8 pm,

All About Rabbits Help the AgriPark welcome these fuzzy creatures to the farm! Interact with and learn all about rabbits in this hour-long program designed for ages 5 to 7. Pre-registration required; $10. • Location: Fishers AgriPark, Time: 1-2 pm, playfishers.com/agripark

Family Creek Stomp Have fun splashing as a family, and learn about the critters that live in the water. Wear clothes and shoes that can get muddy. Ages 4+; $11 per family. • Location: Central Park East, Time: 5:30-6:30 pm,

WED 02 Canal Nights: Ice Age Invasion Beat the heat of the summer and take a step back to the Ice Age. Discover the secrets behind icy treats and learn through play with hands-on activities and demonstrations. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm,

History on Tap Conner Prairie invites adults 21+ to an evening of craft beer on the park grounds, including tastings from over 20 local craft brewers, learning about craft brewing through demonstrations and meeting with craft beer experts. • Location: Conner Prairie: Time: 6-10 pm,

Nature Preschool Program: Swimming Tadpoles to Jumping Frogs Learn about the life cycle of tadpoles to frogs. With a little luck, we'll have a good rain before the hike and might find a pool of water by the creek full of tadpoles. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.

THURS 03 First Thursday Night @ The Children’s Museum On the first Thursday of every month, admission to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is just $6 per person. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 4-8 pm, childrensmuseum.org

FRI 04 Fridays at the Fort: The Midtown Madmen This free outdoor community concert series features food trucks, kid’s activities and a beer tent. • Location: Theatre at the Fort, Time: 6-9 pm, artsforlawrence.com FREE SAT 05 Family Learn to Fish Workshop A hands-on workshop to gain the knowledge, skills and the confidence needed to go fishing. Learn the skills and ethics of catch and release fishing, then move outside to practice with some real fishing! • White River Campground, Time: 9 am-Noon, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-

Free Day: Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate Juneteenth — which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States — with free admission to Indiana State Museum, ISM historic sites (excluding New Harmony) and the Eiteljorg Museum. • Location: Indiana State Museum and Eiteljorg Museum, Time: 10 am-5 pm FREE

Main Street Block Party A great event for all ages! Get ready for live music, food trucks, a beer garden, giant games and more! • Location: Noblesville Main Street, Time: 5-11 pm,

Story Castle Cinema: The Neverending Story Join the library for a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.librarycalendar.com FREE

SUN 06 Pig Yoga Enjoy a 45-minute beginners yoga session with cute, sweet potbelly pigs trotting around! Meet the rescue pigs of Oinking Acres — a local pig rescue farm that finds new homes for pet pigs. Spend time playing with the pigs (who are very clean) after the yoga session. All ages and experience levels. • Location: Traders Point Creamery, Time: 11 am-12:30 pm,

MON 07 Family Craft Time: 5 Senses Create and decorate nature-based crafts and learn about Indiana nature topics! Ages 3-5 with their adult. $6; pre-registration required. • Location: Holliday Park Pavilion, Time: 2:30 pm

Movies at Midtown: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm, midtownplazacarmel.com

SILLY SAFARIS WITH AMAZON JUNGLE JOHN Animal fun for all ages! Silly Safari shows use a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds and bugs for an experience everyone will remember. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.librarycalendar.

TUES 08 Books & Boots: Some Bugs Come ready to be outdoors in a variety of habitats. We will use insect nets in the prairie, scoop for insect larva at the pond (you'll be around the pond, but not in it!), and look for invertebrates during a forest hike. It will be an active morning! • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 10-11:30 am,

WED 09 Canal Nights: Nature Play Day Explore the museum grounds and White River State Park. Play and create with natural materials and discover places across Indiana where you can get into nature. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm, indianamuseum.

Cool Creek Campfires: Nocturnal Animals Join around the campfire ring for songs, presentations and marshmallows. This week, learn all about animals of the night! • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 7-8 pm,

Family Garden Night: Herbs Visit Blake’s Garden to learn about herbs, explore the herb garden, and plant your own herb to grow at home. $3; pre-registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 6-7 pm,

Outdoor Lunchtime Children’s Concert: Mr. Daniel The sounds of summer return with free lunchtime concerts in Central Green. Bring your lunch, and enjoy a musical break with the tunes of children’s entertainer Mr. Daniel. • Location: Central Green in Fishers, Time: Noon-1 pm, npdamp.com FREE

THURS 10 Jump Start Storytime Stories, music and movement! This storytime program is filled with songs, stories and fun designed to engage your child and support their physical and mental development including social, gross motor and executive processing skills. Ages birth to 35 months. • Location: Greenwood Public Library, Time: 9:30-10 am, greenwoodlibrary.us

Watch & Wonder: The Real Animals of Peter Rabbit A fun and educational after-school video program for elementary-aged children. This week, we learn about the real animals featured in the Peter Rabbit stories. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 4-5 pm, wwpl.librarycalendar.com

THURS 10-SAT 12 We Will Rock

You Summer Stock Stage Youth Theatre (ages 13-19) presents the music of Queen, featuring chart-topping songs that follow two young rebels as they restore rock ‘n’ roll to “the iPlanet” in a post-apocalyptic world. • Location: The Park at the Phoenix, Time: 7:30 pm, phoenixtheatre.org

FRI 11 92 County Walking Tour Learn about the 92 sculptures on the exterior of the Indiana State Museum — one representing every county in the state. This is an outdoor walking tour; guests should wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Ages 15+. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10:30-11:30 am,

Movies in the Park This free movie series is held select Fridays at Garfield Park. Tonight's movie is Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Grab a blanket and chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center (west field)., Time 7pm, parks.indy.gov. FREE Movies in the Park: Wonder Woman (1984) Bring a blanket and pack a picnic for free, family-favorite movies under the stars at Fishers’ parks. • Location: Flat Fork Creek Park, Time: 9-11 pm, playfishers.com FREE

SAT 12 Bike Carmel: Family Fun Ride Rides are 2-5 miles with stops, and are held on paths and trails. Registration & Bike Rodeo begin at 8:30 a.m.; ride rolls out at 9:30 a.m. • Location: TBD, Time: 9 am, bikecarmel.com

Family Discovery Day: Space It’s a day of space exploration! Design a lunar or Martian lander to explore distant lands, create a rocket to blast off into the stars and discover Indiana’s role in exploring the vast universe. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-5 pm, indianamuseum.org

Concerts at the Commons Noblesville's free concert series returns with eight shows this summer. Tonight, enjoy the opening band RougHouse Band, followed by a tribute to Tom Petty with the The Wildflowers. • Location: Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, Time: 7-10pm,

MON 14 Movies at Midtown: A League of Their Own Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm, midtownplazacarmel.com FREE

Special Storytime: Indiana Firefly Award Join Hussey-Mayfield Library in the Library's sensory garden as they read this year's Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees to you! This is a special storytime where you'll vote for your favorite story at the end. For families with children up to 5 years old. • Location: HusseyMayfield Library, Time: 10 am, hmmpl.org FREE

TUES 15 Story Time with Carter’s Play Place Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, rhymes and puppets. Each program ends with a fun craft or an activity. Ages 18 months-K. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.librarycalendar.

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WED 16 Cool Creek Campfires: Birds of Prey Join around the campfire ring for songs, presentations and marshmallows. This week, Take Flight Wildlife Education’s Mark Booth will bring several birds of prey to share with the audience. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 7-8 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-

Outdoor Lunchtime Children’s Performance: Stevens Puppets Bring your lunch to Central Green and enjoy children’s entertainment from Stevens Puppets. • Location: Central Green in Fishers, Time: Noon-1 pm,

In Concert with Nature Select Wednesdays June-Aug. enjoy free concerts at Eagle Creek. Enjoy the soothing sounds of music while communing with nature. Tonight's featured artist is Tim Grimm. • Location: Eagle Creek Beach, Time: 6:30pm, parks.indy.gov FREE

THURS 17 Mom and Son Mega Monster Battle Bring Mom for some Monster fun! Meet the featured monster, battle against monsters with Nerf guns, compete in a timed building crasher game and witness a monster fight! Come dressed for a picture. Mom will receive a special gift. $20 per couple. • Location: Washington Township Park Pavilion Center, Time: 5-7 pm,

FRI 18 Fridays at the Fort: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra This free outdoor community concert series features food trucks, kid’s activities and a beer tent. • Location: Theatre at the Fort, Time: 6-9 pm, artsforlawrence.com

Summer Concert in the Park This evening summer outdoor concert series continues as The Doo! perform live. • Location: Pioneer Park in Mooresville, Time: 7 pm, mooresvillepark.com FREE

SAT 19 Indy Juneteenth Celebration Live entertainment, DJs, food trucks, games, 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament, parade and fun for the entire family! • Location: Riverside Park, Time: Noon-6 pm, indyjuneteenth.com

Juneteenth Jubilee A free community program, this event will be a celebration of Black culture and artistry, Black musicians, poets, dancers, singers and artists from across Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. • Location: Theatre at the Fort, Time 4-9 pm, artsfor

SAT JUNE 19

NICKEL PLATE ARTS MAKER FAIRE Summer Concert Series @ Fort Harrison An evening of music performed by local musicians. Lay out a blanket or set up some camping chairs on the sledding hill (across from the Sycamore Shelter) and enjoy! • Location: Fort Harrison State Park, Time: 7-8 pm, on.in.gov/

Nickel Plate Arts Maker Faire A family-friendly event showcasing the works of local artisans and makers. This event happens in conjunction with St. Michael’s Strawberry Festival! Snack on a strawberry shortcake while perusing a variety of handmade goods, craft art, home decor and more. • Location: Town Square in Noblesville, Time: 11 am-5 pm, nickleplatearts.org/makerfaire

Wings Over Indy A fun-filled day full of Warbirds, vintage aircraft, Warbird rides, aerial displays, aeronautical education, games, food and more! • Location: Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville, Time: 9 am-3 pm, wingsoverindy.com FREE

SUN 20 Sensory-friendly Sundays @ Conner Prairie The third Sunday of every month, exhibit components that make noise will be turned off. All quiet spaces can be utilized and staff trained in Sensory Friendly Practices will be on hand in case anyone needs assistance. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am-Noon,

Story Castle Cinema: Babe (1995) Join the library for a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.librarycalendar.com

MON 21 Family Craft Time: Insects Create and decorate nature-based crafts and learn about Indiana nature topics! Ages 3-5 with their adult. $6; pre-registration required. • Location: Holliday Park Pavilion, Time: 2:30 pm,

TUES 22 Armchair Tour of the Solar System Explore our Solar System without stepping foot outside! The Indianapolis Public Library will showcase some of the latest NASA spacecraft images of our Solar System, touching on our stunning Sun, planets, asteroids, comets and everything in between. • Location: Virtual, Time: 6:30-7:30 pm,

Chasing Fireflies Fireflies are one of the most exciting parts of summer. Learn alongside your child about these fascinating creatures and how they create their glow. Play firefly tag, create your own firefly and read “The Very Lonely Firefly” by Eric Carle. Ages 1-4; $8. • Location: Monon Community Center, Time: 5:15-6:15 pm, carmelclayparks.com

TUES 22-SAT 26 Spark!Fishers

2021 This weeklong event kicks off with a concert on June 22, and the celebration continues all week with a street fair festival, parade and firework show on June 26 at the Municipal Complex. • Location: Various locations around Fishers, sparkfishers.com

WED 23 Little Green Thumbs Young ones will learn about gardening and have the chance to help plant, grow and harvest in a vegetable garden. There will also be a story, craft and time to explore. Pre-registration required, ages 2-5, $5. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am,

Nerf Battle at Pecar Come to the park to have an epic battle in the playground! You can bring your Nerf blasters; darts and obstacles will be provided. • Location: Pecar Park, Time: 6-7 pm,

Pops Series What could be better than the sounds of an orchestra on a summer evening? Enjoy this free summer concert series on select Wednesdays June-Aug. Tonight, enjoy the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis. • Location: Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheatre, Time: 7pm,

THURS 24 Read-In Picnic Celebrate nature, community and the love of books by joining Carmel Clay Library for a summer picnic and read-in at Carey Grove Park! All ages are welcome. • Location: Carey Grove Park, Time: 11:30 am-1 pm,

THURS 24-SAT 26 13 The Musical Summer Stock Stage Youth Theatre (ages 13-19) presents a musical that follows 13 year old Evan Goldman as he moves from New York City to Indiana. He must escape rumors and blackmail if he hopes to make friends and find happiness at his new school. • Location: The Park at the Phoenix, Time: 7:30 pm, phoenixtheatre.org

FRI 25-WED 30 Disney’s Frozen Jr. Frozen Jr. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. • Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts,

FRI 25-JULY 04 Marion County Fair Get excited! The 91st annual Marion County Fair returns with some huge new events and the return of your favorites. • Location: Marion County Fairgrounds, marioncountyfair.org

SAT 26 Climb Out of the Darkness A family-friendly walk with a raffle, vendors and a performance by children’s music artist Mr. Daniel! Meet families and connect with folks who have been impacted by postpartum depression and other mental health complications. Meet parents just like you and make new friends who understand what you have been through. • Location: The Village of West Clay, Time: 10 am-Noon, facebook.com/

Garfield Park Arts & Music Festival An outdoor festival celebrating the art, music and culture of Indianapolis. Featuring local musicians and bands, local artists, local food trucks, kids crafts and activities, and more • Location: MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, Time: 4-10 pm, gpacarts.

Greenwood Freedom Festival Festivities include a parade, local food and beer, live music, fireworks show and family-friendly entertainment. • Location: Craig Park in Greenwood Time: 4 pm, greenwood.in.gov

Concerts at the Commons Noblesville's free concert series returns with eight shows this summer. Tonight, enjoy the opening band Fishers School of Rock, followed by a tribute to iconic rock band Journey with Separate Ways. • Location: Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, Time: 7-10pm, noblesvilleparks.org/ FREE

SUN 27 Paws and Pages Join Carmel Clay Library for an afternoon of dog- and bookthemed activities! From a pet photo booth to a special StoryWalk, Paws and Pages will offer activities for dog and book lovers of all ages. • Location: Carmel Gazebo at Carmel City Hall, Time: 2-5 pm, carmelclaylibrary.org FREE

MON 28-JULY 04 Westfield

Rocks Adventure Use your bicycles, feet, vehicles, scooters, web browsers and memories to scavenge your way around Westfield! Earn points along the way to earn prizes. • Location: City of Westfield, westfieldwelcome.com/calendar/

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TUES 29 Virtual

Creations: Bag Monsters Join Fishers Library each week on Zoom to create masterpieces, do science projects and play games. This week, design and create an inflatable bag monster. For kids going into grades 2-6. • Location: Virtual, Time: 3-4 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

WED 30 Canal Nights: Archeology Night Channel your inner archaeologist and explore Indiana’s rich history of the Mississippian culture through hands-on activities and creative play. Consider how artifacts reveal stories about people who made and used them by minting your own coin, test your powers of observation and more. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm, indianamuseum.org FREE

Smart Start Storytime Storytime designed to help your child be ready for kindergarten by focusing on kindergarten readiness goals including phonological awareness, fine motor skills, executive processing and crossing the midline. Ages 3-5. • Location: Greenwood Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:15 am, greenwoodlibrary.us

DC Super Heroes™: Discover Your Superpowers Through Sept. 26. Children and families join forces with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and other members of DC’s Justice League to explore this exhibit that’s returning to The Children’s Museum. Super heroes-in-training develop new skills and learn the importance of teamwork at the Hall of Justice as they work side-by-side with their favorite DC Super Heroes to solve problems and catch Super-Villains in a series of fast-paced challenges. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Saxony Market Saturdays, June 5-Aug. 28. The Saxony Market, presented by IU Health Saxony Hospital features the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. Spend your Saturday morning at the Saxony Market, where farm-fresh produce and community come together! • Location: 131st St. & Olio Rd. Fishers, IN, Time: 9am-noon,

Animals & All That Jazz June 17-July 29. Chill out with the smooth sounds of live jazz during the Zoo’s wildly popular Thursday night concert series, featuring music from several genres of jazz music and a variety of artists. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, indianapoliszoo.com Smoke on the Mountain Through June 20. One of the most popular shows at Beef & Boards, Smoke on the Mountain is the story of the Singing Sanders Family who is invited to perform at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church by its new pastor, the Rev. Oglethorpe. Filled with energetic bluegrass and Gospel tunes, Smoke on the Mountain is a heart-warming reason to return to live theatre. • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, beefandboards.com

The Sound of Music June 24-Aug. 15. This beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is based on the true story of Maria, a high-spirited novice nun, who is sent to be the governess for the seven children of Captain Georg Von Trapp. • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, beefand boards.com

Dora and Diego—Let's Explore! Through July 25. Come on! ¡Vámanos! Nickelodeon’s Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! takes you on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Kid Sherlock June 23-Aug. 1. Fantasy, comedy, colorful costumes and imaginative scenery come together at The Children’s Museum in a play designed for all ages. John is a young boy who is new at his school and hopes to have a normal, low-key year. That all changes when a fellow student with a major Sherlock Holmes obsession pulls John in to help solve a local mystery! Free with museum admission. • Location: Lilly Theatre at Children’s Museum of Indianapolis,

Naturally Inspired Art Show May 28-Aug 18. Enjoy a beautiful display of artwork inspired by the animals at the Indianapolis Zoo. Displayed for the summer in the Schaefer Rotunda at White River Gardens, the art show is included with Zoo admission. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo White River Gardens, indianapoliszoo.com/white-river-gardens

You Are There 1920: Celebrate

Indianapolis! Through April 2, 2022. Guests can step back in time to a re-created scene where costumed museum theater actors portray characters who worked on the city’s centennial pageant, planning outfits for 2,000 performers. Visitors can explore a variety of topics with exhibit actors, such as Native Americans and Indian removal, the first pioneers, city development and expansion, local businesses and more. • Location: Indiana History Center,

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