THINGS TO DO //
WED 01 Canal Nights: Race Day
Discover different kinds of races, test engineering designs to see if what you build travels the fastest, and take part in hands-on activities and demonstrations. • Location: The canal outside Indiana
State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm, indianamuseum.org FREE
Sensory Story Time with Carter’s Play Place Interactive sensory play during an evening story time for all ages. Engage in hands-on play to bring stories to life! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 6-6:30 pm, wwpl.lib. in.us FREE *SN
THURS 02 Concerts on the
Canal: Touch of Grass The 2022 Concerts on the Canal series features a spectacular lineup of entertainers, including bluegrass band Touch of Grass. • Location: Indiana Historical Society terrace, Time: 6-8 pm, indianahistory.org
First Thursday Night @ The Children’s Museum On the first Thursday of every month, it's just $6 admission per person! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 4-8 pm, childrensmuseum.org
Newfields Community Day Enjoy free admission to Newfields on the first Thursday of the month. Advance ticket is required. • Location: Newfields, Time: 11 am-8 pm, discovernewfields.org
JUNE 2022
cost. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 6-10 pm, connerprairie.org
Mud Day Come out, get messy and have some fun with us and the Greenwood Fire Department as we mud up some ground and dive in! • Location: Freedom Park in Greenwood, Time: 10-11 am or 12-1 pm, greenwood.in.gov FREE
FRI 03̶SUN 05 Indy PopCon
Celebrate the spirit of the independent creator and their fans. If you’re a fan of TV/movies, gaming, internet culture, cosplay and comics, then you’ll be able to support budding artists and find fun at PopCon. • Location: Indiana Convention Center, popcorn.us
FRI 03̶SAT 18 The Little Prince Experience a stage production of this French children's book! The Little Prince (or Le Petit Prince) is a complex fable that speaks to fans of all ages and from all walks of life. • Location: Mud Creek Theatre, mudcreekplayers.org
through historical areas, check out 1830s entertainment, meet the Temperance women of the 1860s, all while sampling the best from local breweries. Food options available at an additional FREE / free for families!
*ONGOING /a recurring event
JCPL's Franklin Branch, Time: 11 am, indianapolissymphony.org
SAT 04̶SUN 05 Mallow Run
Strawberry Festival Celebrate strawberry season! Food trucks, wine, strawberry shortcake, and live music on the lawn. • Location: Mallow Run Winery, mallowrun.com
SUN 05 Broad Ripple Duck Race See which lucky duck takes the checkered flag! Free children’s activities on the Rainbow Bridge from 3-5 pm. At 4:30, thousands of rubber ducks will enter the water where the Monon trail crosses the Central Canal. The ducks race west down the canal towards the finish line by the pedestrian bridge near College Avenue. • Location: Downtown Broad Ripple, Time: 3 pm, broadrippleindy.org FREE
SAT 04 Earth Day Indiana Festival A free annual event designed to celebrate and educate on environmental topics such as recycling, conservation of natural resources and sustainable living. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 11 am-5 pm, earthdayindiana.org
StoryWalk at Newfields 100 Acres Take a walk and enjoy a story as you go! Stop by the Eagle Branch to receive a special activity packet to go with the story. • Location: Newfields 100 Acres, Time: 1-3 pm, indypl.org FREE
FREE
MON 06 Scien-Tots Little scientists
FREE
FRI 03 History on Tap Wander
Teddy Bear Concert Series: The Big Note Enjoy an interactive performance of The Big Note, designed to introduce children to instruments of the orchestra through story, movement, and live music played by musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. • Location:
Family Game Day Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided. • Location: Southport Branch Library, Time: Noon-4 pm, indypl.org FREE
*SN / special needs friendly
/ an Indy's Child favorite!
and their caregivers will investigate STEM concepts through a story and hands-on exploration at learning stations in this lab-style program. Ages 2-4; registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 9:30 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE
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