Things to Do in June

THINGS TO DO //

JUNE 2022

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

FREE

FRI 03 History on Tap Wander 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

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

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

FREE

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

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: 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

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

MON 06 Scien-Tots Little scientists 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

TUES 07 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, Time: 6:30 pm, danieltigerlive.com

Jedi Nature Training Calling all younglings! Are you ready to embark on a journey to a galaxy no-so-far away? Explore our mysterious planet, connect with nature, and complete an epic ecological mission. • Location: Zionsville Nature Center, Time: 10 am-3 pm, hmmpl.org

WED 08 Canal Nights: Nature Play Day Explore the museum grounds and White River State Park, and play and create with natural materials. • Location: The canal outside Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm, indianamuseum.org FREE

Family Trivia Night: World Ocean Day Join the library for a fun and informal competition where teams battle to see who has the knowledge as deep as the ocean! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 6-7 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us

FREE

THURS 09 Bike Parade Decorate your bike, scooter, stroller or wheelchair and let’s go for a ride on the Vandalia Trail! Show off your creativity and then join a naturalist and community partners for an easy bike ride along the paved trail. • Location: Vandalia Trail-Amo Trailhead, Time: 4 pm,

hendrickscountyparks.org FREE

FRI 10 Finding Nemo Interactive Movie Nemo has disappeared! Marlin and Dory have embarked on a search to find him, and you can come along on their journey. Each attendee will receive a goodie bag and play along in their adventures. Ages 7+ or younger with an adult. Registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: Time: 2-4 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

Movie in the Park: Encanto Enjoy an evening in the park to watch Encanto! A special guest will join to lead a dance from the movie. • Location: Williams Park, Time: 7 pm, brownsburg.org

FREE

Zoobilation The Zoo’s familiar landscape of incredible animals and exhibits will be transformed with the rhythms of live music and access to premium food and beverages. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, Time: 7 pm-12 am, indianapoliszoo.com

SAT 11 Art on the Prairie Browse and shop the creations of local artists and artisans, enjoy live music and more. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am-4 pm, connerprairie.org

Bike Carmel: Family Fun Ride Enjoy a two-mile family bike ride on paths and trails. Registration and bike rodeo at 8:30 a.m.; ride begins at 9:30 a.m. • Location: Carmel Elementary School,

carmel.in.gov FREE

Indy Pride Parade and Festival Indiana's Largest LGBTQ Celebration culminates in a festival for all ages! • Location: Mass Ave, Time: 10 am-Noon, indypride.org

Saturday Morning Live Block Party Kids and teens are invited to join a live Block Party! Stop by and join the Learning Curve Learning Specialists and other kid builders to complete fun challenges with LEGOs. • Location: Central Library, Time: 10-10:45 am, indypl.org FREE

SAT 11̶SUN 12 Shen Yun Classical Chinese dance, live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and interactive backdrops take guests on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, butlerartscenter.org

Simon Summer Sledding Who says a sledding hill is only good for snow? Beat the heat and cool off with your sled while zooming down a hill on a tarp while getting sprayed by hoses from our Westfield Fire Department! • Location: Simon Moon Park, Time: 10 am-1 pm, westfieldwelcome.com FREE SUN 12 Family Concert: Mariachi Sol Jalisciense Enjoy a fun afternoon filled with music and dancing. Mariachi Sol Jalisciense, a local Indianapolis Mariachi group, will delight all with favorite songs accompanied by a dancing duo. • Location: Central Library, Time: 3-4 pm, indypl.org FREE

Sensory-friendly Sundays @ Conner Prairie The second 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, connerprairie.org FREE *SN

MON 13 Messy Munchkins Listen to a story, then squish and smush your way into the benefits of messy play. Dress for mess! Ages 2-5. Registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 10-11 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 14 Tot Tunes This program incorporates songs and dance that will help get you ready for your busy day. Encourages the development of gross motor skills and language skills. For toddlers and preschoolers and their caregiver. Registration is required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 9:30-10 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

WED 15 Cool Creek Campfires: Nocturnal Animals Indiana WILD will join us for a program all about animals of the night! These highly adaptive nocturnal creatures are as interesting as they are unusual! • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 7 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov

FREE

THURS 16 LEGO Challenge Put your skills and creativity to the test by joining us for a fast paced LEGO showdown! Grades K-5. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 4-5 pm, hepl.lib.

in.us FREE

Outdoor Nerf Battle Get your Nerf on! This free event has Nerf darts on hand and some loaner Nerf guns. Please wear eye protection and bring your own water. • Location: Pecar Park, Time: 6-7 pm, washingtontwpparks.org FREE

FRI 17 Juneteenth Foodways Festival Come see, taste, celebrate and experience how Black cuisine adds flavor to America’s favorite foods, featuring an interactive food experience highlighting the hidden history of diverse Hoosiers from the 1860s-1890s from the perspective of African-Americans. • Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Time: 4-8 pm,

bhpsite.org

SAT, JUNE 11 BIKE CARMEL: FAMILY FUN RIDE AT CARMEL ELEMENTARY

Make It Take It: Father’s Day Drop in and make a gift for the father-figure in your life. Kids will leave with an item suitable for giving, complete with gift wrap. $1. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 2-4 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us

Touch-a-Truck An opportunity to climb up into the driver's seat, honk the horn, and experience all the exciting things transportation vehicles can do! Sensory-friendly hour (no horns, sirens or lights) from 10-11 am. • Location: Grand Park Sports Campus, Time: 10 am-1 pm, westfieldwelcomes.com

FREE *SN

SAT 18 Indy Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate Juneteenth in the name of freedom, diversity and inclusion with a festival featuring live music, food trucks, DJs, games, education stations and more. • Location: White River State Park, Time: Noon-6 pm, indyjuneteenth.com FREE

Juneteenth Free Day @ Indiana State Museum The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites invite you to celebrate Juneteenth — which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States — with free admission. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-5 pm, indianamuseum.

org FREE

Nickel Plate Sunrise Express: Donuts and Dads Climb aboard and enjoy a donut with dad! Celebrate Father's Day on Nickel Plate Express with a 65-minute train ride. Start the day with coffee or orange juice and a tasty donut! • Location: Nickel Plate Express, Time: 10 & 11:30 am,

nickelplateexpress.com

MON 20 Family Bingo Night Kids, bring your parents or grandparents for an intergenerational fun night with classic Bingo games! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 6-7 pm,

wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 21 Community Concert Series: White River Wind Symphony Orchestra Enjoy weekly live shows from local and regional bands and performers during these Tuesday night community concerts. • Location: The AMP at Nickel Plate District, Time: 7-9 pm,

npdamp.com FREE

SAT, JUNE 18

DONUTS AND DADS AT NICKEL PLATE EXPRESS This weeklong festival features a 5K and fun run, car and art show, concerts on Tuesday night and Friday night, and Saturday’s Spark!Fishers Street Festival with a parade, live music, food and drink, artisan vendors, art displays, kids and teen zones, fireworks and so much more! • Location: Fishers Municipal Complex, sparkfishers.com FREE

WED 22 World Explorers Each week, young children can explore the world with music, activities, stories and more! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

THURS 23 Family Movie Night at the Pool: Moana Enjoy watching Moana on a movie screen above the wave pool. $8 for pool entrance and $6 for the movie. • Location: Murphy Aquatic Park, 7 pm, washingtontwpparks.org

Read-aloud Storytime with IMPD Enjoy storytime with Commander Lewis from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department West. • Location: Eagle Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am,

indypl.org FREE

FRI 24 Colts at Bat @ Indianapolis Indians The ball diamond and gridiron collide as two of Indy’s professional sports teams join forces. Be one of the first 2,000 fans through the Victory Field gates and receive a Colts rally towel. Colts players will sign autographs and cheerleaders will perform during the game. Stick around for postgame fireworks. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 7:05 pm, milb.com/indianapolis

Decades After Dark Featuring Scooby-Doo Dress up in your favorite style from your favorite decade — the 70s, 80s, or 90s — and boogie on down to The Children's Museum so you can bust a move at this totally tubular party for adults 21+. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 6-10 pm, childrensmuseum.org

FRI 24̶WED 29 The Little

Mermaid, Jr. Journey under the sea with Ariel and her aquatic friends in this play that’s adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture. • Location: Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre,

thecenterpresents.org

SAT 25 Freedom Festival Celebrate the American spirit with live music, a kid zone, food and craft booths, a parade and fireworks show. • Location: Craig Park in Greenwood, Time: 4 pm, greenwood.in.gov

FREE

Garfield Park Art & Music Festival This outdoor festival celebrates the art, music and culture of Indianapolis. The festival will feature a handful of local musicians and bands of diverse genres performing their original music. • Location: Macallister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, 4-10 pm,

gpacarts.org FREE

SUN 26 Family Pirate Scavenger Hunt Come explore the youth services department and help an ol' pirate find the hidden treasures! This is a drop-in program happening all weekend. • Location: Noblesville Library, hepl.lib.in.us

FREE

TUES 28 Family Game Night at Central Bring a friend, play a game, and have fun! Over 100 board, card, dice, and giant-size games for gamers of all ages! Learning Curve staff will guide the way and answer questions. Ages 5+. • Location: Central Library, Time: 5:30-7:30 pm, indypl.org

FREE

Water Day @ Westfield Fire Department Station #82 Where else can you be sprayed with water from a fire department ladder truck? No where! Bring a towel and sunscreen, wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet! Learn about fire safety, play on the hill and be sprayed with water from the ladder truck, extinguish a pretend fire, and splash around in a pop-up pool. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm,

wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Revue! 2022 Written by and featuring young artists! High school students from across Central Indiana present a showcase of scenes, dance, solo, trios and small group numbers for an evening full of fun, cabaret-style entertainment. • Location: The Studio Theatre in Carmel, Time: 6 & 8 pm, thecenterpresents.org

WED 29 Canal Nights: Wonderful Water How does water cool us down? Join us as we look at the science behind water, why it’s important and other ways water makes our summers fun. • Location: The canal outside Indiana State Museum, Time: 6-8 pm, indianamuseum.org FREE

Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo: Toy Factory These free family concerts are offered on Wednesday evenings. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy this Carmel summer tradition. • Location: Carmel Civic Square, Time: 7 pm, carmelgazeboconcerts.org FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem June 4-Jan. 31, 2023. Shaggy, Scooby, Fred, Daphne, and Velma have another mystery on their hands. A jewel-thieving ghost has evaded the local police force and was last seen in this very mysterious mansion. Enter the mansion and immerse yourself into a unique adventure where you can enter the world of Scooby-Doo! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Animals & All That Jazz June 16-Aug. 4. One of the Zoo’s longest-running events, this series showcases a diverse lineup of musicians from across the Midwest, covering jazz genres from classic to contemporary, smooth soul to blues, and even blending in the sounds of pop and R&B. All performances take place under the Bicentennial Pavilion. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, indianapoliszoo.com

Traditions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Through June 30. In the first new exhibition of 2022, relive your favorite traditions through iconic photography, inspiring videos and displays. Highlights include tailgating, concerts, The Command and Back Home Again in Indiana. • Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, imsmuseum.org

Mary Poppins Through July 10. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time becomes a practically perfect musical! Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventures. • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre,

beefandboards.com

Food Truck Friday @ Federal Hill Commons Through July 22. On the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, enjoy lunch in the park from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., where local food trucks will serve up delicious menu items. • Location: Market Plaza at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville, noblesvilleparks.org

Traditions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Through June 30. In the first new exhibition of 2022, relive your favorite traditions through iconic photography, inspiring videos and displays. Highlights include tailgating, concerts, The Command and Back Home Again in Indiana. • Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, imsmuseum.org

Barbie - You Can Be Anything Through July 31. From career dolls to real-world role models, Barbie has been inspiring girls since 1959 — and she isn't done yet! This exhibit showcases the iconic Barbie doll and encourages the kind of imaginative play that teaches us that we can all make the world a better place by doing work that excites us, challenges us, and brings us fulfillment. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis,

childrensmuseum.org

The Market at White River State Park Through July. Find a large range of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, prepared foods and drinks, flowers, plants and handcrafted artisan goods. First and third Sundays through July. • Location: White River State Park Celebration Plaza, whiteriverstatepark.org

Warhol’s West Through Aug. 7. See late-career works of Pop Art icon Andy Warhol that capture the myths and pop culture surrounding familiar figures of the American West. • Location: Eiteljorg Museum, eiteljorg.org Sugar - Commodity and Confection in Art Through Aug. 21. Prints, drawings, photographs, sculpture, tableware and textiles from the IMA Collection will show guests how sugar has shaped our material culture and social conventions. Guests will see pieces created with sugar as well as renderings of classic treats and other artworks made possible by sugar in surprising ways. • Location: Newfields, discovernewfields.org

Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World Through Oct. 23. Discover the life and career of champion bicycle racer and Indianapolis native Marshall “Major” Taylor. In this interactive experience, venture into the training room to learn how Taylor developed his speed and agility through a strict regimen of exercise and diet. Discover the pervasive racism that Taylor battled, and hear from contemporary cyclists about how Taylor’s story has inspired a new generation of Black riders. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

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