Adventure Awaits at Southeastway Park

SAT 17 9th Annual Art Squared See dozens of artists creating works of art for cash prizes. Browse the art fair, where local Indiana artists and vendors come together to sell their goods. To wrap up the day, enjoy a block party featuring live square dancing and BBQ. • Location: Fountain Fletcher District, Time: 11 am-7 pm,

Beech Grove Art Festival Stroll through the lovely park grounds and shop with over 50 vendors. There will be live music, open mic, and spoken word performances throughout the day. • Location: Sarah T Bolton Park, Time: 10 am-5 pm, beechgroveartistcollective.

Eagle Creek Folk Festival Enjoy free folk music and activities organized by the Central Indiana Folk Music & Mountain Dulcimer Society, plus jam sessions, workshops, food and beverages, and more. All are encouraged to bring instruments and join in the music-making! • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Noon-7:30 pm, indianafolkmusic.org FREE

Fiesta Indianapolis Enjoy a day of music, dancing, food, children’s activities, a health and wellness fair, and community service booths to celebrate and share the Hispanic culture with the entire community. • Location: Georgia & Illinois Streets, Time: Noon-8 pm, laplazaindy.org

Glow in the Park Light up the night with neon paint, black lights, fog machines, and music! All ages welcome. • Location: Nickel Plate District AMP, Time: 8-10 pm, playfishers.com FREE THURS, SEPTEMBER 15 LITTLE APPLESEEDS AT FOREST PARK LODGE

Jurassic (Ball)Park Night Hold onto your butts as Victory Field transforms into a Jurassic (Ball)Park! Take advantage of photo opportunities with dinosaurs standing 10 feet tall, check out dinosaur fossils and enjoy Jurassic-themed in-game entertainment. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 6:35 pm, milb.com/

Latino Heritage Festival In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy performances from local cultural groups, food trucks, nonprofit and Latino vendors, and cultural galleries. • Location: Global Village Welcome Center, Time: 1-5 pm,

Medieval Festival Enjoy a day of medieval fun, including jousting, a pig roast, heavy armor fighting, archery, music, dancing, and a medieval village where you can learn skills like calligraphy, coin making, weaving and more. • Location: Murphy Aquatic Park,

Mr. Dan the Music Man Sing and dance with Mr. Dan! Registration is required as space is limited. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 10-11 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

Story Castle Cinema: Mary Poppins Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

St. Luke Fall Fest Enjoy a kiddie carnival, midway adventure zone, face painting, St. Luke sports bar, food trucks and more! • Location: St. Luke Catholic Church, 3-10 pm, stluke.org

Tucked away on the southeast corner of Indianapolis is the 188-acre, breath-taking Southeastway Park, where you can find four miles of trail that will send you on a journey through the forests of this environmental education park. Don’t forget to look for the iconic Elbow Tree.

Not only is the park where you want to be, but the all-star staff connects explorers of all ages to the environment. With 80 acres of forest, Southeastway Park gives the most beautiful fall views, which are perfect for hayrides.

Southeastway Park is also home to the celebration of all things insects: Bug Fest! On August 28 from 1-5 p.m., Southeastway Park will host its 28th Annual Bug Fest. Each year, swarms of people venture to the park to earn their Honorary Doctorate of Bugology and experience bugs up-close and personal. There are lots of stations to choose from, including the butterfly tent, Bugs Up Close, Ask an Entomologist, Insect Safari, Critter Crafts, and a cricket cafe — yes, you can eat bugs! Explore 10 or more stations and receive your Honorary Degree of Bugology.

The Bug Bazaar, which is making its debut this year, will feature several local artists with bug and naturerelated art for sale. Food trucks and concessions will also be available.

In the winter, don’t forget to check out Southeastway Park as staff taps nearly 70 trees and invites the community to learn about the process of making maple syrup — from tapping trees to collecting sap to syrup making history to how maple syrup is made at the park. Then, receive a tasty treat. In previous seasons, park staff has made close to 30 gallons of syrup, which equates to nearly 600 bottles!

Southeastway Park is where your next adventure awaits!

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SUN 18 10th Annual Indy Festival of Faiths Indiana's largest celebration of faith diversity! Enjoy booths, activities and sacred performances that will help to better understand and appreciate our neighbors from different religious traditions. • Location: Military Park, Time: 1-5 pm,

Carmel PorchFest This family-friendly event features a variety of musical acts, ranging from acoustic to electric, solo to ensemble, from a wide variety of musical genres that will perform live on neighborhood porches. • Location: Carmel Arts & Design District, Time: Noon-6 pm, carmelporchfest.org

Sunday Characters with Princesses @ Victory Field Celebrate all things royalty when princesses from your favorite fairy tales take over Victory Field. Stop by the Plaza before and during the game for a meet and greet. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 1:35 pm, milb.com/indianapolis

MON 19 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 20 Taco Tuesday for Teens & Tweens Enjoy tacos while discussing your favorite books, shows and movies! Food provided for free! Ages 10-18. • Location: Haughville Branch Library, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

WED 21 Play & Learn Storytime All ages are welcome to enjoy a fun, hands-on storytime. Play clothes are recommended because playtime is rarely neat! • Location: Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, fvtpl.org

THURS 22 MasterChef Junior Live! This high-energy, interactive stage production brings the culinary hit TV show MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies alike, live on stage! Watch Season 8’s winner, finalist and fan favorites as they take to the stage in head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, Time: 7 pm, butlerartscenter.org

FRI 23 Major Taylor: Freewheelin’ Enjoy special activities with community partners Freewheelin’! Learn about the different parts of a bicycle and how they operate, then show off your creative side as you figure out how to repurpose bike parts to make original art. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-2 pm, indianamuseum.org

SAT & SUN, SEPTEMBER 24-25

APPLE FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR AT ANDERSON ORCHARD IN MOORESVILLE Movies in the Plaza: Raya and the Last Dragon Enjoy a free evening of entertainment on the Great Lawn. Movies will begin around dusk, so start times will vary. Bring blankets and chairs to cozy up and enjoy the movie! • Location: Grand Junction Plaza, Time: 7-11 pm, westfieldwelcome.

FRI 23̶SAT 24 Indy Irish Fest Join the shenanigans and enjoy all-things Irish heritage during a weekend encompassing cultural activities, live music and family fun. • Location: Garfield Park, indyirishfest.com

SAT 24 Historic Archaeology Day Celebrate all-things related to archaeology! Hear lectures relating to historic archaeology in Indiana and participate in hands-on activities. • Location: Taylor Center of Natural History, Time: 11 am-4 pm,

Indy Jazz Fest 2022 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special musical journey through the Caribbean! Experience the power of Caribbean music and culture at this free concert featuring the dynamic sound of Pavel & Direct Contact. • Location: Central Library, Time: 3-4:30 pm,

Just Add Water: Fishing If you have always wanted to try fishing, then this event is for you! All equipment and bait are provided. A fishing license is not required. • Location: Morse Park & Beach, Time: 1-4 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

Peanut Butter & Jam: Farmer Jason Emmy and Parents’ Choice Award winner Farmer Jason makes his PB&J debut with a highly interactive concert about farm life and nature appreciation. Ages 1-7. • Location: The Palladium, Time: 10:30 am,

Rocky Ripple Festival Enjoy eclectic live music, artists with unique items for sale, food from local vendors, and beer and wine provided by the Broad Ripple Brewpub. • Location: Hohlt Park, Time: 11 am-6 pm, rockyripple.org

Story Castle Cinema: Enchanted Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

SAT 24̶SUN 25 Apple Festival & Craft Fair Pick your own apples in the orchard, visit the crafter tent and pumpkin patch, eat tasty apple cobbler or a fried apple pie with ice cream, and play on the playground and giant straw pile! • Location: Anderson Orchard in Mooresville,

Carmel International Arts Festival Features a juried art exhibit of artists from around the world. Visitors of all ages also can enjoy concerts, dance performances and hands-on activities for children. • Location: Carmel Arts & Design District,

SUN 25 ASL Storytime Enjoy a showing of the unique and interactive American Sign Language (ASL) storybook with presentations from students at the Indiana School for the Deaf. • Location: Central Library, Time: 2-4 pm, indypl.org

Fiesta de la Familia @ The Children’s Museum Enjoy free admission, plus celebrate the music, crafts and colors of Latin American culture. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 10 am-5 pm, childrensmuseum.org

MON 26 Story Time with Miss Beckie Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, rhymes and puppets. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each program ends with a fun craft or an activity. Ages 18 months-K. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 9:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 27 Pajama Time Storytime Families with children ages 3-8 are invited for a fun storytime featuring stories, music and activities! Children can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie for bedtime stories. • Location: Eagle Branch Library, Time: 7-8 pm, indypl.org FREE

Story Time Puppet Show Enjoy a Goldilocks and the Three Bears puppet show! Registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us

WED 28 Toddler Time: Create with Cardboard Create and play with cardboard in the exhibit, Cardboard Engineering: Build a City! Design, engineer and build skyscrapers, houses and more. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

THURS 29 Baby Love Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays, and play time for babies (infant-18 months) accompanied by a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

LEGO Block Party Let your imagination guide you in making fun LEGO creations! Participate in challenges or free-build whatever you want. LEGO will be provided. • Location: Haughville Branch Library, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

Ripple Effect 5K Enjoy a 5k around Broad Ripple Village to benefit the Broad Ripple Village Association. The course snakes around Broad Ripple’s commercial and residential neighborhoods and culminates in a post-race block party! • Location: Downtown Broad Ripple, Time: 6:30 pm,

FRI 30 Movies in the Park: The Parent Trap Bring your chairs and refreshments, and enjoy a family movie! When the sun goes down, the movie starts. • Location: Old City Park in Greenwood, Time: Dusk, greenwood.in.gov FREE

St. Malachy Country Fair and Hog Roast Stop by for a pork burger, listen to some live entertainment, and take a ride on the Ferris wheel! • Location: St. Malachy Catholic Church,

SPARK on the Circle Through Oct. 21. Enjoy daily programming, games, live entertainment and culture each day from 11 am-1:30 pm. • Location: Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle,

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

Build a City: Cardboard Engineering Through Oct. 30. This interactive construction experience lets visitors get creative with various tools and materials, including loads of cardboard, painter’s tape, carpenter’s pencils, scissors, saws and more. You'll become an architect for the day and add to the cityscape! • Location: Indiana State Museum,

SUN, SEPTEMBER 25 FIESTA DE LA FAMILIA AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS

No Compact of Silence: Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era Through Nov. 1. This exhibit highlights national and local Black civil rights activists during President Benjamin Harrison’s term in office (1889-1893). • Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, bhpsite.org

Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem

Through 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

Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana

Through Feb. 27, 2024. This exhibit tells the remarkable story of Eva Mozes Kor, who survived Auschwitz as a child and the experiments of Dr. Joseph Mengele, and grew up to be one of the most influential Holocaust educators and activists in the world. • Location: Indiana Historical Society,

Sleek: The Art of the Helmet Through Jan. 8, 2023. This exhibition explores themes such as art, engineering and storytelling, and features helmets from racing history from current drivers, and nine designed by local artists. • Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, imsmuseum.org

Monet & Friends Alive Through May 28, 2023. This one-of-a-kind experience will take guests on a journey back in time to when the face of European art was set to change forever. The exhibition will showcase the world of Impressionism across three main movements: Metropolitan, A Day in the Life and En Plein Air. The masterpieces of the Impressionists will come to life with a rich, dynamic display of light, color, and sound. • Location: Newfields,

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