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Local Events
Note: Don’t forget to apply for the Access Pass! The Access Pass Program allows families that meet the specific requirements listed below, to visit The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and all participating locations for $5 per family member per visit for up to two adults and all dependent youths living in the household. You qualify if you receive:
• Hoosier Healthwise Insurance (Indiana’s health care program for low-income families, pregnant women and children)
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• Apply here: https://www. childrensmuseum.org/visit/ hours/access-pass.
Museums
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Museum My Way An adaptive museum experience
July 15, Oct. 14, Dec. 9,
This special event is an opportunity for visitors with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities to experience the museum in a new way. Families and groups of all abilities are welcome to play and learn together!
Limited capacity
Quiet area with sensory items.
Some music is turned down or off.
Edited lighting effects in some areas.
Tickets go on sale 6 weeks before events. https://www.childrensmuseum.org/museum-my-way
First Thursday Night- First Thursday every monthJune 5, 4:00 pm
On the first Thursday of every month, we open our doors from 4–8 p.m. for just $6 admission per person! Why should you visit?
Admission is just $6 per person for the entire museum. That’s a savings of more than 75% per ticket!
It’s the ONLY time the museum is open to the public in the evening, so it’s a perfect after-hours night for your family.
It’s not as crowded as you might think! We have limited capacity on First Thursday Nights.
Parking is always free!
Our Food Court is open, so you can grab a quick and easy dinner for the whole family. Low cost. Low crowds. Late night play! https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar/event/273
Various Events
June 1 through June 30, Opens at 10 AM
3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208, 317-334-4000
https://www.childrensmuseum.org
Conner Prairie — Indiana’s Living History Museum
Sensory-Friendly Hours
The second Sunday of every month, from 10 AM to noon, are sensory-friendly hours at Conner Prairie! Enjoy a calm environment.
Check-in with Guest Relations, stating that you are here for sensory-friendly hours. You will get free admission and may stay as long as you wish.
Various events
June 1 through June 30, 10:00 am- 10:00 pm
13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038. Phone: 317-776-6000 or 800-966-1836 https://www.connerprairie.org/events/list
Indiana State Museum
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
June 15, 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm
650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Experience the Indiana State Museum in a sensory-friendly way! Each month, we’ll lower the lights and reduce distractions to give children and adults with sensory processing differences a chance to enjoy an interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Social narratives will be available at the ticket counter and sensory–based activities will be spaced throughout the museum. Plus, check out a Sensory Bag to make your experience even more enjoyable. Check calendar for dates https://www.indianamuseum.org/calendar/
Various events
June 1 through June 30, check website for events and times.
https://www.indianamuseum.org/calendar/
Family Fun
Tangram Social Clubs
5155 Pennwood Drive,Indianapolis, IN
Tangram offers a variety of social clubs for everyone to enjoy! Whether you're into games, books, or advocacy, there's something for everyone—and it’s all free!
Bingo - 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 6PM: Play a classic game of bingo and connect with friends!
Self Advocates - 3rd Thursday @ 6-7PM: Discuss self-advocacy topics and empower yourself with like-minded peers.
Game Night - 3rd Tuesday @ 6PM: Card games, board games, and more! Feel free to bring your favorites too!
Book Club - 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 6PM: Read and discuss books with a fresh pick each quarter!
Check out the schedule below and join us for some fun, learning, and great conversations. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information about Tangram's clubs, please email jrice@thetangramway.org.
#TangramClubs #CommunityConnection #InclusiveFun #JoinUs #TheTangramWay
Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Noblesville
June 1, 9:00 am- 11:00 am
14450 Mundy Dr, Noblesville, IN 46060
Urban Air’s Sensory Friendly Play day is typically held on the first Sunday of the month. Check the Noblesville calendar for the latest info. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=hi8j9brk94jgnc71kmslc13js8@group.calendar.google.com
Sky Zone South Sensory Play
June 2, 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm Every month first Monday of the month
Sensory Fun Fridays runs every Friday from 9:00am-10:00am.
4150 Kildeer Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Jump and socialize in a comfortable, friendly environment. Enjoy the freedom of jumping. Sensory hours provide a quieter, toned-down jumping experience for those with special needs.
https://www.skyzone.com/programs/sensory-hours/
Indianapolis Zoo
Various events scheduled daily.
June 1 through June 30
1200 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/
AMC Theatres
Check website for location, date and times.
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes, and don't forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly. https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
The Arts
Beef and Boards
The Little Mermaid
May 22- July 13
9301 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
https://beefandboards.com/Online/default.asp
Jubilate Choir
Butler University, Lilly Hall, Room 133
Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 PM
The Jubilate Choir is for singers with special needs in grades 3-9. Singers with varying abilities meet each week to grow musically. This tuition-free choir focuses on proper singing techniques, music theory and sight-reading, part-singing, and social skills involved in being a member of a musical ensemble.
Though Jubilate has, at its core, the same goals as other choirs in the Indianapolis Children's Choir (ICC), singers in Jubilate engage in additional activities like visual and tactile experiences that are catered specifically to the current members of the choir.
Director: Lauren Southard
For more information, contact Lauren Southard at
317-940-8065 or lsouthar@icchoir.org. https://icchoir.org/special-needs/
Gigi’s Playhouse
Various classes during the week.
5909 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-288-8235
indy@gigisplayhouse.org https://gigisplayhouse.org/indianapolis/sfcalendar/
Events
Center Stage: Fort Wayne's Premier Talent Show
June 3, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
1808 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Back by popular demand for its fourth year, “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” at the Clyde Theatre, will feature local performing artists of all talents and abilities. Turnstone Center believes in a people-first approach to empowerment and celebrating talent-first opportunities. “Center Stage” is a first-of-its-kind talent experience in our community, elevating talent and performing arts for all people with and without disabilities.
All proceeds from this event go towards Turnstone's mission of empowering people with disabilities.
https://turnstone.org/about/events/center-stage-fort-waynes-premier-talent-show
Babies and Blooms: Celebrating Babies with Down syndrome!
June 7, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Zionsville CoHatch, 75 N Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077
New parents (prenatal diagnosis thru 2 years) are invited to attend Babies & Blooms with Down Syndrome Indiana and The Lucky Mama Project. Enjoy gifts for mom and baby, make new friends, and snack on delicious food!
Learn more and register at: https://forms.office.com/r/Nf0ynSvK7M
Ask The Arc Webinars Series
June 12, 6:00pm- 7:00 pm
Our Ask The Arc webinar series will provide information and discussion on timely topics relevant to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and their support systems.
Webinars take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. EST. Past webinars will be recorded and posted to view on your own schedule in The Arc of Indiana Academy and on our YouTube channel.
Registration is for the complete webinar series. You can pick and choose which ones you want to attend without having to register each time. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hTnwxka_S--MknIpiQoNrA#/registration
22nd Annual DSI D.A.D.S.® Golf Outing!
June 22
Eagle Creek GC Eagle Creek Golf Club 8802 W. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46234
Schedule of Events:
10:30 – 11:30 am – Registration and Lunch, Pre-Golf Activities
12:00 pm – 18 Hole, Best Ball scramble
5:00 pm – Dinner and Raffle License Number 013304
Golf Brochures Available online at the link or print: https://dsindiana.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025_DADS-Golf-Brochure.pdf
Register online today at: https://dsindiana.org/calendar-of-events/golf/
