Things to Do in January

THINGS TO DO //

JANUARY 2022

SAT 01 First Day Hike at the Fort Start your New Year off right by participating in Indiana State Park's traditional First Day Hike! Wear warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and meet the naturalist at the Delaware Lake picnic shelter to join this 2-mile hike on a paved loop. Dogs permitted on leash. Hot cocoa provided while supplies last. • Location: Fort Harrison State Park, Time: 1 pm,

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Raptor Feeding Time Join a naturalist at the Ornithology Center to watch them feed one or more Raptor Ambassadors. Feeding will only take a few minutes so make sure not to be late! • Location: Eagle Creek Ornithology Center, Time: 2:30 pm,

indyparks.org

SAT 01–SUN 02 Christmas Nights of Lights See over 1 million lights synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music played through your car stereo. Pack your vehicle full of friends and family to enjoy the show and begin a new Christmas tradition. • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds,

christmasnightsoflights.com

Conservatory Crossing Enjoy a winter wonderland! See the Conservatory decked out in its holiday best with a brilliant display of poinsettias, model trains and village, and thousands of twinkling lights. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

MacAllister Machinery Gift of Lights Drive through and see beautiful holiday displays. You just might catch a sneak peek of Santa! Last car through at 9:45pm. $30 per vehicle. • Location: Marion County Fairgrounds, marioncountyfair.org Magic of Lights A dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Noblesville’s favorite holiday tradition. • Location: Ruoff Music Center, magicoflights.com

SUN 02 Meet a Raptor Join a naturalist at the Ornithology Center to discover the world of raptors! You will meet one of our Raptor Ambassadors and see a special training demonstration. • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 2:30-3 pm, indyparks.org

MON 03 Storytime 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. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Tiny Science Learn, grow, and explore the world around you. Enjoy early literacy and STEM activities! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am, plainfieldlibrary.net

FREE

TUES 04 Animal Adventures: Animals in Winter Naturalists from the Zionsville Nature Center will join librarians as they share their knowledge about animals in winter through read-aloud stories, rhymes and activities. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hmmpl.org FREE Homeschool Tuesdays: Finding Fossils Can you dig it? Become a paleontologist for a day and see what fossils you can dig up after visiting our Ancient Seas and Frozen Reign galleries. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-Noon,

indianamuseum.org

WED 05 Preschool Music & Movement Library staff will lead children in a wide range of activities supporting early literacy, including chanting, singing, dancing, action songs and stories, rhythm practice, creative movement and role playing. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Storytime at Cool Creek Nature Center Winter is on its way and the animals are staying warm and cozy at the nature center. Enjoy a fun nature-inspired storytime and a nature-related kids craft. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

THURS 06 Baby Love Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays, and play time for babies (approximate ages: 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

Teddy Bear Sleepover Come dressed in your pjs and bring your second favorite stuffed buddy! There will be stories, songs and a bedtime snack. You will tuck in your buddy for a special sleepover just for them. Come back at 10 a.m. the next morning to see if any of them slept or caused trouble around the library. A light breakfast will be served. Ages 3-8. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 6-6:30 pm, hepl.lib.in.us

Lovers Experience two short interpretations of one of the most well-known stories of all time. In addition to the gorgeous dancing on stage, actors from Indianapolis Shakespeare Company will perform the prologue from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. • Location: Indiana Repertory Theatre, dancekal.org

FRI 07 Falcon Fridays Meet falcon ambassadors and learn all about their story and natural history. • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 2-2:20 pm, indyparks.org

Pajama-Rama Put on your cutest pair of pajamas, grab your favorite teddy bear and pack up a blanket! Families looking for a fun program to enjoy with their toddlers and preschoolers will love the music educator from Moriah Music, who will lead us in songs and stories about some of our favorite animals. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Tme: 7 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

SAT 08 Critter Chat Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet a resident critter! • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2-2:30 pm, indyparks.org FREE

Hedgehog Hannah Observe and touch animals that live all over the world. Animals include a macaw, arctic fox, burmese python, chinchilla, skunk, hedgehog, ferret and prairie dog. You also get to see great reptiles like an alligator, chameleon, sulcata tortoise and a tarantula! • Location: Avon Town Hall, Time: 11 am-Noon, facebook.com/

AvonParksandRec FREE

Papercutting Snowflakes Learn how to make beautiful handmade papercut snowflakes. Every snowflake is a beautiful work of art and papercutting is a wonderful way to express our appreciation for the winter gift of snow. Ages 8+. • Location: Taylor Center of Natural History, Time: 1-4 pm,

hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

Story Castle Cinema: The Journey Home 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 08–SUN 09 45th Annual

Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale & Marketplace Shop hundreds of booths in two pavilions with a huge assortment of items. Shoppers will find antiques, collectibles, jewelry, new and gently used clothing, arts and crafts, furniture, electronics and more. • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 9 am-6 pm, garagesaleandmarketplace.

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PAPERCUTTING SNOWFLAKES AT THE TAYLOR CENTER OF NATURAL HISTORY

Festival of Ice Features carving demonstrations by professional ice carvers, plus events like a Big Block carving competition, fast-paced carve-off on stage, a Carmel Fire Department chili cook-off, skating to a live DJ, and more. • Location: Carter Green in Carmel,

theiceatcartergreen.com FREE

SAT 08–MON 10 Playoff Fan

Central This interactive, family-friendly experience gives fans the opportunity to be a part of the College Football Playoff National Championship, and include games, clinics, pep rallies, band performances, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. • Location: Indiana Convention Center,

collegefootballplayoff.com

SUN 09 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 10 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

MLK Craft and Play Enjoy a fun day of play and learn about Martin Luther King Jr. This event is a take-home box filled with several crafts and information about why we celebrate this day! $3. • Location: Broad Ripple Park, 9 am-1 pm, indyparks.org

Pigeon Storytime Enjoy books, rhymes and crafts about pigeons! • Location: PlainfieldGuilford Township Public Library, Time: 6:30-7 pm,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

TUES 11 Jungle Tales Enjoy a fun program where little ones learn about animals and nature. This program includes: stories, games, crafts and outdoor exploration. Registration required. $5. Ages 2-5. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Storytime with Carter’s Play Place 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. Aages 18 months-K. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE WED 12 Beastly Brunch Get an up-close look at Holliday Park’s animal ambassadors and experience a live feeding. Ages 2+. • Location: Holliday Park Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11 am,

hollidaypark.org FREE

Nature Preschool Explorers: Winter Art in the Woods While winter may not be as colorful or musical as the other seasons, it does have a magical beauty unlike the others. Take a hike and find works of natural art that you can make into your own masterpiece. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

THURS 13 Cooking with Kids Youth will learn to prepare food using simple and fun methods that can be useful at home. Healthy food preparation will also be stressed. • Location: Riverside Park, Time: 6-7 pm, indyparks.org FREE

English Country Dance Enjoy a lively evening of dancing for all skill levels. English Country Dance is a form of social folk dance which originated in Renaissance England, and was popular until the early 19th century. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, Time: 6:30-8:30 pm, gpacarts.org

FRI 14 Movie Night @ Pride Park Come enjoy a family friendly movie with the Pride Park staff! • Location: Pride Park, Time: 5:30-8 pm,

indyparks.org FREE

SAT 15 Black History Gallery Tours Learn more about the artifacts featured in the museum that are connected to Black history in Indiana. Staff will guide the group through our galleries and discuss artifacts, including Madam C.J. Walker’s hair products and artifacts from Black settlements. Ages 15+. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 11 am-Noon, indianamuseum.org

Peanut Butter & Jam: Traveler’s Dream With rich voices, engaging personalities and a wide variety of folk instruments, Traveler’s Dream captivates listeners with lively Celtic, French-Canadian and American folk songs. Children will be encouraged to interact and sing along! Ages 1-7. • Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 10:30 am,

thecenterpresents.org

SUN 16 The Harlem Globetrotters: Spread Game Tour A basketball event like no other! Ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and rim-rattling dunks are only some of the thrill you can expect from this fully modernized show. Part streetball from the players who defined it, part interactive family entertainment, the new tour will show off the best of the Globetrotters in a dazzling exhibition of talent and game. • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Time: 12:30 & 5:30 pm,

gainbridgefieldhouse.com

MON 17 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration In the spirit of community giving, celebrate a special day commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday! • Location: Carter Green in Carmel, theiceatcartergreen.org FREE

MLK Day Self-Guided Hike Martin Luther King is observed on the third Monday of January, but what does that mean? Test your knowledge with a self-guided MLK hike! Pick up a quiz at the Earth Discovery Center and head out for an easy ½ mile hike to see if you can discover the answers. • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 10 am-6 pm, indyparks.org FREE

Peace, Power and Pride Poetry Slam In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King and his empowering words, poets of all ages are invited to express their hopes, dreams, and thoughts through the power of words! The goal of the program is to help the community achieve self-expression and enhance literacy through writing and performing poetry. • Location: Christian Park Multipurpose Room, 5-7 pm, indyparks.org FREE

TUES 18 Storytime 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. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

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 19 Beginning Bird Hike Join naturalist staff and learn about birds. This is a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels! • Location: Strawtown Koteewi Park, Time: 9-10 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE WED 19–SUN 23 Disney on Ice Presents Mickey and Friends Grab your mouse ears and get ready for a party! Your favorite Disney stories come to life in this production that will inspire families to make memories they will treasure forever. • Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse,

gainbridgefieldhouse.com

THURS 20 Tiny Art Learn, grow, and explore the world around you. Enjoy early literacy and STEM activities! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

FRI 21 Yule Ball Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to the Yule Ball! Space is limited, and registration is required for this in-person event. • Location: Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion, Time: 7-10 pm,

carmelclaylibrary.org

FRI 21–SUN 30 2022 Indianapolis Home Show The largest home show in Indy, this show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior design companies and more. • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds,

indianastatefair.com

SAT 22 Comic Book in a Day Workshop Explore the world of color and experiment with different media, styles and approaches to using color to tell a story. No artistic skills required: You don't even have to be able to color inside the lines. Ages 8+. • Location: Ignite Art Studio, 6:30-7:30 pm, nickelplatearts.org FREE

Magician David Williamson A born showman and accomplished sleight-of-hand artist, David Williamson dazzles audiences with a blend of heart-stopping magic and sidesplitting hilarity. • Location: The Tarkington, Time: 2 & 8 pm,

thecenterpresents.org

Story Castle Cinema: Secret of the Wings Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm,

wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

SUN 23 Carmel

Symphony Orchestra Family Fun Children will have the chance to sit on stage during the concert with CSO musicians as they play excerpts from some of the world’s greatest orchestral classics. After the concert, children may try out various musical instruments on display throughout the Palladium in an “instrument petting zoo.” • Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 3 pm,

thecenterpresents.org

Make-a-New-Friend Mom Mixer It's speed dating for moms ... but to make new friends! Making time for ourselves is hard. Making time for friends is harder. Making time to make new friends is darn impossible. Since Covid has put a dent in our friendships, let's make an intentional effort to widen those circles and meet new people. This is a kid-free event. • Location: Half Liter BBQ, Time: 11 am,

facebook.com/HalfLiterBBQ

MON 24 Family Storytime: Bears Sleeping Many bears sleep through this entire month! Join library staff for stories and songs about bears and hibernation. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 6:30-7 pm,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

TUES 25 Sensory Skate Day A sensory-friendly event for families, especially designed for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder or any type of special need. • Location: The Ice at Carter Green, Time: 5-7 pm, theiceatcartergreen.com *SN

WED 26 Bark & Birds Join a naturalist on a guided outing into the woods to get an introduction to identifying trees by their bark. The hike is family friendly and all ages are encouraged to attend. Binoculars will be provided to look at bark and birds as we find them. • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 4-5 pm, indyparks.org

THURS 27 Cooking with Kids Youth will learn to prepare food using simple and fun methods that can be useful at home. Healthy food preparation will also be stressed. • Location: Riverside Park, Time: 6-7 pm, indyparks.org FREE

SUN, JANUARY 16

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: SPREAD GAME TOUR AT GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE

FRI 28 Movie Night @ Pride Park Come enjoy a family friendly movie with the Pride Park staff! • Location: Pride Park, Time: 5:30-8 pm,

indyparks.org FREE

SAT 29 Create! Celebrate all things creative! Shake off the winter blues and celebrate with performances, art making and many other experiences. Enjoy artistic displays, sing and dance along with performers, or try your hand at a new skill. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-5 pm, indianamuseum.org

Flurries on the Canal Experience the Downtown Canal this winter! This is a special series to promote the performing arts as a part of Indy Keeps Creating. A variety of performing artists will be featured, and West Fork Whiskey will be there to serve hot beverages, as well! • Location: Walnut Street Basin next to the Orange Bridge, Time: 1-5 pm,

indyculturaltrail.org

Pine Cone Bird Feeders Even though it’s getting cold, some birds stay here year-round. Give your local birds a boost of energy by making a pine cone bird feeder! We will be making our bird feeders with shortening instead of peanut butter for a nut-safe experience. • Location: W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Time: 3-4 pm, hendrickscountyparks.org FREE

SUN 30 Classical Concert at the Library Families are invited to experience the dynamic world of chamber music with members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. • Location: Central Library, Time: 2-3 pm, indypl.org FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Festival of Trees Through Jan. 8. Featuring a winter wonderland of 50 elaborately decorated trees representing individuals, families and organizations from around Indiana. • Location: Indiana Historical Society, indianahistory.org Jingle Rails Through Jan. 17. Get into the holiday spirit as you view nine working model trains that wind through a stunning miniature landscape. New this year: a miniature version of San Francisco! • Location: Eiteljorg Museum, eiteljorg.org

Powerful Women: Contemporary Art from the Eiteljorg Collection Through Jan. 18. This exhibit explores the work of visionary women artists who shaped and changed the ways people think about contemporary art. • Location: Eiteljorg Museum, eiteljorg.org

Holiday Window Walk Through Jan. 31. Artists from the Harrison Center will transform the center’s artist studio basement windows into distinctive window display vignettes. This is a free and unique way for neighbors and passersby to engage with and enjoy the works of local artists throughout the holiday season. • Location: Harrison Center, harrisoncenter.org

How People Make Things Jan. 22-May 15. Bring the manufacturing experience to life through this exhibit from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Venture onto the factory floor and check out hands-on activities in cutting, molding, deforming and assembly. Plus, see Fred Rogers visit real manufacturing factories in vintage videos from the original Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Series • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 Jan. 26-Feb. 20. In a dystopian future where the written word is forbidden, firemen are paid to burn books instead of fight fires. But when Montag starts to read the books he is supposed to burn, he begins to question the life he leads. Now he must choose between continuing his regimented existence or risking everything for the right to think. Published in 1953, this science fiction classic is even more relevant today. • Location: Indiana Repertory Theatre, irtlive.com

Carmel Winter Market Through March. Find the best in Indiana grown and/or produced foods for your family. Look for the bunnies on the building! Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon. • Location: The Wire Factory, carmelfarmersmarket.com You Are There 1915: Madam C.J. Walker, Empowering Women Through April 2. Drop in on Indianapolis icon and self-made millionaire Madam C.J. Walker at 640 N. West St. – the factory where she built her beauty product empire. Visitors can learn about Walker’s products, her method for hair growing, and the successes and struggles she and her company endured. • Location: Indiana History Center,

indianahistory.org

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, indianahistory.org

Broad Ripple Winter Farmers Market Through April. Support locally grown and produced foods in the winter. The Market brings the greater Broad Ripple community the very best and freshest of each season. Preordering is available from many vendors, and all vendors have product available to purchase at the market. Open 9 am-Noon. • Location: Glendale Town Center,

broadrippleindy.org

Indy Winter Farmers Market Through April. Get your farm fix in the off-season with local produce and goods during the winter months. Visitors will find items ranging from hydroponic greens to maple syrup. Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Location: The Amp at 16 Tech,

indywinterfarmersmarket.org

The Lume Indianapolis Through May 22. Step into a digital world of art with The Lume Indianapolis. Explore the combination of great art and cutting-edge technology at its finest with floor to ceiling projections of some of the most famous paintings in the world. As the largest exhibition experience in Newfields’ 137-year history, guests will be able to walk through nearly 30,000 square feet of immersive galleries and take in breathtaking masterpieces as you explore a new multi-sensory digital world. • Location: Newfields,

discovernewfields.org