Things to Do in March

THINGS TO DO //

MARCH 2022

TUES 01 Tiny Play 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

Virtual Storytime: Tuesday Tales Children ages 0-6 and their families are invited for an online storytime with Ms. Jess from the Wayne Branch. • Location: Virtual, Time: 10:30-11:15 am,

indypl.org FREE

WED 02 Story Time @ Cool Creek 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

Young Scientists Children ages six to ten are invited to learn about topics in science, technology, engineering, and math through fun and interactive activities. • Location: Garfield Park Branch Library, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

THURS 03 Family Game Night Enjoy an exciting evening of various games and activities. • Location: Martindale-Brightwood Branch Library, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

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

Taste of Carmel Hamilton County's largest indoor food experience, featuring more than 40 local food and beverage establishments showcasing their signature items, cocktail tastings, auction, entertainment and a raffle. • Location: 502 East Event Centre, tasteofcarmelindiana.com

THURS 03̶FRI 04 Butler Ballet

Senior Productions A concert of original work created by members of the 2022 graduating dance class. • Location: Lilly Hall at Butler University, Time: 7:30 pm, butlerartscenter.org FREE

THURS 03̶SUN 06 Disney’s The Little Mermaid Enjoy an epic underwater adventure with Disney's The Little Mermaid, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. $15. • Location: Grace Community Church, 2 & 7 pm, gracechurch.us

FRI 04 Amadeus Live with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Enjoy Amadeus while Mozart’s most celebrated works are performed live by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. • Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, Time: 8 pm, indianapolissymphony.org Hike & Seek Designed to be a true immersive experience for preschoolers. There is no set theme for these hikes. We will hike at the pace of our tiniest walkers, stopping to investigate things that interest us along the way. Ages 2-7. • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 2:30-3:30 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

Reading Ready Time with Indianapolis Opera Children 3-6 are invited to a virtual visit to the library! Join from home to sing along, listen to a story, and meet amazing people from our community. The Indianapolis Opera will present their version of "The Three Little Pigs." • Location: Virtual, Time: 10-10:45 am, indypl.org FREE

FRI 04̶FRI 11 Spring Bulb Show It’s springtime at the Garfield Conservatory! See a stunning display of tulips and other spring blooms against the backdrop of a permanent tropical collection. $5 per person. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

SAT 05 33rd Annual Indy’s Child Summer Camp Fair This annual camp fair is the one day every year when families from all over Central Indiana have the opportunity to explore more than 60 overnight camps, day camps, programs, and summer fun opportunities. It’s the perfect time to plan a summer of fun all in one day! • Location: Park Tudor School, Time: 11 am-2 pm, indyschild.com FREE

Indiana Wind Symphony: The Winds of Spring The IWS Chamber Ensembles show off their versatility in this performance that includes music from the Baroque to the Classical. • Location: Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 7:30 pm, thecenterpresents.org

Literacy Day Explore the galleries with your children (ages 6 and younger) and experience various literacy-centered activities, from interactive read-alongs in galleries to engaging storytelling performances and open-ended, hands-on STEAM projects. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-5 pm, indianamuseum.org

Maple Syrup Day Enjoy a hands-on experience while discovering the rich, delicious history of maple sugaring. Learn how to tap a tree, watch a demonstration of the process as it was done in pioneer days, and take a visit to the Sugar Shack to learn how syrup is made today. • Location: McCloud Nature Park, Time: 9 am-3 pm, hendrickscountyparks.

org FREE

Okee Dokee Brothers The Grammywinning Okee Dokee Brothers perform folk songs that encourage kids and families to get outside and get creative. • Location: The Tarkington, Time: 10:30 am & 1 pm, thecenterpresents.org

Tot Shabbat on the Playground Join Rabbi Jenni Greenspan for a Shabbat celebration on the playground with singing, play, and movement fun! For tots, preschoolers, and their families (siblings and grandparents welcome). • Location: Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Time: 9:30 am, bez613.org

Try Hockey for Free Day USA Hockey and 450 local associations across the country will host Try Hockey for Free Day! Participating locations encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come try youth hockey. All locations will have limited equipment available for use. • Location: Perry Park Ice Rink, Time: 1:30-3:30 pm, tryhockeyfor

free.com FREE

MARCH 04-11

SPRING BULB SHOW AT GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY SUN 06 Hot Jazz for Cool Kids A family-friendly jazz concert featuring Indy's leading jazz musicians. These concerts are a great way to introduce young people to the excitement of live music and are popular with jazz fans of any age. • Location: Central Library, Time: 3-4 pm, indypl.org

FREE

MON 07 A Raisin in the Sun An award-winning drama about an African-American family dealing with prejudice, history and a world where everything changes. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, Time: 7:30 pm, butlerartscenter.org

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: 9-10:15 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 08 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

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

WED 09 After School Play Date: Kid’s Coding Club Kids ages 8 and older and teens can join the Learning Curve online to learn about the Scratch programming language and work on a coding project. The emphasis will be on working on different long-term Scratch projects, whether by oneself or with a partner and socializing with other attendees! • Location: Virtual, Time: 4:30-5:15 pm, indypl.org FREE Homeschool Days: Let's Talk Bugs! Join a naturalist to learn about bugs by exploring the brand new bug lab. Participants can also enjoy tasty bug shaped snacks! $3. • Location: Pecar Nature Park, Time: 12 pm, washingtontwpparks.org

THURS 10 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

THURS 10̶SAT 12 Indy Kids

Sale Find new and gently used children’s clothing up to teen sizes, toys, furniture and gear. • Location: Finch Creek Fieldhouse, indykidssale.com

FRI 11 Animal Adventures: Cranes and Long Neck Birds Naturalists from the Zionsville Nature Center will join librarians as they share their knowledge about cranes and long neck birds through read-aloud stories, rhymes and activities. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hmmpl.org FREE

Critter Feeding Time Help a park naturalist feed the Nature Center's critters! $1; pre-registration required. • Location: Pecar Park Nature Center, Time: Noon-1 pm, washingtontwp

parks.org

Virtual Storytime: Finger Fun with ASL Children 3-6 are invited to a virtual visit to the library! Join from home to sing along, listen to a story, and meet amazing people from our community. Listen to rhymes and stories in American Sign Language. • Location: Virtual, Time: 10-10:45 am, indypl.org FREE

FRI 11̶SAT 12 Aladdin and the Magic Lamp This children’s musical production introduces audiences to Aladdin, a poor orphaned boy who lives in a vibrant city in Arabia. • Location: Youth Inspirations Theatre, yitindy.org

SAT 12 Laughing Jack Celtic Concert Enjoy family-friendly humor, pirate songs, parlor songs, pub songs, and original music with this Celtic band. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 2-3 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

Maple Syrup Day Enjoy a hands-on experience while discovering the rich, delicious history of maple sugaring. Learn how to tap a tree, watch a demonstration of the process as it was done in pioneer days, and take a visit to the Sugar Shack to learn how syrup is made today. • Location: McCloud Nature Park, Time: 9 am-3 pm, hendrickscounty

parks.org FREE

Peanut Butter & Jam: The Rainbows Join family jam supergroup the Rainbows for interactive musical fun. Mr. Daniel and ShooBeeLoo Music's Ms. Michelle are joined by Daniel's son Roland, Ms. Sheila of Itty Bitty Book Mobile and Mr Phil. They will have you dancing, singing and playing along to original songs and children's favorites. • Location: The Palladium in Carmel, Time: 10:30 am, thecenterpresents.org Story Castle Cinema: Leprechaun Tales Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Wizard Night @ Indy Fuel Grab your wand and get ready for a magical evening as the Fuel take on the Cincinnati Cyclones. The first 2,500 fans will receive wizard glasses! • Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Time: 7 pm, indyfuelhockey.com

Young Explorers: Making and Creating Be inspired by the newest exhibit, “How People Make Things,” to design and build your own creations. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 1-2:30 pm, indianamuseum.org

SUN 13 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 14 Book Babies Let's explore stories, rhymes and songs together! Ages 0-2. • Location: Brownsburg Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am,

bburglibrary.net FREE

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

Pi Day Celebration Celebrate our favorite mathematical constant, pi, with a slice of pie! Bring a homemade pie for others to vote on, or stop by to just grab a slice! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 4-7 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net

FREE

TUES 15 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 16 24th Annual Greening of the Canal As a kick-off to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Run Walk, join the community in turning the canal green, plus live entertainment and food trucks. • Location: Canal Walk, Time: 5 pm, indystpats.com FREE

Littles Program: Little Leprechauns Bring your little one in for seasonal themed fun! Celebrate with crafts, games and fun activities. Ages 2 to 5; $12. • Location: Forest Park Lodge, Time: 10-11 am, noblesvilleparks.org

Movin’ & Groovin’ If your preschooler likes music and movement, try out this fun musical program! We will enjoy action songs, dancing, singing, playing percussion instruments and other musical props. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 2-2:30 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

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

WED 16̶SAT 19 Here We Grow

Again Indy West Find great deals on everything kids during this four-day consignment sale. • Location: Hendricks County Fairgrounds,

herewegrowagain.com/indywest

THURS 17 Campfire Stories Circle up around the "campfire" and hear some silly, spooky, and fun stories! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 5:30-6 pm,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

SAT, MARCH 19

7th ANNUAL CIRCLE CITY DONUT DASH AT FOWLING WAREHOUSE Pre-K Explorers This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn school-readiness skills, develop social skills, and explore more challenging concepts. Ages 3-5. Registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 1-1:30 pm, hepl.lib.in.us

FREE

St. Patrick’s Day @ Kurt Vonnegut Museum Enjoy a lucky day of FREE admission to the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library for St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate the day with Irish music, plus festive food and drink available for purchase. • Location: Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, Time: 10:30 am-7 pm, vonnegutlibrary.org

FREE

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Tent Party Enjoy Irish-themed floats and helium balloons, school marching bands, pipe and drum bands, Irish dancers, food trucks, and a large heated tent in the American Legion Mall. • Location: Downtown North Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania, Time: 11:30 am, indystpats.com FREE

FRI 18 Virtual Storytime: Teddy Bear Concert Children 3-6 are invited to a virtual visit to the library! Join from home to sing along, and listen while members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra present the story "The Runaway Strings." • Location: Virtual, Time: 10-10:45 am, indypl.org FREE

FRI 18̶SAT 19 Holliday Park Trail Run Fun events for the whole family Friday evening, and a 5-mile run and 3-mile hike on Saturday morning. Participants will scramble, run, jump, ford, climb or walk along the trails of Holliday Park to Marott Woods Nature Preserve and back again. • Location: Holliday Park, hollidaypark.org Opera's Brundibar & Vedem A parable of hope and justice, this opera marks the first collaboration between Indianapolis Opera and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and coincides with the 77th anniversary of the liberation of many of the concentration camps across Europe. • Location: The Toby at Newfields, indyopera.org

SAT 19 7th Annual Circle City Donut Dash 5K Not your typical 5K! Participants take on the challenge of consuming a dozen donut holes halfway, before racing back to the finish. • Location: Fowling Warehouse, Time: 9 am,

circlecitydonutdash5k.itsyourrace.com

Dinosphere Opening Day After a year of being closed for expansion, The NEW Dinosphere reopens! Paleontologists from The Children's Museum, along with the museum’s international partners, unearthed fossils from a dig site in Wyoming, known as The Jurassic Mile. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 10 am, childrensmuseum.org

Gingerbread Egg-stravaganza Make from scratch your very own delicious spring gingerbread house to enjoy throughout the Easter season. Your house will be decorated with all kinds of sweets that will be provided for you. All houses will be made with graham crackers for easier handling and decorating. $11. • Location: Broad Ripple Park, Time: 10-11:15 am, indyparks.org

Green in the Garden Stop by Blake’s Garden to help plant spring greens. Participants will also have a chance to start greens to take home and grow (while supplies last). • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 2 pm,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org FREE

Story Castle Cinema: A Bug’s Life 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 19̶SUN 20 Brickworld Indy See more than 65,000 square feet of spectacular creations all built from LEGO bricks by local LEGO enthusiasts. • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, brickworld.com/brickworld-

indianapolis

SUN 20 Family Concert: Mariachi Sol Jalisciense Enjoy a fun afternoon filled with music and dancing. Mariachi Sol Jalisciense, a local Indianapolis Mariachi group, will delight us with our favorite songs accompanied by a dancing duo. • Location: Central Library, Time: 3-4 pm, indypl.org FREE

Family Fun Day & Kids Eat Free @ Indy Fuel Enjoy an afternoon out with the family as kids eat free while the Fuel and Cincinnati Cyclones put on a show for people of all ages! • Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Time: 3 pm,

indyfuelhockey.com

First Day of Spring Hike Join a naturalist for a first day of spring hike! We’ll be learning about spring plants, looking for animal homes, and exploring the nature center after the hike. $2. • Location: Pecar Nature Park, Time: 1 pm,

washingtontwpparks.org

MON 21 Family Bingo Night Kids, bring your parents or grandparents for an inter-generational fun night with classic BINGO games! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 6-7 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Messy Mondays Children and their grown-ups will learn through play at these fun but messy sessions. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

TUES 22 Disney Princess: The Concert “Be our guest” as a quartet of Broadway, Disney Channel, and animated film icons celebrates all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of songs, animation and stories. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, Time: 7 pm,

butlerartscenter.org

Healing and Empowerment: The Legacy of Holocaust Survivor Eva Kor As a young girl, Eva suffered some of the worst parts of the Holocaust, but her legacy as a hero of healing and forgiveness will continue for many generations to come. Watch a screening of “Eva: A-7063″ and enjoy a conversation with director Ted Green and Eva’s son Alex. • Location: Indiana Historical Society, Time: 7-9 pm, indianahistory.org

WED 23 Little Explorers: Spring Take a short walk around the park exploring nature as you go. There will also be activities and crafts available during or after the walk. $4; registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, 10-11 am, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

THURS 24 Pre-K Explorers This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn school-readiness skills, develop social skills, and explore more challenging concepts. Ages 3-5. Registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 1-1:30 pm, hepl.lib.

in.us FREE

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Compete against your friends in an ultimate showdown on the Nintendo Switch! The winner will receive the bragging rights of Super Smash Bros. Champion. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 4-5 pm,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

THURS 24̶SUN 27 2022

Spring Whale of a Sale Find great deals on all things kids and baby, including clothing, toys, accessories and more. • Location: Grand Park Sports Campus, whale-sale.com

FRI 25̶SAT 26 Garfield

Shakespeare Company: Comedy of Errors Two sets of identical twins get separated not long after birth in a shipwreck. Mistaken identity hijinks ensue! • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, Time: 7:30 pm, gpacarts.org FREE

FRI 25̶SUN 27 Mary Poppins Jr. Enjoy a children’s performance of the classic production Mary Poppins! • Location: Youth Inspirations Theatre, yitindy.org

SAT 26 Aeronauts Explore the wonders of wind through hands-on activities and experiments. How high can you fly a kite? What is a pinwheel and how does it work? Will the shape of a paper airplane’s wings affect how it flies? Bring your own kite or borrow one of ours and come explore the wild wind. • Location: W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Time: 2-4 pm, hendrickscountyparks.org FREE

Peking Acrobats A troupe of performers is accompanied by colorful lighting effects and musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival. • Location: The Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 8 pm,

thecenterpresents.org

Story Castle Cinema: Lea to the Rescue Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in

the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES, MARCH 22

DISNEY PRINCESS: THE CONCERT AT CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL Sappy Saturday Freezing nights and warmer days cause the maple sap to flow up into the tree. Together your family will learn how to tap a maple tree, make maple syrup and maple sugar candy! Taste real maple syrup made right here in Central Park, or using your own sugar maple tree at home. $12 per family. • Location: Monon Community Center, Time: 4-5:30 pm, carmelclayparks.com

SUN 27 Family Fun Day & Kids Eat Free @ Indy Fuel Enjoy an afternoon out with the family as kids eat free while the Fuel puts on a show for people of all ages! • Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Time: 3 pm, indyfuel

hockey.com

MON 28 Messy Mondays Children and their grown-ups will learn through play at these fun but messy sessions. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

TUES 29 Blast Off! Calling all junior astronauts! Challenge yourself to complete the moon landing and survive on Mars. Enjoy games, books and activities all about space. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 6:30-7 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net 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 30 Movin’ & Groovin’ If your preschooler likes music and movement, try out this fun musical program! We will enjoy action songs, dancing, singing, playing percussion instruments and other musical props. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 2-2:30 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

Tiny Play 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

THURS 31 Gnome Much Fun! Enjoy a gnome story and paint a gnome bank to take home. Participants will also have the chance to visit the Gnome Away from Home display. Ages 4-10, $10, registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Drama Days: Little Red Riding Hood Learn, grow, and explore the world around you. Enjoy early literacy and STEM activities! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 5:30-6:15 pm, plainfieldlibrary.

net FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Growth: A Spring Exhibition Featuring IPS Students March 4-26. March marks the beginning of a new season, so let’s celebrate budding artists from local IPS schools. Young artists use their imagination as inspiration to create works of art for this show around the theme of growth, renewal and revival. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, gpacarts.org

Gnome Away from Home March 19-April 3. See this whimsical display of garden gnomes and try to spot them all! This year’s theme is “Game On,” allowing visitors to enjoy the gnomes’ take on popular board games. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

xZOOberance Spring Festival March 24-April 16. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with live music and dancing, along with spring-centric art and fun, socially distanced activities. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo,

indianapoliszoo.com

Hello Dolly! March 31-May 15. Enjoy the romantic and comic exploits of Dolly GallagherLevi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker who is ready to make a match for herself. A blockbuster Broadway hit that bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, beefandboards.com

Jewish Merchants of Downtown

Indianapolis Through April 24. The exhibit expands on the history of Jewish merchants, and how their stores played a significant role in offering Indianapolis an innovative shopping experience on par with some of the largest department stores around the world. • Location: Indiana Historical Society, indianahistory.org

Shining a Light Through April 27. Enjoy a multi-media Signature Salute each night on Monument Circle in honor of Hoosier veterans, followed by seasonal presentations celebrating our city's most beloved events. The audio, video and motion graphic activations change monthly based on sunset. This month, the presentations repeat three times nightly at 6:30, 8 and 10 p.m. • Location: Monument Circle, downtownindy.org/

do/shining-a-light

Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit Through May 15. Experience the magical storytelling of Doc McStuffins as young "doctorsin-training" are invited into the McStuffins Toy Hospital to perform check-ups and diagnose toy patients while learning about healthy habits, compassion, and nurturing care. There are toys that need check-ups in the ER, toy pets who need to be groomed at the Pet Vet, baby toys that need to be fed in the Nursery, and so much more. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrens

museum.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

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Feb. 25-March 6. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Watch as this teenager solves mysteries in this production of an award-winning play. • Location: Carmel Community Players,

carmelplayers.org

Hearthside Suppers Through March 13. Each winter, Conner Prairie offers Hearthside Suppers, a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Presented in candlelight by costumed interpreters, in the beautiful 1823 William Conner House, this program offers guests a unique and interactive one-of-a-kind experience. • Location: Conner Prairie,

connerprairie.org

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. 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

How People Make Things Through 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

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

From the Jazz Age to Streaming: The Soundtrack of the 20s-20s Through May 31. The Great American Songbook Foundation’s new and free interactive gallery exhibit compares and contrasts the popular music and pop culture of the 1920s and the 2020s. • Location: The Center for the Performing Arts, Time: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, thesongbook.org

PLEASE NOTE WE WORK HARD TO ENSURE OUR CALENDAR AND GUIDE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT SPECIFICS CHANGE AFTER WE GO TO PRESS. THEREFORE, WE ENCOURAGE OUR READERS TO CALL LOCATIONS OR VISIT THEM ON THE WEB TO VERIFY INFORMATION.