THINGS TO DO //
SUN 01 Earth Day at the J Featuring an electric car show, interactive demonstrations centered on sustainability and going green, hands-on activities for children, musical entertainment, a beer garden and more! • Location: Arthur M. Glick JCC, Time: 1-4 pm, jccindy.org FREE
Hot Jazz for Cool Kids A family-friendly series of jazz concerts 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
May Day Fairy Tea Learn fairy etiquette while enjoying a traditional high tea. Come dressed in your fairy best or any fancy dress. $15. • Location: Pecar Nature Center, Time: 1-2 pm, washingtontwpparks.org
Whitestown Viking Fest Check out archery demonstrations, fire juggling, axe throwing, fighting re-enactments, archery, a Viking Village, live music and a kids corner where young warriors can make their own sword and shield and play Viking games. • Location: Anson Acres, whitestownparks.org
MAY 2022
Storytime en Espanol Join Ms. Laura as she presents a bilingual storytime! Preschoolers will enjoy books, songs and games in both Spanish and English. • Location: Nora Branch Library, Time:
THURS 05 First Thursday Night
TUES 03 Drumming with
Fruit and Veggie Yoga Can you stretch like a carrot? Or bend like a banana? Enjoy a story and learn yoga poses based on fruits and veggies. We will follow up with a healthy fruit or veggie snack. Registration required. • Location: Beech Grove Branch
10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE
Syllables Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 and an adult are invited to experiment with words, syllables, and articulation to create their own patterns of sounds. They'll learn about rhythm, patterns and rhymes, and sing songs. • Location: Spades Park Branch, Time:
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
Indianapolis, Time: 4-8 pm, childrensmuseum.org
Library, Time: 11-11:30 am, indypl.org FREE
10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE
Terrific Tuesdays Storytime Preschoolers ages 2-5 years and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! •
Location: East 38th Street Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE
WED 04 500 Festival Kickoff
to May The celebration traditionally starts with the arrival of the Chevy Festival Cars, led by the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. At the Kickoff to May, you can also enjoy food from some of Indy’s favorite food trucks, pick up prizes from exhibitors, get photos with the #FestivalCars, and more! • Location: Monument Circle, 500festival.com
MON 02 Scien-Tots Little scientists
@ The Children’s Museum On the first Thursday of every month, it's just $6 admission per person! • Location: The Children’s Museum of
Talking Hands: ASL 101 Children 0-3 and their caregiver are invited to explore American Sign Language in this workshop led by Luna Language Services. Enjoy this amazing opportunity to learn ASL and enrich the communication between you and your children at home! Registration required. • Location: College Avenue
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
STEAM Team Explore technology, science experiments, engineering, and more! School-age children (6+) and a caregiver will learn about each month's theme, then take part in a follow-up experiment. Registration required. • Location: West Perry Library, Time: 4-5 pm, indypl.org FREE
THURS 05̶FRI 06 500 Festival
Mini-Marathon Expo An exciting start to Mini-Marathon weekend in Indianapolis! The Mini-Marathon Expo features interactive activities and exhibitors for all ages. The Expo is free and open to the public and a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy the excitement of the Mini-Marathon. • Location: Indiana Convention Center, Time: 4-9 pm, indymini.com
Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE
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FREE / free for families!
*ONGOING /a recurring event
*SN / special needs friendly
/ an Indy's Child favorite!
