THINGS TO DO //
AUGUST 2021
SUN 01 Irvington Ice Cream
TUES 03 National Night Out
Museum, Time: Noon-4 pm, irvingtonhistorical.info
Location: Surina Park Amphitheatre, Time: 5-7 pm, greenwood.in.gov FREE
Social Join your friends, neighbors and the Irvington Historical Society for an ice cream social! Downey Avenue is closed for this festival, where guests will find food, music, booths and new museum exhibits. • Location: Bona Thompson FREE
Picasso Puppies Paw-some fun for everyone! Bring your favorite canine companion to make pet-friendly artwork, shop local vendors, hear live music and participate in collaborative art projects. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, Time: Noon-2 pm, gpacarts.org
Sensory-friendly Play @ Urban Air An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music or flashing lights — and to have a lot of fun! • Location: Urban Air Noblesville,
Free family fun, games, food, activities and entertainment. Meet local partners, help raise crime awareness and promote the relationship between law enforcement and the community. •
Small Wonders: Abstract Art Explore line, texture, shape, form and color, and become an artist as we explore abstract art. Collaborate with others to create an art piece, and enjoy sensory play. Ages 3-5. • Location: Indiana State Museum, 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org
WED 04 Garfield Park Pops
Series: Crossroads Brass Band Grab the family and enjoy an evening of live free music! • Location: Macallister Amphitheater at Garfield
Frogs Create and decorate nature-based crafts and learn about Indiana nature topics! Ages 3-5 with their adult. $6; pre-registration required. • Location: Holliday Park Pavilion, Time: 2:30-3:30 pm, indyparks.org
Movies at Midtown: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times:
Noon, 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm, midtownplazacarmel.com
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
FRI 06 Outdoor Storytime Join
special guest, Becky Stuck, for a story time at Elm Street Green to celebrate the StoryWalk featuring the new book Magnificent Monarchs by Linda Glacer. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, hmmpl.org FREE
Park, Time: 7 pm, gpacarts.org FREE
Time: 9-11 am, urbanairtrampolinepark.com *SN
MON 02 Family Craft Time:
First Thursday @ The Children’s Museum On the first Thursday of each month, enjoy low crowds and after-hours family fun. Non-members pay $6 per person. • Location:
Outdoor Lunchtime Children’s Concert: Old Coyote Band Bring your lunch to Central Green and enjoy musical performers Old Coyote Band. • Location: Central
Town of McCordsville Community Day Food, games and fun for the whole family! Everyone is invited. Representatives from public safety agencies will be in attendance, including police, fire, EMS and emergency 911 operators. •
Green in Fishers, Time: Noon-1 pm, npdamp.com FREE
Location: McCordsville Town Hall Park, Time: 5-8 pm, mccordsville.org FREE
THURS 05 Buzzing Bees Buzz on over to Blake’s Garden for some fun learning about our pollinating friends. Learn about bees, sample honey and make a bee craft. $5; registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory,
FRI 06-SAT 07 Kroger
Time: 2-3 pm, garfieldgardensconservatory.org
Symphony on the Prairie: The Temptations The Temptations are groovin’ your way for a night you won’t forget! Bring your own food and drinks or purchase concessions on site. Buy a table by the stage or bring your blanket for the lawn. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 6 pm,
connerprairie.com, indianapolissymphony.org
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FREE / free for families!
*ONGOING /a recurring event
*SN / special needs friendly
/ an Indy's Child favorite!
