Things to Do in August

THINGS TO DO //

AUGUST 2021

SUN 01 Irvington Ice Cream 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 Museum, Time: Noon-4 pm, irvingtonhistorical.info

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, Time: 9-11 am, urbanairtrampolinepark.com *SN

MON 02 Family Craft Time: 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 TUES 03 National Night Out 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. • Location: Surina Park Amphitheatre, Time: 5-7 pm,

greenwood.in.gov FREE

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 Park, Time: 7 pm, gpacarts.org FREE

Outdoor Lunchtime Children’s Concert: Old Coyote Band Bring your lunch to Central Green and enjoy musical performers Old Coyote Band. • Location: Central Green in Fishers, Time: Noon-1 pm, npdamp.com 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, Time: 2-3 pm, garfieldgardensconservatory.org 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: 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

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. • Location: McCordsville Town Hall Park, Time: 5-8 pm,

mccordsville.org FREE

FRI 06-SAT 07 Kroger 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

Mud Creek Theater Presents: Alice in Wonderland Bring a picnic and follow the White Rabbit to Wonderland in this outdoor production. Picnic tables and blankets will be provided to ensure social distancing. All ages; reservations required. • Location: Mud Creek Theater, Time: 8 pm, mudcreekplayers.org

SAT 07 Art Fair on the Square Features more than 40 vendors of fine art in painting, jewelry, pottery, photography and textiles. • Location: Historic Noblesville Square, Time: 9 am-4 pm, hcaa-in.org FREE

Asian Fest 2021 Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Asia without leaving Indy! Enjoy live performances, cultural and art exhibits, children’s activities and much more. • Location: Indy’s Global Village, Time: 1-5 pm, aaalliance.org/

asian-fest-2021

Herbal Harvest Join the Herb Society of Central Indiana for all things herbs! Learn about harvesting, drying, storing and cooking with your garden harvest. All ages. $5; registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11:30 am, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Summer Concert Series @ Fort Harrison Enjoy an evening of music performed by local musicians. Lay out a blanket or set up some camping chairs on the sledding hill (across from the Sycamore Shelter) and enjoy! • Location: Fort Harrison State Park, Time: 7-8 pm,

on.in.gov/fortharrison

SUN 08 Classical Music Sundays: Music for Clarinet and Strings Enjoy an extravagant evening of classical music at The Fort! • Location: Fort Ben Cultural Campus, Time: 6-7:30 pm, artsforlawrence.

com FREE

MON 09 Movies at Midtown: How to Train Your Dragon Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm,

midtownplazacarmel.com

Tiny Builders 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

SAT, AUGUST 07

ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE AT HISTORIC NOBLESVILLE SQUARE TUES 10 Jungle Tales A fun indoor or outdoor program (weather dependent) where preschoolers and kindergarteners learn about the jungle or local nature! This program includes: stories, games, crafts and outdoor exploration. Pre-registration required, ages 2-5, $4. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Storytime @ Fishers Library Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregiver. Sing, play and listen to stories together! Registration is required. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 9:30-10 am, hepl.lib.

in.us FREE

WED 11 Garfield Park Pops Series: Swing Shift Indy Grab the family and enjoy an evening of live free music! • Location: Macallister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, Time: 7 pm, gpacarts.org 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

THURS 12 Bad Art Night No art skills? No problem! Let out your inner kid and enjoy a fun, stress-free evening of creating terrible art. The artist with the best "bad" art will take home a $20 gift card! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 6:30-7:30 pm,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

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

Friends Resale Event A one-stop consignment shopping experience that happens twice a year! Save hundreds of dollars on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. • Location: Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Time: See website,

northindy.jbfsale.com

FRI 13 Friday Night Campfires: Woodpeckers Experience a fun night around the campfire and participate in a guided night hike! Roasting sticks and s'mores provided. Ages 2+. $6; registration required. • Location: Holliday Park Nature Center, Time: 6:30 pm,

hollidaypark.org

Left Handers Day Are you left handed? If not, have you ever tried doing things with your left hand? We'll learn some left-hand legends and facts as well as try some activities with your nondominant hand. Ages 5-12; registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 4-5 pm, wwpl.librarycalendar.com FREE

Movies at Garfield Park: Wall-E Enjoy a movie under the stars! Bring a seat, your friends and family, and enjoy our screening of a family favorite. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, Time: 9-11 pm, gpacarts.org

FRI 13-SUN 14 Italian Street

Festival Indianapolis' much-loved and most-attended church festival, celebrating Italian culture and food. Enjoy delicious Italian food, wine and beer, live music and amusement rides. • Location: Holy Rosary Catholic Church,

indyitalianfest.org

SAT 14 Bike Carmel: Family Fun Ride Enjoy a family fun ride (2-5 miles on paths and trails) and a bike rodeo for kids. There will be fun and games before and after each ride. It's free to sign up and every registered participant will receive a swag bag and t-shirt! • Location: College Wood Elementary School, Time: 8:30 am-Noon,

bikecarmel.com FREE

Kids Day at the Market Does your little one make something extra cool? Do you know a young entrepreneur? Have them bring their creative brains to the Noblesville Main Street Market! Kids get their own market space to sell their creations, they get to keep their profits, and have lots of fun in the process! • Location: Federal Hill Commons, Time: 8 am-Noon, noblesvillemainstreet.org

Young Explorers: Busy Bees Discover how to help our bees and find out how pollinators play an important part of our food chain. Take a look at our museum beehive, then engineer a beehive of your own. Plus, learn a little coding with the help of our “bee-bots.” Ages 4-6. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 1-2:30 pm, indianamuseum.org

SUN 15 Kids Eat Free Sunday @ Indianapolis Indians Children 14 and under receive a hot dog, bag of chips and bottle of water with the price of admission. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 12:30 pm, milb.com/indianapolis

Sensory-friendly Sundays @ Conner Prairie The third 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 16 Family Craft Time: Birds 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

Finger Painting for Teens Unleash your inner child! Create a work of art using finger paints. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 3:15-4:15 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

TUES 17 Storytime @ Noblesville Library Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregiver. Sing, play and listen to stories together! Registration is required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, hepl.lib.in.us/events-calendar FREE WED 18 Family Bingo Night Kids, bring your parents or grandparents for an intergenerational fun night with classic bingo games! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 6-7 pm, wwpl.librarycalendar.com FREE

Garfield Park Pops Series: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra Grab the family and enjoy an evening of live free music! • Location: Macallister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, Time: 7 pm, gpacarts.org FREE

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 Marina, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, indyparks.org

THURS 19 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Teens can compete against 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

FRI, AUGUST 20

SAUSAGEFEST 2021 AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL

Tiny Math 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 20 Live! President Harrison’s Birthday Join the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in celebrating Benjamin Harrison’s 188th Birthday with free first floor tours and complimentary birthday treats! • Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Time: 10 am-2 pm, bhpsite.org FREE

SausageFest 2021 This annual late summer festival features delicious sausage from L.E. Kincaid and Sons meat market, plus various local vendors providing delicious food and desserts. Activities for young guests include inflatables, games, cake walk and face painting. Separate, chaperoned party lot for teens with music. • Location: St. Thomas Aquinas School, Time: 5:30 pm-Midnight, staindy.org

Summer Movie Nights: Herbie Fully Loaded Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit outdoors or stay in your car for a drive-in experience! Staying in your car? Tune to 102.9 FM to hear the movie! • Location: Arbuckle Acres Park, Time: 7-8:30 pm, brownsburgparks.com FREE

SAT 21 Colts 5K The only race that gives you the chance to finish on the 50-yard line at Lucas Oil Stadium! Following the race, there will be live music, kids activities and more. • Location: Downtown Indianapolis, Time: 8 am, colts.com/events/5k Family Train Ride on the Nickel Plate Express Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute ride through the Indiana countryside on a historic 1950s train. Ride includes an activity and snack as the train passes over the White River and Morse Reservoir. • Location: Forest Park in Noblesville, Time: 4 pm, nickelplateexpress.com

Family Waterway Explorers Get wet and muddy exploring the wetlands of Holliday Park and work with a naturalist to identify your discoveries! Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Ages 5+ with their adult(s). $5, pre-registration required. • Location: Holliday Park Nature Center, Time: 2-3 pm, indyparks.org

Free Teen Night at the Y The 3rd Saturday of every month is free Teen Night at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in Avon. The night is free for Town of Avon teens with a valid school ID and teen Y members. When the facility closes, the fun begins! • Location: Hendricks Regional Health YMCA, Time: 7 pm, indymca.org/hendricks-

regional-health

SUN 22 Art on the Prairie This outdoor arts festival features visual artists and artisans exhibiting and selling art, jewelry and crafts, partnered with live musical performances. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am-4 pm, connerprairie.org MON 23 Movies at Midtown: The Princess and the Frog Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm, midtownplazacarmel.com

TUES 24 Leap Into Science: Light and Shadow Activities Explore light and shadow with hands-on experiments! This program is part of Leap into Science, a nationwide collaboration engineered by the Franklin Institute. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 5:30-6 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

WED 25 Family Garden Night: Harvest Visit Blake’s Garden for an evening of harvesting fun. Each participant will leave with freshly-harvested produce and ideas on how to use it. $3; registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 6-7 pm, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

THURS 26 Rock the Block Enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, yard games and free family fun! • Location: Arbuckle Commons, Time: 7 pm, brownsburgparks.com/

rock-the-block FREE

Toddler Time: Using Our Senses Explore and investigate with your senses. Create a textured art piece, experiment with light and smells, and join in an interactive story time. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

FRI 27 Family Night Exploration Bring the whole family out to the trails! You will observe the nighttime songs of birds, the movement of wildlife and maybe even hear an owl call on this short walk through the woods! A flashlight or headlamp is required and binoculars are optional. $12 per family. • Location: Central Park in Carmel, Time: 8-9:30 pm, carmelclayparks.com

FRI 27-SUN 29 Greekfest 2021 Journey abroad as you enjoy Greek food, pastries, wine and local craft beers. Listen and dance to live Greek music and tour the Cathedral. • Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, indygreekfest.org

FREE

Hoosier Hardwood Festival Showcasing logging equipment, heavy machinery, chainsaws, sawmill equipment, wood- working equipment and tools. Enjoy lumberjack shows, woodworkers, artisans, crafters, a beer garden, festival food and live entertainment! • Location: Marion County Fairgrounds, Time: See website,

hoosierhardwoodfestival.com

SAT 28 Foster Care Fair All are invited to learn more about foster care. Meet community groups that provide service to foster care families, as well as those who are seeking foster care placements. This is for everyone, but will focus on those who want to learn more about resources for foster kids as well as information on how to become a foster parent. • Location: Greenwood Public Library, Time: 11 am-2 pm, greenwoodlibrary.us FREE

Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival This festival allows you to light the water in a way you'll never forget! Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water. • Location: Military Park, Time: 4-8:30 pm,

waterlanternfestival.com

Just Plane Fun Featuring free aircraft rides for kids, a military simulator and hands-on displays from Greenwood’s police and fire departments. • Location: Indy South Greenwood Airport, greenwood.

in.gov FREE

Museum By Moonlight Join The Children’s Museum for their annual extravaganza exclusively for big kids (ages 21+)! Explore all five floors of indoor fun and the 7.5-acre outdoor Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 8 pm-Midnight, childrensmuseum.org

SAT 28-SUN 29 We Can Camp

Love the idea of camping as a family, but don’t know where to start? Join Conner Prairie as you learn basic camping skills, enjoy fun outdoor experiences and spend the night on park grounds in a tent! This program is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a refresher. They provide all the camping gear you’ll need, along with modern restrooms and overnight security. • Location: Conner Prairie,

connerprairie.org

SUN 29 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, Time: 9-11 am, urbanairtrampolinepark.com *SN

MON 30 Family Craft Time: Colors in Nature 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: Happy Feet Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm,

midtownplazacarmel.com

ONGOING EVENTS

Butterfly Kaleidoscope Through Sept. 6. The White River indoor gardens are transformed into a tropical paradise filled with more than 40 colorful species of butterflies and moths. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo White River Gardens, indianapoliszoo.

com/white-river-gardens

Response: Images and Sounds of a Movement Through Sept. 6 . Indiana State Museum, Arts Council of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Public Library are reflecting on the protests that occurred in our city in 2020 by presenting exhibitions of murals painted during the protests, and holding discussions to increase community understanding of what occurred and why. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

SAT, AUGUST 28

JUST PLANE FUN AT INDY SOUTH GREENWOOD AIRPORT DC Super Heroes™: Discover Your Superpowers Through Sept. 26. Children and families join forces with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and other members of DC’s Justice League to explore this exhibit that’s returning to The Children’s Museum. Super heroes-in-training develop new skills and learn the importance of teamwork at the Hall of Justice as they work side-by-side with their favorite DC Super Heroes to solve problems and catch Super-Villains in a series of fast-paced challenges. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Saxony Market Saturdays through Aug. 28. The Saxony Market, presented by IU Health Saxony Hospital features the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. Spend your Saturday morning at the Saxony Market, where farm-fresh produce and community come together! • Location: 131st St. & Olio Rd. Fishers, IN, Time: 9am-noon,

saxony-indiana.com/market.html

The Sound of Music Through Aug. 15. This beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is based on the true story of Maria, a high-spirited novice nun, who is sent to be the governess for the seven children of Captain Georg Von Trapp. • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, beefandboards.com

Newsies Aug. 19-Oct. 3. The rousing tale of teenage "newsies" in turn-of-the century New York City, who fight for what's right! • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, beefandboards.com

Indiana State Fair Through Aug. 22. The Indiana State Fair returns with family fun, rides and games, barnyard animals, goat yoga, fabulous fair food, and much more! • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center, indianastatefair.com

The Lume Indianapolis Through May 22, 2022. 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

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

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.