Things to Do in August

THINGS TO DO //

AUGUST 2022

MON 01 Lost and Found Story Time Enjoy interactive stories, songs, and rhymes about the sadness and joy of losing and finding things. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 5:30-6 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net

FREE

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: 9:30 am,

hepl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 02 Family BINGO Night Bring your family and friends for a game night at the library! This month, we will be playing Alphabet BINGO. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 5-5:45 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

Family Yoga at Geist Park Participants will learn practical breathing tools to help calm the mind. This all-level yoga flow will help you connect to your body. Bring a towel or yoga mat, water, and a friend! $10 • Location: Geist Park, 10-11 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Small Wonders Preschool Program: Butterflies Learn easy ways to engage your preschooler in nature and encourage their curiosity in the natural world. A new topic will be introduced each class through hands-on activities, hikes and stories, with take-home ideas for continuing the exploration at home. Ages 3-4. • Location: Holliday Park Nature Center, Time: 10-11 am, hollidaypark.org WED 03 Baby & Toddler Storytime Babies and toddlers up to 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, toys, and more. • Location: Warren Branch Library, Time: 10:15-10:45 am, indypl.org FREE 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

Honey Bee Appreciation Day Get the buzz on bees! Learn about these interesting insects and why they’re so great for our gardens. Sample some honey and make a buzz-worthy craft. Registration required. $5; ages 5-12. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 2-3 pm,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Sensory Story Time 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: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE *SN

THURS 04 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

Monon Mixer Enjoy an adults-only (21+) night of fun at The Waterpark after-hours! Relax in the lazy river, sip wine in the cabanas, ride the wave on the FlowRider® and more. Make it a date night or meet up with friends! You’ll be sure to enjoy this kid-free night out. $20. • Location: The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center, Time: 8-10 pm,

carmelclayparks.com

Thursdays on the Mall: Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse Enjoy summer evenings and free movies, plus multiple food trucks, beer from Sun King Brewing, popcorn, games and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, soak in city views, and spend time with your neighbors. • Location: American Legion Mall, Time: 7 pm,

indianawarmemorials.org FREE

THURS 04̶SUN 07 Gen Con

The original, longest-running, best-attended, gaming convention in North America, with more than 13,000 events, a costume contest, film festival, anime, Authors' Avenue, art show, auction, consignment store and more. • Location: Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, gencon.com

FRI 05 Adult Night at Freedom Springs Tap into your inner child and relax as the sun goes down! Enjoy your favorite adult beverages, listen to the music of Blue River Band while you take a stroll around the Lazy River, race down the water slides and relax in a lounge chair. • Location: Freedom Springs Waterpark, Time: 8:15 pm,

greenwood.in.gov/freedomsprings

Music & All That Jazz A band will be set up on the northeast side of the Square, so bring your chairs or blankets and get ready to hear some awesome music for First Fridays in downtown Noblesville! • Location: Noblesville Main Street, Time: 7-9 pm, noblesvillemainstreet.org FREE

Story Alive! Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears This session starts with a reading of Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears. Then, play percussion instruments to classic rock tunes and conclude by creating a take-home music related craft. Ages 4-6; $15. • Location: The Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 10 am, thecenterpresents.org

SAT 06 Arts in the Park: Bongo Boy Community drum circles are tailored and facilitated for families, couples and individuals. We encourage adults with drumming experience to keep the groove alive while providing opportunities for families to play together in a fun, safe and creative way. Drums will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. • Location: Mulberry Field Park, Time: 2-3 pm, zionsville-in.gov

Back 2 School Bash A special event featuring DJ-inspired tunes, a touch-a-truck event (climb aboard a variety of vehicles), a school supply passport trail, face painters, games and more! Registration required. • Location: Village Green in Clay Terrace, Time: 11 am-2 pm, clayterrace.com FREE

Caboose Rides Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! $15; ages 3 and younger ride free. • Location: Forest Park Depot, Time: 11 am, nickelplateexpress.com

Far Eastside Festival Celebrate the Far Eastside community! All day entertainment, resources, youth activities, live music, food and more. • Location: CAFE and Far Eastside orchard, Time: 11 am-3 pm, facebook.com/CAFEindy.org, FREE

Flagtown 5k Run/Walk Proceeds benefit area scholarships for students planning a career in the health and wellness fields as well as additional philanthropic projects. • Location: Pioneer Park in Mooresville, Time: 8 am, mooresvillepark.com

Fountain Square Creative Arts Festival Bringing the neighborhood outside to showcase local talent in support of each other and drive business to the area. The event includes a pop-up fashion show featuring selected artists to bring their creative vision to the stage, street vending, and participating local businesses. • Location: Fountain Square, Time: Noon-8 pm,

indianafashionfoundation.org

Small Wonders: Backyard Animals Discover the animals who live in the nature spaces around your home, school or favorite park. Use real science tools to learn more about local animals, enjoy an interactive story time and more. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am,

indianamuseum.org

Story Castle Cinema: Song of the Sea Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Summer Nights Film Series: Encanto Bring your chairs, blankets, pillows, umbrellas, food, and non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoy a family film under the stars. • Location: Newfields, Time: 7 pm, discovernewfields.org

Symphony on the Prairie: Face2Face - A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John A high-energy, interactive rock n’ roll show that covers the best of songs from Elton John and Billy Joel. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 8 pm, connerprairie.org

Young Explorers: Cardboard Engineering Plan, design and engineer your own community in our exhibit, Cardboard Engineering: Build a City. Use real tools to create and work together to build houses, buildings, skyscrapers and more! • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 1-2:30 pm, indianamuseum.org

SUN 07 Irvington Historical Society Ice Cream Social Enjoy food trucks, ice cream, vendor booths, music and fun! • Location: Irvington Historical Society, Time: Noon-4 pm,

irvingtonhistory.org

Sunday Characters with Power Rangers @ Victory Field Stop by the Center Field Plaza before and during the game for meet-and-greets and photos with Power Rangers. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 1:35 pm, milb.com/

indianapolis

Festival What began as an annual picnic celebration is now a fun family-friendly festival featuring carnival rides, games, community booths, live music, and great food. Come out for this local back-to-school season tradition. • Location: Pioneer Park, 4-9 pm, mooresvillepark.org

MON 08 Preschool Pals Children are introduced to longer stories and will enjoy various interactive activities promoting early literacy. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, hmmpl.org FREE

TUES 09 Arts in the Park: Art Meets Health Bring the family for yoga in the park (provide your own mat) and martial art demonstrations as we explore the beautiful integration of art, body movement and health. • Location: Mulberry Fields Park, Time: 6-7:30 pm,

zionsville-in.gov

Jungle Tales Bring your preschooler to this program with a focus on the natural world. Enjoy a different nature-related story, activity and craft each month. $5; registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

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 10 Babytime Storytime Participate in rhymes, songs, and stories with your little one. This program is intended for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Registration is required. • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 9:30-10 am,

hepl.lib.in.us FREE

Bubbles & Popsicles Beat the heat and enjoy some summer fun with ice cold popsicles and bubble blow wands! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 3:15-4:15 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net

FREE

Preschool Splash Bash Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for a morning of fun at The Waterpark! We're having a party with the little kiddos while the big kids are back in school. Swim in the kiddie pool, activity pool and the lazy river. Pack a lunch or snacks as the concession stand will not be available. $10. • Location: The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center, Time: 11 am-2 pm, carmelclayparks.

com

WED, AUGUST 10 BUBBLES AND POPSICLES AT PLAINFIELD LIBRARY

Storytime at Cool Creek Nature Center Falling, fluttering, so the leaves do fly. Fall is here and we would love to have you come and join us for a nature-inspired storytime! We will read a story, sing some songs, and enjoy a fun kid’s craft. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

Summer Family Concert Series: The Woomblies Rock Orchestra Enjoy a variety of crowd-pleasing tunes at this free

family outdoor concert. • Location: Gazebo at Carmel Civic Square, Time: 7 pm, carmelgazeboconcerts.org

FREE

THURS 11 All About: Pollinators What do butterflies, hummingbirds and bees have in common? They're all pollinators! Kids will learn the importance of pollinators, and how they can support their survival through interactive activities and crafts. Ages 7-12; $15. • Location: Fishers AgriPark, Time: 5-6:30 pm, playfishers.com

English Country Dancing 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

Little Pirates Bring your little ones in for seasonal themed fun! Celebrate with games, crafts and activities. $12. • Location: Forest Park, Time: 10-11 am, noblesvilleparks.org

Tadpole Time: Water Everywhere Spend the morning with a naturalist playing in the water! We will be experimenting with water to discover its properties, painting with watercolors, and talking about fishing. $3; registration required. • Location: McCloud Nature Park, Time: 10 am-Noon,

hendrickscountyparks.org

FRI 12 13th Annual Greenfield Chocolate Walk Enjoy samples of chocolate from 20+ vendors in downtown Greenfield. Start at the Greenfield area chamber of commerce building. • Location: Downtown Greenfield, Time: 5-8 pm,

greenfieldcc.org

Pajama-Rama Put on your cutest pair of pajamas, grab your favorite teddy bear and pack up a blanket! Families will enjoy music, songs and stories about some of our favorite animals. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 7 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.

gov FREE

Reading Together The best stories are the ones we tell together. Read/listen along to early reader books and tell some stories of your own! Work as a group to create stories through words, actions and writing in a variety of fun ways. Ages 6 and up. • Location: Haughville Branch Library, Time: 2-2:45 pm, indypl.org FREE

Symphony on the Prairie: The Spinners Timeless in a way that few other acts today are, The Spinners are one of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 8 pm, indianapolissymphony.org

SAT 13 The Ark Radiance Dance Company's summer student production tells the story of Noah's Ark, complete with mischievous monkeys, elegant elephants, leaping lions, and more during this family-friendly contemporary ballet story. • Location: Basile Westfield Playhouse, Time: 2 pm,

radiancedance.org

Arts in the Park: Park Paint Out! Transform a blank canvas into a beautiful work of art with the help of the community. No prior painting experience required. Smaller canvases will be available for little artists to take home with them. • Location: Mulberry Fields Park, Time: 1-3 pm, zionsville-

in.gov

Bike Carmel: Family Fun Ride Enjoy a family-friendly bike ride that is 2 miles in length and held on paths and trails. • Location: Carmel Elementary School, Time: 9 am, facebook.com/

bikecarmel

Encanto Meet and Greet Enjoy a magical experience as you meet Mirabel and three family members, including Isabella, Delores and Bruno. Get their autographs and hear them sing all your favorite Encanto songs! • Location: Books & Brews South Indy, Time: Noon-5:30 pm, booksandbrews.com

SAT, AUGUST 20

LET'S GO TO THE ANT PICNIC! AT MCCLOUD NATURE PARK Story Castle Cinema: The Pirates! Band of Misfits Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us

FREE

Wicket World of Croquet Enjoy competitive and leisure croquet tournaments, plus special offerings from your favorite Indy food and drink partners, including Sun King, Tea’s Me and more. • Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Time: 10 am-4:30 pm, bhpsite.org

SAT 13̶SUN 14 Fishers 150 Mural Project During this interactive, communitybased mural art project, local artist Jeannette Parssi will guide participants in the creation of a mural, which will be on display from August 14-September 17, 2022. Included with general admission. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am-5 pm,

connerprairie.org

SUN 14 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.

MON 15 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.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 16 Arts in the Park: Open Mic in the Park Whether you're just starting out, testing out some new tunes or looking for an open stage, grab your musical instruments and head over to the park. Family-friendly music only. • Location: Mulberry Fields Park, Time: 6-8 pm, zionsville-

in.gov

WED 17 Family Fort Night Meet for a simple story, then work with your family to build a cozy reading fort in the library where you and your family can read together! You will want to bring some cozy supplies (blankets and pillows). • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 6:30-7 pm, hmmpl.org FREE

Little Green Thumbs Bring your little gardener to get their hands dirty in the Children's Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to plant, care for, and harvest crops in the Garden. $5; registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Nature Preschool Program: Magnifying Glass Hike As an explorer, we need to remember the tiny things that are a part of our wildlife community. Equipped with a magnifying glass, instead of looking out or up, we’re going to look CLOSE. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov

FREE

FRI 19 Garden Storytime Meet in Blake’s Children’s Garden and learn about nature through a story reading. After the reading, children are encouraged to stay and explore the garden. Ages 2-8. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10:30 am, garfieldgardensconservatory.org FREE

Movie in the Park: Sing 2 Enjoy an evening in the park to watch Sing 2! A special guest will be joining to lead a themed-activity. • Location: Arbuckle Acres Park, Time: 7 pm, brownsburg.org FREE

Romp & Stomp Join the youth librarians at Lincoln Park gazebo and enjoy music and movement! Bring a chair and your own scarf and shaker-type item. We will dance and move our bodies to various styles of music. • Location: Lincoln Park in Zionsville, Time: 10-10:30 am, hmmpl.org FREE

Story Alive! The Ugly Duckling The session will start with a reading of The Ugly Duckling. Then, move around to ballet-themed music and practice being graceful. We’ll conclude by making take-home duckling crafts. Ages 4-6; $15. • Location: The Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 10 am,

thecenterpresents.org

FRI 19̶SAT 20 St. Thomas

Aquinas SausageFest This annual late-summer festival features delicious sausage from L.E. Kincaid and Sons meat market, sides from Illinois Street Food Emporium, pizza from Byrnes, and snacks and sweets in the Snack Shack. There will be activities for kids that include inflatables, games and face painting, and a separate chaperoned party lot for teens with a DJ. • Location: St. Thomas Aquinas, Time: 5:30 pm-Midnight, facebook.com/

STAIndySausageFest

SAT 20 ArtSparkle: Deco Disco The Indianapolis Art Center’s end-of-summer party, fundraiser and one-of-a-kind art event! Enjoy a special first look at the latest exhibitions, specialty food and drink, dancing, live music, and unique art activities and demonstrations beginning in the galleries and spilling out under the stars. • Location: Indianapolis Art Center, Time: 6 pm, indyartcenter.org

Let’s Go to the Ant Picnic! Join a naturalist and prepare a picnic FOR the ants and learn about their habits through observation. They might seem like pests, but the truth is that they play an invaluable role in many ecosystems! • Location: McCloud Nature Park, Time: 1-2 pm,

hendrickscountyparks.org FREE

Climb Out of the Darkness Raising awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with resource tables, vendors, free food and drinks, swag bags, a mini yoga session, chair massages, kids activities and more. All funds raised will be donated to the Indiana chapter of Postpartum Support International. • Location: University Green Gazebo at Village of WestClay, Time: 11 am-2 pm FREE

Creekfest A celebration of Eagle Creek through recreation, stewardship and education. Activities for all ages include a stream cleanup, kayak demonstrations, DNR backyard bass casting station, creek stomp for kids, educational booths and more. • Location: Elm Street Green, Time: 9 am-Noon,

zionsville-in.gov

Critter Chat Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet one of our resident critters. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 2 pm,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org FREE

Kidz Bop Live Families can sing and dance along with the Kidz Bop Kids — Egan, Layla, Dominic and Camille — as they perform today’s biggest hits live on stage, including “Good 4 U” and “Dance Monkey.” • Location: TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, Time: 6 pm,

whiteriverstatepark.org

Motor Sports Day A family-friendly event with Touch-a-Truck and demonstrations from the Indy Sportliners Control Line Club. • Location: Pioneer Park, Time: 10 am-Noon, mooresvillepark.org

FREE

Slovenski Festival Join the Slovenian National Home Indianapolis for an afternoon of Solvenian culture! Traditional Slovenian food and drink will be served to the tunes of Slovenian polka music. There will be raffle, dance, vendors and more. • Location: The Slovenian National Home Indianapolis, Time: 2-8 pm, sloveniannationalhomeindy.com

Story Castle Cinema: Deep Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Summer Concert Series: Jazz Orchestra Enjoy an evening of music performed by local musicians. Lay out a blanket or set up some camping chairs on the sledding hill and enjoy! • Location: Fort Harrison State Park, Time: 7 pm,

on.in.gov/fortharrisonsp

Summer Nights Film Series: Guardians of the Galaxy Bring your chairs, blankets, pillows, umbrellas, food, and non-alcoholic beverages, and enjoy a family film under the stars. • Location: Newfields, Time: 7 pm,

discovernewfields.org

Water Lantern Festival This familyfriendly event invites people to come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. • Location: Military Park, Time: 5:30-10 pm, waterlanternfestival.

com

We Can Camp 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. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 1 p.m.-10 a.m. (Sunday), connerprairie.org

SAT 20̶SUN 21 Indiana State

Hot Air Balloon Festival See incredible hot air balloons and ride on a tethered hot air balloon, plus a kids zone with games and rides, including trains, bounce houses, rock walls and zip lines! • Location: Marion County Fairgrounds, Time: 3-11 pm, balloonshows.com

SUN 21 Classical Sundays at the Fort This free concert series, presented in partnership with musicians from the midwest and Indy’s very own symphony orchestra, features the stylings of bassoonist Mark Ortwein and guests. • Location: Theatre at the Fort, Time: 2-4 pm,

artsforlawrence.org FREE

MON 22 I Am a… Pet Owner! Learn about all the different things you can be in this series! We will read books about pets, owning pets and do a pet craft. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 4-4:30 pm,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

Story Time with Miss Beckie 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. Ages 18 months-K. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 9:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us

FREE

Tales for Tots This toddler storytime covers a wide range of themes using books, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 9:30-10 am, hmmpl.org FREE

SAT & SUN, AUGUST 20-21 INDIANA STATE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL AT MARION COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TUES 23 Bad Guys Party Celebrate your favorite Bad Guys with activity stations, crafts, and more! • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 5-5:30 pm, plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

Storytime at Eagle: Pajama Time! Families with children ages 3-8 are invited for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, music and activities! Children can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie for bedtime stories. • Location: Eagle Branch Library, Time: 7-8 pm, indypl.org

FREE

Story Time Puppet Show Enjoy a Goldilocks and the Three Bears puppet show! Registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.

lib.in.us FREE

WED 24 Books n’ Babies This very beginner lap sit program includes activities for babies. They will enjoy songs, rhymes, fingerplays and play time. • Location: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 11:30 am-Noon, hmmpl.org FREE

In Concert with Nature: The Honey Dewdrops Bring a seat, your friends and family, and join us for some music at the beach! Concert is free with car gate fee. • Location: Eagle Creek Park Beach, Time: 6:30 pm, GPACarts.org/

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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 pm,

hepl.lib.in.us FREE

Preschool Storytime Join Emily every Tuesday for a story time with your preschoolers (ages 3-6). Each week we will explore different themes through a combination of books, spoken stories, song and dance, felt plays, crafts, puppets, and more! • Location: Haughville Branch, Time: 11-11:45 am, indypl.org FREE

Wild Play Wednesdays Join naturalists on the playground for engaging nature play on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each summer month. Discover new ways of playing outside! • Location: W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Time: 2-4 pm,

hendrickscountyparks.org FREE

THURS 25 Baby Love Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays, and play time for babies (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

Family Game Night Join us for games and puzzles and family fun in a safe setting. • Location: Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm,

indypl.org FREE

Little Explorers: Animal Signs Take a short walk around the park and explore nature as you go. There will also be activities and crafts available during or after the walk. This month’s theme is bugs! Registration required. $5; ages 2-6. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Tiny Tinkerers Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skills for young children and their caregivers. • Location: PlainfieldGuilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

FRI 26 Movies in the Plaza: Luca Enjoy a free evening of entertainment on the Great Lawn. Movies will begin around dusk, so start times will vary. Bring blankets and chairs to cozy up and enjoy the movie! • Location: Grand Junction Plaza, Time: 7-11 pm, westfieldwelcome.com FREE

FRI 26̶SAT 27 Indianapolis Greek Festival Try authentic Greek cuisine, Greek wines and fresh pastries. Visit the open marketplace and bookstore, enjoy live Greek music from the Fabulous Grecian Keys, cathedral tours, performances from Holy Trinity hellenic Dance Troupe, children's activities and more. • Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral,

indygreekfest.org

SAT 27 Airport Day A fun day of activities, exhibits and food. See World War II aircraft, vehicles and live reenactors. The Young Eagles chapter will offer free plane rides for kids ages 8-17. Paid aircraft and helicopter rides available, as well. Several flight training schools will be onsite for those interested in learning to fly. • Location: Indy South Greenwood Airport, greenwood.in.gov FREE

Artomobilia Featuring nearly 500 enthusiast and collector cars on the streets of Carmel, Artomobilia boasts one of the most eclectic gatherings of original, period-correct cars, including supercar, exotic, sports car, classics, racers, historically preserved and more. • Location: Carmel Arts & Design District, artomobilia.org

Feast of Lanterns Highlighting local neighborhoods and community organizations, and featuring live music, more than 35 artisans and vendors selling their work, sponsor and community booths, favorite food trucks and a beer garden. • Location: Spades Park, Time: 4-11 pm, indyfol.org

Gather in the Garden Join a naturalist as she leads visitors through various tasks of caring for raised bed gardens. Participants will learn about seasonal garden care and maintenance through this hands-on program. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 2 pm, garfieldgardensconservatory.

org FREE

Mass Ave Crit One of the longest-running urban bike races in the Midwest and a stop on the American Criterium Cup, this ten-race criterium series offers a high-energy urban race in Indy's vibrant cultural district, featuring the best bars and restaurants Indianapolis has to offer! • Location: Mass Ave Cultural District, 4-9:30 pm, momentumindy.org SAT, AUGUST 27 AIRPORT DAY AT INDY SOUTH GREENWOOD AIRPORT

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

Pollinator Party Meet local beekeepers, shop bee-themed vendors, make wildflower seed balls, visit the McCloud bee house and more! • Location: McCloud Nature Park, Time: 1-4 pm,

hendrickscountyparks.org

Touch a Truck Every kid’s favorite vehicles gather together so your little ones can climb in and bring their toy trucks to life. Local departments and companies will pack the parking lot! $2. • Location: Craig Park in Greenwood, Time: 9 am-Noon, greenwood.in.gov

Story Castle Cinema: Free Willy Enjoy a free family-friendly movie in the Story Castle! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 1-3 pm, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

Taste the Difference Festival & Sister Cities Fest Celebrating different cultures via food samplings from more than 30 restaurants, dance and musical performances, and exhibitors representing countries around the world. • Location: Global Village Welcome Center, Time: 11 am,

imcoalition.org FREE

SUN 28 Bug Fest 2022 Celebrating the importance of insects and all things buggy since 1992! New this year: The Bug Bazaar, featuring several artists with bug and nature art for sale. There will be many stations to visit, including critter crafts, a walk-thru butterfly tent, bugs up close, aquatic insects, meet an entomologist and lots more. $10 per car. • Location: Southeastway Park, Time: 1 pm,

indyparks.org

IU Health Indy Crit A fun family festival featuring delicious food and drink, kids and family activities, and a fun expo among thousands of cheering fans! • Location: University Park, Time: 9 am5 pm, momentumindy.org

MON 29 STEAM Station Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers. • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am, plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

TUES 30 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: Fishers Library, Time: 1 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

WED 31 Baby & Toddler Storytime Babies and toddlers up to 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, toys, and more. • Location: Warren Branch Library, Time: 10:15-10:45 am, indypl.org

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

ONGOING EVENTS

Animals & All That Jazz Through Aug. 4. One of the Zoo’s longest-running events, this series showcases a diverse lineup of musicians from across the Midwest, covering jazz genres from classic to contemporary, smooth soul to blues, and even blending in the sounds of pop and R&B. All performances take place under the Bicentennial Pavilion. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, indianapoliszoo.com

Morgan County Fair Through Aug. 6. A complete county fair experience with food, 4-H/ open class exhibits, agriculture, animals, carnival and community fun.. • Location: Morgan County Fairgrounds,

morgancountyindianafair.org

Warhol’s West Through Aug. 7. See late-career works of Pop Art icon Andy Warhol that capture the myths and pop culture surrounding familiar figures of the American West. • Location: Eiteljorg Museum, eiteljorg.org

Indiana State Fair Through Aug. 21. Held for 17 days each summer, the Indiana State Fair features family fun, rides and games, barnyard animals, goat yoga, fabulous fair food, and the Indiana Beer Wine & Spirits expo. • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, indianastatefair.com

Sugar - Commodity and Confection in Art Through Aug. 21. Prints, drawings, photographs, sculpture, tableware and textiles from the IMA Collection will show guests how sugar has shaped our material culture and social conventions. Guests will see pieces created with sugar as well as renderings of classic treats and other artworks made possible by sugar in surprising ways. • Location: Newfields, discovernewfields.org

SPARK on the Circle Through Oct. 21. Enjoy daily programming, games, live entertainment and culture each day from 11 am-1:30 pm. • Location: Soldiers & Sailors Monument/Monument Circle,

downtownindy.org/do/sparkonthecircle

Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World Through Oct. 23. Discover the life and career of champion bicycle racer and Indianapolis native Marshall “Major” Taylor. In this interactive experience, venture into the training room to learn how Taylor developed his speed and agility through a strict regimen of exercise and diet. Discover the pervasive racism that Taylor battled, and hear from contemporary cyclists about how Taylor’s story has inspired a new generation of Black riders. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

Build a City: Cardboard Engineering Through Oct. 30. This interactive construction experience lets visitors get creative with various tools and materials, including loads of cardboard, painter’s tape, carpenter’s pencils, scissors, saws and more. You'll become an architect for the day and add to the cityscape! • Location: Indiana State Museum,

indianamuseum.org

No Compact of Silence: Black Civil Rights Advocates in the Harrison Era Through Nov. 1. This exhibit highlights national and local Black civil rights activists during President Benjamin Harrison’s term in office (1889-1893). • Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, bhpsite.org

Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem

Through Jan. 31, 2023. Shaggy, Scooby, Fred, Daphne, and Velma have another mystery on their hands. A jewel-thieving ghost has evaded the local police force and was last seen in this very mysterious mansion. Enter the mansion and immerse yourself into a unique adventure where you can enter the world of Scooby-Doo! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrensmuseum.org

Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana

Through Feb. 27, 2024. This exhibit tells the remarkable story of Eva Mozes Kor, who survived Auschwitz as a child and the experiments of Dr. Joseph Mengele, and grew up to be one of the most influential Holocaust educators and activists in the world. • Location: Indiana Historical Society,

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.

THROUGH AUGUST 21 INDIANA STATE FAIR AT THE INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS