THINGS TO DO //
WED 01 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
Storytime at Cool Creek Nature Center Join us as we read a nature inspired story, sing songs, do a craft, and go outside to discover! • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/ Parks-and-Recreation FREE
SEPTEMBER 2021
Strawberry Festival Strawberry lovers will take over Monument Circle for the Annual Christ Church Strawberry Festival! Enjoy the "Works," which includes traditional strawberries, ice cream and whipped topping on a shortcake biscuit. $7. • Location: Monument Circle, indystrawberryfestival.org
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 02 – SUN 05 Drive-In THURS 02 Baby & Toddler
Storytime Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, rhymes and singalongs with Miss Shelby and her ukulele. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE
Crafty Teens: Melted Crayon Art Kids in grades 6-12 can melt crayon shavings to create unique pieces of art! Library staff will be on hand to assist with the iron and melting process. All supplies provided. • Location: Ignite Studio Fishers, Time: 4:30-6 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE
Laser Light Show The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen, set up just like a drive-in movie! This family-friendly laser show includes some of your favorite musical hits from 70s, 80s, 90s and today, choreographed with laser effects. • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, cabinfeverlasershow.com
FRI 03 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: Earth Discovery Center at Eagle Creek, Time: 10-11 am, indyparks.org
Movies in the Park: Trolls World Tour Enjoy an outdoor movie together! Movie begins at dusk. • Location: Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville, noblesvilleparks.org FREE
Pajama-Rama Put on your cutest pair of pajamas, grab your favorite teddy bear, pack up a blanket, and enjoy a fun program for toddlers and preschoolers. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 7-7:45 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/ Parks-and-Recreation FREE
Plots to Plates Storytime Storytime for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers at Plots to Plates Organic Gardens on the campus of Carmel Middle School. Registration is required. • Location: Carmel Middle School, Time: 10-10:30 am, carmelclaylibrary.org FREE
Storytime at Pike Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. • Location: Pike Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, indypl.org FREE
FRI 03 – SAT 04 9th Annual
Blues Fest End the summer with this Labor Day tradition! The free, two-night event includes performances by renowned local and national blues artists. • Location: Nickel Plate District AMP, npdamp.com FREE
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FREE / free for families!
*ONGOING /a recurring event
*SN / special needs friendly
/ an Indy's Child favorite!