Things to Do in September

THINGS TO DO //

SEPTEMBER 2021

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

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 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

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

St. Joseph Fall Festival This family-friendly festival features great rides, community barn sale, silent auction, pull tabs and more. • Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church,

stjosephindy.org

Symphony on the Prairie: Brass Transit Enjoy the music of Chicago! 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

SAT 04 Family Storytime Families with children of all ages are invited the first Saturday of the month to listen to stories, sing songs, and play games - there's something fun for every age! • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 11 am-Noon, indypl.org FREE

IKEA Kids Academy: Back to School Series Celebrate the new school year! Kids 12 and under can receive a free craft kit to help them get organized for school. • Location: IKEA Fishers, Time: 10 am-Noon, ikea.com FREE

Moonlight Movie Series: Trolls World Tour Families can gather on The Lawn at Clay Terrace to enjoy a themed movie night! • Location: The Lawn at Clay Terrace, Time: 6:30-10 pm, clayterrace.com

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

SAT 04 – SUN 05 Throwback

Camp Experience the best of Conner Prairie Adventure Camp as an adult! Enjoy a grownupsonly weekend of river tubing, archery, camp crafts, field games, yoga, ziplining, overnight camping and more. • Location: Conner Prairie, connerprairie.org

SUN 05 Classical Mystery Tour Carmel Symphony Orchestra will pay homage to The Beatles with musical stylings and spot-on delivery of the iconic Fab Four band. • Location: Coxhall Gardens, Time: 7 pm, carmelsymphony.org

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 MON 06 Indy Arts Fest Indy Arts Fest is an annual festival with the goal to highlight the best of Indy’s art talent. Enjoy murals, music, cars, vendors and more. • Location: Indy Auto Man Service Building, Time: 11 am-7 pm, indyartsfest.com

Movies at Midtown: Sing Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 3 and 7 pm, midtownplazacarmel.com

TUES 07 Homeschool Tuesdays: Coding Learn what code is and practice coding robots, a Mars rover, and your own character or game. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10 am-Noon & 1:30-3:30 pm, indianamuseum.org

Preschool Storytime Preschoolers ages 3-6 and an adult are invited for crafts, sensory building, literacy skills, science and technology exercises and more. • Location: College Avenue Branch, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

Small Wonders: Space Adventure Get ready to blast off and explore space! We’ll design spacesuits, a Mars rover and star-inspired artwork. Ages 3-5. • Location: Indiana State Museum, 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

Teen Tuesdays Need a place to hang after school? Want to relax, create, and be yourself in a space built for teens? Every other Tuesday, we’ll have a different activity to help teens have fun once the school bell rings. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 4-6 pm, indypl.org FREE

WED 08 Animal Tales Join a park naturalist from Hendricks County Parks for a story featuring an animal native to Indiana. A craft or activity follows the story. • Location: PlainfieldGuilford Township Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

Beastly Brunch Get an up-close look at Holliday Park’s animal ambassadors and experience a live feeding! Ages 2+ with their adult. • Location: Holliday Park Nature Center, Time: 11-11:30 am,

hollidaypark.org FREE

THURS, SEPT 09 THROUGH SAT, SEPT 11

OKTOBERFEST AT GERMAN PARK Mother Goose on the Loose Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult are invited for an early literacy program. • Location: College Avenue Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am,

indypl.org FREE

Nature Preschool Program: Flowers for Flutterbies Learn how flowers help all things that flutter and what we can do to help the fluttery flowery relationship. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-

Recreation FREE

THURS 09 Family Board Game Night Come to the library for your family game night! We will walk through the rules for "The Sneaky Snack Squirrel Game" (3+), "Hoot Owl Hoot!" (4+), and "Ticket to Ride: First Journey" (6+). • Location: Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Time: 6:30-7:30 pm, plainfieldlibrary.

net FREE

Preschool Story Hour: Snakes Taylor Center of Natural History welcomes preschoolers for an hour of fun! We will read a book, do a craft, and participate in a fun activity all related to the theme of the day. • Location: Taylor Center of Natural History, Time: 11 am-Noon,

hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation FREE

THURS 09 – SAT 11 Oktoberfest

A true Oktoberfest experience in Indianapolis! Music, entertainment, beirgarten and more. • Location: German Park, indianapolisgak.com

FRI 10 Family Night Hikes Bring the whole family along for a night of exploration with a resident naturalist. You'll hit the trails to observe the nighttime bird songs, wildlife movement and maybe even hear an owl call. • Location: Central Park, Time: 6:30-8 pm,

carmelclayparks.com

Mass Ave Crit One of the longest-running urban bike races in the Midwest. The Mass Ave Crit 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, Time: 4:30-9:30 pm,

momentumindy.org/mass-ave-crit

Movies in the Park: Wonder Woman 1984 Enjoy an outdoor movie together! Movie begins at dusk. • Location: Forest Park Shelter 1 in Noblesville, noblesvilleparks.org FREE

FRI 10 – SUN 12 The Brothers

Grimm Spectaculaton The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as actors combine all 209 stories, ranging from classics like Snow White and Hansel and Gretel to more obscure stories like The Devil’s Grandmother and The Girl Without Hands. • Location: The Biz Academy of Musical Theatre,

thebiz-academy.com

9th Annual Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest Enjoy helicopter rides, pyrotechnic skydivers, entertainment, food vendors, fireworks, a wine and beer garden for the grown-ups and, of course, lots and lots of hot air balloons! • Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds, facebook.com/

Kiwanis IndianaBalloonFest

Zionsville Lions Fall Festival Carnival, parade, rides, food, music and familyfriendly events! • Location: Lions Park, zionsvillelions.

com

SAT 11 5th Annual BatesHendricks Street Fest This event features free food, music, family-friendly activities, local vendors and community groups gathering to celebrate our wonderful community! • Location: 1526 S New Jersey St., Time: 4-8 pm, facebook.com/

bateshendricks FREE

SUN, SEPT 12

CONCERTS IN THE CENTERPIECE: INDIANAPOLIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT COXHALL GARDENS French Market This annual festival features authentic French dishes prepared on-site, French wine, live music all day, an artisan craft fair, a raffle, a children’s area and mass in the 100 year-old church at 5:30 pm. • Location: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Time: Noon-10 pm FREE

Jeep Jam & Family Fun Fest Bring the whole family for an afternoon of family fun! Jeep enthusiasts are encouraged to register their Jeeps for the Jeep Jam show portion of the event. There will be games, music and free food onsite too! • Location: Main Street Greenfield, Time: 11 am-4 pm,

greenfieldmainstreet.org/jeepjam FREE

Peanut Butter & Jam: Goldilocks and the Three Bears The award-winning Stevens Puppets presents an old tale with some new twists. Designed for ages 1-7. $10. • Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, Time: 10:30-11:15 am, thecenterpresents.org

Penrod Arts Fair This year’s fair features more than 300 artists, six stages of entertainment, 75 arts-related non-profit organizations, and an extensive children’s area. • Location: Newfields, Time: 9 am-5 pm, penrod.org

IU Health Momentum Indy Festival The festival features delicious food and drink, kids and family activities, recreational bike rides, and fun expo among thousands of cheering fans! • Location: University Park, Time: 9 am-5 pm, momentumindy.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

Teddy Bear Clinic Zoo members can bring in their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal for a checkup. Learn how to care for plush friends and get a Certificate of Beary Good Health from a Zoo veterinarian. • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, Time: 10 am-Noon, indianapoliszoo.com

Young Explorers: Music in Motion Create your own music as we engineer instruments, and explore tempo and rhythm through hands-on experiments, and create music-inspired artwork. Ages 4-6. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 1-2:30 pm, indianamuseum.org

SAT 11 – SUN 12 Family Camp

Designed to give you the confidence to take your family camping! There will be classes on cooking, setting up equipment, gear choices, and a host of other topics to get you started on your camping adventure. You will have lots of time to explore Strawtown Koteewi Park and its Adventure Area. • SUN 12 Concerts in the Centerpiece: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra Enjoy musical entertainment in a

majestic setting. • Location: Coxhall Gardens, 5-7 pm,

hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation FREE

MON 13 Cozy Club A weekly program where tweens can relax with a snack and activity while listening to a reading of the club’s monthly book choice. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 4-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

Movies at Midtown: The Cat in the Hat 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

Preschool Storytime Preschool children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited for stories, songs, and other early literacy activities. • Location: Lawrence Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

TUES 14 Open Tabletop Gaming Night The West Perry Library is opening its doors to anyone who needs a safe and welcoming place to play Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or any other game you might want! • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 6-8 pm, indypl.org FREE

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

WED 15 Mother Goose on the Loose Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult are invited for an early literacy program. • Location: College Avenue Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

Preschool Storytime Preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, games and rhymes with a craft afterwards. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

WED 15 – SAT 18 Beech Grove

Fall Festival Enjoy rides, games, food booths and a craft fair on Saturday! • Location: 3rd Ave. to 8th Ave., bgpromoters.org/fall-festival

THURS 16 Baby & Toddler Storytime Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with Miss Shelby and her ukulele. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org

FREE

Homeschool Day @ Indiana Historical Society Homeschool families, join museum educators, librarians, conservators and historians for a day of fun and learning designed just for you! • Location: Indiana Historical Society, Time: 10 am-4 pm, indianahistory.org St. George Festival This family-oriented festival includes Middle Eastern foods, live music, dancing, and a children’s carnival. • Location: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, stgfest.

org

Storytime Express A live, in-person storytime for kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers. • Location: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Time: 10-10:30 am,

carmelclaylibrary.org FREE

THURS 16 – SUN 19 Nappanee

Apple Festival This delicious festival is home to Indiana's largest 7 foot baked apple pie. There’s also tons of family-friendly fun to celebrate all things fall. • Location: Downtown Nappanee Indiana,

nappaneeapplefestival.org/

Whale of a Sale Indiana’s largest kids consignment event featuring baby to teen clothing, toys, strollers, books, sporting goods, furniture and more from 500+ families. • Location: Grand Park Events Center, whale-sale.com

FRI 17 Family Night Hikes Bring the whole family along for a night of exploration with a resident naturalist. You'll hit the trails to observe the nighttime bird songs, wildlife movement and maybe even hear an owl call. • Location: Central Park, Time: 6:30-8 pm, carmelclayparks.com Porch Concert Series: Indy Polkamotion Enjoy an outdoor, socially distanced concert featuring local polka band, Indy Polkamotion. Come for the music, stay for the activities, food and fun! $10. • Location: Indianapolis Propylaeum, Time: 8-9:30 pm, thepropylaeum.org

FRI 17 – SAT 18 St. Malachy Country Fair and Hog Roast A community weekend of food and fun. Stop by for a pork burger, listen to some live entertainment, and take a ride on the Ferris wheel. • Location: St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg, stmalachy.org

FRI 17 – SUN 19 Carmel on

Canvas Enjoy an open-air painting exhibition and competition, quick paint and art fair on the sidewalks throughout the Carmel Arts & Design District and Midtown. • Location: Indiana Design Center, carmelartsanddesign.com FREE SAT 18 Fall Harvest Celebration Celebrate 111 years of beekeeping in Indiana with the Honey Cafe, beekeepers hard at work, mini tours, and helicopter rides (weather permitting). • Location: Hunter’s Honey Farm, Time: 10 am-4 pm,

huntershoneyfarm.com

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

Moonlight Movie Series: Sing Families can gather on The Lawn at Clay Terrace to enjoy a themed movie night! • Location: The Lawn at Clay Terrace, Time: 6:30-10 pm, clayterrace.com

Video Game Night @ Indianapolis Indians Bring your video-gaming expertise to Victory Field and compete against other gamers in PNC Plaza. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 7:05 pm,

milb.com/indianapolis

SUN 19 Concerts in the Centerpiece: The Woomblies Enjoy musical entertainment in a majestic setting. • Location: Coxhall Gardens, 5-7 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.

gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation FREE

PorchFest A family-friendly community event where a variety of musical acts perform live on neighborhood porches. Food and beverage vendors are available. The featured musical acts range from acoustic to electric, solo to ensemble covering multiple different musical genres. • Location: Carmel Art & Design District, Time: Noon-6 pm,

carmelporchfest.org FREE

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 20 Movies at Midtown: Coco Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 3 and 7 pm, midtownplazacarmel.

com

Tiny Play 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, SEPT 25 THROUGH SUN, SEPT 26

APPLE FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW AT ANDERSON ORCHARD TUES 21 Storytime Express A live, in-person storytime for kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers. • Location: Monon Community Center, Time: 10-10:30 am, carmelclaylibrary.org FREE

WED 22 First Day of Fall Hike What's the best way to celebrate the first day of fall? A hike in Central Park to enjoy nature's beauty! We'll examine trees and plants, and talk about the natural features of the East Woods. • Location: Central Park, Time: 5-6 pm, carmelclayparks.com FREE

THURS 23 Insect Sing-a-Long Some of the smallest animals on the planet create some of the loudest sounds. The program will begin by listening to their songs and how they do it. Then we’ll head outside to find them. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hamiltoncounty.

in.gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation FREE

FRI 24 – SAT 25 Blues in the

‘Burg An event for the whole family! Food trucks, musical acts, beer & wine garden and more. • Location: Arbuckle Acres Park, brownsburgparks.com

Indy Irish Fest Indy’s long-running celebration of Irish culture! Enjoy live music, Irish dancers, cultural exhibits, sheep, Irish dogs, fun food and beverage options will be part of the Fest! • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens,

indyirishfest.com

SAT 25 Avon Community Heritage Festival A fun, family-friendly atmosphere where kids and adults can enjoy a day outside among friends and others in the community. • Location: Washington Township Park, Time: 4-9 pm,

avoncommunityheritagefestival.org FREE

Family Learn to Fish Workshop Join a park naturalist in a hands-on workshop to gain the knowledge, skills, and the confidence needed to go fishing. Ages 6+. • Location: White River Campground, Time: 9 am-Noon, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/

Parks-and-Recreation FREE

Heart Walk Indianapolis It's never been a better time to find new ways to boost physical and emotional health. Joining the Heart Walk is a great way to socially connect and get moving - all while making a great impact in our community and saving lives. • Location: Victory Field Stadium, Time: check-in 8:30 am, indyheartwalk.org

Rock the Clock Features live music, local beer and wine vendors, food trucks and a variety of ways for residents and visitors to connect with Greenwood’s downtown business community in a block-party-like atmosphere. • Location: Greenwood City Center, Time: 3-10 pm, greenwood.in.gov

Rocky Ripple Festival This festival offers 70+ local artisans, live music, kids interactive area, great food with local beers and wine. Come spend the day enjoying Rocky Ripple and all the family friendly activities for all ages! • Location: Hohlt Park, Time: 11 am-6 pm, facebook.com/RockyRippleFestival FREE

World Rivers Day The river is a place of beauty, a source of drinking water, recreation and habitat for many species. Together we will hike to the White River, stopping on a sandbar to take in the river's beauty, share stories and connections and celebrate its history and ecology. • Location: Hazel Landing Park, Time: 10 am-Noon, carmelclayparks.com FREE

SAT 25 – SUN 26 Apple Festival &

Craft Show Pick your own apples, visit the pumpkin patch, enjoy homemade apple cobbler or a fried apple pie with ice cream, play on the playground and jump in the giant straw pile! • Location: Anderson Orchard, Time: 8 am-8 pm, andersonorchard.com

Carmel International Arts Festival Featuring live international music and artist exhibits, with more than 150 artists exhibiting in watercolor, oil, 2D, jewelry, photography, 3D, wood, sculpture, ceramics, glass and more. • Location: Carmel Arts & Design District, carmelartsfestival.org FREE

Dino Stroll The only tour that lets you walk-thru and get up close to life-like and life-size dinosaurs, some standing over 25 feet tall and spanning over 60 feet long! During Dino Stroll, experience a transformation into the Mesozoic Era with prehistoric dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods! • Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, dinostroll.com

Old Town Waverly Park Festival Celebrating the past, present and future with period encampments, educational reenactments, demonstrations, exhibits, local arts & crafts, music, food and much more. • Location: Waverly Park in Martinsville, morgancountyparks.com

Suburban Indy Home & Outdoor Living Show Fall is the perfect time of year for planting, transplanting, landscaping and tackling home improvement projects. This show was designed to connect suburban Indy homeowners with local businesses to discuss all of your home improvement and building needs. • Location: Grand Park Events Center, suburbanindyshows.com

SUN 26 Concerts in the Centerpiece: Cook and Belle Enjoy musical entertainment in a majestic setting. • Location: Coxhall Gardens, 5-7 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.

gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation FREE

MON 27 Cozy Club A weekly program where tweens can relax with a snack and activity while listening to a reading of the club’s monthly book choice. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 4-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

Movies at Midtown: Finding Dory Enjoy an outdoor movie shown on the big video screen in Midtown Plaza. • Location: Midtown Plaza Carmel, Times: Noon, 3 and 7 pm, midtownplazacarmel.

com

TUES 28 Tiny Science Learn, grow, and explore the world around you. Enjoy early literacy and STEM activities! • Location: PlainfieldGuilford Township Public Library, Time: 10-10:30 am,

plainfieldlibrary.net FREE

WED 29 Preschool Storytime Preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, games and rhymes with a craft afterwards. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am,

indypl.org FREE

Toddler Time: Space Exploration Grab your astronaut suits and get ready to blast off as we explore starry art, planet sensory play and some slimy experiments. Ages 18-36 months. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

THURS 30 Storytime Express A live, in-person storytime for kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers. • Location: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Time: 10-10:30 am, carmelclaylibrary.org FREE

Tiny Art 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

Toddler Time: Space Exploration Grab your astronaut suits and get ready to blast off as we explore starry art, planet sensory play and some slimy experiments. Ages 18-36 months. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org Spectrum IV: An LGBTQ+ Exhibition

Sept. 3 Through Sept. 24. Explore artwork by local artists of all ages from Indy’s LGBTQ+ community. This exhibit intends to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity by highlighting local LGBTQ+ artists. Artwork showcased will aim to be reflective of individuals’ identities, stories and experiences to achieve awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, especially as they relate to our Hoosier environment. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, gpacarts.org

Always…Patsy Cline Sept. 10 Throuh Oct. 3. Featuring Cline’s unforgettable hits, this funny and touching tribute celebrates the life and career of the legendary singer who died tragically in a plane crash. • Location: Actor’s Theatre of Indiana,

atistage.org

State of Nature: Picturing Indiana Biodiversity Through Sept. 19. A fine art/ natural history exhibit featuring artifacts from Indiana’s prehistory, alongside visual art documenting biodiversity in Indiana, and looking at humans’ impact on the environment. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

Sunflower Fields @ Conner Prairie Through Sept. 20. Explore the beautiful sunflower fields at Conner Prairie! You’ll discover a field of beauty with more than 3 acres to explore. Enjoy thousands of blooms as you walk through our paths and find the perfect photo opportunities. • Location: Conner Prairie, connerprairie.org

Hoosier Art Salon: Indiana Art by Indiana Artists Through Oct. 24. See artwork from Hoosier artists in this annual competition. The show is Indiana’s longest-running art exhibition and is considered to be the preeminent juried exhibition of Indiana art by Indiana artists. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

Powerful Women: Contemporary Art from the Eiteljorg Collection Through Jan. 18, 2022. This exhibit explores the work of visionary women artists who shaped and changed the ways people think about contemporary art. • Location: Eiteljorg Museum, eiteljorg.org

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

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

Newsies Through 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

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

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