LOCAL EVENTS Important Note: Prior to attending any events please be mindful of any COVID-19 restrictions. Please review the state mask executive order. There are exemptions within the order, including that children under 2 years of age should not wear a face-covering due to risk of suffocation; and any person with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that precludes wearing a face covering is not required to do so. Since COVID-19 is still among us there is a possibility that the events listed and places to go could be canceled, rescheduled, or closed. Please confirm event status and listed details in case event details have changed since posting. Note: Don’t forget to apply for the Access Pass! The Access Pass Program allows for families that meet the specific requirements listed below to visit The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and all participating locations for $2 per family member per visit, for up to two adults and all dependent youths living in the household. Qualifications include the following: • Hoosier Healthwise Insurance (Indiana’s health care program for low-income families, pregnant women, and children) • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Apply Here: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/ visit/hours/access-pass
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MUSEUMS
SPORTS
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Various Events April 1 - April 30 Starting at 10:00 am 3000 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-334-4000 https://www.childrensmuseum.org/ visit/calendar?date=01/08/2022
Indiana Pacers April 1, 9, 10 Various start times Bankers Life Fieldhouse 125 South Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-917-2727 https://www.nba.com/ pacers/schedule
Conner Prairie-Indiana’s Living History Museum Various events through April. In 2022 the second Sunday of every month from 10 am-12 pm will be sensory-friendly hours. Admission is free, and all of the grounds will be open. BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY April 16, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and visit with the Easter Bunny for a photo op. Assigned seating will be arranged in advance for registered guests. This event sells out quickly so reserve your tickets today. First seating opens at 8:30 am. Second seating opens at 11 am. $21.95/$11.95 member adult/youth; $24.95/$14.95 non-member adult/youth. EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA April 16 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. After breakfast, Easter on the Prairie continues with activities throughout our grounds! Easter egg hunts will be divided up by age group and spread throughout the grounds. Times and age ranges: 1:30 pm - 2-3-year-olds, 1:45 pm - 4-5-year-olds, 2:00 pm - 6-8-yearolds, 2:15 pm - 9-12-year-olds. 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers, IN 46038 317-776-6000 http://www.connerprairie.org/
Indy Fuel April 3, 8, 13, 16 200 South Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225 800-323-INDY (4639) | 317-262-3000 FAMILY FUN The Well Community Church Special Egg Event (Egg hunt for children with disabilities) Saturday, April 9 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Well Community Church 544 Pit Road, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Complete with games, prizes, and Baxter the Bunny! The egg hunt will have 3 separate start times: 2 pm - Adaptive Egg Hunt Magnetic eggs are picked up with poles. This hunt is perfect for kiddos in wheelchairs or gait trainers. 3 pm - Sensory Friendly Hunt Quiet egg hunt with little stimulation. This hunt is great for kids with autism or sensory processing difficulties. 4 pm - Family Egg Hunt For children who can hunt unassisted but have developmental delays. Siblings can participate in this hunt! Family games and activities run simultaneously to the egg hunts. We would love for you to stick around to play for a while before or
after your hunt. Questions: jana@thewellcommunitychurch.com The Ausome Bunny- A FamilyFriendly Sensory Event April 10 10:00 am – 2:00 pm The Ausome Bunny is a family-friendly sensory event for Autism Awareness Month. Join Ausome Indy and hundreds of families in celebration and sensory-friendly play. Activities will include: pictures with the Easter bunny, make and take sensory bottles, egg hunt, coloring station, bead craft, temporary tattoos, and balloon animals. Register for event: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-ausomebunny-a-family-friendly-sensoryevent-tickets-248775573437
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Indianapolis Zoo xZOOberance Spring Festival March 24 - April 17 12 - 4 pm https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ events/xzooberance/ https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ visit/zoo-map/ The Studio Movie Grill 3535 West 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-315-8113 Sensory-friendly screenings of movies! Check the website for movies and times. https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/ movie/special-needs-screenings
