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

MUSEUMS

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

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/

SPORTS

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

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 Family- Friendly 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

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

Indian Creek Christian Church invites you to our annual Access Ministry Spring Carnival! Individuals with special needs and their siblings will experience a fun filled day of carnival games, pizza, hand painting, and a Silly Safari Show. Each participant will have a buddy volunteer paired with them. We hope parents will join us for a day of laughs at our parent programming with Comedian Scott Long. This is a FREE event for the community! Our Access Ministry volunteers can’t wait to connect and celebrate with you!

Where: Indian Creek Christian Church 6430 S. Franklin Road Indianapolis, IN 46259 When: Saturday, April 23 from 3:00 – 6:30p Dinner and snacks provided

Families must register at www.thecreek.org/access Registration opens March 16

THE ARTS

Beef and Boards “Hello Dolly” March 31- May 15 9301 Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-9664 https://www.beefandboards.com/ Online/default.asp

Jubilate Choir Butler University, Lilly Hall, Room 133 Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 pm Director: Lauren Southard Start Date: September 22, 2021 For more information, contact Lauren Southard at 317-940-8065 or lsouthar@icchoir.org

Gigi’s Playhouse Various classes during the week 5909 East 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-288-8235 indy@gigisplayhouse.org

EVENTS

The Autism Ability FEST April 3 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Admission/$10.00 parking Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds Directions: https://www.indianastatefair.com/ p/visit/parking

ILADD Informational Seminar Thursday, April 7 6:30-8 pm Ascension St. Vincent Room, Zionsville Town Hall 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 Description: “Mental Health Awareness.” A mental health expert will speak on quality of life and the importance of diet, exercise, and social interaction. Event is free and a part of ILADD’s mission to help self-advocates along the path to greater independence. Register by emailing Michele Gray at program.manager@iladdinc.org

Crossroads Easterseals iCan Bike Camp June 20-24 Perry Park Ice Skating Rink 451 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227 $130 Easterseals Crossroads, in partnership with iCan Shine and Indy Parks, offers this bike program to people 8 years and older with disabilities and special needs. Over 5 days, participants learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently. Register at https://eastersealscrossroads.wufoo. com/forms/pv7ryp70gp65ns/

TECH EXPO 2022 - The Patins Project Thursday, April 14 502 East Event Centre 502 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032

The PATINS Project is teaming up again with IN*SOURCE for Tech Expo 2022! Mark your calendars for your one-stop shop to preview assistive and accessible technologies and services, meet with vendors and experts on resources designed for inclusion and compliance, and learn about accessible technology supports. Open to all interested Indiana administrators, teachers, family members, students, and pre-service/ grad students. Register here! https:// www.patinsproject.org/services/ conferences/tech-expo?register

Promoting Positive Outcomes: Early Childhood Special Education Conference April 19-20 Virtual attendance Hosted by The Indiana Department of Education Office of Special Education, the Early Childhood Center at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University-Purdue University, and the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Sessions on inclusion, collaboration, and more. Learn more by visiting the conference web page. https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/ ecc/news-and-events/preschool-conference.html