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Local Events
BY CHRISTIA WOODFORD PUBLISHING ASSISTANT AND LOCAL EVENTS
NOTE: Don’t forget to apply for the Access Pass! The Access Pass Program allows 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. You qualify if you receive:
• 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
Museum My Way, An adaptive museum experienceOct. 9, Dec. 10, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Capacity limited. Registration required.
This special event is an opportunity for visitors with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities to experience the museum in a new way. Families and groups of all abilities are welcome to play and learn together!
Sensory modifications to the museum environment include:
Limited capacity
Quiet area with sensory items
Some music is turned down or off
Edited lighting effects in some areas Members: Free, Nonmembers: $6 per personAccess Pass: $2 per person. For tickets: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar/event/464
First Thursday Night- First Thursday every monthAug.1, 4:00 pm
On the first Thursday of every month, we open our doors from 4–8 p.m. for just $6 admission per person! Why should you visit?
Admission is just $6 per person for the entire museum. That’s a savings of more than 75% per ticket!
It’s the ONLY time the museum is open to the public in the evening, so it’s a perfect after-hours night for your family.
It’s not as crowded as you might think! We have limited capacity on First Thursday Nights.
Parking is always free!
Our Food Court is open, so you can grab a quick and easy dinner for the whole family. Low cost. Low crowds. Late night play! https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar/event/273
Various Events
Aug. 1- Aug. 31, Opens at 10 AM
3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208, 317-334-4000
https://www.childrensmuseum.org
Conner Prairie — Indiana’s Living History Museum
WE CAN CAMP
Aug. 17 & 18, Aug. 24 & 25
LOVE THE IDEA OF CAMPING AS A FAMILY BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?
Join us as you learn basic camping skills, enjoy fun outdoor experiences and spend the night on our grounds in a tent! This program is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a refresher. We provide all the camping gear you'll need, along with modern restrooms and overnight security. To reserve your spot: https://www.connerprairie.org/we-can-camp/
Sensory-Friendly Hours
The second Sunday of every month, from 10 AM to noon, are sensory-friendly hours at Conner Prairie! Enjoy a calm environment
Check-in with Guest Relations, stating that you are here for sensory-friendly hours. You will get free admission and may stay as long as you wish.
Various events
July 1- July 31, 10:00 am- 10:00 pm
13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: 317-776-6000 or 800-966-1836 https://www.connerprairie.org/events/list
Indiana State Museum
Sensory Friendly Afternoon check website for dates.
3:00 pm- 5:00 pm
650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Experience the Indiana State Museum in a sensory-friendly way! Each month, we’ll lower the lights and reduce distractions to give children and adults with sensory processing differences a chance to enjoy an interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Social narratives will be available at the ticket counter and sensory–based activities will be spaced throughout the museum. Plus, check out a Sensory Bag to make your experience even more enjoyable. Check calendar for dates https://www.indianamuseum.org/calendar/
Sports
Indy Eleven
Aug. 7, 11, 31
IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium, 1001 W New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indianapolis Indians
Aug. 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Victory Field, 501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
https://www.milb.com/indianapolis/schedule/2024-03
Family Fun
Indianapolis Zoo
Zoo Camp
Summer – July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29- Aug. 2
From learning about wild animals to careers in conservation, campers at the Indianapolis Zoo have a blast exploring and learning while making new friends! Zoo Camps are offered during school breaks during the year. Camps include outdoor exploration of the Zoo and special behind-the-scenes tours to meet animal ambassadors and members of the Zoo’s animal care team. Zoo Camps also foster curiosity and STEM-based skills such as investigation, collaboration, problem solving, communication and more through fun hands-on activities.
For information and registration https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/learn-explore/zoo-camps/
Various events scheduled daily
July 1- July 31, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
1200 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/
Indiana State Fair
Aug. 2- Aug. 18
Indiana State Fair Grounds, Gate 1 on 38th Street, Gate 6 on Fall Creek Parkway, Indianapolis, IN. For tickets and information https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair
The Studio Movie Grill
3535 W. 86th St., 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
The Arts
Dancing with Diverse Abilities
June 27- August 15, Check website for times and locations
Through a partnership with the Fort Wayne Dance Collective, we are excited to offer a seven week session of Dancing with Diverse Abilities for youth ages 6-12 of all ability levels. These upbeat classes promote helath and wellness, which empowering students to explore movement and express themselves creatively!
$20 members/$40 non-members Registration opens April 1 for members and April 8 for non-members. Go to https://www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org/events or https://fwdc.org/classes/ to register for your class
Adaptive Dance
Aug. 1, 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Every first Thursday through May 2025
the Arc of Hancock County, 8535 N Clearview Dr, McCordsville, IN 46055
We are proud to announce that we received a mini-grant from the Community Foundation of Hancock County to turn our Adaptive Dance (Body Rock) classes from March and April into a regular monthly program. These classes will be held at Hancock Wellness Center - McCordsville in the Community Room every first Thursday of the month from August 2024 through May 2025 from 5:00-6:00pm. This class is free, but you must be registered. Parents of participants under 18 years old must be present. We cannot wait to see you there! Please use the link to register: https://arcofhcadaptivedance.eventbrite.com
Beef and Boards
The Wizard of Oz
May 23 - July 7, 2024
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Jul y11 - August 25, 2024
9301 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
https://beefandboards.com/Online/default.asp
Jubilate Choir
Butler University, Lilly Hall, Room 133
Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 PM
The Jubilate Choir is for singers with special needs in grades 3-9. Singers with varying abilities meet each week to grow musically. This tuition-free choir focuses on proper singing techniques, music theory and sight-reading, part-singing, and social skills involved in being a member of a musical ensemble.
Though Jubilate has, at its core, the same goals as other choirs in the Indianapolis Children's Choir (ICC), singers in Jubilate engage in additional activities like visual and tactile experiences that are catered specifically to the current members of the choir.
Director: Lauren Southard
For more information, contact Lauren Southard at
317-940-8065 or lsouthar@icchoir.org. https://icchoir.org/special-needs/
Gigi’s Playhouse
Various classes during the week.
5909 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-288-8235
indy@gigisplayhouse.org https://gigisplayhouse.org/indianapolis/sfcalendar/
Events
Ask The Arc Webinars
Aug. 8, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Ask The Arc webinars provide information and discussion on timely topics relevant to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and their support systems. Webinars take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. EST. Past webinars are recorded and posted on our YouTube channel and on The Arc of Indiana Academy.
Registration is for the complete webinar series. You can pick and choose which ones you want to attend without having to register each time.
Click here to register https://www.arcind.org/event/ask-the-arc-webinars-2/2024-06-13/
