Local Events

BY CHRISTIA WOODFORD

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 the 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 the 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 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.childrens museum.org/visit/hours/access-pass.

MUSEUMS

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Various Events

Jan.1-Jan. 31

Opens at 10 a.m. 3000 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-334-4000 https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/ calendar?date=01/08/2022

Conner Prairie Indiana’s Living History Museum

Sensory-Friendly Hours

The second Sunday of every month, from 10 a.m. to noon, will be sensoryfriendly 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 Dec. 1-Dec. 31 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-776-6000 or 800-966-1836 https://www.connerprairie.org/ events/list/

SPORTS

Indianapolis Colts

Jan. 8 Texans

Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 https://www.lucasoilstadium.com/

Indy Fuel

Jan. 11, 14, 20, 22, 27, 28

Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 https://www.indyfuelhockey.com/ news/2022/5/fuel-announce-202223-regular-season-schedule

FAMILY FUN

Indianapolis Zoo

Various events are scheduled daily

Check the calendar for events. https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/visit/ daily-schedule/ 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 317-630-2001

HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Thur., and 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. and holidays

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

Beef and Boards “Clue” Dec. 28 through Feb. 5 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 p.m.

The Jubilate Choir is for singers with special needs in grades 3-9.

The Jubilate Choir 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 the choir has, at its core, the same goals as other choirs in the 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

Start Date: Sept. 22, 2021

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

EVENTS

Special Needs Living-Indianapolis & Surrounding Areas magazine hosts NEW YEAR’S BASH!

Jan. 21, 2-5 p.m.

DDSi and Adaggios Banquet Hall 5999 W. Memory Lane, Greenfield, IN 46140

This will be for adults and kids with special needs, along with the supporters of Special Needs LivingIndianapolis & Surrounding Areas There will be childcare/activities/games for kids, and you are welcome to bring your caregiver to the event to help. Parents will be able to enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment.

We will have live bands thanks to Rock Garage & Voyager, a performance with The Mind Tripping Show, Socializing, Dancing, Appetizers, Beverages, Games, and more!

To Register, Scan the QR code or click this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-needs-livingnew-years-bash-tickets-195367017007

Autism Community Connection

IRCA Family Support Webinar (Online) Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Building Executive Functioning Skills: Flexible Thinking and Emotional Regulation

Learn strategies to use at home to support your child with the development of flexible thinking and emotional regulation skills.

Presented by: Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLP Educational Consultant, Indiana Resource Center for Autism

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University

Register: https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ YrDMCu3GSumHAdayI6jWOQ

Is there a local event for the special needs community you would like us to promote in an upcoming issue? Email us at SpecialNeedsIndy@n2pub.com.