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 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 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 July 1-July 31 Opens at 10 a.m. 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 Come celebrate July 4 with the citizens of Prairietown! July 2nd-4th, 2022 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-776-6000 or 800-966-1836 Independence and freedom are contested ideas. Join the citizens of Prairietown as they celebrate 60 years of American independence, but also hear how others have questioned just how free America is. Various events through July. In 2022 the second Sunday of every month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. will be sensory-friendly hours. Admission is free, and all of the grounds will be open.

SPORTS Indiana Fever July 5, 7, 13, 15 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana Indiana Farmers Coliseum https://www.wnba.com/schedule/

Indy Eleven July 2, 9, 23, 30 Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana https://www.ticketmaster.com/indy-eleven-vsnew-york-red-indianapolis-indiana-05-21-2022/ event/05005C3FBFB5483D

Indianapolis Indians July 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24 Victory Field, Indianapolis, Indiana https://tickets-center.com/search/ Indianapolis-Indians-tickets/

FAMILY FUN Indianapolis Zoo Animals & All That Jazz 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. JUNE 16 - AUG. 4 FREE FOR ZOO MEMBERS. INCLUDED WITH REGULAR ZOO ADMISSION. THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES 1200 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 317-630-2001 Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MON-THURS, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Various daily events scheduled every day. Check calendar for events https:// www.indianapoliszoo.com/visit/ daily-schedule/.

The Studio Movie Grill 3535 West 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

Kids’ Summer Movie Series June 8, 2022 - July 27, 2022 10 a.m. Mooresville Showtime Cinema 300 Southbridge St., Mooresville, IN 46158 Join the Mooresville Showtime Cinema for the 2022 Kids’ Summer Movie Series. Escape the summer heat with fun, affordable indoor movies this summer in June and July! These carefully chosen kid-friendly films will be shown every Wednesday between June 8 and July 27. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., movie begins at 10 a.m. https:// www.visitmorgancountyin.com/event/ kids-summer-movie-series/9089/

Wild Play Wednesdays Second and fourth Wednesday through the summer 2 p.m.-4 p.m. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park 4521 Gibbs Rd., Danville, IN Join the naturalists at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park playground for engaging nature play on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month this

summer from 2 to 4 p.m.! Each session will bring something new and different, so don’t miss out! Discover new ways of playing outside!

Sensory Friendly Nights at The Waterpark Adaptive Open Swim July 12, 26 and August 2 7:30-9:30 Monon Community Center Waterpark The Waterpark can be overwhelming and overstimulating so we have a solution for you. Join us for a fun evening at The Waterpark free of distraction, designed for individuals with disabilities. The music will be off, the concession stand will be closed and your family can focus on enjoying The Waterpark. The main activity pool, slides and lazy river will be open for families to swim, play and interact with others. The cost is $17 per family. Pre-registration is required. You only need to register one member per family. *Program designed for individuals with disabilities and their families. https://anc.apm.activecommunities. com/carmelclayparks/activity/ search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_ param=2&activity_keyword=open%20 swim&viewMode=list

THE ARTS Beef and Boards Mary Poppins May 19 - July 10 The Honky Tonk Angels July 14 - August 14 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. 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 St. Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-288-8235 indy@gigisplayhouse.org

EVENTS Indiana State Fair July 31st is Abilities Awareness Day at the State Fair. July 29 - August 21, 2022 1202 E. 38TH ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205 We are thrilled to welcome our beloved fairgoers back to the Great Indiana State Fair this summer. https://www.indianastatefair. com/p/state-fair

Kroger Symphony on the Prairie - Star-Spangled Symphony July 1 to 4, 2022 Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 Pack your picnic and wear your red, white, and blue for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual celebration of America. The ISO will salute all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces each night. Our summertime tradition features guest vocalist Doug LaBrecque and music by John Phillip Sousa, John Williams, Irving Berlin, and more!

Zionsville Lions Annual Fourth of July Celebration Mon, Jul 4, 5 p.m. EDT Zionsville Lions Club Park 11053 Sycamore St., Zionsville, IN Join us for an All-American Independence Day Celebration in Lions Park on Monday, July 4. This is the second-largest fundraiser for Lions Park. Music, bounce houses, kids’ games, and lots of great festival food. Parking lot opens at 4 p.m. Food and Entertainment begin at 5 p.m. No admission fee, but $5 per car for parking. Fireworks will begin at dusk.