LOCAL EVENTS

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.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

First Thursday Nights

The first Thursday of every month, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM.

Go back in time to the Age of the Dinosaurs and explore the basics of science through fun, hands-on activities in Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibition

Travel to Greece without leaving Indiana in Take Me There®: Greece

Uncover ancient artifacts in National Geographic Treasures of the Earth https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/ calendar/event/273/2023-04-06

VARIOUS EVENTS

June 1-June 30

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

Various events

June 1- June 30

13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038

Phone: 317-776-6000 or 800-966-1836

https:// www.connerprairie.org/events/list

Sensory-Friendly Hours

The second Sunday of every month, from 10 AM to noon, are 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.

SPORTS

Indianapolis Indians

June 1, 2, 3 4, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225

https://www.milb.com/indianapolis

Indy Eleven

June 10

IU Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium

1001 W New York St Indianapolis IN 46202. 317-274-9749

http://www.indyeleven.com

FAMILY FUN

Indianapolis Zoo

Animals And All That Jazz

JUN 15 - AUG 3 5:30pm-8:30pm

AS THE SUMMER HEATS UP, CHILL OUT WITH THE SMOOTH SOUNDS OF LIVE JAZZ DURING OUR WILDLY POPULAR THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES!

One of the Zoo’s longest-running events, this series will showcase a diverse lineup of musicians from across the Midwest, covering jazz genres from classic to contemporary, smooth soul to blues, and even blending in the sounds of pop and R&B.

All performances will take place under the Bicentennial Pavilion. Located near the Zoo’s entrance, this stunning space offers an open-air atmosphere as well as weather protection a perfect place for attendees to relax for an evening of music, rain or shine.

Best of all, concerts are included with Zoo admission. Come early and enjoy a full day of Zoo fun, then stay late for a night of live jazz music! And, enjoy the ambiance of the Zoo after-hours along with:

• Live music from 5:30-8:30pm

• Specialty food that features a delicious new menu for purchase each night

• A full bar for those 21 years and older provided by Zink Distributing, official beer provider, Hotel Tango Distillery, official cocktail provider, and Daniel’s Vineyard. official wine provider

• Animals on exhibit until 7pm

Bring a chair to relax and enjoy the music!

A limited number of tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis

*Looking to bring a group? Tables of ten are available for reservation during each night of the concert series. Contact Group Sales or call (317) 630-2051 to get more information.

https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ events/animals-all-that-jazz/

*Members receive buy two, get two free ride tickets (limit of 20 tickets) from 5-7pm every night of the concert series.

https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ events/animals-all-that-jazz/

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

9 AM - 5 PM, Mon. - Thur., and 9 AM - 7 PM, 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

Bubble Run

June 24, 8:00am

Celebration Park 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Bubble Run has brought those good ol’ days back– and the best part is you don’t have to clean up the mess. Often imitated, never duplicated, Bubble Run is the original bubble run. You can expect five kilometers (3.1 miles) of a bubbly, great time as you run, walk, dance, or even push a stroller through our fun run.

Register: https://bubblerun.com/ locations/indy/

THE ARTS

Beef and Boards Beauty and the Beast

May 18 - July 9, 2023

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

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, partsinging, 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/

Imagine Concert

The ICC’s Choral Fest: Imagine concert features campers from our Summer Music Camp as they join the ICC choirs on stage for the very first time. Our season closes as we began, looking forward to the future and demonstrating how to turn ideas into transformative actions. We Imagine what is achievable as we explore new possibilities, do new things, continue to tell our story and, by doing so, make the world and our own community a better place.

Concert Location: Cornerstone Lutheran Church

Carmel

Concert: 11:45 am: Imagine Campers

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

South Bend Disability Resource Fair

Hosted by Connections, SAI, LOGAN center, and Behavior Services and Therapy

June 3, 11:00 am-2:00 pm Logan Center 2505 E Jefferson Blvd.

South Bend, In 46615

We welcome waiver agencies, community organizations, employers, educational partners, and businesses to share information and ideas. Including entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals to market wares and exposure for individuals to display their talents, artwork, and skills.

South Bend Disability Resource Fair will provide information about community resources and services for individuals with disabilities and their families. Exhibitors will talk about the services and resources to assist individuals and families. There will be interactive areas, food and more!

What to Bring: Materials to share or giveaway and a Raffle Prize of your choice **We ask that each individual vendor provides a Raffle Prize of their choice that will be given away by the organizers during the event. Attendees will need to get punches on their card in order to enter into the drawing this year.** To Register: https://forms.office.com/r/ r1v1bbDeMP

Joseph Maley Foundation’s Annual Run, Walk, Roll Race Series

Road Mile (Friday, June 9th at 7:30 PM) - Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Run, Walk, Roll 5K (Saturday, July 15th at 8 AM) - Michael A. Carroll Stadium *USATF Sanctioned Certified Course* Join us for two family-friendly race events, open to registrants of ALL ages and abilities.

At both events you’ll find a competitive race, family-friendly fun, and participants of all ages and abilities! Our Road Mile is held at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (2801 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268), with a fast, flat course that ends on the track. The Run, Walk, Roll 5K will be held at IUPUI’s Michael A Carroll Stadium (1001 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46202) on a scenic downtown course. Family-friendly activities will be held on the field for participants of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Proceeds from the event support Joseph Maley Foundation and our mission to celebrate differences and cultivate an inclusive community through education and service of youth in Greater Indianapolis. Learn more at josephmaley.org

Register here: https://secure.qgiv. com/for/5hztlp/event/2023runwal kroll/?fbclid=IwAR1HEfOIoPqQl_0-J-NW-1_L8UJojiNZ8qkmcUW0jn1p2gkzG7dRaaxKQ

21st Annual DSI DADS Golf Outing

June 9, 10:30 am-7:00 pm

Eagle Creek Golf Club, 8802 W. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46234

10:30 – 11:30 am – Registration and Lunch, Pre-Golf Activities

12:00 pm – 18 Hole, Best Ball scramble

5:00 pm – Dinner and Raffle License Number 013304

Check out the full event details on the golf brochure: https://dsindiana.org/ wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023_

DADS-Golf-Brochure.pdf

DSI D.A.D.S. Golf Individual Registration

Fee: $125, Foursome: $500

One of the goals of DSI D.A.D.S.® is to provide educational and recreational opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome. Proceeds from this year’s outing will be used, in part, to support Camp Hi-Lite, a one-week, outdoorliving experience for school-aged and adolescent children who happen to have Down syndrome. Thank you so much for your generous support!

18th Annual Noble Golf Classic Hosted by Noble Life The Arc of Greater Indianapolis

June 19, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Sagamore Golf Club, 10900 Golden Bear Way, Noblesville, IN 46060

We are planning a fabulous day for golfers at our 18th annual Noble Golf Classic. Enjoy some practice time on the putting green and driving range before we head out for 18 holes on this gorgeous course. Between holes, be sure to stop by the Sagamore Patio Grill for lunch. Hospitality tees along the way will keep you refreshed. Once we finish, we’ll gather for an outdoor post-game reception with appetizers, a putting contest, golfer prizes, giveaways & more. Secure your sponsorship or foursome today, and we’ll see you on the links. Cost: $1500 per foursome Register: https://www. indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org/view/ event/4404/18th-annual-noble-golfclassic/1234

New Albany Disability Resource Fair Hosted by Connections, SAI, Hometown Waiver Solutions and Sweet Behavior

June 24, 11:00 am-2:00 pm

IU Southwest 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN 47150 - Hoosier Room

We welcome waiver agencies, community organizations, employers, educational partners, and businesses to share information and ideas. Including entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals to market wares and exposure for individuals to display their talents, artwork, and skills.

2nd New Albany Disability Resource Fair will provide information about community resources and services for individuals with disabilities and their families. Exhibitors will talk about the services and resources to assist individuals and

families. There will be interactive areas, food and more!

What to Bring: Materials to share or giveaway and a Raffle Prize of your choice **We ask that each individual vendor provides a Raffle Prize that will be given away by the organizers during the event. Attendees will need to get punches on their card in order to enter into the drawing this year.**

To Register: https://forms.office.com/r/ U2BZxG4Jen

DSI DADs Spencer Farm Wine Run 5k

June 24, 9:00am-4:00pm Spencer Farm Winery, 7015 E 161st St., Noblesville, IN US 46062

Like Running? Love Wine? This race is for you! For an exciting event featuring the scenic views of Spencer Farm Winery and did we mention great Wine! With registration options for all wine lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Race Swag: All participants will receive a race t-shirt, souvenir glass, finisher medal and a pour of wine (or soda for under 21 runners) after the race!

PLEASE SIGNUP THROUGH OUR CHARITY REFERRAL LINK to support DSI D.AD.S.®: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/ Noblesville/SpencerFarm5K?raceRef Code=tOfhArbc

We are excited to announce that this event will benefit: Redemption Rescue of Indiana, Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County and Down Syndrome Indiana!

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.