By Christia Woodford
LOCAL EVENTS Important Note: Prior to attending any events, please be mindful of any COVID19 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
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MUSEUMS The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Various Events May 1 to May 31 Opens at 10 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 Mother’s Day Brunch May 8 at 10 am Various events through May. 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.
Indianapolis Indians May 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Victory Field, Indianapolis, Indiana https://tickets-center.com/search/ Indianapolis-Indians-tickets/ FAMILY FUN Indianapolis Zoo Zoopolis 500 May 25, 10:30 am - 12:30 am https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ events/zoopolis-500/ FREE FOR ZOO MEMBERS AND INCLUDED WITH REGULAR ZOO ADMISSION. TORTOISES, START YOUR ENGINES! This unique annual event and race-fan favorite includes a morning of family-friendly activities leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Tortoise Racing.” https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ visit/zoo-map/
SPORTS Indiana Fever May 8, 10, 16, 21, 23, 25 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana May 27, 31 Indiana Farmers Coliseum https://www.wnba.com/schedule/ Indy Eleven May 21 Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana https://www.ticketmaster.com/ indy-eleven-vs-new-york-redindianapolis-indiana-05-21-2022/ event/05005C3FBFB5483D
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
