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FEATURED EVENTS

2023 Indigenous Peoples’ Day FREE ADMISSION - at Eiteljorg Museum

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Eiteljorg will offer FREE admission to all on Monday Oct. 9. Join us for cultural performances, art-making demonstrations, and in-gallery programming.
Dates: 
10/09/2023
10 am - 5 pm
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Location:

500 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
United States

Phone:

317.636.9378

IYG's FaBOOlous Halloween Bash! - With Indiana Youth Group (IYG)

Coming this fall is a spooktacular new Community Celebration. It's part Halloween party, part trunk or treat - but better! It's IYG's FaBOOlous Halloween Bash! This new event will be fun for the whole family. A costume contest, crafts, games, and trick or treating with community partners are just a few of the activities you'll find at IYG this fall. Children of all ages are invited to dress up in their best costumes and come out for a scary good time at the IYG Activity Center. There will be plenty of treats for all and the opportunity to win some faBOOlous prizes. Guests are also encouraged to bring a camera. One never knows when they might meet a "witch and famous" special guest! Like Pride & Joy, the FaBOOlous Halloween Bash is designed to create a safer space for LGBTQ+ families to come together to celebrate the season as a community.
Dates: 
10/10/2023
5:30PM-8:30PM
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Location:

3733 N. Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN, 46208
United States

Phone:

(317) 541-8726

Atlanta New Earth Festival Express - With Nickel Plate Express

All aboard for a trip to the popular Atlanta New Earth Festival. Passengers will board the train from Hobbs Station at Forest Park for a 45-minute ride to Atlanta to enjoy shopping, live music and food at the festival. Each trip will give passengers 2-hours in Atlanta before returning back to Hobbs Station. While on the train enjoy beverages including beer, wine and other cocktails from our cash bar. Tickets start at $22 per person for the ride
Dates: 
09/24/2023
10:00AM Times Vary
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Organization:

Nickel Plate Express

Location:

105 E Main Street
Atlanta, IN, 46030
United States

Phone:

317-285-0682

Homeschool Pottery Class - Magical Clay Kingdoms: Frog Wetlands - At Ripple Mobile Arts

Each child will create their very own clay frog, lily pad and wetland out of clay. Every child will receive instruction to handbuild, glaze and experience the pottery wheel. PARENTS MAY NEED TO ASSIST. This class is not intended to be a lesson on the pottery wheel but more of an experience. All projects are open to interpretation. Children are encouraged to take their own path and create differently within the basic assembly guidelines. Items will be available for pickup 3-4 weeks after classes at the next session or arranged pickup at my house.
Dates: 
11/29/2023
12:30PM-2:00PM
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Location:

Northwood Christian Church - Indianapolis, IN
4550 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46205
United States

Phone:

3175148469

Homeschool Game Day ( Ages 7 & up) - At Ripple Mobile Arts

Jeremy South will host a game time for homeschoolers. Various strategy and traditional games will be available, suitable for kids aged 7 and up. Parents can join in to help facilitate with the kids. Snacks are welcome during play. Game time is for homeschoolers of diverse backgrounds to play and enjoy each other's company. Please keep religion and politics out of our space. All are welcome to join us for a fun time.
Dates: 
10/17/2023
10/30/2023
11/14/2023
Hours vary
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Location:

Northwood Christian Church - Indianapolis, IN
4550 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46205
United States

Phone:

3175148469

Studio Worksop- At Ripple Mobile Arts - Magical Clay Kingdoms: Flower Fields3 in 1 Class (Ages 8-15)

Each child will create their very own clay flower, coffee filter flower and painted flower. Every child will receive instruction to handbuild, glaze and experience the pottery wheel. 3 projects in 1 day! Receive your very own Lego Compatible Flowers to build at home! This class is not intended to be a lesson on the pottery wheel but more of an experience. All projects are open to interpretation. Children are encouraged to take their own path and create differently within the basic assembly guidelines. Items will be available for pickup 3-4 weeks after classes at the next session or arranged pickup at my house. This class is not intended to be a lesson on the pottery wheel but more of an experience. All projects are open to interpretation. Children are encouraged to take their own path and create differently within the basic assembly guidelines. Items will be available for pickup 3-4 weeks after classes at the next session or arranged pickup at my house.
Dates: 
12/09/2023
1:00PM-4:00PM
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Location:

Northwood Christian Church - Indianapolis, IN
4550 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46205
United States

Phone:

3175148469

Day out at the AMP - At Nickel Plate District Amphitheater - With Fishers Parks

September 29 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | NPD AMP | Free Take a break from e-learning this day for some free fun outdoors! Utilize our mobile skatepark, yard games, a food truck, and music to break your boredom! Skateboards and safety equipment will be available for use on site, and 31SVN Street Dance Academy will be on site DJing and offering up dance demos. Pre-registration is required to ensure all participants who plan to use the mobile skatepark elements, inflatables, and ninja obstacle course have a 2023 Fishers Parks safety and liability waiver on file.
Dates: 
09/29/2023
11:00AM-2:00PM
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Location:

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
6 Municipal Dr
Fishers, IN, 46038
United States

Phone:

317-595-3150

STEM Exploration Day - At The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Discover the girl power that changed science and history forever! Learn from women in various STEM professions including paleontology, chemistry, and engineering. Eplore their work with hands on activities, talks, and demonstrations. Meet children’s book author Akilah Darden for a signing of her book My Mom is a Construction Manager in English and Spanish Join mmembers of our Paleo Lab team hands-on fossil discovery in the Sunburst Atrium Experience Chemistry is a BLAST! in Lilly Theater Earn a Girl Scouts “STEM Exploration Badge” by participating in the event Learn from Girl Scouts of Central Indiana about their women in STEM initiatives Collect special giveaways including draw string backpacks with science at home activities inside—while supplies last
Dates: 
09/30/2023
10:00AM-3:00PM
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Location:

3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46208-4716
United States

Phone:

(317) 334-4000

The Arts in Autumn - At Midtown Plaza Carmel

The Arts in Autumn sponsored by CrossRoad Engineers, PC is back for 2023 in Midtown Plaza on Saturday, October 14 from 2 – 6 p.m. It will feature food vendors, arts and crafts merchants, family fun activities, a screening of Hotel Transylvania at 2 p.m., live entertainment, a custom photo booth, a dog costume contest and a variety of City of Carmel giveaways. Event attendees and their pets are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes. This event is free and open to the public. Trick-or-Treating, sponsored by Circle Real Estate, and a fall-themed trolley will also be happening during The Arts in Autumn and Meet Me on Main on October 14. We encourage eventgoers to explore both areas of Carmel (connected by the Monon Greenway) and to enjoy the fall activities planned at both events.
Dates: 
10/14/2023
2:00PM-6:00PM
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Organization:

Midtown Plaza Carmel

Location:

365 Monon Bvld. Carmel
Carmel, IN, 46032
United States

Phone:

(317) 819-7244

Unicorn Tyme - At Harvest Tyme Farm Park

Step into a magical wonderland filled with life-sized unicorns that move, breathe, and neigh! August 26 - September 24
Dates: 
09/24/2023
10:00AM-6:00PM
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Organization:

Harvest Tyme

Location:

17904 Grant St
Lowell, IN, 46356
United States

Phone:

(219) 440-2386

Fiesta de la Familia: A Celebration of Latin American Cultures - At The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Join us for Fiesta de la Familia as we honor children and celebrate Latin American cultures. Free programming is available throughout the museum from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Live music in the Sunburst Atrium Free activities showcasing folk art from different Latin American countries Learn from local organizations
Dates: 
09/24/2023
10:00AM
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Location:

3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46208-4716
United States

Phone:

(317) 334-4000

2023 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Celebration - at Eiteljorg Museum

Join us for our Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Celebration, which celebrates the vibrancy, resilience and immeasurable impact Native peoples have made across the world. Enjoy performances, storytelling, beadwork and weaving demonstrations, food, activities and more. Saturday’s events are included with regular admission, and members get in free.
Dates: 
10/07/2023
10 am - 5 pm
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Location:

500 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
United States

Phone:

317.636.9378

Smurf-O-ween 5k Challenge

Are you ready to embark on a virtual journey through the enchanting world of The Smurfs this Halloween? Get ready to run, walk, or smurf your way through the Smurf Village like never before in the first-ever Smurf-themed virtual challenge!
Dates: 
10/01/2023
10/02/2023
10/03/2023
all day
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY