Events Calendar
What’s happening on and along the river
Whether it’s an enriching program or cleanup at one of the river parks or an offering from some of the largest cultural and entertainment attractions in Central Indiana, White River is the backdrop for events for all interests.

Full Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
3 events,
Holiday Gingerbread House Making
Holiday Gingerbread House Making
Make your very own delicious gingerbread house from scratch to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Your house will be decorated with all kinds of sweets that we provide. All houses […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
4 events,
Holiday Gingerbread House Making
Holiday Gingerbread House Making
Make your very own delicious gingerbread house from scratch to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Your house will be decorated with all kinds of sweets that we provide. All houses […]
Holiday Gingerbread House Making
Holiday Gingerbread House Making
Make your very own delicious gingerbread house from scratch to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Your house will be decorated with all kinds of sweets that we provide. All houses […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Little Gardeners: Candles
Little Gardeners: Candles
As the days grow shorter and nights longer, candles are perfect for your home or to give as a gift. Make your own poured candles in the snow or sand.
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
3 events,
Creature Feature at Holliday Park
Creature Feature at Holliday Park
Get a close-up experience with one of the Nature Center's animal ambassadors to learn all about how we keep them happy and healthy. Saturdays: Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Little Gardeners: Potpourri
Little Gardeners: Potpourri
We will be making homemade potpourri this week. Also work on hand printed wrapping paper and cinnamon ornaments.
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
3 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Friday Campfire Let it Snow
Friday Campfire Let it Snow
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire. Enjoy a sweet treat by the fire, learn about something new, and new this winter you'll finish up the […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
3 events,
Morning Bird Hikes
Morning Bird Hikes
Join Amos Butler Audubon Society members and Holliday Park Staff on a monthly morning bird hike. Hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome! Bring a pair of binoculars […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
2 events,
Christmas at the Zoo
Christmas at the Zoo
Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo continues to grow. […]
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
0 events,
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
1 event,
Winterlights
Winterlights
t’s merry. It’s bright. It’s Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields. For the seventh year, music and laughter fill the air in The Garden at Newfields all holiday season. Lights […]
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