Events Calendar
What’s happening in the White Riverway
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.
Upcoming Featured Events
ZZ Ward – The Dirty Sun Tour with Liam St. John
March 25 @ 8:00 pm
Mission Possible: A Night of Rock ‘n Roll Benefiting Assistance League of Indianapolis
March 29 @ 5:30 pm
Naturally Inspired Paint Out
April 19 @ 8:30 am
Full Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
2 events,
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
Learn to Skate Lessons at Holliday Park
Learn to Skate Lessons at Holliday Park
The Ice Rink at Holliday Park has partnered with the Winter Club of Indianapolis to offer unique courses designed to make all ages and skill levels comfortable both on and off the […]
1 event,
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
2 events,
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
1 event,
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
1 event,
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
4 events,
Learn to Skate Lessons at Holliday Park
Learn to Skate Lessons at Holliday Park
The Ice Rink at Holliday Park has partnered with the Winter Club of Indianapolis to offer unique courses designed to make all ages and skill levels comfortable both on and off the […]
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
2 events,
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Ice Skating at Holliday Park
Experience Indy's newest winter tradition at Holliday Park. The first outdoor ice skating rink in Indianapolis is back in 2024 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Sap to Syrup Day
Sap to Syrup Day
Help us celebrate the magic of maple trees! Stop by anytime between 10 am – 2 pm to journey around to different maple discovery stations learning how to make maple […]
Blown Glass Demonstration
Blown Glass Demonstration
Watch glass artists from Hot Blown Glass create ornate blown glass creations. Ask questions about their creative design and process. Offered as part of our Preston Singletary: Raven and the […]
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1 event,
Fall Creek Garden Club
Fall Creek Garden Club
The Fall Creek Garden Club (FCGC) promotes knowledge and love of gardening. It was originally established in 1941 by women from Fall Creek, but now includes members citywide. Members are […]
4 events,
Thoreau Study Group
Thoreau Study Group
Take part in examining the deeper aspects of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and explore its significance for today’s rapidly changing world. Written over 150 years ago, this powerful statement about […]
Volunteer Naturalist Training
Volunteer Naturalist Training
If you are looking for an environmental volunteer opportunity and enjoy sharing the outdoors with others, then this is the place for you. Monthly trainings prepare volunteers to lead groups […]
Senior Stay Creative: Spring Blooms
Senior Stay Creative: Spring Blooms
Creativity knows no age limit. Seniors, discover the joy of art with like-minded peers in this guided class in the classrooms at Newfields. This class will nurture your imagination and […]
2 events,
Beastly Brunch
Beastly Brunch
Get an up-close look at a selection of our animal ambassadors and experience a live feeding at Beastly Brunch. Activity is designed for children ages 2+, but the whole family […]
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
0 events,
2 events,
Natural History Book Club
Natural History Book Club
There are countless nature-related books that present a variety of pressing environmental concerns. This monthly program offers adults a chance to learn about nature and environmental issues through the words […]
Wellness Walk in the Park
Wellness Walk in the Park
Don't let the stress of the work week follow you into the weekend. That may seem easier said than done, but at Newfields, it's a walk in the park. Each […]
3 events,
Power Recycling Day
Power Recycling Day
Eliminate your old cell phones and other electronics the environmentally friendly way. Drop them off at the south parking lot off Harding Street.
Willow Weaving Workshop
Willow Weaving Workshop
In this workshop led by Paula Robert, Native Gardens Supervisor at Newfields, you’ll learn how to create a living garden fence using native willow species and contribute to the fencing […]
Women Beside the Men: Artist Wives of the Eiteljorg
Women Beside the Men: Artist Wives of the Eiteljorg
Join a public tour and learn about the extraordinary women such as Mary Shepard Greene and Edith Hamlin who have connections to the Eiteljorg collection.Included with museum admission.
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2 events,
Homeschool Explorers: Spring Flowers
Homeschool Explorers: Spring Flowers
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the […]
Central Indiana Beekeepers Assoc. Meeting
Central Indiana Beekeepers Assoc. Meeting
The Central Indiana Beekeepers Association (CIBA) communicates and shares beekeeping knowledge and trends in Marion and Hamilton counties. Membership and meetings are free and open to anyone, ages 16+. Learn […]
2 events,
Morning Bird Walk
Morning Bird Walk
Named after one of Indiana’s greatest Naturalists, the Amos Butler chapter of the National Audubon Society is an organization that promotes the enjoyment and stewardship of birds in central Indiana. […]
Trail Tales: Down ‘n’ Dirty
Trail Tales: Down ‘n’ Dirty
Explore and discover the world outside with your little ones during this 60-minute, staff led program. Each month introduces a new topic through story time, exploration in nature, and hands-on […]
2 events,
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Hoosier Herpetological Society
Hoosier Herpetological Society
The Hoosier Herpetological Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of its members and the conservation of all reptiles and amphibians. All programs are open to the public, […]
3 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
Homeschool Explorers: Fun with Fungi
Homeschool Explorers: Fun with Fungi
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the […]
4 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of […]
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
4 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of […]
Winter Tree ID
Winter Tree ID
Join us for our annual winter tree identification walk led by Lisa Milton, Director of Natural Resources at Newfields, in partnership with the Indiana Native Plant Society. You’ll learn how […]
Nature Journaling: Bird Blurbs
Nature Journaling: Bird Blurbs
Learn to observe the natural world around you with nature journaling, the practice of drawing and writing in response to observations in nature. Each month, join a naturalist out in […]
2 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
Spring into the season with the fifth annual Art in Bloom at Newfields. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, art and nature collide inside the Indianapolis Museum of […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
0 events,
2 events,
Thoreau Study Group
Thoreau Study Group
Take part in examining the deeper aspects of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and explore its significance for today’s rapidly changing world. Written over 150 years ago, this powerful statement about […]
ZZ Ward – The Dirty Sun Tour with Liam St. John
ZZ Ward – The Dirty Sun Tour with Liam St. John
Experience the raw energy of ZZ Ward live at The Tobias Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, with special guest Liam St. John. Blending alternative, blues, […]
2 events,
Little Gardeners: Moon and Stars
Little Gardeners: Moon and Stars
We will learn a bit about the Phases of the Moon and the Constellations. Let’s start planning a Moon Garden!
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
2 events,
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
Botanical Book Club: Meet Author Michelle Wan
Botanical Book Club: Meet Author Michelle Wan
Botanical Book Club presents Michelle Wan's Deadly Slipper, the founding book of the club. In the first installment of the Death in the Dordogne mystery series, a reclusive English botanist helps a woman […]
3 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
Wellness Walk in the Park
Wellness Walk in the Park
Don't let the stress of the work week follow you into the weekend. That may seem easier said than done, but at Newfields, it's a walk in the park. Each […]
7 events,
CIWC Outdoor Adventure Class
CIWC Outdoor Adventure Class
Founded in 1982, Central Indiana Wilderness Club is a nonprofit volunteer-run club organized for the purpose of providing education and affordable wilderness adventures. Meetings are open to the public, ages […]
Teen Arts and Crafts: Fairy Gardens
Teen Arts and Crafts: Fairy Gardens
We will be putting together Container/Fairy Gardens for your home. Shiny bits and sparkles provided but feel free to bring any fun things you would like to add to yours. […]
Spring Break Family Day
Spring Break Family Day
Stop by anytime between 11 am – 2 pm for this open house program that’s a fun and educational outdoor adventure for the whole family. Using hands-on learning, your family will […]
2 events,
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
Trailer Park Tragedy
Trailer Park Tragedy
It’s the annual W.T Trailer Park BBQ and this year’s blast is going to be one to remember! Well known in the community and by the law enforcement agencies for […]
0 events,
2 events,
Archery Adventure
Archery Adventure
Come learn a new skill! Check out our new introduction into archery program! Our program is based on the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP), and will be taught by […]
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
DIY Teen Sewing Basics
Learn how to make your own clothing from cutting to completed construction. This class is for 8-16 years old. Machines are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
3 events,
Critter Tales
Critter Tales
Join us for a delightful hour of fun and learning at this free story time program held inside the nature center! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, this engaging program features […]
Free First Thursday – Newfields
Free First Thursday – Newfields
Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Members and public get free General Admission to the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
2 events,
Garden & Grow Workshop
Garden & Grow Workshop
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented once a […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
3 events,
Trail Troopers
Trail Troopers
Love the trails at Holliday Park? Join a group of dedicated volunteers, the Trail Troopers, for a morning of cleanup, trash removal, and weed wrangling. Prepare to roll up your sleeves […]
xZOOberance
xZOOberance
After a long Indiana winter, we all could use a little xZOOberance! Enjoy vibrant blooms, animals, family fun and seasonal treats at the Zoo’s outdoor spring festival. The Bicentennial Pavilion […]
Slow Art Day
Slow Art Day
Discover the joy of experiencing and appreciating art. Peruse the museum's galleries and stop at various slow art stations. Guests can study pieces of art and join in a discussion […]
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