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
The Driver Era: Obsession Tour
June 3 @ 8:00 pm
White River State Park Walking Tour
June 4 @ 6:30 pm
Dwight Yoakam
June 5 @ 7:00 pm
Full Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
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White River State Park Walking Tour
White River State Park Walking Tour
Explore the cultural and historical significance of White River State Park on a one-hour walking tour with Indiana Landmarks. Guides will share stories of the park’s history, from the time […]
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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, […]
Twilight Rail Ride
Twilight Rail Ride
Experience a beautiful evening sunset on a 7-mile round-trip railbike ride along the historic Nickel Plate track through scenic Hamilton County. Pedal through the warm summer air and take in […]
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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 […]
History on Tap
History on Tap
Step into history as Conner Prairie and the Horizon Council invite you to the return of History on Tap. Enjoy tastes of the past along with a wide variety of […]
Twilight Rail Ride
Twilight Rail Ride
Experience a beautiful evening sunset on a 7-mile round-trip railbike ride along the historic Nickel Plate track through scenic Hamilton County. Pedal through the warm summer air and take in […]
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Free Fishing Day
On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp. All other regulations—such as seasons, bag limits, and size restrictions—still apply. Free Fishing […]
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Free Fishing Day
On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp. All other regulations—such as seasons, bag limits, and size restrictions—still apply. Free Fishing […]
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Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Senior Stay Creative: Reawakening the Rococo
Senior Stay Creative: Reawakening the Rococo
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 […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
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Twilight Rail Ride
Twilight Rail Ride
Experience a beautiful evening sunset on a 7-mile round-trip railbike ride along the historic Nickel Plate track through scenic Hamilton County. Pedal through the warm summer air and take in […]
An Evening with Goose
An Evening with Goose
An Evening with Goose at Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park
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Zoobilation
Zoobilation
For this single luxurious night, the Zoo’s familiar landscape of incredible animals and exhibits will be transformed with the rhythms of live music as well as the alluring scents of […]
Twilight Rail Ride
Twilight Rail Ride
Experience a beautiful evening sunset on a 7-mile round-trip railbike ride along the historic Nickel Plate track through scenic Hamilton County. Pedal through the warm summer air and take in […]
Russell Dickerson – RUSSELLMANIA Tour
Russell Dickerson – RUSSELLMANIA Tour
Russell Dickerson at Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park
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Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
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DISPATCH with John Butler (with Band) – SUMMER TOUR 2025
DISPATCH with John Butler (with Band) – SUMMER TOUR 2025
Dispatch with John Butler (with Band) at Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park
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Juneteenth Celebration Day
Juneteenth Celebration Day
Join us on June 19, for Juneteenth – one of our annual Celebration Days presented by our friends from MDwise, Inc.! We are offering guests 50% off admission all day to […]
Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy is a guided outing that invites participants to slow down and experience natural spaces in new ways. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to support “bathing” […]
Animals and All That Jazz
Animals and All That Jazz
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, […]
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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 […]
Watchhouse – Rock the Ruins
Watchhouse – Rock the Ruins
Watchhouse, the North Carolina duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, will release their new album Rituals on May 30, 2025, via Tiptoe Tiger Music / Thirty Tigers. Their first […]
Summer Nights Film Series – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Summer Nights Film Series – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels on the ice planet Hoth. Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master […]
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White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)
White River Family Cruise (Railbiking)
Join us for the White River Family Cruise, a delightful 2-mile rail bike adventure departing Hobbs Station. This family-friendly journey takes you on a charming ride over the tranquil White […]
Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration
Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration
Juneteenth commemorates the formal abolition of slavery in the United States when federal troops entered Galveston, Texas after the end of the Civil War in 1865 and enforced the Emancipation […]
James Authur – Rock the Ruins
James Authur – Rock the Ruins
James Arthur unveils a new side of himself with Pisces, his sixth album, following the success of 2024’s Bitter Sweet Love. Inspired by his journey of personal growth, fatherhood, and […]
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Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy is a guided outing that invites participants to slow down and experience natural spaces in new ways. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to support “bathing” […]
0 events,
5 events,
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
1 event,
White River State Park Walking Tour
White River State Park Walking Tour
Explore the cultural and historical significance of White River State Park on a one-hour walking tour with Indiana Landmarks. Guides will share stories of the park’s history, from the time […]
0 events,
1 event,
Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
The 2025 season of Kroger Symphony on the Prairie kicks off with Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. More than just a tribute act, Tusk […]
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33rd Annual Indian Market & Festival
33rd Annual Indian Market & Festival
The annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival is an Indy summer tradition and one of the most beloved cultural festivals in the Midwest. Shop for jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork and […]
Summer Nights Film Series – Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Summer Nights Film Series – Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
A prince, a pumpkin, a glass slipper...history’s most enduring fairy tale returns with a thoroughly modern twist, featuring an all-star cast including the incomparable Whitney Houston and Whoopi Goldberg. Pop […]
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Experience the music of ABBA like never before with Arrival from Sweden live with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! Touring since 1995, this internationally acclaimed group has performed in over 70 […]
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33rd Annual Indian Market & Festival
33rd Annual Indian Market & Festival
The annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival is an Indy summer tradition and one of the most beloved cultural festivals in the Midwest. Shop for jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork and […]
0 events,
5 events,
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
Caboose Ride
Caboose Ride
Feel the wind, hear the locomotive, and truly experience riding the rails in this unique close-up connection to the past. Perfect for aspiring little engineers and big ones too! Those […]
4 events,
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, […]
Summer Nights Film Series – Captain America: The First Avenger
Summer Nights Film Series – Captain America: The First Avenger
Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to […]
“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
"Weird Al" Yankovic at Everwise Amphitheatre at White River State Park
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Fourth of July Celebration
Fourth of July Celebration
Join us on July 4, for our annual Fourth of July Celebration Day presented by our friends from MDwise, Inc.! We are offering guests the opportunity to celebrate the red, white […]
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 […]
Star-Spangled Symphony
Star-Spangled Symphony
Get ready to celebrate the fourth of July as Kroger Symphony on the Prairie presents the Star-Spangled Symphony with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with conductor Alfred Savia and guest jazz […]
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Star-Spangled Symphony
Star-Spangled Symphony
Get ready to celebrate the fourth of July as Kroger Symphony on the Prairie presents the Star-Spangled Symphony with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with conductor Alfred Savia and guest jazz […]
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