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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2 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
0 events,
2 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
Murder Under The Big Top Express
Murder Under The Big Top Express
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Step Right Up for The Greatest Mystery On Earth! All aboard for a circus themed family-friendly murder mystery aboard a historic train. The train […]
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
3 events,
Bird ID Hike
Bird ID Hike
Take a hike with Wild Birds Unlimited in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park on Free First Thursday. You’ll find all sorts of feathered friends, including white-breasted nuthatches, […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
2 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
8 events,
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners is a year round gardening program geared for preschoolers. In the course of the year, we will be planning, planting, tending, and harvesting from a garden on site […]
Garlic Mustard Pull
Garlic Mustard Pull
Protect the Park! Head out to The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park with the Indiana Native Plant Society for a springy Saturday morning garlic mustard pull. Garlic mustard […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
5 events,
Noblesville Creates Artclipse Festival
Noblesville Creates Artclipse Festival
Noblesville Creates is coordinating a festival on Noblesville’s courthouse square to celebrate the eclipse, share some incredible artwork by our local artists, and create art together with community members. This […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
5 events,
Moon Market
Moon Market
The Taylor Center of Natural History will host a Moon Market in celebration of the Total Solar Eclipse. Moon Market vendors will be selling a variety of a celestial themed […]
Conner Prairie Total Solar Eclipse 2024
Conner Prairie Total Solar Eclipse 2024
On April 8, 2024, our festival grounds will transform into a haven of wonder and delight. Indulge your senses as you take in live performances from musical acts, dance companies […]
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
2 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
3 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners is a year round gardening program geared for preschoolers. In the course of the year, we will be planning, planting, tending, and harvesting from a garden on site […]
6 events,
Naturally Inspired Paint Out
Naturally Inspired Paint Out
Each year, the Zoo invites a group of juried artists to make art “en plein air” (outdoors) at the Naturally Inspired Paint Out presented by The Great Frame Up Downtown. […]
Spring Wildflower Hike
Spring Wildflower Hike
Join Norma Wallman, author of Wildflowers of Holliday Park, for a leisurely spring hike to see what's blooming. Norma began personally documenting wildflowers on walks and has now collected 20 years […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
4 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
RAFT Stream Sampling Event
RAFT Stream Sampling Event
Monthly Stream Sampling Events at which volunteers collect water quality samples and measure the flow of local streams.
0 events,
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. […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
2 events,
Welcome to Fairyville 2024
Welcome to Fairyville 2024
The 12th Annual Noblesville Creates Fairyville alights on the Noblesville Creates on 8th and all over Downtown Noblesville April 17–20, 2024, with most events free. This whimsical event is open […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
4 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
Corn to Cocktail
Corn to Cocktail
Where History meets mixology! Guests will learn the history of the highlighted spirit, discuss the connection with agriculture, and socialize in a fun and approachable environment. Guests will learn hands-on […]
5 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
Welcome to Fairyville 2024
Welcome to Fairyville 2024
The 12th Annual Noblesville Creates Fairyville alights on the Noblesville Creates on 8th and all over Downtown Noblesville April 17–20, 2024, with most events free. This whimsical event is open […]
5 events,
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners is a year round gardening program geared for preschoolers. In the course of the year, we will be planning, planting, tending, and harvesting from a garden on site […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
Nature of Trees
Nature of Trees
Trees are all around us in many different forms. But what makes them so special? How can we tell the difference between species? And why are they so important? Join […]
3 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
xZOOberance Spring Festival
xZOOberance Spring Festival
After a long Indiana winter, we could all use a little xZOOberance! We’ve expanded our annual spring festival to feature 16 days of fun with activities running from noon-4pm on event days […]
Wildflower Walk
Wildflower Walk
Celebrate spring at the annual Wildflower Walk at Teter Retreat & Organic Farm on Sunday, April 21. Wander the woods on your own anytime between 1:30 and 4:00PM, with guided tours […]
0 events,
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
2 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
Senior Walking Club
Senior Walking Club
Senior Walking Club at Strawtown Koteewi Park Looking for a way to get more gentle exercise in, but feel a little intimidated by hiking alone or in a new location? […]
2 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners is a year round gardening program geared for preschoolers. In the course of the year, we will be planning, planting, tending, and harvesting from a garden on site […]
4 events,
Downtown White River Cleanup
Downtown White River Cleanup
Join Friends of the White River for the 35th annual White River cleanup April 27 from 8am to Noon in Downtown Indianapolis. This cleanup focuses on the riverbanks and common […]
Nature of Trees
Nature of Trees
Trees are all around us in many different forms. But what makes them so special? How can we tell the difference between species? And why are they so important? Join […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
2 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
1956 Murder Mystery Express
1956 Murder Mystery Express
Murder Mystery on the Rails! Step back in time to the golden age of the 1950s and experience the thrill of the 1956 Murder Mystery Express! Join us, Nickel Plate […]
0 events,
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
1 event,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
3 events,
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
First Friday
First Friday
Historic Downtown Noblesville is your evening destination as shops and restaurants welcome you every First Friday from 5pm-9pm (*select businesses open later.). Whether it’s magic, chocolate, or sipping while you […]
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners is a year round gardening program geared for preschoolers. In the course of the year, we will be planning, planting, tending, and harvesting from a garden on site […]
4 events,
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners is a year round gardening program geared for preschoolers. In the course of the year, we will be planning, planting, tending, and harvesting from a garden on site […]
Nature of Trees
Nature of Trees
Trees are all around us in many different forms. But what makes them so special? How can we tell the difference between species? And why are they so important? Join […]
Spring Blooms
Spring Blooms
Spring into the season at Newfields. Hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms burst to life from late March through early May at Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. Early in the season […]
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