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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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 2023 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase, with beer and wine available on Fridays and Saturdays. […]
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.
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 2023 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase, with beer and wine available on Fridays and Saturdays. […]
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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 2023 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase, with beer and wine available on Fridays and Saturdays. […]
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 2023 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase, with beer and wine available on Fridays and Saturdays. […]
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 2023 and is made of real ice and stays frozen in warmer weather! Skate rental is included with each ticket. Food and drink is available for purchase, with beer and wine available on Fridays and Saturdays. […]
Free Learn-to-Play Hockey Lessons
Free Learn-to-Play Hockey Lessons
Discover the thrill of hockey with our 8-week Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey program, proudly sponsored by OrthoIndy and hosted at Holliday Park Ice Rink. Open to Indianapolis children aged 5-15, this program offers an exciting opportunity to learn ice skating basics and fundamental hockey skills. Participants can sign up for all […]
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Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Join us and explore the IMA Galleries at Newfields. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, go on an art hunt, read a story, and make art. Not ready for your adventure to end? Ticket prices include admission so you can continue exploring on your own. SCHEDULE
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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 at Broad Ripple Park. We will be getting messy and be outside as much as possible, so please dress accordingly. Registration for individual sessions required.
Gingerbread Egg-stravaganza
Gingerbread Egg-stravaganza
Bring your family and friends to our Gingerbread Egg-stravaganza House event and enjoy a fun-filled morning of decorating gingerbread houses. Make from scratch your very own delicious spring gingerbread house to enjoy throughout the Easter season. We will provide all the supplies you will need, including frosting, candy and other seasonal decorations. All houses will […]
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Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Join us and explore the IMA Galleries at Newfields. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, go on an art hunt, read a story, and make art. Not ready for your adventure to end? Ticket prices include admission so you can continue exploring on your own. SCHEDULE
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 at Broad Ripple Park. We will be getting messy and be outside as much as possible, so please dress accordingly. Registration for individual sessions required.
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Hike with a Naturalist
Hike with a Naturalist
Take a hike through Holliday Park with a staff naturalist. You never know what you'll find, but you'll always find beauty and hopefully learn something new about your local environment! Wear good shoes and bring binoculars if you have them! Meet in the Nature Center lobby and we'll head out on the trails.
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Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Join us and explore the IMA Galleries at Newfields. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, go on an art hunt, read a story, and make art. Not ready for your adventure to end? Ticket prices include admission so you can continue exploring on your own. SCHEDULE
Holliday Park Trail Run
Holliday Park Trail Run
The Holliday Park Trail Run includes fun events for the whole family Friday evening, and both a 5-mile run and 3-mile hike on Saturday morning. Participants will scramble, run, jump, climb or walk along the trails of Holliday Park, Blickman Park, White River, and Williams Creek. Participants will be challenged by uneven terrain, hills, stairs, […]
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Holliday Park Trail Run
Holliday Park Trail Run
The Holliday Park Trail Run includes fun events for the whole family Friday evening, and both a 5-mile run and 3-mile hike on Saturday morning. Participants will scramble, run, jump, climb or walk along the trails of Holliday Park, Blickman Park, White River, and Williams Creek. Participants will be challenged by uneven terrain, hills, stairs, […]
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 at Broad Ripple Park. We will be getting messy and be outside as much as possible, so please dress accordingly. Registration for individual sessions required.
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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. Join ABAS members during their monthly programs and morning bird hikes. Meetings and hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome!
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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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
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 at Broad Ripple Park. We will be getting messy and be outside as much as possible, so please dress accordingly. Registration for individual sessions required.
3 events,
Eggscellent Egg Hunt
Eggscellent Egg Hunt
Get ready for one spectacular egg hunt. All kinds of candy and prizes will be hidden. There will be "egg"citing crafts, games, the bunny hop and best of all a visit from our big cuddly Bunny! Space is limited so sign up now.
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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.
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
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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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
3 events,
Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Join us and explore the IMA Galleries at Newfields. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, go on an art hunt, read a story, and make art. Not ready for your adventure to end? Ticket prices include admission so you can continue exploring on your own. SCHEDULE
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
3 events,
Easter Celebration at Riverside Park
Easter Celebration at Riverside Park
Bring the kiddos out for a fun and safe Easter Experience and MAYBE even a visit from the Easter Bunny!!!
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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, downy woodpeckers, goldfinches, and more on this 1.5-mile guided hike. Meet at The Garden Entrance on Newfields’ main campus. Binoculars are available to borrow, but […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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 only. Need a place for the kids to safely blow off steam and overcome a little cabin fever? The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with […]
5 events,
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 is an invasive, herbaceous plant that disrupts pollination of native spring ephemerals due to its fragrance. Without management, garlic mustard spreads rapidly due to seed […]
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 at Broad Ripple Park. We will be getting messy and be outside as much as possible, so please dress accordingly. Registration for individual sessions required.
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 cure your cabin fever with a visit to the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House to take in spectacular displays from […]
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