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  1. July 16th11:00 AM–2:00 PMIce Cream SocialMonument Circle · Ages 0–12
  2. July 16th4:00 PM–5:00 PMAnimal HighlightsGrassy Creek Environmental Community Center · Ages 0–12
  3. July 16th4:00 PM–5:00 PMIndianapolis School of Ballet Summer Intensive ShowcaseIndianapolis Artsgarden · Ages 4–12
  4. July 16th5:30 PM–8:30 PMAnimals and All That JazzBicentennial Pavilion at Indianapolis Zoo · Ages 0–12
  5. July 16th6:00 PM–8:00 PMConcerts on the Canal – Brenda WilliamsKruse Family Stardust Terrace at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 5–12
  6. July 16th6:30 PMOutdoor Movie Night at White River State Park: ShrekCelebration Plaza at White River State Park · Ages 5–12
  7. July 16th7:00 PM–9:00 PMJazz at the CenterIndy Art Center Terrace · Ages 0–12
  8. July 16th7:30 PMOutdoor Movie Night: ShrekCelebration Plaza at White River State Park · Ages 5–12
  9. July 16th7:30 PM–10:00 PM“Shrek” Movie Night at White River State ParkCelebration Plaza at White River State Park · Ages 5–12
  10. July 17th11:00 AM–1:00 PMCreek StompingPaul Ruster Park · Ages 5–12
  11. July 17th12:00 PM–1:00 PMDrum Circle with the Percussive Arts SocietySPARK on the Circle · Ages 5–12
  12. July 17th2:00 PM–3:00 PMFamily Comedy and Magic with Jamahl KeysRiverside Park · Ages 4–12
  13. July 18th10:00 AM–3:00 PMFamily Discovery Day: SpaceIndiana State Museum · Ages 3–12
  14. July 18th10:00 AM–11:00 AMHike with a NaturalistHolliday Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  15. July 18th10:00 AM–3:00 PMMarion County 4-H Summer Showcase RoadshowIndiana State Museum · Ages 0–12
  16. July 18th10:00 AM–12:30 PMPedal & PlayIndianapolis Cultural Trail Headquarters · Ages 0–12
  17. July 18th10:45 AM–12:00 PMWe Walk Indy: Downtown Canal SeriesNorth End of the Downtown Canal · Ages 0–12
  18. July 18th11:00 AM–6:00 PMHot Clown SummerThe Stutz Business Center · Ages 5–12
  19. July 18th11:00 AM–5:00 PMMass Ave SummerfestMass Ave Cultural Arts District · Ages 0–12
  20. July 18th11:00 AM–11:45 AMTeddy Bear Concert with the Indianapolis Symphony OrchestraIndianapolis Public Library – Spades Park Branch · Ages 3–7
  21. July 18th11:00 AM–11:30 AMTeddy Bear: The Giant’s ViolinIndianapolis Public Library – Spades Park Branch · Ages 3–7
  22. July 18th1:00 PM–1:20 PMSkunk SaturdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 2–12
  23. July 18th2:00 PM–5:00 PMGroovin’ in the GardenEasley Winery · Ages 0–12
  24. July 19th1:00 PM–4:00 PMExplore STEM + MoreIndianapolis Public Library – Central Library · Ages 3–12
  25. July 19th3:00 PM–4:30 PMOf the People – A Concert for America at 250Frank and Katrina Basile Theater at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 5–12
  26. July 19th3:00 PM–5:00 PMSensory Friendly AfternoonIndiana State Museum · Ages 0–12
  27. July 21st2:00 PM–3:00 PMLittle Gardeners: Seed MosaicsBroad Ripple Park Family Center · Ages 3–8
  28. July 21st5:00 PM–6:00 PMCreative Roots – BalletKrannert Park · Ages 5–12
  29. July 22nd11:00 AM–2:00 PMFree PlayLugar Plaza · Ages 2–12
  30. July 23rd11:00 AM–12:00 PMCirque Indy Aerial Performers at Ellenberger ParkEllenberger Park · Ages 3–12
  31. July 23rd5:30 PM–8:30 PMAnimals and All That JazzBicentennial Pavilion at Indianapolis Zoo · Ages 0–12
  32. July 23rd5:30 PM–8:00 PMSniffin’ Snout WalkaboutFACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic · Ages 3–12
  33. July 24th11:00 AM–1:00 PMBackyard Nature Pond DiscoveryFranklin Township Community Park · Ages 3–12
  34. July 24th1:00 PM–2:00 PMCirque Indy Stilt Walkers and Jugglers at Christian ParkChristian Park · Ages 3–12
  35. July 24th7:30 PM–9:00 PMFriday Night Campfire: MothsHolliday Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  36. July 25th9:00 AM–10:00 AMToddler Time: Pet DetectivesIndiana State Museum · Ages 1–3
  37. July 25th12:00 PM–5:00 PMBig Gay Summer’s End MarketThe AMP at 16 Tech · Ages 0–12
  38. July 25th12:00 PM–2:00 PMCut Paper Art with Christina HolleringSPARK on the Circle · Ages 5–12
  39. July 25th1:00 PM–1:20 PMSkunk SaturdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 2–12
  40. July 25th1:30 PM–2:30 PMFamily Creek ExplorationHolliday Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  41. July 25th2:00 PM–5:00 PMGroovin’ in the GardenEasley Winery · Ages 0–12
  42. July 25th4:00 PM–9:00 PMHoly Cross Wine & Cheese FestivalSturm Avenue Esplanade · Ages 2–12
  43. July 25th6:00 PM–8:00 PMIntermissions Plaza Arts Pop-Up and ConcertIntermissions Plaza · Ages 0–12
  44. July 26th11:00 AM–2:00 PMPaws on the PlazaCelebration Plaza at White River State Park · Ages 0–12
  45. July 26th12:00 PM–5:00 PMBig Gay Summer’s End MarketThe AMP at 16 Tech · Ages 0–12
  46. July 26th1:00 PM–4:00 PMExplore STEM + MoreIndianapolis Public Library – Central Library · Ages 3–12
  47. July 26th4:30 PM–7:00 PMRocky Ripple Summer Concert: Squirrel ButterHohlt Park · Ages 0–12
  48. July 27th12:00 AM–11:59 PMNaturally Inspired Art ExhibitionIndianapolis Zoo · Ages 4–12
  49. July 28th5:00 PM–6:00 PMCreative Roots – BalletKrannert Park · Ages 5–12
  50. July 29th10:00 AM–11:00 AMToddler Time: Pet DetectivesIndiana State Museum · Ages 1–3
  51. July 29th11:00 AM–1:00 PMCreek ExplorationPaul Ruster Park · Ages 5–12
  52. July 29th11:00 AM–2:00 PMFree PlayLugar Plaza · Ages 2–12
  53. July 30th10:00 AM–11:00 AMToddler Time: Pet DetectivesIndiana State Museum · Ages 1–3
  54. July 30th5:30 PM–8:30 PMAnimals and All That JazzBicentennial Pavilion at Indianapolis Zoo · Ages 0–12
  55. July 30th6:00 PM–8:00 PMConcerts on the Canal – Touch of Grass TrioKruse Family Stardust Terrace at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 5–12
  56. July 31st9:00 AM–10:00 AMWildlings Playgroup at I Am WildIndiana State Museum · Ages 0–6
  57. July 31st1:00 PM–3:00 PMHistory Lab Hang Out (July)W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 5–12

Next month

  1. August 1st11:00 AM–2:00 PMBack-to-School Bash Carnival at Magical Moments ABAMagical Moments ABA · Ages 0–12
  2. August 1st1:00 PM–10:00 PMHarry Potter Family NightEagle’s Hideaway Retreat Center · Ages 4–12
  3. August 1st1:00 PM–1:20 PMSkunk SaturdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 2–12
  4. August 1st3:00 PM–4:30 PMIndianapolis Symphonic Band Free Summer ConcertIndiana State Museum · Ages 0–12
  5. August 1st6:30 PMWild Night of Figure 8 Racing Featuring School Bus Figure 8sIndianapolis Speedrome · Ages 4–12
  6. August 1st7:00 PM–10:00 PMFull Moon Yoga PartyNorth End of Canal · Ages 5–12
  7. August 1st7:00 PM–8:30 PMWe Walk Indy: Downtown Canal SeriesNorth End of the Downtown Canal · Ages 0–12
  8. August 2nd1:00 PM–5:00 PMVisitor Appreciation DayGarfield Park Conservatory · Ages 0–12
  9. August 3rd5:00 PM–6:00 PMCreative Roots – BalletKrannert Park · Ages 5–12
  10. August 4th2:00 PM–3:00 PMLittle Gardeners: Natural BeautyBroad Ripple Park Family Center · Ages 3–8
  11. August 5th10:00 AM–11:00 AMSmall Wonders: Into the WildIndiana State Museum · Ages 3–5
  12. August 5th11:00 AM–2:00 PMFree PlayLugar Plaza · Ages 2–12
  13. August 5th6:00 PM–7:30 PMDollar Menu in the Children’s GardenGarfield Park Conservatory · Ages 2–12
  14. August 5th7:00 PMGirls Rock! Indianapolis Kids' ConcertMacAllister Center for the Performing Arts at Garfield Park · Ages 3–12
  15. August 6th10:00 AM–10:30 AMCritter TalesHolliday Park Nature Center · Ages 2–5
  16. August 6th11:00 AM–10:00 PMDrum Corps International Warmup LotMilitary Park · Ages 5–12
  17. August 6th4:00 PM–8:00 PMFirst Thursday Night at The Children's Museum of IndianapolisThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis · Ages 0–12
  18. August 6th4:30 PMGriot Drum Ensemble Kids' ConcertRev. Charles R. Williams Park · Ages 2–12
  19. August 7th8:00 AM–8:00 PMDrum Corps International Warmup LotMilitary Park · Ages 5–12
  20. August 7th10:00 AM–5:00 PMCactus and Succulent ShowGarfield Park Conservatory · Ages 0–12
  21. August 7th5:00 PM–9:00 PMFirst Friday at the BacklotThe Backlot · Ages 0–12
  22. August 7th5:00 PM–11:59 PMShining a Light on Music EducationMonument Circle · Ages 0–12
  23. August 7th7:30 PMThe Alley: Mariah Ivey and Troy Thomas with TruMusiqThe Alley · Ages 5–12
  24. August 8th8:00 AM–9:00 PMDrum Corps International Warmup LotMilitary Park · Ages 5–12
  25. August 8th8:00 AM–12:00 PMElectronics Recycling DayIndianapolis Zoo South Lot · Ages 0–12
  26. August 8th9:00 AM–5:00 PMNorwood Neighborhood ReunionPride Park · Ages 1–12
  27. August 8th10:00 AM–11:00 AMSmall Wonders: Into the WildIndiana State Museum · Ages 3–5
  28. August 8th10:00 AM–4:00 PMSoundSport International Music & Food FestivalLucas Oil Stadium Lot B · Ages 0–12
  29. August 8th10:00 AM–3:00 PMStuffie Pet ClinicIndiana State Museum · Ages 5–12
  30. August 8th10:30 AM–12:30 PMDancing in the Park with KDOAl E. Polin Park · Ages 0–12
  31. August 8th1:00 PM–1:20 PMSkunk SaturdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 2–12
  32. August 8th1:00 PM–2:30 PMYoung Explorers: Rock-in’ IndianaIndiana State Museum · Ages 4–6
  33. August 9th9:00 AM–12:00 PMSensory Friendly HoursIndianapolis Zoo · Ages 0–12
  34. August 9th12:00 PM–3:00 PM2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis: August ConcertTerri Sisson Park at CAMi · Ages 0–12
  35. August 9th3:00 PM–4:00 PMArt & Soul Sundays: Dr. Austin Dean AshfordIndianapolis Artsgarden · Ages 4–12
  36. August 9th4:00 PM–9:30 PMThe Cypher: Movement & Music on the CanalIndiana State Museum Canal Plaza · Ages 5–12
  37. August 12th10:00 AM–11:00 AMHomeschool: Owls of IndianaSoutheastway Park Activity Center · Ages 5–12
  38. August 12th11:30 AM–12:00 PMBeastly BrunchHolliday Park Nature Center · Ages 2–12
  39. August 12th4:00 PM–4:30 PMWildlife WednesdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 0–12
  40. August 13th5:30 PMJBJ Collective Kids' ConcertDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park · Ages 2–12
  41. August 14th5:00 PM–8:00 PMPropylaeum Summer Porch Concert: Chad MillsIndianapolis Propylaeum · Ages 0–12
  42. August 14th6:30 PM17th Annual Liar’s ContestPioneer Village at the Indiana State Fairgrounds · Ages 5–12
  43. August 15th10:00 AM–11:00 AMHike with a NaturalistHolliday Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  44. August 15th10:00 AM–12:30 PMPedal & PlayIndianapolis Cultural Trail Headquarters · Ages 0–12
  45. August 15th12:00 PM–12:40 PMCritter ChatGarfield Park Conservatory · Ages 2–12
  46. August 15th1:00 PM–1:20 PMSkunk SaturdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 2–12
  47. August 16th3:00 PM–5:00 PMSensory Friendly Afternoon with the Autism SocietyIndiana State Museum · Ages 0–12
  48. August 18th2:00 PM–3:00 PMLittle Gardeners: Birdhouses and FeedersBroad Ripple Park Family Center · Ages 3–8
  49. August 19th9:00 AM–9:45 AMApples and ABCs (Early Childhood Program)W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 2–5
  50. August 20th10:00 AM–3:00 PMLIVE! President Harrison’s BirthdayBenjamin Harrison Presidential Site · Ages 5–12
  51. August 20th4:00 PM–5:00 PMAnimal HighlightsGrassy Creek Environmental Community Center · Ages 0–12
  52. August 20th7:00 PMJazz at the CenterIndy Art Center Terrace · Ages 0–12
  53. August 22nd9:00 AM–12:00 PMTruck TownSt. Luke's United Methodist Church – North Campus · Ages 1–12
  54. August 22nd10:00 AM–5:00 PMPolkas Norteñas FestIndiana State Museum · Ages 0–12
  55. August 22nd1:00 PM–1:20 PMSkunk SaturdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 2–12
  56. August 22nd1:30 PM–2:30 PMFamily Creek ExplorationHolliday Park Nature Center · Ages 3–12
  57. August 22nd4:00 PM–11:00 PMFeast of LanternsSpades Park · Ages 0–12
  58. August 22nd5:00 PM–8:00 PMFall Exhibition Series Opening ReceptionIndy Art Center · Ages 4–12
  59. August 23rd4:30 PM–7:00 PMRocky Ripple Summer Concert: Charlie Morgan QuintetHohlt Park · Ages 0–12
  60. August 26th10:00 AM–11:00 AMToddler Time: Indiana AnimalsIndiana State Museum · Ages 1–3
  61. August 27th10:00 AM–11:00 AMToddler Time: Indiana AnimalsIndiana State Museum · Ages 1–3
  62. August 27th7:00 PM–8:30 PMIndianapolis Chamber Orchestra at Riverside ParkTaggart Memorial Amphitheatre at Riverside Park · Ages 0–12
  63. August 28th9:00 AM–9:45 AMApples and ABCs (Early Childhood Program)W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 2–5
  64. August 28th9:00 AM–10:00 AMWildlings Playgroup at I Am WildIndiana State Museum · Ages 0–6
  65. August 28th1:00 PM–3:00 PMHistory Lab Hang Out (August)W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 5–12
  66. August 28th7:00 PM–8:30 PMIndianapolis Chamber Orchestra at Holliday ParkThe Ruins at Holliday Park · Ages 0–12
  67. August 28th7:00 PM–8:00 PMIndy Chamber Orchestra at Holliday ParkThe Ruins at Holliday Park · Ages 0–12
  68. August 28th7:00 PMMy Neighbor TotoroThe Tobias Theater at Newfields · Ages 4–12
  69. August 29th9:00 AM–9:45 AMApples and ABCs (Early Childhood Program)W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center · Ages 2–5
  70. August 29th9:00 AM–10:00 AMToddler Time: Indiana AnimalsIndiana State Museum · Ages 1–3
  71. August 29th9:30 AM–10:30 AMWhite River State Park Walking TourWhite River State Park Visitor Center · Ages 0–12
  72. August 29th10:30 AM–12:00 PMStay and PlayIndiana State Museum · Ages 1–6
  73. August 29th1:00 PM–1:20 PMSkunk SaturdayEagle Creek Park Earth Discovery Center · Ages 2–12
  74. August 29th6:00 PM–8:00 PMIntermissions Plaza Art Pop-Up and ConcertIntermissions Plaza · Ages 0–12
  75. August 30th12:00 PM–4:00 PMBug FestSoutheastway Park · Ages 1–12

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