Category: Free

Join the park’s naturalist on an early morning stroll through Brownsburg Parks. All birders are welcome and binoculars are encouraged. Program is free to attend!

*Please note change in times to reflect sunrise and Day Light Savings time.

The Big Note is the story of a young boy’s search through a symphony orchestra to find a big note he hears at a concert. The story introduces the flute, violin, viola, bassoon, and tuba. Familiar works written by Grieg, Saint-Saens, Beethoven, Bizet, and Sousa are performed as children are invited to move along with the music by making train wheels with their fists, butterflies with their fingers, and swaying back and forth like trees as they watch five musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony perform.

Kid/family friendly, while supplies last

Embark on a colorful journey during this Make & Take Nature Craft! Little artists, get ready to dive into a world of blooming fun where real flowers become your work of art. Our naturalist will show you how to create awesome prints using nature’s own designs. Join us for flower stamping and take home a garden print of your very own.

Earth Day at the J, co-sponsored by AES Indiana and Citizens Energy Group, returns with dozens of hands-on, environmentally-friendly activities. Stay for the afternoon with music, entertainment, and food trucks. Rain or shine; pets on leashes are welcome. FREE!

For a list of all the activities, visit JCCindy.org/earth-day.

A core Jewish value is tikkun olam, Hebrew for repairing the earth or making the world a better place. It is a natural fit for the JCC to celebrate this day as a signature event for the organization and the Indianapolis community.

Highlights of the event:
–All your favorite earth-friendly organizations will be here with interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities centered around sustainability and going green.
–Arts with a Purpose will have hands-on visual activities for children of all ages. Also featuring music from Cathy Morris. In Celebration Plaza.
–Farmers Market by Indiana Owned
–Beer garden and food trucks, along with the J Cafe supplying kosher food.

Parking is available onsite at the JCC. The event is in front (west). And there will be ample parking available in back (east).

Free In honor of National Public Works Week, check out Fishers’ fleet of big rigs, including a firetruck, snowplow, police car, and more at this family-friendly event around the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/TouchaTruck.

Friday, May 31, 6–8 p.m. at Arbuckle Acres Park

Get ready to kick off summer break at Summer Soundtracks – our free concert series. Enjoy live music from the Bluewater Kings Band, yard games, delicious food from local food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Grab your crew, bring a blanket or chair, and join us for an evening of musical fun.

BAND: The Bluewater Kings Band

Saturday, August 17, 6–8 p.m. at Arbuckle Acres Park

Join us for another unforgettable summer night at Summer Soundtracks – our free concert series! Enjoy live music from John King, yard games, delicious food from local food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Grab your crew, bring a blanket or chair, and join us for an evening of musical fun.

HEADLINER: John King

The Carmel Clay Public Library is excited to host the 2024 Carmel Film Forum: Summer of Animation. Professional filmmakers and animators will lead this FREE five-day animation workshop from Indiana. During the workshop, participants will learn the art of creating a short animated clip and will have the opportunity to submit their films to an animation contest and screening. The best film(s) will receive an iPad donated by the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.

Dates: 
Saturday, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 19

Type of event: 
In-person workshop/Lecture (In-Person)

Age group: 
12 

Ticket / Admission / Registration Information
Learn more and register for FREE at https://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/10752748
(Please note: A library card number isn’t required to register for the workshop, and the field on the sign-up form can be skipped.)

Venue/Location:
Carmel Clay Public Library (Meeting Room B) 425 E. Main St. Carmel, Indiana 46032

Category Type
film, video, lecture, workshop, class

Contact Information
James at 317-581-9126 if you have any questions.

CV Art & Frame, Zionsville’s premier fine art gallery, presents “Give Peace a Chance – The Art of John Lennon”. This newly curated Exhibition is a must-see…and will present in a limited engagement from June 7-July 6, 2024. A special Opening Reception is planned for Friday, June 7 from 4-8 pm. RSVPs are requested at 317-873-2976 or [email protected]. Visit the event at www.cvartandframe.com for more details. Admission to this extraordinary presentation is complimentary and open to the public. All artwork is on exhibition and available for purchase. These graphic works, by one of the most important cultural figures of our time, celebrate human love and communication – two themes at the heart of John Lennon’s contribution to the art of the twentieth century. Over the course of John Lennon’s career, his work as an artist expressed the societal themes that touched his life. Never in history has an Exhibition been so relevant, and so powerful.

The Giant’s Violin is the story of a boy who believes a giant and his violin are living in the attic above him. Young children are invited to move along to music, listen to a story, and watch five musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra perform. The Giant’s Violin introduces the violin, viola, cello, and bass. The story highlights these four string instruments, which are the heart of the symphony orchestra. Musical selections from Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals are performed.

FREE Kids Camp/VBS – Start the Party
Monday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30-8:30 PM
4 years old (fully potty trained) through 5th graders

🎉 Welcome to the most exciting adventure of the summer – VBS at Noblesville First! 🎉

🌈 From the moment you step foot into our vibrant VBS universe, you’ll be whisked away on an exhilarating adventure filled with bible stories, crafts, music and more.

🙌 And let’s not forget the heart of the party – discovering the incredible love of Jesus! Through interactive stories, engaging lessons, and meaningful discussions, you’ll learn how to follow Jesus, help others, work together, and show grace.

🎉 So grab your party hat, invite your friends, and join us for the ultimate bash of the summer at “Start the Party” VBS – where the fun never stops and the joy of Jesus fills every moment! 🎈

SIGNUP: https://www.noblesvillefirst.com/events/vbs/

Note that childcare will be available for kids too young for VBS if their parents want to volunteer.

The Juneteenth Foodways Festival, made possible through the generosity of Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, celebrates the many ways in which Black culinary traditions have influenced American culture by exploring the story of White House Chef Dolly Johnson and promoting local Black-owned businesses. The public is invited to join us at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site for this free event to sample the delectable offerings of our local Black-owned food partners, browse our retail partner booths, and learn about Dolly Johnson, the White House Chef hired by President Benjamin Harrison, who served four US Presidents.

The 2024 Juneteenth Foodways Festival will be open to the public on Friday, June 14 2024, from 4:30-8:00 pm. Early Access Pass holders are welcome from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to avoid long entrance lines. Tickets will be available in mid-April.

Join us for our Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, with free admission and special activities focusing on this year’s theme, “History, Health and the Arts.”

Chat with our curators and get up close with amazing artifacts that share the stories of Indiana’s past. You’ll also have the chance to watch “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race,” a new documentary from WTIU Public Television and Indiana Public Media about Indiana cycling legend Major Taylor that features interviews with Kisha Tandy, our curator of social history, along with several pieces from our collection.

Engage with our local partners and try fun activities designed to help you get active and stay healthy. Learn about bike safety, practice cycling skills and get a free bike helmet from IU Pediatrics. Plus, connect with Growing Places Indy to learn about developing healthy habits.

Watch live performances by community artists including Elijah Stephens (22Starving Artists Drum Circle) and Epiphany Dance Collective. Engage with Asante Art Institute as they explore the history of Juneteenth through their Prep4Life performance pieces, which will center around the theme The Power of Freedom. Plus, bring out your inner artist through hands-on creation activities and a collaborative community mural.

Join us for a brilliant space themed night featuring Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Activities begin at 6 pm, Movie begins at 7 pm

Get ready to celebrate National Pollinator Week! Join us for a fun program where we’ll learn about bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. Partake in cool activities and explore the gardens to discover why these little creatures are so important for our ecosystem. Let’s appreciate the amazing world of pollinators together!

CV Art & Frame, Zionsville’s premier fine art gallery, presents “Give Peace a Chance – The Art of John Lennon”. This newly curated Exhibition is a must-see…and will present in a limited engagement from June 7-July 6, 2024. A special Opening Reception is planned for Friday, June 7 from 4-8 pm. RSVPs are requested at 317-873-2976 or [email protected]. Visit the event at www.cvartandframe.com for more details. Admission to this extraordinary presentation is complimentary and open to the public. All artwork is on exhibition and available for purchase. These graphic works, by one of the most important cultural figures of our time, celebrate human love and communication – two themes at the heart of John Lennon’s contribution to the art of the twentieth century. Over the course of John Lennon’s career, his work as an artist expressed the societal themes that touched his life. Never in history has an Exhibition been so relevant, and so powerful.