Events for Preschoolers

Today10 a.m.–noon

Hamilton County Sports Complex Preschool Open Gym

Hamilton County Sports Complex, Noblesville $5 per participant per hour

Today10 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Nature & Outdoors Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Today10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Toddler Trek

Starkey Nature Park, Zionsville $5 residents, $7 non-residents

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Today10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Pike Library, Indianapolis

Tomorrow Saturday, November 14

Tomorrow10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Small Wonders: Explosive Art

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis $13 per child (includes child's museum admission); members 25% off

Tomorrow10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Wild Wonders Early Learning Program

Indianapolis Zoo Ages 3-5: $22.50 members, $35 nonmembers; ages 2-3: $20.50 members, $32 nonmembers (one child and one adult)

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Tomorrow10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Spades Park Branch, Indianapolis

Concerts & Music Theater & Shows

Tomorrow10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Peanut Butter & Jam: Silly Safaris

The Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel $10 per child; up to 2 free adult tickets per order

Concerts & Music Theater & Shows Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Classes & Crafts Museums & Zoos

Tomorrow1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Young Explorers: Space Explorers

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis $14 per child; members 25% off

Classes & Crafts Museums & Zoos Preschoolers

Monday November 16

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 166:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Lawrence Branch Library, Indianapolis

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 166:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Lawrence Branch Library, Indianapolis

Tuesday November 17

Nov 1710 a.m.–11 a.m.

Little Sprouts Nature Discovery

Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg $10 per child

Nov 1711 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Wednesday November 18

Nov 1810 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Nov 1810 a.m.–11 a.m.

Little Sprouts Nature Discovery: Nutty Neighbors

Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg $10 per child

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 1810:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Glendale Branch Library, Indianapolis

Thursday November 19

Nov 1910 a.m.–11 a.m.

PEEPs: Leaves, Seeds, and Trees

PEEPs: Preschool Environmental Education Program

Overley-Worman Park, Zionsville $21 residents, $27 nonresidents per three-week series

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 1910:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Nora Branch Library, Indianapolis

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 1910:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Meet & Play at the Wayne Library

Wayne Library, Indianapolis

FreeSensory-friendlyStory Time & Library

Nov 1910:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sensory Friendly Storytime at the Fort Ben Library

Fort Ben Library Branch, Indianapolis

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 1910:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

East Washington Branch, Indianapolis

Nov 1911 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Friday November 20

Nov 2010 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Saturday November 21

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 2110:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Fort Ben Library Branch, Indianapolis

Museums & Zoos Story Time & Library

Nov 2110:30 a.m.–noon

Stay and Play

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis $13 per child (includes child's museum admission); members 25% off

Museums & Zoos Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Monday November 23

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 236:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Lawrence Branch Library, Indianapolis

Tuesday November 24

Nov 2411 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 246:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Beech Grove Branch Library

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 247 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Indianapolis Public Library - Eagle Branch

Wednesday November 25

Nov 2510 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Friday November 27

Nov 2710 a.m.–noon

Hamilton County Sports Complex Preschool Open Gym

Hamilton County Sports Complex, Noblesville $5 per participant per hour

Nov 2710 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Saturday November 28

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 2811 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Martindale-Brightwood Branch Library, Indianapolis

Monday November 30

FreeNature & Outdoors

Nov 3010:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Nature Preschool Explorers at Cool Creek

Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 306 p.m.–6:45 p.m.

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

East 38th Street Library, Indianapolis

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Nov 306:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Lawrence Branch Library, Indianapolis

Tuesday December 1

Dec 111 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 16:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Irvington Branch Library, Indianapolis

Wednesday December 2

Dec 210 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Museums & Zoos Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Winter

Dec 210 a.m.–11 a.m.

Small Wonders: Icy Adventure

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis $13 per child (includes child's museum admission); members 25% off

Thursday December 3

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 310:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Meet & Play at the Wayne Library

Wayne Library, Indianapolis

FreeSensory-friendlyStory Time & Library

Dec 310:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sensory Friendly Storytime at the Fort Ben Library

Fort Ben Library Branch, Indianapolis

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 310:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Franklin Road Branch Library, Indianapolis

Dec 311 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Classes & Crafts Story Time & Library

Dec 311 a.m.–1 p.m.

uPaint a Story

uPaint Pottery Studio - Westfield $18 per painter

Classes & Crafts Story Time & Library Preschoolers Winter

Classes & Crafts Story Time & Library

Dec 311 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

uPaint a Story: Toddler and Preschool Story Time at uPaint Plainfield

uPaint Pottery Studio - Plainfield $18 per painter

Classes & Crafts Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Holidays

Dec 33:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

Wild Wonders Early Learning Program: Holiday Edition

Indianapolis Zoo Ages 3-5: $22.50 members, $35 nonmembers; ages 2-3: $20.50 members, $32 nonmembers (one child and one adult)

Friday December 4

Museums & Zoos Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Holidays

Dec 49 a.m.–10 a.m.

Magical Mornings

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Included with museum admission; free for members

Dec 49:15 a.m.

Slippery Slimy Science!

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $27.25 per child; $5.50 per adult

Dec 410 a.m.–noon

Hamilton County Sports Complex Preschool Open Gym

Hamilton County Sports Complex, Noblesville $5 per participant per hour

Dec 410 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Nature & Outdoors Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 410 a.m.–11 a.m.

Toddler Trek: Snowflakes and Snowmen

Elm Street Green, Zionsville $5 residents, $7 non-residents

Saturday December 5

Museums & Zoos Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Winter

Dec 510 a.m.–11 a.m.

Small Wonders: Icy Adventure

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis $13 per child (includes child's museum admission); members 25% off

Classes & Crafts Museums & Zoos

Dec 51 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Young Explorers: Let it Snow

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis $14 per child; members 25% off

Classes & Crafts Museums & Zoos Preschoolers Winter

Dec 52:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.

Wild Wonders Early Learning Program: Holiday Edition

Indianapolis Zoo Ages 3-5: $22.50 members, $35 nonmembers; ages 2-3: $20.50 members, $32 nonmembers (one child and one adult)

Monday December 7

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 76:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Lawrence Branch Library, Indianapolis

Tuesday December 8

Dec 810 a.m.

Story and Studio Time: Winter Journeys

Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis Included with regular museum admission

Dec 811 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Classes & Crafts Nature & Outdoors Preschoolers Holidays

FreeClasses & Crafts Nature & Outdoors

Dec 86 p.m.–7 p.m.

Santa’s Mailbox Workshop at Brookside Park

Brookside Park, Indianapolis

Museums & Zoos Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Holidays

Dec 86 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Snowflake Pajama Party

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis $14 adults and youth; under 18 months free; members 25% off; $7 Access Pass (in person or by phone)

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 86:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Lawrence Branch Library, Indianapolis

Wednesday December 9

Museums & Zoos Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Holidays Winter

Dec 98:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Whimsical Winter Play at The Children’s Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis $27.25 per child; $5.50 per adult

Dec 910 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Nature & Outdoors Story Time & Library

Dec 910 a.m.–11 a.m.

Jungle Tales

Garfield Park Conservatory, Indianapolis $8 per child; registration required

Nature & Outdoors Story Time & Library Preschoolers Homeschool Holidays

Thursday December 10

Nature & Outdoors Story Time & Library

Dec 1010:30 a.m.–noon

Little Ducklings at Eagle Creek Park

Eagle Creek Ornithology Center, Indianapolis Included with park admission ($6 per car for Marion County residents, $8 for nonresidents)

Nature & Outdoors Story Time & Library Preschoolers

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 1010:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Meet & Play at the Wayne Library

Wayne Library, Indianapolis

FreeSensory-friendlyStory Time & Library

Dec 1010:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sensory Friendly Storytime at the Fort Ben Library

Fort Ben Library Branch, Indianapolis

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 1010:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Nora Branch Library, Indianapolis

Dec 1011 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Classes & Crafts Preschoolers

FreeClasses & Crafts

Dec 1011 a.m.–noon

Preschool Story Hour at the Taylor Center of Natural History

Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville

Dec 103:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

Wild Wonders Early Learning Program: Holiday Edition

Indianapolis Zoo Ages 3-5: $22.50 members, $35 nonmembers; ages 2-3: $20.50 members, $32 nonmembers (one child and one adult)

Friday December 11

Museums & Zoos Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Holidays

Dec 119 a.m.–10 a.m.

Magical Mornings

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Included with museum admission; free for members

Dec 1110 a.m.–noon

Hamilton County Sports Complex Preschool Open Gym

Hamilton County Sports Complex, Noblesville $5 per participant per hour

Dec 1110 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Saturday December 12

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 1211 a.m.–11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Martindale-Brightwood Branch Library, Indianapolis

Classes & Crafts Nature & Outdoors

Dec 12noon–1 p.m.

Jolly Gingerbread House Spectacular at Indianapolis World Sports Park

Indianapolis World Sports Park $5 per person; registration required

Classes & Crafts Nature & Outdoors Preschoolers Holidays

Classes & Crafts Community Events

Dec 126 p.m.–8 p.m.

Monon Station Pop Up: Frost & Fun Factory

Monon Community Center, Carmel $20 per child; adults free

Classes & Crafts Community Events Preschoolers Halloween Holidays

Monday December 14

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Holidays

Dec 1410 a.m.–11 a.m.

Romp and Stomp with Santa at the Whitestown Branch Library

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, Whitestown Branch

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 146:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pajama Storytimes at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Lawrence Branch Library, Indianapolis

Tuesday December 15

Dec 1510 a.m.–11 a.m.

Little Sprouts Nature Discovery: Evergreen Explorers

Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg $10 per child

Dec 1511 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Wednesday December 16

Dec 1610 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville

Dec 1610 a.m.–11 a.m.

Little Sprouts Nature Discovery: Evergreen Explorers

Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg $10 per child

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 1610:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish at Indianapolis Public Library Branches

Glendale Branch Library, Indianapolis

Thursday December 17

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 1710:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Meet & Play at the Wayne Library

Wayne Library, Indianapolis

FreeSensory-friendlyStory Time & Library

Dec 1710:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sensory Friendly Storytime at the Fort Ben Library

Fort Ben Library Branch, Indianapolis

Story Time & Library Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers

Dec 1711 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pre-K Open Play at Ellenberger Park

Ellenberger Park, Indianapolis $3 per child

Friday December 18

Museums & Zoos Babies & Toddlers Preschoolers Holidays

Dec 189 a.m.–10 a.m.

Magical Mornings

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Included with museum admission; free for members

Dec 1810 a.m.–noon

Hamilton County Sports Complex Preschool Open Gym

Hamilton County Sports Complex, Noblesville $5 per participant per hour

Dec 1810 a.m.–noon

Jumperoo at Urban Air Noblesville

Urban Air Noblesville