Free Indianapolis Fun

The animals at the nature center eat rather interesting food. Watch staff and volunteers feed the animals crickets, worms, and even mice, and learn about their diets! Meets in the lobby.

10:30-11 am Free!

No registration required. Suggested donation of $2. Proceeds go toward the animals’ care.

End the summer with Fishers Blues Fest, a Fishers Labor Day tradition! The free, two-night event includes performances by renowned local and national blues artists.

End the summer with Fishers Blues Fest, a Fishers Labor Day tradition!
The free, two-night event includes performances by renowned local
and national blues artists. Learn more at npdamp.com/BluesFest and
check out this year’s performance lineup.

Visit with working men and women from around central Indiana and learn more about career opportunities that may interest you. Enjoy the live music, take a turn on the big slide, blow some bubbles and maybe enjoy a beer. Three blocks of family-friendly fun include bounce houses, a big slide, games, and a zip line.

Families are invited to try a variety of robotics technology and practice programming. With various robots and games available each week, families can try something new or dive deeper into a favorite.

Children ages 2 – 5 and an adult are invited for stories, songs and rhymes.

The plants and animals are getting ready to say hello to the fall with its beautiful leaves and cooler temperatures and last forest crop of the season. We would love to have you come and join us for a nature inspired storytime! We will read a story, do a kid’s craft, have a snack and go on a short hike (weather permitting). Ages 3-5.

Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited for story time in the Green Screen Theater. They’ll read stories, sing songs, and rhyme! Stay after to play!

Hosted by the Zionsville Lions Club and The HAWK Foundation, this FREE EVENT is called the “VIP Carnival”, and is for kids of all ages who have special needs, their families, and caregivers. Carnival rides, Silly Safari, Music with Mr. Daniel, Pacers Fan Van and more!

Put on your cutest pair of pajamas, grab your favorite teddy bear, pack up an old blanket, and join us for Pajama-Rama! Families looking for a fun program to enjoy with their toddlers and preschoolers will love the music educator from Moriah Music, who will lead us in songs and stories about some of our favorite animals.

Hope Community Church is hosting its 7th Annual Block Party from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. All guests will enjoy free food, drinks, inflatables, games, giveaways, musical entertainment and a zip line! The grand prize giveaway is a 50” Smart LED TV. Bring non-perishable food donations for the Brownsburg Blessing Boxes to earn extra chances for prizes. To pre-register for the event, visit https://visithope.churchcenter.com/people/forms/59046 . Hope Community is located at 3350 N. State Road 267, Brownsburg. Call 317-852-2616 for more information.

Black lights, fog machines, and lasers light up the night as kids and families enjoy free glow in the dark fun with face painting, a graffiti wall, a live DJ, and neon splash zone.

Indianapolis Opera is excited to announce a newly revived “Opera in the Park” performance at Garfield Park as part of their summer/fall concert series. This is an official production of the nonprofit “Friends of Garfield Park”, in partnership with the city parks department.

Babies and toddlers up to age 2 with an adult are invited for an introduction to the concert harp and to explore connections between language and music. They’ll learn to identify contrasting sounds and understand that musical concepts bring stories to life by communicating feelings and emotions.

Homeschooling parents, families, students, and all those interested in learning more are invited to the first IndyPL homeschool family conference and information fair, a day filled with learning and fun! IndyPL, Indiana State Library, IAHE, WFYI, Kids Ink, and experienced homeschooling parents will present panels, resources, research, and hands-on STEM activities.

FIESTA Indianapolis celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Latino community in Indiana. Attended by approximately 15,000 people, this family event will take place from noon until 6 p.m. and is free to the public

Broad Ripple Art Walk is now every Third Thursday from 5-8 pm. Walk the village, eat and drink, find art an entertainment all around. Venues change from month to month, check brvaartwalk.org to find list of participating businesses, restaurants, bars, and retail. Meet, greet, eat, drink and enjoy art in the village, all at no cost.

Experience our Christian heritage of faith, hospitality, Middle Eastern cuisine, music and crafts from our roots in the Holy Land. More than a dozen countries are represented in our church’s ethnic heritage. Offsite parking $5.

Fri:, 5-10 pm, Sat: 1-10pm, Sun: 1-5pm

Join us at the Baxter YMCA for an evening of music, food, crafts, and more activities for the entire family to learn about different cultures that are prevalent here on the south side of Indianapolis.

The popular party band Polkaboy comes to Carmel City Center to celebrate. Oktoberfest has become an annual celebratory fall event for Carmel residents. It is free to the public and open to all ages.

Grab a blanket, some popcorn and sit back and enjoy Avengers: Endgame with your family and friends! Movie-goers are encouraged to arrive early and secure their seats as all movies will begin at dusk. Movies are free to the public and are presented in closed captioning.

TURN Festival is a free, family friendly day held on the grounds of the Paramount School Farm – completed with the farm’s goats, chickens and bees. The event is packed with children’s activities, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, live music and food. Focused on farm, food, health and the environment, attendees will find sessions on urban farming, bee keeping, family gardening, food preservation, healthy cooking, yoga, and cycling. Info at: TURNFestival.com