Families with children ages 3 – 8 are invited for a fun-filled storytime featuring music, stories and a craft. Children can wear their pajamas!

Devour Indy is Indianapolis’ premier dining event that has been around for more than ten years. This two week event celebrates Indy’s hospitality industry and all it has to offer. Devour Indy restaurants will be giving back to Riley Children’s Foundation by allowing foodies the option to participate in a charitable give back program called Round Up for Riley while exploring different sides of town and indulging in seasonal menus paired with eclectic wine and cocktails

Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they are coming to the big screen in the IMAX® original film “Pandas,” a breathtaking documentary adventure and amazing experience for the whole family. At Chengdu Panda Base in China, scientists are dedicated to protecting the species by breeding adult Giant Pandas in order to introduce cubs into the wild. This film follows one such researcher, whose passion leads her to initiate a new technique inspired by a black bear program in rural New Hampshire. What starts as a cross-culture collaboration becomes a life-changing journey for an American biologist who crosses an ocean to join her; a scientist from Inner Mongolia; and a very curious female cub named Qian Qian, born in captivity. Captured with IMAX® Cameras, join Qian Qian on an exciting new adventure in the mountains of Sichuan as she takes her first steps outside her protected habitat, discovering her true animal nature…even as she faces the challenges of the unknown.

Adults can compete in this 10-week league with three different levels of play. No games on September 2, unless needed for a rain makeup day. Playing as a free agent? Contact the Fishers Parks & Recreation office to be matched with a team. Register by July 20.

Feel free to create whatever inspires you with 2 lbs of clay. We will be nearby to help and advise you as much or as little as you need. Your projects are fired and ready to paint in 10-14 days. The price also includes a return visit for painting the clay anytime during our business hours.

Recommended for all ages 5 and up. No prior clay experience is necessary. The price is $25 per person tax.

Since this is a special event, we require advance reservations.

$165 non-member, $155 member

Ages 14 and older.

This class will cover all aspects of wheel thrown pottery and glazing techniques. You’ll have access to your own wheel and equipment while receiving individual instruction from our master potters. It’s a perfect class for beginners and more advanced students. All clay and other materials are included in the class free. Please bring you own towel for cleanup and an optional apron to wear if you like. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-766-600.

The Museum of Miniature Houses features the Sahlberg, an elaborate miniature house measuring 49 inches tall, 72 inches wide and 20 inches deep that has unexpectedly become available for our museum to display. Jimmy Landers and Carl Sahlberg are the main architects. Seven other miniature artisans collaborated on the project, including Linda Orleff of Lighting Bug Ltd. who designed the wall sconces, a two-tier chandelier, and other fixtures, and Barbara Sabia who custom-made the 10-inch high stained glass windows in the library.

Jimmy named this new house the Sahlberg in honor of Carl Sahlberg of Creative Reproductions 2 Scale who created the cabinetry and wired the entire house for electricity. A unique part of the wiring system is that the house is lit with a DC power source instead of an AC transformer. Carl explains, “The DC power source works better. It has a constant current which makes all the lights last longer and being direct current, allow one to use LEDs and newer electronic components such as remote controls. We have over 500 LED bulbs.”

Jimmy has been building houses in miniature for many years. His pieces have included the Victorian Helmerich House, the Colonial (Brandywine) dollhouse, the 1900 series of storefronts, the Flatiron Building, the 1909 River Valley Hardware Store, and many others.

The Museum of Miniature Houses features the Sahlberg, an elaborate miniature house measuring 49 inches tall, 72 inches wide and 20 inches deep that has unexpectedly become available for our museum to display. Jimmy Landers and Carl Sahlberg are the main architects. Seven other miniature artisans collaborated on the project, including Linda Orleff of Lighting Bug Ltd. who designed the wall sconces, a two-tier chandelier, and other fixtures, and Barbara Sabia who custom-made the 10-inch high stained glass windows in the library.

Jimmy named this new house the Sahlberg in honor of Carl Sahlberg of Creative Reproductions 2 Scale who created the cabinetry and wired the entire house for electricity. A unique part of the wiring system is that the house is lit with a DC power source instead of an AC transformer. Carl explains, “The DC power source works better. It has a constant current which makes all the lights last longer and being direct current, allow one to use LEDs and newer electronic components such as remote controls. We have over 500 LED bulbs.”

Jimmy has been building houses in miniature for many years. His pieces have included the Victorian Helmerich House, the Colonial (Brandywine) dollhouse, the 1900 series of storefronts, the Flatiron Building, the 1909 River Valley Hardware Store, and many others.

Families are encouraged to grab their capes and go on an adventure as “reserve Super Heroes-in-training.” Guests of all ages will develop new skills and learn the importance of teamwork at the HALL OF JUSTICE™ as they work together to solve problems and catch Super-Villains in a series of fast-paced challenges.

Creatures big and small are crawling, hopping, swimming and slithering to Newfields this summer. Beginning June 1, there will be many colorful animals in the IMA Galleries and throughout The Garden for an experience that fuses art and nature.

After the paintings have dried and been professionally framed by The Great Frame Up Downtown & Broad Ripple, they are displayed for the summer in the Schaefer Rotunda at White River Gardens. Plus, you also get to enjoy the works of some of our more artistically inclined animals. Who knows — you may see a penguin Picasso, a walrus Warhol, an elephant Escher and many others!

See a painting or sculpture that you’d like to have at home? Then don’t miss the annual silent auction and artists’ reception, held in the Hulman Riverhouse at the Gardens. Bid on your favorite artwork or just enjoy the show! You’ll also get to mingle with artists and other Zoo patrons, get after-hours access to the Hilbert Conservatory, with its beautiful views of downtown Indianapolis, and savor light hors d’oeuvres and wine. Plus, one of the talented artists will receive the Members Choice award. Reservations are required for the reception and silent auction.

A brand new habitat has been created for a troop of long-tailed macaques. These incredibly curious primates are highly adaptable to different habitats and climates, though they generally live near water. They’re also very adept swimmers, which makes this species a good fit for the Oceans area.

The macaques’ habitat features pools surrounded by open, grassy areas as well as a few raised platforms that extend over the water. Not only does this design reflect the architectural styles found in Southeast Asia, we hope it will encourage the macaques’ unique — and very fun — natural diving behaviors that guests can watch through multiple glass viewing windows.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and hold on tight as we open our exhibit celebrating speed, safety, design, and power! Get revved up for special performances, activities, and the occasional pit stop!

The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience combines rich sports history, physical fitness, and health education in a variety of family-fun, indoor and outdoor experiences. Run, drive, jump, putt, and play while learning how to stay happy, healthy, and safe. Meet a legendary sports character every visit, hear their story of greatness, and get coached in the drills and skills that helped them succeed. Imagine yourself in the shoes of that same sports legend, and start your story today.

With a General Admission ticket or membership, each guests can explore and discover…

• 12 outdoor sports experiences
• 3 indoor sports exhibits, including the National Art Museum of Sport
• 5 floors of fun in The Children’s Museum

Immerse yourself in the beauty of butterflies in this three-acre Hilbert Conservatory. We’ve transformed the indoor gardens into a tropical paradise to bring you over 40 species of butterflies in a way that you’ve never experienced them before!

Celebrate the Indianapolis Colts while exploring football’s role in American culture through digital interactive activities, player interviews, original artifacts, photographs and video of the Colts in action.

Discover how American football grew out of the rugby fields of English academies into the modern game loved by millions through sweeping changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Witness the Hoosier Dome and Lucas Oil Stadium’s rise into the Indianapolis skyline to redefine the city’s image as a championship football town. Snap a picture with your favorite Colts player and learn about their views on football, leadership and the NFL. Cast your vote for the best Colts player or the most memorable game moment and see how your choice compares to other fans. See the game through the eyes of officials by making a call on a real NFL play and find out if your decision matches the actual call. Relive the glory of the 2007 season and how the players and the coaches made it all possible. Scramble on the field as the Colt’s mascot Blue to juke and dodge oncoming tackles using your whole body. Explore the rise of the NFL and how it became the multibillion dollar juggernaut it is today. But most of all, connect with the story of the Colts and how they became a team that embodies the values, drive and heart of the city they call home.

The Baxter YMCA has provided early education services to the Southside for more than 30 years. We offer half-day classes for ages 2- 5 years with choices to attend 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week. For more information, contact Kenny Daniels at [email protected]

The Reel West exhibit explores morality, diversity and American identity as depicted in the Western film genre and how Hollywood movies and television shows shape our understanding of the world around us. Visitors will see film costumes, props, memorabilia, paintings, movie posters and images from the early silent Western films to mid-20^th century classics up through today. The Reel West will appeal to casual movie fans, serious film buffs, those who remember iconic Westerns and those new to the genre.

The Reel West exhibit explores morality, diversity and American identity as depicted in the Western film genre and how Hollywood movies and television shows shape our understanding of the world around us. Visitors will see film costumes, props, memorabilia, paintings, movie posters and images from the early silent Western films to mid-20th century classics up through today. The Reel West will appeal to casual movie fans, serious film buffs, those who remember iconic Westerns and those new to the genre.

Note: A few of the film clips shown in the mini-theater at the start of the exhibit include scenes of staged, choreographed shootout violence or coarse language customary of some Westerns. An explanatory sign will be posted to notify parents of young children that they might wish to bypass the mini-theater and move straight into the exhibition.