31 Things to do in May in Indy

Get your engines ready because the Month of May is here. As the temperatures continue to rise and the racecars descend on Indy, there will be lots to do this month. We’ll be updating the calendar daily, so make sure to check in often to see what’s happening all around town. For now, here are some of our picks for May.

Head downtown to the 500 Festival Kickoff to May.

Start planning your Touch a Truck adventures.

Enjoy Toddler Time at Franklin’s Urban Air or Sky Zone in Fishers.

Summer Farmers Markets start this week.

It’s Princess Day with the Indians.

Kids can Code their Own Game at the Microsoft Store.

Hone your chess game with a Kids Chess Club at Indy Reads or the Franklin Library.

Check out Open Gym Play Time at Indy Star Gymnastics or A Work in Progress.

Homeschoolers can learn about the history of the space race with STEAM Punks at the Fishers Library.

Special needs kids can enjoy an Adaptive Youth Fun Night with Carmel Clay Parks and Rec.

Don’t miss the 500 Festival Kids Day.

Create a Stop Motion Film at the Plainfield Library.

Toddlers can enjoy Sensory Art Play with Toodleydoo Toys.

Visit with an Indy 500 Princess at the Zionsville Library.

Check out the Fishers Story Walk at Ritchey Woods Park. 

It’s Homeschool Day at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Enjoy Friday Night Frog Watch at Eagle Creek Park. 

Take the family fishing for free with Greenwood Parks, the Fishers Library or Carmel Clay Parks and Rec. 

Build a Butterfly Planter at the Garfield Park Conservatory. 

Special needs kids can enjoy Playcraft Time at Carter’s Play Place. 

Don’t miss Craft Time at Plainfield’s Chick-fil-A. 

Cheer on your favorite tortoise at the Zoopolis 500. 

Enjoy some Train Themed Fun in Indianapolis. 

Strawberry season kicks off with Strawberries on the Square in Franklin. 

Get your seats for the annual IPL 500 Festival Parade. 

It’s race day! Check out our tips for enjoying the Indy 500 with Kids. 

Take a break from the weather and scope out a Free Indoor Playground.

Join in with the Pokemon Club at the Clark Pleasant Library. 

Don’t miss Open Swim at the Brownsburg High School. May 30 – Celebrate the last day of school with a Foam Park at Washington Township Park. May 31 – Check out the cooking classes at Sprouts Cooking School.

Celebrate the last day of school with a Foam Park at Washington Township Park. 

Check out the cooking classes at Sprouts Cooking School.