The kids are counting down the number of days until school lets out. We are about a month away and I am not ready for summer. I am thankful that our team has put together an incredible list of things to do this summer.
Start preparing for the with these fun ideas to celebrate the last day of school. Summer camps are booking up fast, so you won’t want to wait any longer to get into them. Check out a variety of options in our 2024 Camp Guide.
Let’s kick off summer fun Memorial Day weekend with the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” the Indy 500. The 500 Festival Parade is such a fun family event. We love the huge floats, talented bands, and of course, the drivers! Watch for free along the route or buy seats with amazing views.
Hopefully, this weekend is full of beautiful Spring-like weather. If not, no worries. We will still #PLAYIndy.
7 Things to Do This Weekend
Welcome to Fairyville
The 12th annual Noblesville Creates Fairyville alights all over downtown Noblesville April 17–20, with most events free. This whimsical event is open to wee folks of all ages! Dance in the parade, make a wand or a small fairy house, vote for your favorite miniature fairy house, have a fairy tea party, and more.
Earth Day Events
Luckily for us, there are many ways to celebrate Mother Nature as a family in the greater Indianapolis area this weekend. Get free admission to any national park, learn how to get creative with recycled materials, participate in a community trash clean-up, plant seeds, and more. Attend any of these fun events with your family, or spend the day at one of our beautiful parks to create some wonderful Earth Day memories. |
Butler Ballet presents Prokofiev’s Cinderella
Get transported to “happily ever after” when the Butler Ballet performs Cinderella, a magical three-act ballet based on the familiar fairy tale. Take the magical journey with Cinderella as her Fairy Godmother transforms her from rags to riches despite her outrageous stepsisters. The story comes alive in grand ballet style, complete with a pumpkin coach. All accompanied by the marvelous 20th-century score by Sergei Prokofiev performed by the Butler Ballet Orchestra. Choose from various showtimes throughout the weekend. Tickets are available at the Clowes box office and online.
Parent’s Night Out
Code Ninjas in Greenwood is hosting another amazing, three-hour Parent’s Night Out. This Friday, April 19 is a Minecraft Madness-themed event. Drop your kids off at Code-Ninjas where they will lay games, assemble puzzles, code games, and more. Check out these Greenwood date night recommendations if you need some ideas while the kids are occupied |
Peanut Butter & Jam: Premium Blend
To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, bring your imagination, spontaneity, and dancing feet for this very special performance by the respected Indianapolis jazz group Premium Blend. This band, known throughout the Midwest for its original compositions, puts on a dynamic show for kids and their families. You will be on your feet grooving to their tunes and even trying out a few instruments! Tickets are only $10 per child, with two free adult admissions included per order– perfect for parents and grandparents!
Taste of Tuttles
Get a taste of Spring by experiencing the beauty of the greenhouse on opening day with its vibrant colors! It is the perfect time to buy spring plants, hanging baskets, and more to brighten your porch or garden. During the event this Saturday, April 20, guests can get a taste of local food and products sold in the Farm Store with their free sampling event from 10 am-2 pm. Peach slushies will be on the menu, along with special lemon donuts, so don’t miss out. |
Indianapolis Color Throw Festival
Join the exuberant Indianapolis Color Throw Festival – Holi Hungama 2.0 for an unforgettable waterfront celebration that’s sure to dazzle with colors and excitement. Dive into the fun with free color blasters and refill your water guns at the available water pools to keep the celebration lively and colorful, with hourly color throws that will keep the atmosphere electric. This year, the festival is proud to feature iconic Bollywood beats, ensuring that every moment is filled with music and dance. Tickets are only $10 for this colorful festival set for this Saturday, April 20.
