As National Volunteer Week wraps up, check out these local organizations where families have the opportunity to work together, tackling society’s challenges. Volunteering and doing random acts of kindness with your children teaches compassion, responsibility, and an understanding of why it is important to help others. Volunteering also gives them hope that there’s a solution to the hardest problems.
Just as fast as April comes to a close, May is revving its engines, ready to hit the gas running. Kick things off this Wednesday on Monument Circle when the city officially kicks off the month of May and starts the countdown to the greatest spectacle in racing. Don’t miss any of the action this May.
Enjoy these last days of April (I think we’ve had enough “showers” for plenty of beautiful May flowers) and #PLAYIndy.
7 Things to Do This Weekend
FREE Community Day Festival at SMC
Head to Noblesville for SMC’s Third Annual Community Day in celebration of National Pneumatics Day on Saturday, April 27.
Check out the Inventing Room with hands-on STEM activities for all ages and explore the future of automation during Factory Tours. No need to steal a fizzy lifting drink to enjoy bounce houses and an inflatable obstacle course! Your entire family will enjoy a day of activities including; a scavenger hunt, challenges, games, food, and vendors.
Viking Fest
Enjoy Viking-themed re-enactors in full garb swinging their weapons, multiple Viking villages, stage entertainment, artisans selling crafted items, food, mead, inflatables, and more! Strong men and women can compete in the Keg Toss competition, while the young Vikings can participate in an Iron Skillet toss competition. Prizes will be awarded to each age group.
Tickets are $7 each in advance or $10 each at the gate. Children 2 and under are free.
Family Game Night
Join Indy Parks for an evening of nerdy fun and friendly competition at the Garfield Burrello Family Center this Friday evening, April 26. Drop in for just $1, and dive into some gaming excitement together! Bring your friends and favorite games for an epic night of laughter and camaraderie. Whether you’re into card games, board games, or yard games, all are encouraged. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bond with friends and family over your favorite games!
Frühlingsfest
Frühlingsfest 2024, Indy’s Spring festival, is this weekend, Friday and Saturday, April 26 & 27. Frühlingsfests (spring fests) are a unique experience of German culture, often called the “spring sister festival” to Oktoberfest. This two-day festival is free and family-friendly. Guests can expect plant pop-ups, food and drink specials, live music, and more. |
Zionsville Green Fest
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, this event connects participants with the resources to become good stewards of the environment. Check out their list of presentations and programs. Explore electric vehicles, exhibitors, native plant giveaways, door prizes, ongoing presentations and classes, kids’ activities, and more! Learn about living sustainably while having fun this Saturday, April 27, in Zionsville. |
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand-selected vendors, dealers, artists, and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find items such as preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween-inspired pieces, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, funeral collectibles & much more. Watch sideshow performers on stage throughout the day and learn the craft of taxidermy with classes available during the expo.
Tickets are $10 in advance and kids 12 and under are free.
Touch-a-Truck
Get ready to rev your engines and have a truckload of fun! Be a part of this thrilling community event that not only brings joy and smiles but also supports a great cause. Proceeds will go towards the church Playground Renovation Fund. Admission ($10 per family) and raffle tickets are available for purchase online ahead of time. You won’t want to miss this wheelie awesome experience this Saturday, April 27 in Carmel |
BONUS 500 Festival Kickoff to May
The 500 Festival Kickoff to May kicks off the “greatest month” in Indiana and starts the countdown to the Indy 500. Held at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, the event is packed with festivities! Welcome the spirit of May with members of the community, the 500 Festival Board of Directors, the 500 Festival Princesses, race fans, and maybe even a few surprise guests! At this event, you can also pick up prizes from exhibitors, take photos with the 2024 Festival Cars, and much more. Kick off May with us on Wednesday, May 1! This event is free and open to the public. |
