STEM & Science
Science, maker, and discovery
Stay and Play
Sensory-friendlySensory-rich STEM and music activities at Indiana State Museum's Firefly Landing.
No One-Man Team
Learn how historical settlers worked together through hands-on exploration at Conner Prairie.
Curious By Nature: What's Weather Got to Do with It?
Hands-on science homeschool class exploring weather and hot-air balloon flight.
October First Friday at Noblesville Creates
Free monthly open house at Noblesville Creates with hands-on creative activities and artist studios.
Cyanotype Workshop with the Crown Hill’s Artists-in-Residence
Learn the art of cyanotype printing with local artists—create your own sun-sensitive blueprints.
Astronomy
Explore the night sky at McCloud Nature Park—free astronomy program.
Curious by Nature: Simple Machines in Action
Learn how simple machines work while ziplining through the air at Conner Prairie.
NATURE DISCOVERY: Owl Pellets
Dissect owl pellets to discover what owls eat—a tween STEM activity.
National FFA Convention & Expo
Massive 4-day agriculture expo featuring 450+ exhibitors and career talks for students interested in farming and ag careers.
STEAM Station
STEAM-themed storytime for babies and toddlers with early science and reading at Plainfield Public Library.
Fun in the Forge
Learn blacksmithing basics and forge your own creation at Conner Prairie.
Cooking at the Hearth
Cook a 19th-century meal over an open fire at Conner Prairie's historic house.
Audio Looping Workshop with the Crown Hill’s Artists-in-Residence
Hands-on audio looping workshop at Crown Hill Cemetery—create your own sound recordings.
November First Friday at Noblesville Creates
Free monthly open house with creative activities and maker spaces at Noblesville Creates.
Duckwall Artist Series: Moonstrike
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's multimedia program exploring history through music.
NATURE DISCOVERY: Tracks and Trails
Learn to identify animal tracks and trails on a nature discovery walk.
Tiny Tinkerers
Interactive storytime with hands-on building and early literacy for toddlers.
Butler University Percussion Ensemble
Butler University's percussion ensemble showcases the extraordinary energy and skill of student musicians.
Name That Skull!
Identify animal skulls and learn about local mammal species at McCloud.