The Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day, made possible by Chase, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, AAA Hoosier Motor Club, Indianapolis Colts, and The Indianapolis Star, is moving from Sunday to Saturday this year because of Mother’s Day. The state’s largest free outdoor festival for children will take place Saturday, May 12, 2012 from […]
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Mother’s Day Plant Sale at Conner Prairie
May 11-13 Do you know a mother who enjoys growing her own plants, herbs and vegetables? Bring her to Conner Prairie Interactive History Park to shop our Mother’s Day Plant Sale that will feature different varieties of plants, herbs, flowers and heirloom tomatoes, sure to make her garden beautiful this spring. Some of the seeds […]
March for Babies Saturday, May 12, 2012 at White River State Park
Saturday, May 12, 2012, hundreds of teams from over 300 families, local businesses and organizations will team up with Indianapolis residents, celebrities, and community leaders to March for Babies–helping raise funds for programs fighting birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March for Babies is the March of Dimes’ premier fundraising event. Started in 1970, […]
Hamilton Town Center Adds Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Simon Property Group, Inc., the country’s largest owner, developer and manager of retail real estate, has announced that three ‘Level 2’’ chargers, which have the capability to “top off” or partially charge a customer’s electric vehicle in a 60 to 120 minute time frame, will be operational at Hamilton Town Center. These EV charging stations will be self-service and […]
Green Thumbs Up at Conner Prairie
Daily in May Green Thumbs Up Do you have a green thumb? Find out at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park as we work in the different gardens throughout the month of May. Dig around and get dirty in the different gardens across the historic grounds. Grab a shovel and help finish the planting or simply […]
Bicentennial of the War of 1812 at Conner Prairie
April 21-22 Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Exactly 200 years ago, a war was raging right here in Indiana – maybe even in your own backyard! William Conner and many other Hoosiers played important roles in this war in which the British and Americans were fighting over the rights to rule this land once […]
Win a Spot to Race in the 2012 Mini-Marathon from Verizon Wireless
The Indianapolis Verizon Wireless store at Nora Plaza is giving away 18 paid entries to race in the Mini-Marathon. Starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, the first 50 people at the store have a chance to win. Eighteen lucky winners will be able to register to run in the upcoming May 5 race. […]
An Evening for Ella and Friends 2012
On Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 7 pm, the fourth annual “An Evening for Ella and Friends” will be held on the south stairs of Indiana War Memorial. A memorial service will be held to remember the lives of infants lost to SIDS, miscarriage, stillbirth, and all other types of sudden infant loss—as well as […]
Follow the North Star at Conner Prairie
April 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 Follow the North Star Presented by Fifth Third Bank In this nationally acclaimed, award-winning program, you will experience what it was like to seek freedom on the Underground Railroad at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. You’ll be changed forever as you encounter the fears and challenges faced by Indiana residents […]
Sheep-to-Blanket at Conner Prairie
April 13-15 Sheep-to-Blanket Whether you love animals, crafts or just getting out and enjoying the country, Sheep-to-Blanket weekend at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park has something for everyone! See sheep dogs in action (Saturday and Sunday only) as they demonstrate their herding skills. Discover all the secrets behind turning wool into warm blankets and enjoy […]