April is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. From family fun runs to Earth Day celebrations, there is so much to do in our city. Take a look at our list of fun April family events in the greater Indianapolis area this month!
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Ongoing fun activities you and your family can enjoy this month:
Events Around Our City
April – all month long
Kids Night Out at YMCA
Up first on our list of April family events is Kids Night Out at your local YMCA! Parents, this event is perfect to allow yourself a night out on the town and the kids will be having fun too. Program activities include swimming, gym play, arts and crafts, and kid friendly movies. Dinner and snacks provided. Prices and details vary with each YMCA. Call your local YMCA for more details and date information.
Now–April 20th
xZOOberance Spring Festival at the Indianapolis Zoo
Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring at the xZOOberance Spring Festival at the Indianapolis Zoo! From noon to 4:00 pm on select event days, the Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with spring-centric activities. Meet chickens and goats, dance along to a live DJ, sing karaoke, participate in animal-pose yoga and more!
April 1st
Storytime at the Glendale Branch of the Indy Public Library
Storytime for Babies is the perfect way to get out of the house with your little one! Located at the Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library, “Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime with special toys designed just for babies.” Registration is not required to attend. To see all of the library locations’ events this month, visit their calendar.
April 1st
Indianapolis Indians Opening Night
Baseball is BACK for the season so you and your family should head to Victory Field on April 1st as our Indianapolis Indians face off against the Iowa Cubs.
April 1st-6th
Gnome Show at the Garfield Conservatory
This spring break garden gnomes from far and wide will gather at the Conservatory during the Gnome Show. See this whimsical display of garden gnomes and try to spot them all! This year’s theme is “Gnomes Save the Day,” allowing visitors to enjoy the gnomes’ as our favorite superheroes. Contact the staff for information about loaning a gnome to be part of the display.
April 2nd
Small Wonders: Simple Machines at the Indiana State Museum
Geared toward children ages 3-5, Small Wonders: Simple Machines at the Indiana State Museum will help your kiddos discover, learn, and play during this hour-long class. Build your child’s sense of wonder and playfulness as they engage in storytelling, hands-on activities and art creation. What is a simple machine? Let’s find the answer to that question as we experiment and engineer with various simple machines and solve problems.
April 2nd
Indy Fuel versus Toledo Walleye
Our Indy Fuel, a premier minor league ice hockey team in the ECHL, will be playing the Toledo Walleye on April 2nd at 7:00 pm at the Fishers Event Center. You can grab your tickets here!
April 3rd
First Thursday Nights at the Children’s Museum
We love highlighting free activities, and this is a good one! On First Thursday Nights, you can pay $6 per person to visit either the museum with their amazing Dinosphere exhibit or the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience. And your ticket also includes access to Ask the Experts Night. This is only between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00 pm, the perfect after-hours time for families! Get your First Thursday tickets here.
April 3rd
First Free Thursdays at Newfields
Newfields offers special FREE admission on the first Thursday of every month. Head over during their hours to explore the grounds and enjoy all that the Indianapolis Museum of Art has to offer. Keep an eye out for additional free admission days throughout the year.
April 4th
Pajama Rama at the Cool Creek Nature Center
Put on your jammies, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and head to Pajama Rama at the Cool Creek Nature Center on April 4th. Geared toward kids aged 1-8 years old, you will love the music educator from Moriah Music, who will lead you in songs and stories about some of your favorite animals. Make sure to register at the website!
April 4th
Spring Book Sale at the Carmel Clay Public Library
Discover great bargains on used books (and more) at the Spring Book Sale at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Just $10 for a bag of books! Presented by the CCPL Foundation Friends.
April 5th
Pinewood Derby at the Indiana State Museum
On your mark, get set, roll — it’s the second–greatest spectacle in racing! The Indiana State Museum invites you to race your Pinewood Derby cars and watch as they zip down the two-story, 125-foot track and across the finish line. Alumni derby racers can brush the dust off their own Pinewood Derby cars and new racers can fine-tune their car creations or borrow one from the museum’s line-up.
April 6th
Kids Eat Free Sunday at Victory Field
The Indianapolis Indians play the Iowa Cubs on Sunday, April 6th and you can experience the popular Kids Eat Free Sundays at Victory Field! All children 14 and under receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and Capri Sun® juice pouch with price of admission.
April 6th
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 at Clowes Memorial Hall
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 is a theatrical stage show based on the hit animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts, step out live to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story! Martin and Chris will keep you entertained as they activate fan-favorite Creature Power Suits and go “Off to the Creature Rescue!” With the help of the Wild Kratts team – and their audience members – the Kratt Brothers confront a comic villain and help bring the creatures of the animal world to safety once again!
April 11th
Indiana Pacers Home Game
Our beloved Indiana Pacers are playing the Orlando Magic at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 11th! A home game on a Friday night is the perfect way to enjoy Gainbridge Fieldhouse with the family. Go Pacers!
April 17th
Indy Ignite versus Las Vegas Thrill
Our Indy Ignite, the first and only professional volleyball team in Indianapolis, are playing the Las Vegas Thrill on April 17th at 7:00 pm at the Fishers Event Center. Children two and under are free with an accompanying adult ticket but must sit on a lap.
April 23rd-26th
Fairyville: Energizing the Earth at Noblesville Creates
Fairyville: Energizing the Earth at Noblesville Creates (formerly known as Nickel Plate Arts) is an adorable event for the whole family. During this free event, drink tea with a special Fairy guest, shop on the Noblesville Historic Downtown Square, watch the Earth Celebration Parade, enjoy drinks, food, and a variety of high-end circus acts.
April 22nd
Earth Day Celebrations Around Indianapolis
Check out all of the Earth Day celebrations happening around Indianapolis. Some events are not happening on April 22nd, so make sure to check out each event to plan ahead!
April 25th
Arbor Day Giveaway at Greenwood City Center
Arbor Day at Greenwood City Center is not necessarily a family event, but it does prompt a fun family activity you could do together to celebrate Arbor Day. The city of Greenwood is giving away 1,000 trees on Arbor Day April 25th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The following trees will be available at the Greenwood City Center and Craig Park Shelter until they’re all gone: Pecan, Redbud, River Birch, Black Cherry, and Silver Maple.
April 26th
Family Creek Exploration at Holliday Park
Head outside for Family Creek Exploration at Holliday Park on April 26th from 1:30-3:00 pm! “Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places. A naturalist will help you identify what you find. Nets and collecting tubs provided. Wear old shoes and clothes that can get dirty.”
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