School is out and summer is here! Make sure you load up on the sunscreen and check out our roundup of June events in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. There is so much in store for Circle City this month!
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Ongoing fun activities you and your family can enjoy this month:
- Indianapolis Moms Guide to Berry Picking
- Indianapolis Parks and Playgrounds
- Guide to Indianapolis Area Splash Pads and Water Fun
- Guide to Indianapolis Local Summer Concerts
- Creek Stomping Around Indianapolis
- Indianapolis Farmers’ Market Roundup
Events Around Our City
Throughout June
Indianapolis Pride Month: Events and Activities
The month of June is Pride month, and there are several events to celebrate in Indianapolis. Here are the Pride events you can enjoy:
- Friday, June 2nd: Golf OUTing
- Saturday, June 3rd: Pet Pride
- Sunday, June 4th: Interfaith Celebration
- Sunday, June 4th: Community Picnic & Bat N’ Rouge
- Monday, June 5th: Deaf Pride
- Tuesday, June 6th: Bi and Pan Pride
- Wednesday, June 7th: Youth Pride Carnival
- Wednesday, June 7th: Music Night
- Thursday, June 8th: Girl Pride presents Beyond the Binary
- Friday, June 9th: Drag Storytime
- Saturday, June 10th: Indy Pride Parade
- Saturday, June 10th: Indy Pride Festival
- Sunday, June 11th: Olympia
- Friday, June 16th: Drive-In Movie Night
- Friday, June 23rd: AAPI Pride Celebration
- Saturday, June 24th: Latinx Pride – Generacion Orgullo
Check out our Guide to Pride post for all the details.
June 1st
First Free Thursday at Newfields
Newfields offers special FREE admission on the first Thursday of every month. Head over from 11am-5pm 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 summer.
June 1st
First Thursday Night at the Children’s Museum
On First Thursday Nights, you can pay $6 per person to visit either the museum with their amazing Minecraft 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 and 8 pm, the perfect after-hours time for families! Get your First Thursday tickets here.
June 2nd
Indianapolis Indians: Fireworks Friday
The Indianapolis Indians have added their list of Fireworks Friday nights on their website here. The two June nights for Fireworks Friday are June 2dn against the Toledo Mud Hens, June 9th against the Omaha Storm Chasers, and June 23rd against the Columbus Clippers.
June 2nd-3rd
International Festival
First up on our list of June events in Indianapolis is the St. Gabriel International Festival, located in the International Marketplace neighborhood on the westside of Indianapolis. This annual festival “features classic summer fun including family friendly games, an old-fashioned midway, and live music by talented local acts. Above all, the food takes center stage, drawing from the global culinary traditions of Indianapolis’ ethnically diverse West Side community.”
June 3rd
Earth Day Indiana Festival at Garfield Park
Head to Garfield Park from 11:00 am-5:00 pm for the Earth Day Indiana Festival. This year’s festival will have over 100 exhibitors with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden (you must be 21+). And it’s totally free!
June 3rd
Juneteenth Jamboree at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is hosting their Juneteenth Jamboree on Saturday, June 3rd from 12:00 am to 3:00 pm. Included in museum admission, you can experience hands-on activities, see Miss Indy Juneteenth dresses on display, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the event. Most importantly, it is “a time of reflection and community celebration of freedom.”
June 3rd
Indiana Ballet Conservatory: Fairy Doll at The Tarkington
Tickets are available for the Indiana Ballet Conservatory production of Fairy Doll at The Tarkington. There are two showings – 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm – for this “classical piece that tells the story of a mechanical doll that comes to life.”
June 4th
Broad Ripple Duck Race
“It may not be the Indy 500, but it’s just as exciting to see which lucky duck takes the checkered flag.” The annual Broad Ripple Duck Race will take place from 3:00-5:00 pm and the big race will start at 4:30 pm. To see the details on children’s activities and the location of the duck race, check out the event website.
June 6th
Take a Storywalk at Fishers Agripark
Take a self-guided reading hike during Storywalk, thanks to Hamilton East Public Library! From the event website, “Each month we’ll feature a children’s book on a Fishers Parks trail or walking path for you to enjoy during an easy, quarter-mile hike. Book locations rotate every month to a different Fishers Parks property.”
June 6th and 8th
Movies at Midtown Presents: Finding Nemo
On Tuesday, June 6th and Thursday, June 8th, head to Midtown Plaza in downtown Carmel for Movies at Midtown! Showings are at noon and 6 p.m. on Tuesday and 6 p.m. on Thursday.
June 8th
Indy Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle
The beloved Indy Strawberry Festival returns for its 57th year, hosted by the Cathedral Women of Christ Church Cathedral. Head to Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on the 8th between 9:00 am-4:00 pm, or until the strawberries run out!
June 8th
Colts at Bat: Victory Field
Our Indianapolis Colts are going on tour this summer! Colts at Bat will be at Victory Field on June 8th, and you can expect to get autographs, cheerleader performances, plus giveaways and an NFL Play 60 Zone. You can get your tickets here.
June 10th
Historical Baseball Game at Conner Prairie
Free with daily admission, come enjoy Conner Prairie’s Historical Baseball Game on June 10th from noon to 2:00 pm! “The 2023 Historic Baseball welcomes back the White River Base Ball Club and the Reds Hall of Fame 1869 Red Stockings for a vintage baseball game played with 1869 rules. The event will start at noon with opening festivities, featuring the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the “Star Spangled Banner,” introduction of the players and the first pitch.”
June 10th
Cereal Cinema Presents: Parent Trap
The original Parent Trap movie from 1961 will be Cereal Cinema’s movie during June 10th. At Newfields, Cereal Cinema “combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie.” Tickets include include cereal, and you can get them here!
June 10th-11th
Nickel Plate Express’ Jurassic Express
The Nickel Plate Express always has fun themed train rides on their events calendar. On June 10th and 11th, you can experience Jurassic Express. “oard the Jurassic Express for a family-friendly, 90-minute, action-packed, train ride with dino adventures. Learn dino facts, see artifacts and excavate dino eggs on this prehistoric journey.” Their website always has real-time availability, so book your tickets now!
June 10th-11th
Bluey’s Big Play at Old National Centre
Bluey is coming to Indianapolis – for real life! Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s television series. “Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.” Get your tickets for the June 10th and 11th shows here.
June 11th
Sensory Friendly Hours at Conner Prairie
A great sensory friendly event for Indianapolis families is the Sensory Friendly Hours at Conner Prairie. They hold these hours every second Sunday of the month from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, when Conner Prairie is calmer and will allow you to explore without getting overwhelmed.
June 13th
uPaint Summer Camp at uPaint Pottery
Dragons and Unicorns! That is the theme of uPaint Summer Camp on June 13th. Registration is live on their website, and you can click here for more details.
June 15th
Kickoff to Animals & All That Jazz concert series at the Indianapolis Zoo
The popular Thursday night concert series returns at the Indianapolis Zoo starting June 15th. Animals & All That Jazz will have live music from 5:30-8:30 pm under the Bicentennial Pavilion. The concert features a “diverse lineup of musicians from across the Midwest, covering jazz genres from classic to contemporary, smooth soul to blues, and even blending in the sounds of pop and R&B.” You also get to eat yummy food, grab a drink at the bar, and check out the animals on exhibit until 7:00 pm. There are a limited number of tables available on a first-come, first-served basis, so bring your own chairs!
June 17th
Indy Juneteenth Parade & Festival at White River Park
Head over to Celebration Plaza at the White River Park in downtown Indianapolis for the Indy Juneteenth Parade & Festival on June 17th. From 10:00 am until 7:00 pm, there will be children’s games, live music, food “from all over the globe,” and a fun parade. You can also shop from vendors during this event. To register, visit the event website here.
June 17th
Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration at Eiteljorg Museum
Celebrate the holiday of Juneteenth at the Eiteljorg during the Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration on June 17th! You and your family will experience performance, art making activities, and it’s completely free. Check out their event website for a history on Juneteenth and the schedule of events.
June 17th & 18th
Talbot Street Art Fair
Come check out over 200 artists from across the nation at the Talbot Street Art Fair on June 17th from 10:00 am-6:00 pm and June 18th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. The art fair is located in the historic Herron Morton Neighborhood in Indianapolis. And it’s free to the public! For more details, including where to park, check out the event website here.
June 19th
Black Heritage Juneteenth Art Show & Concert
At the Indiana Landmarks Center in downtown Indianapolis, the Black Heritage Juneteenth Art Show & Concert will take place on June 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. You can expect to enjoy live entertainment and an art exhibit by WE ARE Indy Arts. Check out the schedule as well as a list of entertainers at the link!
June 21st
SPARK! Fishers 5K
During the weeklong SPARK! Fishers celebrations, downtown Fishers will host the annual SPARK! Fishers 5K on June 21st at 7:00 pm. For more information on the race, click here. To learn more about the full lineup of SPARK! celebrations, check out the Fishers parks website here.
June 23rd-28th
Newsies, Jr. at the Civic Theatre
A performance by kids for kids, you have to check out the Civic Theatre’s Newsies, Jr. Showings are from June 23rd until June 28th, so get your tickets before they sell out! Check out the event page here to get your tickets, see show information, and check out the theatre’s designated inclusive performance.
June 23rd
Symphony on the Prairie Kick-Off
Symphony on the Prairie is back and their summer lineup looks amazing! Pack up your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets and enjoy ISO Classical Favorites like:
- June 23rd-24th: The Music of Harry Potter
- June 30th-July 3rd: Star-Spangled Symphony
June 24th-25th
Indian Market & Festival at the Eiteljorg
This summer, the Eiteljorg is celebrating their Native American Galleries on June 24th and 25th! Purchase your tickets here to shop for jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork, and other fine art from more than 140 Native artists from across the United States and Canada. During the event, you and your family can enjoy “cultural performances including music, dance and storytelling, and family art-making activities while eating fry bread and other tasty items from food vendors.”
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