June is packed with fun family events and activities! 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 and around Indianapolis. Here are the Pride events you can enjoy:
- Saturday, May 30th: Indy Eleven Pride Night
- Thursday, June 4th: Indiana Fever Pride Night
- Friday, June 5th & Saturday, June 6th: Girl Pride
- Friday, June 5th: Indianapolis Men’s Chorus Pride on the Lawn
- Sunday, June 7th: Community Picnic & Bat N’ Rouge
- Monday, June 8th: Pride of Indy Bands
- Thursday, June 11th: Indianapolis Indians Pride Night
- Friday, June 12th: Indy Pride Presents Tash Sultana
- Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th: Indy Gay Market
- Sunday, June 14th: Pet Pride
- Monday, June 22nd: PrideReads
- Saturday, June 13th: Indy Pride Parade
- Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th: Indy Pride Festival
- Sunday, June 27th: Irvington Pride
- Sunday, June 28th: Carmel Pride
Check out our Guide to Pride post for all the details.
Throughout June
Cinderella: Beef & Boards Theatre
This enchanting Broadway musical brings the classic fairy tale to life with the romance, magic, and humor that only Rodgers & Hammerstein can deliver. Follow Cinderella as she dares to dream beyond her humble circumstances, with the help of a Fairy Godmother who reminds us that anything is possible. You can see showtimes and get your tickets to the show here.
Throughout June
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 4th
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 4th
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 6th
Juneteenth Jamboree at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is hosting their Juneteenth Jamboree on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Included in museum admission, you can celebrate family and freedom at our annual celebration of Juneteenth! Learn from local artists, performers, and community organizations.
June 6th
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 festival will start at 9:00 am. From the event website, “Make sure you head to the duck sales booth as soon as you get there to get your hands on a couple of the 3,000 rubber ducks that will race down the canal promptly at 12:30.” To see the details on children’s activities and the location of the duck race, check out the event website.
June 8th
uPaint Summer Camp at uPaint Pottery
Start your engines and be ready to take Mario Kart fun to a whole new level! Paint a racecar with the theme of your favorite character – Mario, Peach, Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi. Ready, set, paint! Click here for registration details. Keep your kids creating all summer long. uPaint Summer Camp is a drop-off event and will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm. Camp projects are planned for kids ages 5+.
June 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th
Movies at Midtown Presents: Madagascar Escape 2 Africa & The Princess and the Frog
On multiple days of June, 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. First up is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and following, The Princess and the Frog.
June 11th
Indy Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle
The beloved Indy Strawberry Festival returns for its 60th year, hosted by the Cathedral Women of Christ Church Cathedral. Head to Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on the 11th between 9:00 am-4:00 pm, or until the strawberries run out!
June 12th
Indianapolis Indians: Fireworks Friday
The Indianapolis Indians have added their list of Fireworks Friday nights on their website here. The June nights for Fireworks Friday are June 12th against the Columbus Clippers and June 26th against the Scranton/WB RailRiders.
June 12th-13th
Indianapolis Italian Street Festival
From 5:00 to 11:00 pm on June 12th and 13th, head to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Indianapolis for the Indy Italian Street Festival. And bonus – there is free admission and parking! There will be delicious Italian food, wine, and live music. Check out the event website for more information.
*June 14th
Indiana Fever versus New York Liberty
Get your tickets here for Indiana Fever’s home game versus the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tip-off starting at 3:00 pm. There are three other home games in June – head to the website for their full schedule and ticket info!
June 15th
Father’s Day Lunch at Conner Prairie
Celebrate that special person in your life by heading to Conner Prairie for their Father’s Day lunch. From the event website, “Located at Bayt Pavilion, we will fire up the grill to serve heritage breed Longhorn burgers and Ossabaw hog brats along with a selection of seasonal sides including potato salad, brussels sprouts, baked beans and more!” Seating is from noon to 2:30 pm.
June 19th
Wicked Begins at Old National Centre
Wicked is coming back to Indianapolis – but not for good! Grab your tickets for the Wicked touring shows, from June 19th to the end of June. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
June 19th
Juneteenth Jubilee at Conner Prairie
Celebrate Juneteenth at Conner Prairie at the Juneteenth Jubilee. “Explore Black-owned businesses and community resources along with local food vendors and entertainment. There will be a kid’s zone with a playground, bouncy houses, face painting, photo booth, interactive music and 1859 Balloon Voyage rides* (weather permitting). There will also be opportunities to learn about lesser-known famous Black Americans and their impact.” This event is free to the public and will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
June 19th
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 19th. 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 20th-25th
Seussical, Jr. at the Civic Theatre
A performance by kids for kids, you have to check out the Civic Theatre’s Seussical, Jr. Showings are from June 20th until June 25th, 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 21st
Indy Juneteenth Parade & Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Head over to the Indiana State Fairgrounds for the Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 21st. Starting at noon, there will be a kids zone, live music, and food trucks. You can also shop from vendors during this event. To learn more, visit the event website here.
June 21st
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 21st! 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 21st
Indy Eleven versus Las Vegas Lights FC
Our local professional soccer team, the Indy Eleven, are playing against the Las Vegas Lights FC at 7:00 pm on June 21st. To check out their full schedule and get tickets for you and your family, click here.
June 21st & 22nd
Talbot Street Art Fair
Come check out over 200 artists from across the nation at the Talbot Street Art Fair on June 21st from 10:00 am-6:00 pm and June 22nd 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 24th-28th
SPARK!Fishers
Fishers Parks’ annual, weeklong Spark!Fishers festival, will take over downtown Fishers the last full week of June, running from Tuesday, June 24th, through Saturday, June 28th. “Get together with your community for the annual Spark!Fishers 5K race and 1-Mile Walk/Run, Spark!Fishers Car & Art Show, free concerts on Tuesday night and Friday night, with drone and fireworks shows, and Saturday’s Spark!Fishers Street Festival – the biggest day of the week – with a parade, multiple stages of live music, food, drink, and artisan vendors, art displays, kids and teen zones, and so much more!”
June 28th
Brown County Touch-A-Truck
Head to the Brown County Music Center parking lot on June 28th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for the Brown County Touch-A-Truck event. This event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. This hands-on event provides kids with the opportunity to see, touch, and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles as well as interact with community support leaders including police officers, firemen, construction workers, and more. Also, the Brown County public library will be handing out free books!
June 28th-29th
Indian Market & Festival at the Eiteljorg
This summer, the Eiteljorg is celebrating their Native American Galleries on June 28th and 29th! Purchase your tickets here to shop for jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork, and other fine art from 150 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.”
June 27th
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 27th – Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- June 28th – Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Share with us! Which June event in Indianapolis are you excited about?
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