Early childhood education is a barometer for future success so this is a great opportunity. Indianapois Pulic schools (IPS) will offer a limited number of free preschool openings for the 2013-14 school year. You must live in the IPS district and registration is limited to 1,400 students. Registration is expected to fill quickly and will begin January 19. There are more details in the press release
I’ve included a few extra days for this “weekend,” since many of you will be home.
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Winter Solstice @ IMA
Celebrate the season with IMA’s annual Winter Solstice celebration. Step outside for an ice carving demonstration, art-making, and music.
5-8:30 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Pictures With Santa @ Franklin Rd Library
Children of all ages and families are invited to have their pictures taken with Santa and meet some of Santa’s friends during this event sponsored by the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce.
11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Children of All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Children of All Ages
Free
Museum Special Days @ Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Enjoy free admission on Christmas Eve.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All Ages
Free
It seems the library is the place to be for free activities. Don’t forget the Free Holiday Activities in Indy through the end of the this month.
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Pictures With Santa @ Franklin Road Branch
Children of all ages and families are invited to have their pictures taken with Santa and meet some of Santa’s friends during this event sponsored by the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
All Ages
Free
Holiday Party at East Washington @East Washington Branch
Individuals of all ages are invited to enjoy the holiday at the Library! There’ll be music, crafts, giveaways, refreshments, and a visit from the North Pole!
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
All Ages
Free
Barks to Books at Pike @Pike Library
Beginning or struggling young readers are invited to read to a patient and non-judgmental therapy dog for a 15-minute session.
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 6-11
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Children of All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Children of All Ages
Free
That’s right, free annual memberships. There are a few programs offered by the museum that allow some to receive a free or discounted membership.
I hope this helps.
A very busy weekend of Free events for kids in Indianapolis. Great holiday traditions could get started with so many holiday activities. Don’t forget the Free Holiday Activities in Indy through the month of December.
City Sidewalks with Free Ice Skating @ Georgia Street
FREE outdoor ice skating, local artisans, holiday performances, a live nativity scene, fresh-cut Christmas trees and Santa all come to Georgia Street!
2 p.m. – 8 p.m
All Ages
Free
City Sidewalks with Free Ice Skating @ Georgia Street
FREE outdoor ice skating, local artisans, holiday performances, a live nativity scene, fresh-cut Christmas trees and Santa all come to Georgia Street!
noon – 8 p.m
All Ages
Free
Oh what fun it is to visit the Conservatory to meet Santa and see Conservatory Crossing, the holiday train and poinsettia show. Jingle all the way to the Arts Center to make toys with Santa’s elves. You can also dash through the snow to the Burrello Family Center where Mrs. Claus will have some tasty treats. All activities are free.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Rowdie Claus Holiday Party @ Victory Field
Rowdie will have art projects and crafts for kids from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m inside Victory Field suite level. Enjoy festive food and drinks and get a free photo with Rowdie Claus.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
School Age Children
Free
Santa Comes to Fountain Square @Fountain Square Library
Families are invited to PNC Bank in historic Fountain Square for carriage rides, photos with Santa, and a craft program at the Fountain Square Branch.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Families
Free
Build a Gingerbread House @ Lowe’s Hardware Stores
The holidays are right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build a cool Gingerbread House!
10 a.m.
School Age
Free – with registration
Central Library’s 5th Anniversary Celebration! @ Central Library
The entire community is invited to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the beautifully transformed Central Library with a variety of free activities for all ages.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Bleed Blue Blood Drive @ Lucas Oil Stadium
the 2012 blood drive will include a free health fair and other family-friendly activities to create an informative and fun experience for all who attend. There will be opportunities to tour the field, chances to win prizes, and appearances by Colts Cheerleaders and Blue, the official mascot of the Colts. A blood donation appointment is not required to enjoy the other event activities.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Ages
Free entrance and Free Parking available
City Sidewalks with Free Ice Skating @ Georgia Street
FREE outdoor ice skating, local artisans, holiday performances, a live nativity scene, fresh-cut Christmas trees and Santa all come to Georgia Street!
noon – 8 p.m
All Ages
Free
Central Library’s 5th Anniversary Celebration! @ Central Library
The entire community is invited to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the beautifully transformed Central Library with a variety of free activities for all ages.
12 noon-5 p.m.
All Ages
Free
A lot of hands on activities this weekend, remember they are all free. If you are looking for more festive activities, check out the list of Free Holiday Activities in Indy.
Not much going on today….
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic @ Lowe’s stores
Bring your kids into Lowe’s to build Sandman’s Plane from DreamWorks Animation’s new movie Rise of the Guardians!
10 a.m.
School Age Children
Free (must register)
Lilly Scientist in Residence Series: Discover the Amazing Human Body@ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to learn how our muscles and bones work together in perfect harmony to enable us to do amazing things.
2 – 3:30 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
1-4 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Journey Through Eastern Europe: Romanian Folk Masks @ Nora Library
Children ages 5 and up and families are invited to explore Romanian folk tales and sculpt their own mini mask puppet using a variety of materials during this two-hour program.
2 p.m.
5 and up
Free
Thanksgiving weekend is full of family time. If you are looking to get out with the kids try these free events. If you are looking for ways to celebrate the season, don’t forget to check out all of the Free Holiday Activities in Indy.
Circle of Lights @ Monument Circle
More than 100,000 spectators are expected for the FREE Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 ceremonial lighting and holiday kickoff on that Friday.
Entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. | Televised show 7 – 8 p.m. | Light-up 7:45
All Ages
Free
Santa’s Arrival 2012 @ Indianapolis International Airport
Santa is making a special stop at the Indianapolis International Airport.
11 a-2 p
All Ages
Free
IMA Community Day: A Feast for the Eyes@ Indianapolis Museum of Art
Enjoy activities and tours highlighting works of art depicting food, objects created for serving food, making art that looks like food, and hearing a taste of spicy music.
11 a- 4p
School Age
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
11 a- 4 p
All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
1 p- 4 p
All Ages
Free
Even with the Thanksgiving Holiday, there are several FREE children’s events this week…
Don’t forget to check your local library for story times.
Paws to Read @ Eagle Library: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Ages 6-11
A Beginner’s Guide to Zombie Apocalypse Survival: Zombie Stage Makeup @ Garfield Park Library: 6:00 pm, Ages 12-17 (must register)
A Beginner’s Guide to Zombie Apocalypse Survival: Apocalypse Food Preparation @ College Ave Library: 6 pm, Ages 13-17 (must register)
Preschool Art Workshop presented by Art With a Heart @ Brightwood Library: 11 am, Ages 3-6 (must register)
This weekend brings a large festival with opportunities for everyone.
Couldn’t find anything, but Saturday and Sunday are full.
Just Say Play, Spirit & Place Festival @ Ruth Lilly Health Education Center
Bring the whole family for a whirlwind of physical fun! Test your hula-hooping skills and dribble basketballs around cones. Learn balance and strength exercises.
9 a.m.- 12p.m.
All Ages
Free
Imagine that YOU are the game piece in life-sized board games!
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Horse Play!, Spirit & Place Festival @ United Methodist Church
Kids can wrangle their reading skills as they embark on horse adventures to improve literacy.
1p.m.-4p.m.
All Ages
Free
Hold It! Family Activity @ Indianapolis Museum of Art
Discover carts filled with objects everyone can hold and see up close.
1p.m.-3p.m.
All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @ Central Library
Children of all ages, teens and families are invited to join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
All Ages
Free
The Great Pumpkin Fling Thing, Spirit & Place Festival @ Garfield Park Arts Center
Watch as pumpkins are flung across the sky by catapults created by Ivy Tech students. Children of all ages can make their own miniature catapults and trebuchets and decorate their own pumpkins to join the pumpkin flinging fun.
11a.m.-2p.m.
All Ages
Free
Rumpelstiltskin: Ultimate Bully @ Central Library
Families and children of all ages are invited for a performance of “Rumpelstiltskin: Ultimate Bully” by the resident company of the Indianapolis Opera.
3pm.m
All Ages
Free
Is everyone tired from Halloween, it is a slow weekend. There are still several things to do with your kids……
International Games Day @ Southport Library
Families and individuals of all ages are invited to play life-sized Word on the Street or Yahtzee, participate in an Angry Birds tournament (bring your own smart device), and try other great board games.
10 am-4pm
All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @Central Library
Join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Science Odyssey Activities: The Human Body Puzzle @Central Library
Join Activity Guides in the Learning Curve for a variety of brain-building activities using laptops, webcams, drawing tablets, books and more.
1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
All Ages
Free
Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Free
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