Indianapolis and the surrounding areas feature a variety of events and activities for all age groups and demographics. It’s part of what makes our local communities so great! Whether you’re looking for a classical music experience, a family night out with the kids, or a fun date night, there’s plenty to offer throughout the local area. Here are just a few events happening nearby this January.
May 1: CAMi (Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis) Grand Opening – Garfield Park, Indianapolis | New 40,000-square-foot contemporary art museum opens in renovated 125-year-old dairy barn with nine galleries
May 1: Indy Ignite vs. Columbus Fury – Fishers Event Center | 7 PM
May 2: Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K & USA Track & Field 5K Championships – Downtown Indianapolis | Second year hosting USATF Championships
May 2: Cleetus and Cars – Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis
May 2: WNBA Preseason: Indiana Fever vs. Nigeria Women’s National Team – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis | 7 PM
May 2: Fishers Freight vs. Green Bay Blizzard – Fishers Event Center | 5 PM
May 3: First Saturday at The Children’s Museum – The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | Regular hours 10 AM – 5 PM
May 3: IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon – Downtown Indianapolis | 13.1 miles through Indianapolis; one of the nation’s largest half marathons with 20,000+ participants
May 3: Indy Ignite vs. San Diego Mojo – Fishers Event Center | 3 PM
May 4: Conner Prairie Open – 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers | Explore 19th-century Indiana living history
May 5: Children’s Museum Regular Hours – 10 AM – 5 PM | Experience Tiana’s Joyful Celebration, Dinosphere, and more
May 6: Children’s Museum Regular Hours – 10 AM – 5 PM
May 7: First Thursday Night with Special Performance – The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | $6 admission 4–8 PM; Purdue University Black Cultural Center presents “On the Shoulders of Greatness” in Sunburst Atrium
May 8: Morgan Wallen – Still the Problem Tour (Night 1) – Lucas Oil Stadium, 25 W Georgia St, Indianapolis | Tickets on sale
May 9: Morgan Wallen – Still the Problem Tour (Night 2) – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
May 9: Sonsio Grand Prix – Indianapolis Motor Speedway | IndyCar race on the combined road course; 7 PM
May 10: Mother’s Day at Indianapolis Indians – Victory Field, Indianapolis | Special Mother’s Day celebration
May 11: Conner Prairie Open – Fishers | Explore 1836 Prairietown and outdoor exhibits
May 12: Indianapolis 500 Practice Begins – Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 8 AM; Official start of Month of May activities
May 13: Indianapolis 500 Practice – Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 14: Homeschool Day: Ocean Science – The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | Ages 6-10; ticket required; explore ocean wonders from shore to deep sea
May 14: Curious Conversations: Soybeans in America – Conner Prairie, Fishers | 7 PM; America’s Table Series
May 14: Indianapolis 500 Practice – Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 15: Indianapolis 500 Practice & Fast Friday – Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Extended practice hours
May 15: Party Animals Baseball – Victory Field, Indianapolis | 7 PM
May 16: Indianapolis 500 Time Trials (Day 1) – Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 8 AM; Qualifying begins for the Indy 500
May 16: Indiana Peony Festival – Seminary Park, 350 S. 10th St., Noblesville | 10 AM – 4 PM; celebrate Indiana’s state flower with blooms, vendors, and family activities
May 16: Prairie Dash 5K Fun Run – Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers | Benefits education foundations; includes race shirt and finisher medal
May 16: Panda Fest – Military Park, Indianapolis | 4 PM
May 16: Wyoming Family Dinosaur Dig – Orientation – The Children’s Museum Paleo Lab | In-person orientation; register for June/July dig
May 16: Indianapolis Clowns Home Game – Victory Field, Indianapolis (resale tickets available)
May 17: Indianapolis 500 Time Trials (Day 2) – Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 8 AM; Qualifying continues
May 17: Indianapolis Clowns Home Game – Victory Field, Indianapolis
May 17: Conner Prairie Weekend – Fishers | Full campus open for exploration
May 18: Children’s Museum Sunday – 10 AM – 5 PM | Experience all exhibits including Sports Legends Experience outdoors
May 19: Curious Conversations: Northern Indian Removal – Conner Prairie, Fishers | 7 PM
May 20: Indianapolis 500 Practice – Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 21: Indianapolis 500 Practice – Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 22: Carb Day & Pit Stop Challenge – Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 8 AM; Traditional final practice day before the Indy 500
May 23: Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade – Downtown Indianapolis | 11:45 AM festivities; Noon parade start; features all 33 IndyCar drivers, floats, and balloons; tickets starting at $25
May 23: Legends Day – Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 8 PM; Pre-race celebrations
May 24: 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge – Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St. | 12:45 PM start; “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”; reserved seats from $80, general admission from $50; Snake Pit tickets also available
May 25: Memorial Day at Conner Prairie – 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers | Museum open; honor those who served
May 25: Memorial Day at Indianapolis Indians – Victory Field, Indianapolis | Special patriotic celebration
May 25: Freedom Springs Aquatic Park Opens – Greenwood | Memorial Day weekend opening; water slides, lazy river, and more
May 26: Last Day: PAW Patrol Adventure Play – The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | Final day to help the pups in Adventure Bay
May 27: Children’s Museum Regular Hours – 10 AM – 5 PM | Daily through summer
May 28: Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Open for tours and museum visits
May 29: Conner Prairie Regular Hours – Fishers | Explore history and nature
May 30: Center Presents: New Works Premiere Performances – The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel | World premiere performances celebrating new performing arts creation
May 31: Saturday at The Children’s Museum – 10 AM – 5 PM | Full day of exhibits and outdoor sports experiences
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