Wee Wonders
Join us for an adventure with art and nature. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, read a story, and make art while exploring the IMA Galleries or The Garden at Newfields.
This fun-filled experience is specially designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers; younger siblings are welcome. One adult is included per child. There will be activities and spaces to explore each week. Additional adults are welcome with a General Admission ticket. When the season and weather allows, Wee Wonders will be held outside. If the weather is crumby or cold, we will be inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Not ready for your art adventure to end? Tickets include General Admission so you can continue exploring after Wee Wonders. If you have questions, please email WeeWonders@discovernewfields.org
Themes
November | People
Parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, and more. Share what makes the people in our lives so great. We’ll sing songs, read stories, make crafts, and explore artworks that highlight the greatness of the people in our lives.
On November 14, we'll read A Family is a Family by Sara O'Leary and craft collage people.
On November 28, we'll read Big Friends by Linda Sarah and craft a funny face flip book.
December | Night
Nothing to fear here. Exploring the wonders of the night can make it less scary. Through artwork, crafts, songs, and books, you’ll see the beauty of the nocturnal world.
On December 12, we'll read How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers and craft day and night scenes.
On December 27, we'll read Orion and the Dark by Oliver Jeffers and craft paper lanterns.
January | Water
Flow and trickle. Bubble and crash. Water has many captivating qualities that we will explore this month. Float through the IMA Galleries with an art hunt song, wade through a good story, and enjoy a splash of a craft.
On January 3, we'll read Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner and Christopher Neal and craft an ocean creature.
On January 9, we'll read Sail by Dorien Brouwers and craft a paper boat.
On January 23, we'll read We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and craft a pond.
February | Farm
Cows, chicken, and pigs, oh my! Learn about the relationship between humans and farm animals through looking at artwork, singing a song, reading a story, and making an art project all about these fantastic farm animals.
On February 7, we'll read Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka and craft a sheep.
On February 13, we'll read Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein and craft a chicken and chicks.
On February 27, we'll read Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack by Doreen Cronin and craft a letter animal.
Advance tickets required
Fridays & select Saturdays
$14 Members & $18 public
$5 Access Pass
Ages 3–5 with one adult
