Summer Staycation

Get away without going away. Discover the perfect escape in your own backyard with Summer Staycation at Newfields, a two-day celebration of art, nature, wellness, and community. There’s something for everyone—enjoy a wide variety of activities all over Newfields. Both days will be jam packed with morning yoga, fun in The Garden, brunch in The Beer Garden, and art making and tea tasting in THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Connection.  

Whether you’re a curious visitor or a local in need of a stress-free retreat, Summer Staycation invites you to sip, stroll, and stay awhile—without packing a bag.  

Check out the schedule to plan your day trip to Newfields. Please note, Saturday and Sunday will follow similar schedules. Your ticket will cover one day, so choose the day that works best for your getaway. Your ticket includes THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Connection.

(*) Items with an asterisk require an additional fee and ticket. You will be able to add these items in the checkout process.

Creative Encounters

• Art making activities all day in The Garden and IMA Galleries 

• *Youth & Adult Art Making Workshops (Saturday only)

• *Wee Wonders  (Saturday only)

Wellness Experiences

• Morning yoga in The Garden  

• Sound bowl sessions  

• Guided tours in the IMA Galleries, The Garden, and Fairbanks Park  

Music & Movement

• Live music in The Garden 

• Evening dance party in THE LUME to celebrate summer (Saturday only) 

• Visit Glick Fountain to see a choreographed show that dances in harmony with music by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra  

Explore the Exhibitions

• Explore THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Connection: Land, Water, Sky—a vibrant, multisensory journey featuring 100 contemporary Indigenous Australian artists 

• Explore five new exhibitions and participate in their corresponding activity spaces  

Play & Relaxation

• Lawn games  

• Fish or take a walk in Fairbanks Park 

• Capture the moment at the LOVE photo op and family photo spot  

Tastes & Treats

• Tea tasting and culinary delights in Café Ngura 

• Brunch in The Beer Garden 

• Happy hour specials in The Beer Garden and Café Ngura 

Family Film

• *Enjoy Cereal Cinema screening of Finding Nemo on Sunday morning