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.

ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES  

In-Gallery Activity Spaces  

Photo Ops  

Guided Art Making  

Free Sketching  

Lawn Games 

TOURS 

11 AM | Walk Around the Lake | Meet in Fairbanks Park  

Noon | Garden to Gallery: Resplendent Dreams | Meet in Pop Up 

1 PM | Garden to Gallery: Birds | Meet in Pop Up

2 PM | Lilly House | Front Door of Lilly House

3 PM | Pollinator Meadow | Meet in Fairbanks Park 

3:30 PM | The Garden | Meet at The Garden Entrance  

5 PM | Gallery | Meet in Pop Up* 

6:30 PM | The Garden | Meet at The Garden Entrance* 

FUN IN THE SUN 

11 AM–1:30 PM | Jazz Brunch | The Beer Garden $ 

Noon | Yoga | Lilly Terrace 

Noon–3 PM | Fishing | Fairbanks Park 

1:30 PM | Sound Bowl | Floor 3 IMA Galleries  

3–5 PM | Happy Hour | The Beer Garden $ 

THE LUME 

2–3 PM | Tea Tasting | Café Ngura  

3–5 PM | Happy Hour | Café Ngura $ 

6–6:30 PM | Silent Disco | THE LUME*