Programs & Classes

Explore art and nature at Newfields and find a program that inspires you.

Free Events

First Thursday of every month May–September

Park Tour: Director’s Tour with Lisa Milton

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields
4 PM

Join Lisa Milton, Director of Natural Resources of The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, for a guided tour through the Park. 

Second Tuesday of each month April–October

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park Tour

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields
5:30 PM

Join our Park Naturalists to see how The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park transforms throughout the seasons.

Second and fourth Friday of each month

Wellness Walk in the Park

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields
4:30 PM

Don't let the stress of the work week follow you into the weekend. That may seem easier said than done, but at Newfields, it's a walk in the park. 

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Go Public Gardens and International Museum Day presented by Art Bridges

Newfields
10 AM–5 PM

Join us for a celebration of art, performance, music, and nature. Enjoy activities like live music, dance performances, and art making. Stroll through lush spaces where nature and creativity come together and discover how art can inspire sustainabili ...

Domingo, 18 de mayo

Jardines Públicos Go y Día Internacional de los Museos presentado por Art Bridges

Newfields
10 AM–5 PM

Disfruten de un día gratuito lleno de arte, naturaleza y bienestar. Admiren obras prestadas por Art Bridges, participen en talleres artísticos y disfruten de actuaciones en vivo durante todo el día.

June 5, 2025

Free First Thursday - June 2025

Newfields
Museum Hours

Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Members and public get free General Admission to the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and art-making activities.


Special Events

Second Tuesday of each month

Seniors Stay Creative

Newfields
11 AM - 12:30 PM

Creativity knows no age limit. Seniors discover the joy of art with like-minded peers in this guided class in the classrooms at Newfields.

April 17, May 15, June 19, 2025

Creativity & Wellness

Newfields
5:30–6:30 PM

Recharge your spirit through creativity, nature, and community.

Celebrate a life, honor a memory. Donate by May 31st to dedicate a Bloom-Struck planter—a vibrant tribute that blooms in remembrance through the Fall.