The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park Tour

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

Wellness Walk in the Park

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. 

Fairbanks Park Project: Garlic Mustard Pull

Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that produces a lot of seeds and disrupts the pollination of native ephemeral plants. It’s also an edible herb and is really fun to pull!

Park Tour: Director’s Tour with Lisa Milton

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

StoryWalk Grand Opening in Partnership with The Indianapolis Public Library

Join us in the Stout Reference Library in the Museum for the grand opening and celebration of the Wake Up, Woods StoryWalk installed in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. Author of Wake Up, Woods and former State Botanist Mike Homoya and po ...

Arbor Day at Newfields

Join us for a tree-mendous Arbor Day celebration at Newfields. Join Newfields experts to help spruce things up by planting native trees in Fairbanks Park or The Garden.

Park Volunteer Opportunity: Spring White River Cleanup

Join Friends of the White River and Frank’s Paddlesports Livery for a White River Cleanup sponsored by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful.

Go Public Garden and International Museum Day presented by Art Bridges

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 ...

Seniors Stay Creative

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

Creativity & Wellness

Recharge your spirit through creativity, nature, and community.

Family Day: Earth Day

Join us for a day of family fun on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate the 55th annual Earth Day. The 2025 theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.”

Making Workshop: Expressive Intaglio

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of drypoint printmaking while taking inspiration from the works of Käthe Kollwitz.

Botanical Book Club: Feint of Art: An Annie Kincaid Mystery

Botanical Book Club presents Feint of Art: An Annie Kincaid Mystery by Hailey Lind.

Mother’s Day Weekend 2025

There is something for mom this Mother’s Day Weekend at Newfields. There will be art, music, food, and fun throughout Newfields.