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March 2026

March 26
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
The History Museum
808 W. Washington St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Free

WNIT Presents: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION at the Museum Campus (South Bend)

North

A Free Public Event Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

March 28 @ 8:00 am EDT – May 10 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
322 S. Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703 United States
Free

Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition (Angola)

Northeast

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will start its tour of Indiana at the Carnegie Museum of Steuben County on March 28, 2026 and run through May…

March 30
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Milford Public Library
101 N Main Street
Milford, IN 46542
Free

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening & Discussion (Milford)

North

Join the Milford Public Library and PBS Michiana for a special free screening in celebration of the 2026 Adult Reading Club! This event is open to all adults — you…

March 31
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze, & Brains: Artemis

Central, Online

Three of our favorite things—books, booze, and science—come together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets the last Tuesday of the month in Indianapolis to…

April 2026

April 9
10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Bonneyville Mill County Park (Briar Patch Shelter)
15598 County Road 8
Bristol, IN 46507
$2

Archaeology 101

North

Learn about the study of archaeology and discover what archaeologists do at this hands-on activity geared toward children ages 8 to 12.

April 12
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Real Life, Revised Reading Series

Central

Join emcee Sam Ferrante and producer John Strauss for a monthly reading series at Indiana Humanities. The open mic features 10 local authors for 5 minute readings, followed by time…

April 17
9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
River Preserve County Park (DeFries Homestead)
17477 County Road 46
New Paris, IN 46553
$10

Project Archaeology Educator Workshop

North

Elkhart County Parks and the Elkhart County Historical Museum invite educators to a daylong workshop to learn how archaeological inquiry can serve as a way to teach history, social studies, and STEAM subjects.

April 22
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT
Valparaiso University
1509 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Free

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Discussion (Valparaiso)

Northwest

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, clips from the new PBS documentary “The American Revolution” will be shown in the Harre Union…

April 28
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze, & Brains: Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

Central, Online

Three of our favorite things—books, booze, and science—come together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets the last Tuesday of the month in Indianapolis to…

May 2026

May 7
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
The Museum at Lassen’s Resort
7408 Constitution Ave.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Free

The Museum at Lassen’s Resort Season Opening Celebration

Northwest

Kick off a summer of fun (and learning) at the Museum at Lassen’s Resort season opening celebration!

May 7
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Community Learning Center
410 E. Diamond St.
Kendallville, IN 46755
Free

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening (Kendallville)

Northeast

Join PBS Fort Wayne and Community Learning Center for an excerpt screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION documentary series. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a series on America’s war for independence, presents the…

May 10
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Real Life, Revised Reading Series

Central

Join emcee Sam Ferrante and producer John Strauss for a monthly reading series at Indiana Humanities. The open mic features 10 local authors for 5 minute readings, followed by time…

May 16 @ 8:00 am EDT – June 28 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Timeless French Lick Visitors Center
8102 West State Road 56
West Baden, IN 47469
Free

Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition (French Lick)

Southwest

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will continue its tour of Indiana at the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau where it will be on display from…

May 26
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Strange Bird
128 S Audubon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219 United States
Free

Books, Booze, & Brains: The Sports Gene

Central, Online

Three of our favorite things—books, booze, and science—come together in a monthly book club for the scientifically curious! This group meets the last Tuesday of the month in Indianapolis to…

May 27
9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Crown Hill Cemetery
3402 Boulevard Place
Indianapolis, IN 46208 United States
$15

Celebrating Black Birders Week: Birding Tour with Douglas Gray

Central

Celebrate Black Birders Week with a guided birding tour through the beautiful Crown Hill Arboretum. We’ll explore woodland trails and open habitats while spotting seasonal migrants and resident birds, with…

June 2026

June 12 @ 9:00 am EDT – June 13 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Caroline Scott Harrison DAR Chapter House
4635 N. Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Free

Colonial Fair 2026

Central

Step back in time to experience life in a village during the period of the American Revolution.

June 14
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Real Life, Revised Reading Series

Central

Join emcee Sam Ferrante and producer John Strauss for a monthly reading series at Indiana Humanities. The open mic features 10 local authors for 5 minute readings, followed by time…

July 2026

July 4 @ 8:00 am EDT – August 16 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Love Community Center
1850 N Main St
Rushville, IN 46173
Free

Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition (Rushville)

East

The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, will continue its tour of Indiana at the Love Community Center in Rushville where it will be on display from July…

July 10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Bonneyville Mill County Park (Briar Patch Shelter)
15598 County Road 8
Bristol, IN 46507
$5

Paleo Night

North

Join Elkhart County Parks and the Elkhart County Historical Museum for a night of family-friendly activities to learn how people lived and interacted with their environment during the Paleo period 15,000 years ago.

July 12
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Indiana Humanities
1500 N Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free

Real Life, Revised Reading Series

Central

Join emcee Sam Ferrante and producer John Strauss for a monthly reading series at Indiana Humanities. The open mic features 10 local authors for 5 minute readings, followed by time…