Cherry Blossoms Blooming

April 4-7/INDIANAPOLIS – At White River State Park. In 2012, Indianapolis was gifted 52 Yoshino cherry trees from Japan. The gift celebrated the 100^th anniversary of the blooming of cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. and honors the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan. The 52 cherry blossom trees can be found in the park between the Indianapolis Zoo and the west bank of the White River. Visitors can park in the White River State Park parking garage, cross the Old Washington Street Bridge and see the trees near Waterfront Pavilion.  It is the perfect spot for family photos, a picnic, or a beautiful view of the trees in front of the downtown skyline. Cool, calm weather can extend the bloom, but a rainy, windy day can bring an abrupt end to the bloom. So check the Indianapolis weather conditions before visiting.

Pinewood Derby

Through April 6/INDIANAPOLIS – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Indiana State Museum. On your mark, get set, roll — it’s the second–greatest spectacle in racing! race your Pinewood Derby cars and watch as they zip down the two-story, 125-foot track and across the finish line. Alumni derby racers can brush the dust off their own Pinewood Derby cars and new racers can fine-tune their car creations or borrow one from the museum’s line-up. Racing is open to the public and is included in museum admission. https://www.indianamuseum.org/programs/pinewood-derby-11/

Spring Swing Mini Golf

Through April 19/WABASH –  Pop-Up event at the Wabash County Museum.  A spring-themed 9-hole mini golf course set up throughout the beautifully spring-decorated museum.  Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun activity, Spring Swing promises excitement for all skill levels. Tickets for mini-golf also allow entrance to all exhibits. The price is $9 for adults and $3 for ages 2-11. For more information, visit https://www.wabashmuseum.org/events-1/spring-swing

Get Buried / For Life ’25

April 5/GREENCASTLE – 9 a.m. at Starbucks. A great day of pushing yourself against some of Putnam County’s hardest gravel hills – including the infamous “Boone Hutch Cemetery” climb! With over 2000 feet of climbing. Come join us for this underground gravel ride that is a blast every year. Choice of 2 routes – 32 or 46 miles. Both are challenging, but the short is a great option for beginners on gravel riding.

Grand Opening

April 5/ELKHART – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wellfield Botanic Gardens Visitors Center and Woodland Pavilion. Celebrating 20 years of growing community with an open house and free admission for all who wish to attend. At 2 p.m. there will be an Official Public Dedication. Spring arrives, and the Gardens come alive with blooms and programs aplenty! Other activities include bird walks on the first and third Sundays of March from 1:30 -2:30 p.m. The walks usually last 60-90 minutes.  For more information visit https://wellfieldgardens.org/upcoming-events/

Chamber Music for a Cause

April 6/GREENFIELD – 3 p.m. at the Ricks Centre for the Arts. Featuring the Indianapolis Symphony  Orchestra Quartet and the Hancock County’s Children’s Choir. A kickoff event for the “Love of Art” online auction benefiting Hancock County Arts.  Presale tickets are $25 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. $30 at the door. The online auction will actuslly begin at  5 p.m. and run through April 26. For more information, visit https://www.biddingforgood.com/-hancockcountyarts

Bootleggers Bash

April 25/SOUTH BEND – 6-10 p.. at the Studebaker and History  Museum . Experience the high energy of a Gatsby-style soirée with live jazz from The Blackhawk Broadcasters, handcrafted cocktails featuring spirits from Journeyman Distillery, and a variety of 1920s-themed programs that will bring the era to life! Enjoy an exclusive spirits tasting, learn to dance with the Vinatage Swing South Bend, and Immerse yourself in the Art Deco era with special performances from The Blackhawk Broadcasters. Participate in the costume contest and a Flappers & Fells fashion show. Special lectures provided from distilling to prohibition in South Bend! A 21+ age event. More at https://studebakermuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events