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May is finally here and so is the Indy 500! Even if you don’t have tickets to the races, there is still so much happening in and around the state.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Fuel your passion for racing all year long! The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is open 363 days a year. You can experience the full thrill of the Indianapolis 500 this May.
The museum is located inside the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) oval, nestled between Turns 1 and 2. Access to Museum Parking is free except during Speedway events, when IMS requires tickets or credentials to access the facility. Simply enter the grounds through Gate 2 at the four-lane tunnel on westbound 16th Street.
SpeedFest
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
May 29
SpeedFest is included with museum admission and is weather-dependent.
Start your pedals! May means racing in Indy—and at The Children’s Museum where the outdoors sports area transforms into a racing wonderland in SpeedFest. Mark your calendars and plan on zooming to the museum for a day of high-energy racing-themed activities. Don’t forget to race for the Tony Stewart Trophy in the 2nd running of the Foyt 500!
500 Festival Parade
Downtown Indianapolis
May 27, 11:45 a.m.
Gather your family and friends and come out and enjoy the AES 500 Festival Parade! This year’s theme, Fueling May, will get you pumped to join a community of fans lining the streets of downtown Indianapolis to experience the larger-than-life floats, giant helium balloons, celebrities and dignitaries, award-winning bands, and all 33 drivers competing in the Indy 500, to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Juneteenth Jamboree
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
June 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free admission—reserve free tickets beginning May 25.
Join The Children's Museum of Indianapolis for a time of reflection and community celebration of freedom, with the Juneteenth Jamboree. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. Be part of the table top activities, participate in the Community Marketplace, and check out the performing and visual artists!
Miró
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Now–June 25
May is also a time for wonderful art! Fort Wayne Museum of Art will be presenting Miró in New York, 1947: Miró, Hayter and Atelier 17, an exhibition of prints by American and émigré artists working at the legendary printmaking workshop: Atelier 17. You will also be able to enjoy the works of Stanley William Hayter, Yves Tanguy, Fred Becker, Gabor Peterdi and Minna Citron, among others.
A Midsummer Night's Dream with Indianapolis Ballet
Toby Room at Newfields
June 2–3, 2 p.m., June 3, 7:30 p.m., June 4, 3 p.m.
It’s not too early to plan for June’s entertainment. The iconic whimsical tale by Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will close Indianapolis Ballet’s 2022–23 season. From fairies to a spell-bound donkey, you will surely be captivated by this wondrous ballet! Other works, such as Victoria Lyras’ timeless piece Bolero, will also be featured in this production for a mixed repertoire evening full of fabulous dancing.
Indian Market and Festival
Eiteljorg Museum
June 24–25
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Eiteljorg’s June festivities. Shop for jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork and more from more than 140 artists from across the United States and Canada at the 31st annual Indian Market and Festival. Enjoy cultural performances including music, dance and storytelling, and family art-making activities while eating fry bread and other food from local vendors.
Enroll today
Qualifying Indiana residents can enroll in the Access Pass program with just a few easy steps. Click here to begin the process!
