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December 22, Sunday
· 27 events
Visit Santa
Visit Santa at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Details
10:00 AM
Location:
Visit Santa
Included with Admission
Diplodo-WHAT?
Join a paleontology student as they come face-to-face with the two Titans of the Jurassic! Details
10:30 AM
Location:
Dinosphere
Included with Admission
Up Close and Personal in the Cretaceous
Join us to examine fossil clues to explore what life was like for these prehistoric giants. Details
10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Location:
Dinosphere
Included with Admission
CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story
What did it take to put humans on the moon? Inspire a new generation of space explorers and discover the story of the Apollo missions. Details
10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM
Location:
Schaefer Space Object Theater
Included with Admission
STEMLab: Cell Modeling
Families will build scientifically accurate cell models using common craft items like clay, noodles, and seeds. Details
10:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:45 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM
Location:
ScienceWorks, STEMLab
Included with Admission
Discovery Lab
Come explore a dedicated STEM space for children 5 and under and their caregivers. Details
10:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Location:
STEMLab
Included with Admission
Experiencing Art Together
Create a work of art based on inspiration within Playscape. Details
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Location:
Playscape
Atrium Snowball Fight!
Be a part of our winter tradition, and join us for an Atrium snowball fight! Details
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Location:
Sunburst Atrium
Included with Admission
Secrets of the Tomb
Join an archaeology intern to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb! Details
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Location:
Treasures of the Earth
Mission Control Team Takeover
Join the team in Mission Control to help with a simulated NASA mission to the Moon. Details
11:30 AM, 2:30 PM
Location:
Schaefer Space Object Theater
Gerty's Lantern Workshop
Join us to discover how Gerty is helping create a new family tradition of building family lanterns. Details
11:30 AM, 1:30 PM
Location:
WinterFaire
Mesozoic Marine Deep Dive
Take a deep dive to discover what it would have been like to live in the ocean over 80 million years ago. Details
11:30 AM, 1:30 PM
Location:
Dinosphere
Dinos Alive!
Design a family of dinosaurs that will come to life on the projections screen. Details
11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Location:
Dinosphere
Life in the Pond
See the live animals in our pond and learn how to keep them healthy. Details
11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Location:
ScienceWorks
Included with Admission
Up Close and Personal: In Their Shoes
Put yourself in the shoes of a child who changed history through this immersive experience. Details
11:30 AM
Location:
Power of Children
Included with Admission
Mighty Muscle Movers
Get your muscles moving in this physical fitness challenge designed for the big kids. Details
11:30 AM
Location:
Sports Legends Experience
Included with Admission
Making Music Together
Join us to make some music while engaging your mind and body. Details
12:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Location:
Playscape
Voices of Hope: Live Theater Performances
Discover how one inspirational child served as an example of overcoming discrimination and intolerance that made a positive difference in the world today. Details
12:30 PM
Location:
Power of Children
Included with Admission
A WinterFaire-y Tale
Join The Faire Players of WinterFaire around the magical frozen fountain as they share the whimsical and interactive tale of how WinterFaire came to be! Details
12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Location:
WinterFaire
Included with Admission
Dino Tales
Experience the true story of a groundbreaking paleo discovery through this engaging live performance. Details
12:30 PM
Location:
Dinosphere
Included with Admission
Warrior Weapons
Discover the secrets of the Terra Cotta Warriors of China. Details
12:30 PM
Location:
Treasures of the Earth
Included with Admission
The Magic Snowman
The Magic Snowman is an interactive musical that offers an abundance of warmth, spirit, and goodwill that will delight children of all ages. Details
1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Location:
Lilly Theater
Included with Admission, Limited Capacity
Dee O’Hara: Reach for the Stars
Experience the story of America’s first astronauts through the eyes of aerospace nurse, Dee O’Hara. Details
1:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Location:
Schaefer Space Object Theater
Included with Admission
Mandela: Through His Own Words
Discover the rich, complicated history of South Africa and life of Nelson Mandela. Details
2:00 PM
Location:
Mandela: The Official Exhibition
Included with Admission
Change Makers: Superhero in YOU!
Become an everyday superhero and use your power to make a difference! Details
3:00 PM
Location:
Power of Children
Included with Admission
Artist in You
Follow the steps of featured sport artist LeRoy Neiman to create your own sports art. Details
3:30 PM
Location:
National Art Museum of Sport
Included with Admission
