Community Calendar

Science Story Time is geared toward listeners toddler through early elementary ages. This program uses children’s picture books to engage as well as support scientific concepts and experiments. Young scientists develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the hands-on program. Activities designed for ages 2-6. All are welcome. Activities vary monthly.

Curiosity Lab is an after-school, free play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.

This new exhibition features a variety of costume and scenic designs by the late Robert O’Hearn, alumnus and professor emeritus of opera studies in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. O’Hearn also worked as an opera, ballet, and theater designer for the Metropolitan Opera, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, Broadway, and other opera and theater companies across the country and Europe. A selection from the 600+ works that are now held by the University Archives celebrates O’Hearn as a visual storyteller, talented artist, and impactful designer.

The Lawrence County Rock Club, will hold its 61st Annual Gem Mineral and Fossil Show June 26-28, 2026 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, US Highway 50 West, Bedford, Indiana. Hours: Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9- 6:30, Sun. 10-4. Free admission, wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, and lapidary equipment. Food available. Proceeds go for educational purposes. Contact Kathy Shaffer, 530 N. Cabot Ct., Bloomington, IN 47408, (812) 929-5367. Website: lawrencecountyrockclub.org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/LawrenceCountyRockClub.

Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly.

Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.
Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.

Description: Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.

Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.

Recommended Ages: All ages

Dates: Weekly on Fridays

Times: 3 – 4pm

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

The Lawrence County Rock Club, will hold its 61st Annual Gem Mineral and Fossil Show June 26-28, 2026 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, US Highway 50 West, Bedford, Indiana. Hours: Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9- 6:30, Sun. 10-4. Free admission, wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, and lapidary equipment. Food available. Proceeds go for educational purposes. Contact Kathy Shaffer, 530 N. Cabot Ct., Bloomington, IN 47408, (812) 929-5367. Website: lawrencecountyrockclub.org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/LawrenceCountyRockClub.

STEM Saturday sparks curiosity and creativity as kids and caregivers explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math together. Hands-on and full of fun, these activities turn learning into an adventure.

Description: Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure.

First Saturday of the month, S for Science.
Second Saturday of the month, T for Technology
Third Saturday of the month, E for Engineering
Fourth Saturday of the month, M for Math
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Maker

Recommended Ages: STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

Dates: Weekly on Saturdays

Times: 3 - 4pm

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

Monthly Themes:
January – Science of Art
February – Our 5 Senses
March – Biology