Community Calendar

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for infants / pre-walkers and their caregivers. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, “Experimenting with Babies,” by Shaun Gallagher.

Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for infants / pre-walkers and their caregivers. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, “Experimenting with Babies,” by Shaun Gallagher.

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.