Community Calendar

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.

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

Short Description:: Pop into a day of bubbly science and playful discovery! Explore the surprising science of bubbles through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and larger-than-life bubble fun. From tiny shimmering spheres to giant floating bubbles, kids and grown-ups alike can experiment, create, and watch bubbles do amazing things. It’s a can’t-miss celebration of curiosity, creativity, and all things bubbly!

Recommended Ages: All ages and families

Dates & Times: Saturday, June 27, 10am - 5pm, Sunday, June 28, 1:30-5pm

Event Price: Free for Members | Free with Museum Admission

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

Purchase Admission: At the door
Online at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/wonderlab/items/701360/?full-items=yes&flow=no

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.

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

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.

Short Description:: Pop into a day of bubbly science and playful discovery! Explore the surprising science of bubbles through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and larger-than-life bubble fun. From tiny shimmering spheres to giant floating bubbles, kids and grown-ups alike can experiment, create, and watch bubbles do amazing things. It’s a can’t-miss celebration of curiosity, creativity, and all things bubbly!

Recommended Ages: All ages and families

Dates & Times: Saturday, June 27, 10am - 5pm, Sunday, June 28, 1:30-5pm

Event Price: Free for Members | Free with Museum Admission

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

Purchase Admission: At the door
Online at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/wonderlab/items/701360/?full-items=yes&flow=no

Description: 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.

Recommended Ages: Infants / pre-walkers and their caregivers - walkers should attend Discovery Time for more appropriate content. Older siblings are always welcome.

Dates: Weekly on Tuesdays

Times: 10 - 10:30am

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

Come listen to various topics related to Indiana farming and agriculture. New speaker each time!

Put your knowledge to the test for fabulous prizes. Join us on Facebook for our live virtual Trivia. Each night’s winner will receive a gift card to the Columbus restaurant of their choice. Simply click on the trivia video when it goes live at 6:30pm on trivia nights, enter your answers in the comments and have fun!

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Happens on the following Dates:
Jan 27, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 10, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 17, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Mar 10, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Mar 24, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 14, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 28, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)