Community Calendar

Turkey Trot - 5k
All Ages | Thursday, November 27 I 9am I FREE | Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena

Untimed 5k on Thanksgiving morning starting and finishing at Lincoln Park. Enjoy coffee and hot chocolate after your run/walk and find out if you won fun prizes in the raffle! Donations will be accepted for the Columbus Park Foundation’s Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship.

Register at cbusinparks.com/cpf-events

Dive Deeper is a monthly science program suitable for people of all ages. See a fully functioning ecosystem in action while you explore WonderLab’s 300 gallon coral reef aquarium with our care staff to guide you along the way.

Day: Friday

Time: 3 – 4 p.m. EST

Recommended Ages: All ages

Location: WonderLab

Cost: Free with MuseumAdmission

Activities may include:

Observing staff feeding the fish, corals or sea stars
A guided Tour of Wonder Under the Waves
Watch or participate in demonstrations and experiments
Get hands on by holding coral or sea star skeletons, sponges, or even algae
The whole ocean is connected, from the sunny shallows to the deepest trenches. Through interactive demonstrations learn with us about how what we do here on land can affect the ocean and cooperatively problem solve to come up with solutions to the environmental issues the ocean faces every day.

Program details are subject to change depending on the needs of the animal ambassadors.

Rock in the holidays with the BSO’s much-loved Celebrate the Season, this year featuring our friends from the rock band Don’t Call Me Betty.

Friday, November 28, 2025: 2 shows at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Our early show (5:00 pm) gets out in time for you to watch the Canopy of Lights. Our later show (8:00 pm) sends you home in a rockin’ holiday mood!

Children $9, Students $16, Adults $29.
General Admission Seating

Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr, Columbus, IN 47201, USA

All Ages | November 29 | 1-4pm | $10 (includes skate rental) | Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena

Come out for a Jolly Good Time! Skate with Santa, make crafts and reindeer food, and have loads of fun!

Registration: Drop-In

November Theme: Paleontology

Day: Saturday

Time: 3 – 4 p.m. EST

Recommended Ages: STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5-17, but we encourage adults and children to work together so that they can learn together!

Location: WonderLab

Cost: Free with Museum Admission

Activities in November may include:

Dough Fossils
Scale Dino Prints
STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Saturdays are designed to provide engaging hands-on activities aimed at inspiring interest in STEM subjects and make learning both hands-on and fun. The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice.

Each week we will be focusing on a different aspect of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

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 Maker
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Math (Mar. 29, May 31, Aug. 30)
Key features of STEM Saturdays include:

Hands-on Activities: The program offers a variety of hands-on activities that encourage exploration of STEM concepts.
Age-appropriate Curriculum: STEM Saturday content is tailored to different age groups, ensuring that the activities are suitable for various developmental levels.
Expert Guidance: Trained educators and volunteers lead these sessions. They guide and answer questions helping guests gain a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Collaborative Learning: STEM Saturdays encourages collaboration among participants, fostering teamwork and communication.
Parent Involvement: Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate promoting family engagement.
STEM Saturday is partially sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties.

A gathering for folks who like to explore about what it means to be human as we grow through life.

The read for December is Our Green Heart: The Soul and Science of Forests by Diana Beresford-Kroeger.

Join us for the annual lighting of the IMU candles! Celebrate the season with a winter market, ice skating rink, live performances, and plenty of good cheer.

Browse the Holiday Bazaar at our Southeast Y on December 6, 8, and 9 to find the perfect hand-crafted gifts for your loved ones this holiday season! Hand-knitted and crocheted items, such as scarves, hats, stuffed animals, blankets, and more, will be available for purchase during the bazaar.

Saturday, December 6: 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, December 8: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Tuesday, December 9: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

All items are handmade by our Y Service in Friendship group, which is comprised of volunteers who lovingly knit, crochet, and quilt each piece throughout the year to donate to the Holiday Bazaar. All proceeds benefit the Y for All Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to those who need support with a Y membership or program.

Breakfast with Buddy the Elf! “SANTA! I know him! I know him!”

Saturday, December 6, 9-10:50 a.m. OR 11:10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6050 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Get ready to smile, sing and eat syrupy pancakes with Buddy at St. Paul’s Indy on Saturday, December 6! Two fun-filled sessions (9–10:50 a.m. or 11:10 a.m.–1 p.m.) have been planned, both offering the same programming and experiences. We’re simply spreading things out to make the space more comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.

Tickets include a pancake and egg breakfast, arts & crafts, story time with Papa Elf, books for sale from The Book Fairy Indy, caroling with Indianapolis Men's Chorus (the louder the better!), hot chocolate, and — of course — time to give Buddy a high-five or a piece of ABC gum and take a selfie!

Tickets are just $10/person (ages 3 & under free*). Space is limited, so hurry — grab your tickets today at stpaulsindy.org/buddy

*Children under 3 still need a free ticket for accurate attendance.

Wheeler Mission—Bloomington is organizing our third annual Christmas-themed 5K run/walk, called Dash 4 Shelter, which will take place on Saturday, December 6. Our timed 5K route will start and finish at Karst Farm Park with the route exclusively on Karst Farm Greenway. Our event’s proceeds will support Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s programs and services for those experiencing homelessness in South-Central Indiana.

Here are the details for Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Dash 4 Shelter:

• When: Saturday, December 6
• Start Time: 10:30 am
• Route: Timed 5K on Karst Farm Greenway, beginning at the Karst Farm Park trailhead
• College Students receive $10 off registration (so, $20); Veterans and First Responders receive $5 off registration
• Top 3 males and females are awarded FREE Chick-fil-A for an ENTIRE Year
• Dash 4 Shelter Event Site: https://www.runsignup.com/Race/IN/Bloomington/Dash4Shelter

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or event questions, please contact Chris-Michael (C-M) Morrison at cmmorrison@wheelermission.org.