Garfield Park Events / Activities

Garfield Park Events / Activities

Garfield Park Hours:
Burrello Family Center, 2345 Pagoda Drive
Mon. 9:30a-9:00p, Tues. 11:00a-9:00p, Wed. 9:30a-9:00p, Thurs. 11:00a-9:00p, Fri. 9:30a-8:00p, Sat. 9:30a-4:30p
Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive
Mon. Closed, Tues. 1:00p-5:00p, Wed, 1:00p-5:00p, Thur. 1:00p-5:00p, Fri. 1:00p-5:00p, Sat. 10:00a-5:00p, Sun. 1:00p-5:00p
Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive
Mon.-Sat. 10:00a-5:00p, Sun. 1:00p-5:00p
Sunken Gardens
October - April 10:00a-5:00p 7 days a week

To sign up for any of the following activities at Garfield Park, you can call Indy Parks at 317-327-PARK or visit the Burrello Family Center at the park. A registration form is located on the website for Indy Parks as well.

Jungle Tales
Ages 2-5, Garfield Conservatory, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Tue., 10a-11a, $2, 1 class
Bring your preschooler to this program with a focus on the natural world around us. Join us for nature-related stories, activities and crafts. Activities may be messy and we may go outside, so dress appropriately. An adult is expected to stay with each child.

Junior Gardener Club
Ages 6-12, Garfield Conservatory, Nov. 8, Sat., 11a-Noon, FREE
Come out to the Children’s Garden each month for a fun-filled garden lesson and activity. No green thumbs required. The Club will meet in the Conservatory if inclement weather.

Migration Madness
Ages 7-12, Garfield Conservatory, Nov. 9, Sun., 2:30-3:30p, $2
Migrate to the Conservatory and find out where our feathered friends go when the weather gets cold. Enjoy a story, game and more as we uncover some mysteries about migration.

Flower Arranging: Fall Centerpiece
Ages 18+, Garfield Conservatory, Nov. 25, Tue., 7p-8p, $30
Just in time for Thanksgiving, make a beautiful table arrangement that will impress your friends and family. The arrangement will feature fall colors and can be made with little prior experience with flower arranging. All supplies will be provided.

Guided Conservatory Tours
All Ages, Garfield Conservatory, Nov. 22, Sat., 2:30-3:30p, FREE
The Garfield Park Master Gardeners will be conducting tours, highlighting information about the interesting and unusual plants in the Conservatory. Tours will start in the Gazebo Room.

Orchid Fest
All Ages, Garfield Conservatory, Nov. 1-2, Sat.-Sun., 10a-5p, FREE
Join the Central Indiana Orchid Society for an orchid-filled weekend! Enjoy displays and educational demonstrations for both novice and experienced orchid growers. Contact the Conservatory for demonstration topics and times.

Conservatory Crossing
All Ages, Garfield Conservatory, Nov. 28-Dec. 28, 10a-5p, $3 adults, $2 child/seniors
See the Conservatory decked out in its holiday best with a brilliant display of poinsettias. Enjoy the model train display presented by The Indiana Rail Road Company. The show will be open until 8pm Dec. 20-23.

Candlelight Crossing
Ages 3+, Garfield Conservatory, Dec. 19, Fri, 6-8p, $5
Enjoy the holiday train and poinsettia show during an evening reception with holiday treats. Take time from the hustle and bustle to relax with a cup of tea and enjoy the warmth and beauty of our festively decorated tropical conservatory!

Garfield Park’s Holiday Family Day
All Ages, Garfield Conservatory, Dec. 13, Sat., 10a-3p, FREE
This is the day that Santa Claus makes his annual visit to Garfield Park Conservatory! While you’re here, make a craft and get your picture taken with Santa Claus. Photos require an additional fee. Head to the Garfield Park Family Center to meet Mrs. Claus and have some tasty holiday treats.

SENIORS

Senior Card Club
Ages 50+, 2nd and 3rd Friday of each month, 1p-3p, FREE

Scrabble
Ages 50+, Tuesdays (Except Nov. 4), 5:30-8:30p, $1
For more information, please call Jerry Miller at 736-7472.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Garfield PreSchool Fire Safety
Ages 3-5, Garfield Park, Nov. 6, Thu., 10a-11:30a, FREE
This program is presented by SURVIVE ALIVE for youth 3-5. This program will teach the children fire safety and how to survive and escape from a fire.

Indiana Photographic Society
Ages 16+, Ongoing, Wed., 6-9p, $10
This special club for photographers, photo-historians and enthusiasts will meet every Wednesday evening at the Garfield Park Arts Center. Topics covered and activities will include photo critique, review, survey of techniques and hands-on instruction. Special guests will make presentations throughout the series. A $10 participation fee will be collected by the Society at the beginning session.

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Garfield Park Fitness Class
Ages 18+, Dec. 1-19, Mon., Wed., Fri., 10a-11a, $15, 9 classes
This class includes warmup, simple beginning steps, walking, and small kicks. You will work on legs, abdominal muscles, and thighs, at your own speed. After class, you can learn to use the weight equipment properly. Instructor: Amy Norcross.

Garfield 3-5 Junior Basketball
Ages 3-5, Dec. 3-Apr. 4, Wed.-Sat., 3-4p, $55
This coed league is designed to improve player’s skills through interleague play. Each participant will receive a uniform and a trophy. Coaches will contact the players when the league starts. Practices start in December. Games will start after the first of the year.

Garfield 6-8 Junior Basketball
Ages 6-8, Dec. 1-Apr. 4, Mon.-Fri., 4p, $55
This coed league is designed to improve player’s skills through interleague play. Each participant will receive a uniform and a trophy. Coaches will contact the players when the league starts. Practices start in December. Games will start after the first of the year.

Garfield 9-12 Junior Basketball
Ages 9-12, Dec. 2-Apr. 10, Tues.-Fri., 7p, $55
This coed league is designed to improve player’s skills through interleague play. Each participant will receive a uniform and a trophy. Coaches will contact the players when the league starts. Practices start in December. Games will start after the first of the year.

Garfield 13-16 Junior Basketball
Ages 13-16, Dec. 1-Apr 17, Mon.-Fri., 4:30p, $55
This coed league is designed to improve player’s skills through interleague play. Each participant will receive a uniform and a trophy. Coaches will contact the players when the league starts. Practices start in December. Games will start after the first of the year.

Basketball/Adult Open Gym, Ages 18+, $3, Call for specific times.