Event List

Sample familiar treats from different decades and explore how they became favorites in the first place. Food history and pop culture provide context as you compare flavors, swap opinions, and decide which snacks still hold up.

Ages 7-12:  If you look closely, patterns are everywhere in nature. At this session of Curious Kids, you’ll explore symmetry in leaves, wings, and snowflakes before creating your own.

Enjoy a relaxed hour of classic word puzzles at Word Puzzle Games at 12 Points. Work through crosswords, word searches, jumbles, and similar favorites in a casual, social setting.

Ages 21 & Up: Do you leave your doctor’s visit feeling confused, rushed, and unheard?

Grab your yarn and crochet hooks, your fabric and sewing supplies, or even your junk journal and washi tape for a relaxing afternoon at Crafternoons.

Hosting doesn’t have to be expensive or formal. Explore practical ways to share meals with friends, stretch your budget, and build connections through food without a perfect table or fancy recipes.

Ages 0–1: Share songs, stories, and gentle bounces together at Baby Lap Sit Storytime.

Ages 2–6: Read, make, and experiment at Art Start with the Swope Art Museum.

Ages 0–12: Step into the spotlight at Red Carpet Night.

Ages 6–15: Travel to deep, dark jungles, arid deserts, and the frigid Arctic in search of reptilian, avian, and furry friends at Animals Around the World!

Ages 13–17: In Dread, there are no dice to save you.

Ages 21 & Up: Think you know the Mushroom Kingdom? Put it to the test at MAR10 Party at bar_botics Arcade!

Ages 5–8: Meet Frieda Caplan, the fearless produce pioneer who introduced Americans to hundreds of new fruits and vegetables in Try It! How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat.

Grocery prices up? Get practical tools for meal planning and food budgeting that actually fit real life. Gail Wright from Purdue Extension shares strategies to help you save money, waste less, and make weeknight meals easier.

Ages 13–17: Challenge your friends to an evening of strategizing, solving mysteries, or rolling the dice for a big win at Classic Board Games & Buddies! 

Ages 12 & Up: Are you curious about 3D printing? Find out how to get started at Bambu^Ⓡ Basics.

Ages 13–19: Jump into existing games, experiment with creating simple board games using shared materials, or playtest ideas together if inspiration strikes.