Do you remember those giant parachutes you used to play with during recess or at summer camp? There were different games you could play with them– cat and mouse, popcorn, or sharks and minnows– but the best game was played simply when everyone grabbed a handle, raised the parachute into the air, and then ran underneath it and sat inside, creating a giant bubble-like clubhouse. Imagine playing with twelve of those parachutes, which were once white but have now collected pictures and messages from all over the country! Cloud Preaser, an art collective providing public and participatory art, are behind these playful and creative parachutes! In 2014, they traveled all over the United States and invited hundreds of strangers to play with, add pictures, messages, thoughts, and other positive, creative energy to their parachutes. Now, they are coming to Spark Monument Circle to share more of the fun!
DIY Playground
Family fun time in the Blue Foam Playscape.
Learn to build, create and play with a variety of shapes
including ramps, tubes and spheres.
ActiveIndy Self-Guided Bike Tour: Destination Irvington
Every Sunday, use Spark Monument Circle as your launching point to explore Indianapolis through a series of self-guided bike tours developed by ActiveIndy Tours! This 12 mile route will take you away to the suburbs– such as they were in 1870, at least! Once you arrive, you’ll have the opportunity to explore park spaces, streets filled with gorgeous, historic homes, as well as the business district, where you’ll have ample opportunity to refuel before heading back downtown. Check in at the Welcome Trailer to view the route map and to receive your cue sheet of directions before departing.
ActiveIndy Guided Bike Tour: Cultural Trail & Historic Neighborhoods
#BeReconciled – What’s your Claim to Change?
#BeReconciled – What’s your Claim to Change? is a series of art and community engagement activities to encourage Indianapolis citizens to claim the change they wish to see in the world.
DIY Playground
Family fun time in the Blue Foam Playscape.
Learn to build, create and play with a variety of shapes
including ramps, tubes and spheres.
Indiana Landmarks’ Monument Circle Tours
Indiana Landmarks’ guided tour explores the physical and symbolic heart of Indianapolis and tells the intriguing story of Monument Circle, past and present. During the tour, you’ll hear about the Soldier and Sailors Monument, including why the woman on top faces south, as well as the roundabout’s role in the city’s original plan and stories regarding encircling architecture.
No tour if raining cats and dogs! Reservation required. Advance tickets are $8 per adult (12 and up); $5 per member of Indiana Landmarks; $5 per child (6-12). If space is available the day of the tour, tickets are $10 per person regardless of age.
Indiana Landmarks’ Monument Circle Tours
Indiana Landmarks’ guided tour explores the physical and symbolic heart of Indianapolis and tells the intriguing story of Monument Circle, past and present. During the tour, you’ll hear about the Soldier and Sailors Monument, including why the woman on top faces south, as well as the roundabout’s role in the city’s original plan and stories regarding encircling architecture.
No tour if raining cats and dogs! Reservation required. Advance tickets are $8 per adult (12 and up); $5 per member of Indiana Landmarks; $5 per child (6-12). If space is available the day of the tour, tickets are $10 per person regardless of age.
Workforce Week: Fun & Philanthropy Friday
Treat yourself to FREE donuts from 8am-9:30am at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the entry plaza, presented by Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, and Dunkin Donuts. Additionally, celebrate the Indianapolis Colts with the Big Kickoff with United Way on the Circle from 11am-1pm. Individuals and organizations are invited to sign up to volunteer with United Way.
INspired Beauty presented by Downtown Indy
Downtown Indianapolis is one of the most beautiful and clean downtown areas within the country– and not by accident! Help Downtown Indy raise funds and continue to support the beautification of our wonderful city’s core by attending INspired Beauty, a fundraiser aimed at supporting the cleanup of downtown Indy! Celebrate the heart of our city IN the heart of our city, Monument Circle, with live music, delicious treats, and great company– oh, and don’t forget the gorgeous views!
