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!
Listening Booth
When’s the last time someone really listened to you? Say whatever’s on your mind to a person 100% focused on hearing what you have to say. Limit: 10 minutes.
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
Musical Family Tree presents Antenna Man
Bring a friend, pull up a chair, and enjoy a free live concert of country-tinged catchy indie rock by Antenna Man!
Learn more about how Musical Family Tree makes it their mission to spread Indiana music!
Listening Booth
When’s the last time someone really listened to you? Say whatever’s on your mind to a person 100% focused on hearing what you have to say. Limit: 10 minutes.
#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.
Forensic Friends Drawing
Describe your friend to an artist who will sketch him or her. How accurate do you think the sketch will be with only your descriptive words as the artist’s guide? Find out with Forensic Friends!
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.
