Wee Wonders

Join us for an adventure with art and nature. Participants and their grown-ups will sing songs, read a story, and make art while exploring the IMA Galleries or The Garden at Newfields.  

This fun-filled experience is specially designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers; younger siblings are welcome. One adult is included per child. There will be activities and spaces to explore each week. Additional adults are welcome with a General Admission ticket. When the season and weather allows, Wee Wonders will be held outside. If the weather is crumby or cold, we will be inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. 

Not ready for your art adventure to end? Tickets include General Admission so you can continue exploring after Wee Wonders. If you have questions, please email WeeWonders@discovernewfields.org

Themes

June 12, 26 | Birds

Birds fly up high, birds in the sky. Birds at rest, birds in their nests. Flap into the world of birds with a garden hunt song, some birdy books, and birder-approved art making.

• On June 12, we'll read The Blue Songbird by Vern Kousky and craft binoculars.

• On June 26, we'll read Birds by Laura Dronzek and craft a bird nest.

July 10, 24 | Bees

Adventure into The Garden to investigate the business of the bees in a storybook, finding a bee’s favorite flowers with the help of a song, and creating your own bee-utiful artwork.

On July 10, we'll read The Honey Bee by Kirsten Hall and craft paper tube bees.

On July 24, we'll read Bee Dance by Rick Chrustowski and craft bubble wrap honeycomb art.

August 14, 28 | Food

Let’s take a closer look at those plants. They may be edible. Explore The Garden to spot food among the flowers, read about some curious food stories, and create your tasty masterpiece in this outdoor adventure.

On August 14, we'll read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett and craft a paper plate pizza.

On August 28, we'll read Curious George Makes Maple Syrup by C.A. Krones and craft cardboard carrots.