Thursday, January 15, 2009

Free Activities on MLK Day

There are quite a few Free Activities available in Indianapolis, on Monday, January 19, 2009, for Martin Luther King Day. I will give you a list with links of the activities that I know about. If you know any that I missed please let me know!


White River State Park:
Go here for a press release from them.


Bring 1 can of food for Gleaners Food Bank for free admission to each activity. If you want Free Imax and Free State Museum Tickets, bring 2 cans of food.

The following activities at Park attractions will be taking place on MLK Day:


  • The Indianapolis Zoo: Visitors can enjoy a dolphin show and visit the polar bears and the new brown bear cubs – perfect for winter. And then warm up by visiting the meerkats in the deserts building.

  • Victory Field: Come by the home of the Indianapolis Indians between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for various activities, including an autograph signing with Rowdie, the Indians mascot.

  • NCAA Hall of Champions: Although still under renovations, NCAA will open its doors to serve cookies and hot chocolate, as well as hand out free passes for visitors to return when the Hall officially opens in February. An autograph signing with Jason Singleton, former basketball player from Ohio State University, will take place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. And J.J. Jumper, the NCAA mascot, will make an appearance from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

  • The Indiana State Museum: The museum will premiere its new exhibit titled “Shadow and Substance: African-American Images from The Burns Archive.”

  • The IMAX Theater: Take a trip to the mountains with a sneak preview of “The Alps,” coming to the theater later this year.

  • Eiteljorg Museum: Visitors can immerse themselves in the Native American and Western cultures with the museum’s many exhibits.

The Park will also offer complimentary parking on MLK Day. Visitors may park in the underground garage located off Washington Street in front of the Indiana State Museum, in the parking lots at the Indianapolis Zoo and Victory Field, and in the lot across from Victory Field next to the Visitor’s Center.

Thanks to At Geist.com for this information.

Other Free Activities;

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.




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