Chloe Newman Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

July 17; 2–4 p.m. 
Cost: $60 | Member discounts apply  
Center Building, Cantina 

Registration deadline: July 14 

Join us for glass painting! Discover the art of using fine glass frit to paint a realistic portrait or unleash your creativity with an abstract design. Perfect for beginners and intermediates in the world of art glass, this class eliminates the need for glass cutting. Registrants are encouraged to bring along printed images, patterns, or drawings to use as inspiration. With two distinct sessions available, there's flexibility to fit your schedule. 

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, & 30; 8–11 a.m. 

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

Free community event

Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer. 

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors. 

The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.

July 20; 2–4 p.m.  
Cost: $35/faerie house | Member discounts apply 
Center Building, Cantina 
Registration deadline: July 18

Arts and crafts have never been this fun! Join our imaginative family workshop and create a magical home for your faerie friends. Use an array of bright colors, patterns, and textures to design a one-of-a-kind wonderland masterpiece. 

July 21; 2–4 p.m. 
Cost: $19/adult & $17/child | Member discounts apply 
Center Building, Cantina, Indiana Room, and Wishing Well Lawn 

Registration deadline: July 17 

Experience a tea party—faerie style! Enjoy teatime, hors d’oeuvres, and fun activities with fellow faeries at Minnetrista.  

Children must be registered with an adult. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, & 30; 8–11 a.m. 

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, & 30; 8–11 a.m. 

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

July 25-27; 5–9 p.m. 
July 27; 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Sensory-friendly event 
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under free 

During this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in an enchanted faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks fit for even the most discerning woodland appetite.

July 25-27; 5–9 p.m. 
July 27; 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Sensory-friendly event 
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under free 

During this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in an enchanted faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks fit for even the most discerning woodland appetite.

Free community event

Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer. 

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors. 

The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.

July 25-27; 5–9 p.m. 
July 27; 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Sensory-friendly event 
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, kids 2 & under free 

During this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in an enchanted faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks fit for even the most discerning woodland appetite.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, & 30; 8–11 a.m. 

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays,  August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, & 29; 8–11 a.m. 
 
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

Free community event

Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer. 

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors. 

The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.

Tuesdays & Thursdays,  August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, & 29; 8–11 a.m. 
 
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays,  August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, & 29; 8–11 a.m. 
 
Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

August 9; 4–8 p.m. 

Center Building | Free community event 

Let's weave our community story—one portrait at a time! Bring along something dear to you, whether it's a cherished object, a loved one, or simply yourself, and have your portrait captured by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Each visitor will receive a copy of their portrait to take home, while a curated selection will be featured in our 2025 exhibition, Community Portraits. Join us as we celebrate and share the diverse stories of our community through the lens of Tom Styrkowicz's photography! 

August 10; 10 a.m.–Noon 
Cost: $35 | Member discounts apply 
Ed Center 

Registration deadline: August 8 

Calling all creative tweens! Dive into the fascinating world of copper enameling and unleash your artistic flair as you craft your own kiln-fired masterpiece. Don't miss out on this hands-on opportunity to explore a unique art form and create something truly extraordinary. 

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Tween Glass Workshops are intended for ages 11–13.