# Newfields Autumn Garden Stroll & Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Sat, Nov 28 - Where: Newfields - The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208 - Ages: All ages (Climbable outdoor sculpture installations, lake boardwalks, and historic gardens) - Price: Free admission daily to The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park (100 Acres); Newfields museum galleries ticket optional - Organizer: Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts - Official page: https://discovernewfields.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/newfields-autumn-garden-stroll-and-virginia-b-fairbanks-art-and-nature--listing-5b0edd12f1da516f66803769 ## About Spanning 100 picturesque acres of woodlands, wetlands, and a tranquil 35-acre lake along the White River, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields is one of the premier outdoor sculpture parks in North America—and completely free to the public daily. During Thanksgiving week, families wander along crushed stone and boardwalk trails shaded by golden weeping willows and crimson oaks, discovering world-renowned large-scale interactive artworks. Children love climbing over 'Funky Bones'—a whimsical fiberglass skeleton installation—and exploring 'Free Form Feature' and the floating 'Chopstick' pavilion. Adjacent historic gardens surrounding the Indianapolis Museum of Art and Lilly House offer formal terrace walks and peaceful fall vistas. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fairbanks Park features wide, firm crushed-gravel pathways and level wooden boardwalks connecting all major outdoor sculpture installations. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion and main Newfields Museum Pavilion offer immaculate, heated family restrooms, private nursing chairs, and drinking fountains. • Age Suitability: Engaging for toddlers through grandparents; whimsical interactive sculptures invite playful climbing and imaginative discovery. • Sensory Tips: Expansive open nature sanctuary with serene water views, rustling autumn leaves, and ample space for neurodivergent children to move freely without feeling confined. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Keychain Critters Craft at McCloud Nature Park](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/keychain-critters-craft-at-mccloud-nature-park--listing-2822eb43473c0f1d61f3ca7d) — Thu, Nov 12 (+2 more dates) · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · McCloud Nature Park, North Salem · Ages 5+ · From $2 · checked Oct 24. 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