Welcome spring at the Indianapolis Zoo's

 

 xZOOberance Spring Festival, running March 19 through April 19. This month-long celebration features vibrant blooms throughout the zoo, hands-on animal encounters with chickens and goats, and creative face painting.

 

Families can groove to live DJ music, try karaoke, join animal-inspired yoga sessions, and snap photos with life-size animal topiaries. The festival creates multiple interactive experiences perfect for kids of all ages while exploring the zoo's amazing animal exhibits.

 

Best of all, xZOOberance is included with regular zoo admission—no extra ticket needed. Plan your visit at indianapoliszoo.com and celebrate the season with the whole family.

Free Basketball Fun Downtown

 

Downtown Indianapolis becomes basketball central April 3-6 with free and low-cost fan events during the NCAA Men's Final Four. Highlights

 

 include Fan Fest at the Indiana Convention Center with interactive games and trophy photos, the March Madness Music Festival at American Legion Mall featuring national artists, and open team practices at Lucas Oil Stadium.

 

Kids 18 and under can register for the Final Four Dribble, a one-mile course ending at Victory Field where participants receive a free Wilson basketball and t-shirt. Georgia Street hosts watch parties, pep rallies, and interactive games all weekend.

Holi Hungama 4.0 Brings a Burst of Color to Indy 

Get ready to step into one of the most vibrant celebrations of the season. Holi Hungama 4.0 returns to Garnet Waterfront on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing music, culture, and a full-on color explosion to Indianapolis.

 

Now in its fourth year, this high-energy festival has grown into the city’s biggest Holi celebration—think massive color throws, live DJs, and a concert-style atmosphere that keeps the energy up all day long. 

 

Expect nonstop Bollywood and Bhangra beats from DJ Mavi and MC Deb, interactive zones, and plenty of moments you’ll want to capture (and probably frame later). Whether you're dancing in the crowd or just soaking it all in, there’s always something happening. 

 

The vibe? Family-friendly, high-energy, and community-first. You’ll find food, drinks, and color powder available onsite, plus plenty of space to move, dance, and celebrate.