Indy offers something for everyone this spring. Exciting exhibits, gorgeous gardens, spring sports and powerful performing arts are all great reasons to jump in the car and head to Indianapolis for a springtime getaway.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Now – August 3
Explore Yosemite National Park's visual legacy through approximately 80 paintings, photographs and Native American baskets during this exhibit, which examines the way artists have shaped the park's identity over time and how Yosemite has influenced the work of popular artists. The exhibit includes the work of 56 artists, including Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and others.

Conner Prairie
May 17-18
Step back in time and into the 1860s to encounter this piece of American history brought to life by re-enactors from around the country. Discuss battle tactics with Union and Confederate soldiers, meet Abraham Lincoln and witness life on the Indiana home front and get an up close look at cavalry demonstrations and artillery drills. You never know, you could be the Army’s newest recruit!

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
May 24 – January 4, 2009
What child hasn’t spent a Saturday morning watching their favorite cartoons? In “Animation,” a new exhibit from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in collaboration with Cartoon Network, children and adults can explore the art, math, science and technology of animation from conception to the finished product. Familiar characters from television favorites will illustrate the process.

Indianapolis Zoo
May 24 – September 1
Cute and cuddly visitors from the "Land Down Under" will take up temporary residence at the Indianapolis Zoo this summer. An adorable duo of koalas - marsupials, not bears - will be visiting from the San Diego Zoo. Also on exhibit will be other Aussie animals such as Gouldian finches, bearded dragons and a carpet python. Don't miss it, mate!

Indianapolis Museum of Art
Now – June 1
This extensive exhibition of contemporary fashion from LACMA's permanent collection focuses on the dramatic change in the aesthetics of fashionable dress over the past 25 years and is divided into four thematic areas: construction, materials, form and concept. Among the more than 40 international designers whose work will be exhibited are Jean-Paul Gaultier and Yohji Yamamoto, with historical examples by Christian Dior and others.

Indianapolis Art Center’s ARTSPARK
May 17-18
The Broad Ripple Art Fair features 225 juried artists exhibiting and selling original fine art, traditional and contemporary, in a full array of media. Feast on a variety of summer snacks and refreshing drinks with international flavor at two gourmet food courts and four stages offer the best in live, local entertainment. Enjoy free hands-on activities, offered to visitors of all ages and abilities, in the kid’s creativity tent.

Victory Field
May 9-16, 20-21, 30-31 (and other selected dates through August 30)
The Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, play 72 home games at downtown’s Victory Field during their April – September season. The Indians provide hard-hitting baseball action in a picturesque setting overlooking the Indianapolis skyline. Tickets start as low as $8, making an Indians game affordable family entertainment.

Indiana State Fairgrounds
May 17
The Tornado Sirens, the competing roller derby team for Indy's Naptown Roller Girls league, is made up of 14 ladies who go by monikers such as Mizz Understood and Joan of Dark. The women of the Naptown Roller Girls league proudly wield their wheels in a game that requires not just sweat, but stamina and stealth. Formed in 2006, The Naptown Roller Girls are members of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the national governing body for women's amateur flat track roller derby in the U.S.

Conseco Fieldhouse
May 7, 17, 29 and 31 (and various dates through September 13)
The WNBA’s Indiana Fever heat up the hardwoods of Conseco Fieldhouse with 18 regular season home games this season. Watch the most talented players in women’s basketball vie for the championship during these family-friendly and entertaining games.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 21
Take a lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway in your own car before the real race cars take to the track for the big race a few days later during the 500 Festival Community Day. A host of other activities await you, including a tour the IRL car transport trailers, a visit to Pit Lane, autographs from Pro Series drivers, and live music, entertainment and video games. Admission to Community Day also includes admission to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.

Monument Circle
May 23
Indy embraces an important holiday in the midst of its racing festivities - Memorial Day. A wreath-laying ceremony, dedicated to the memory of Hoosiers in all wars and conflicts who sacrificed their lives in defense of the nation, will take place while the names of those Indiana servicemen who have fallen within the past year are read aloud.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 23
Rock superstars Stone Temple Pilots will headline the popular Carb Day concert, one of the highlights of the month of May filled with great racing and non-stop entertainment. The concert is free to all ticket holders for the final day of on-track activity before the Indianapolis 500 on May 25. Tickets are just $10 each, with children 5 and under admitted free.

Downtown Indianapolis
May 24
Nearly 300,000 people line the streets of downtown Indianapolis to enjoy this spectacular event, complete with all 33 drivers in the Indianapolis 500, spectacular floats, bands from across America, giant balloons and specialty units.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 25
Get ready for the 92nd edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing!” Defending champ Dario Franchitti will battle some of the world's greatest open-wheel drivers for the Borg-Warner trophy. This year, qualifying should prove very exciting as the recent merger between IndyCar and Champ Car means even more cars, drivers and teams will be competing for the 33 spots in the starting field.

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