Your weekend plans: Earth Day fest, Megan Moroney, EidFest and more
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Make up for all that trash left behind after the Indianapolis 500 by showing Mother Earth some love this weekend at Garfield Park.
Driving the news: The free Earth Day Indiana Festival will provide family- and pet-friendly fun in the sun from 10am-4pm Saturday.
- The annual celebration aims to connect Hoosiers while promoting environmental protection, conservation of natural resources and sustainable living.
Zoom in: Featured activities include a wildlife demonstration, a mobile skills park to help bike riders of all ages hone their abilities, and an EV showcase to highlight green rides.
- Seven local acts will provide live music.
- There will also be opportunities to safely recycle your old electronics.
Plus: Free parking will be available at Providence Cristo Rey High School, and a shuttle service will take people to Garfield Park every 15 minutes.
If you go: Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Drive.
- See the full Earth Day Indiana map and a list of exhibitors here.
More weekend picks:
🌕 Head to Noblesville to celebrate two full moons in a single month during the free Once in a Blue Moon Market at the Taylor Center of Natural History, 3-9pm Friday.
😂 Hear Silent Bob tell jokes when multi-hyphenate performer Kevin Smith takes the stage at Helium Comedy Club.
- Shows start at 7pm and 9:15pm Friday; and 7pm and 9:30pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $39.
⚾ Catch a ballgame or three when the Indians host the Iowa Cubs at Victory Field.
- 7:05pm Friday, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $15.
🎤 Learn the origin story of Indianapolis rapper and Nap or Nothing clothing store owner Antonio Maxie when he presents "Tone to Maxie" at White Rabbit Cabaret, 8pm Friday.
- Tickets start at $20.
🧸 Take in a kid-friendly concert when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents the free Teddy Bear Concert Series at Indianapolis Public Library's East 38th Street branch, 11am Saturday.
👟 Tap into your creative side while making some fresh kicks during the Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar Event at Culinary Dropout, 3pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $85. Includes one drink ticket, an appetizer and sneakers to design.
🖼️ Participate in the opening of an exhibit celebrating Latino-American print artists during Consejo Grafico Nacional Opening Day at Eiteljorg Museum, 11am-3pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $20 for adults and $12 for kids 5-17.
🎉 Enjoy live music, food and games downtown when the free Party in the Plaza event returns to Morris Bicentennial Plaza, 3pm Saturday.
☪️ Experience Muslim heritage during the second annual EidFest at Carmel Civic Square, 4-8pm Saturday. Free.
⚽ Hit the pitch when the Indy Eleven take on the Rhode Island FC to kick off Pride Month at Carroll Stadium, 7pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $16.
🎵 Party with country star Megan Moroney when she brings her "Cloud 9" tour to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 7pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $116.