Garfield Park is where it’s happening this summer

Garfield Park is sizzling with activities. From gardening and
children’s programs to a farmers market, art shows, movies, theater productions and weekly concerts, the city’s oldest park offers some-thing for everyone.  Always a hit with music lovers, the park’s free Pops Concert Series kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday at the MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts, 2450 Shelby St., with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis.Other performers (all times 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted).
• Indianapolis Symphonic Band, June 21.
• 38th Infantry Division Band, June 27.
• Greater Community Band, June 28.
• Crossroads Brass Band, 3 p.m. June 30.
• Indianapolis Municipal Band, July 5.
• Hearthstone Crossing Band, July 11.
• Twilite Nites Dance Orchestra, July 18.
• Indianapolis Brass Choir, July 19.
• Edward Zlaty & the GMH Jazz Orchestra, July 25.
• Swing Shift Indy, July 26.
• Alloy Horn Quarter, Aug. 1.
• Pride of Indy Bands, Aug. 2.
• New Horizons Band of Indianapolis.Movies in the Park will feature “Coco” July 13, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” July 27 and “Black Panther” Aug. 10.
Gardening and nature programs at the Garfeld Park Conservatory.
• Farmers market, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October 
• Bird walk, June 16.
• Nature play day, June 16.
• Pollinator appreciation night, June 19.
• Repotting orchids, June 23.
• Little pot of horrors, June 23.
• Nature stroll, June 27.Call 317-327-7183 for more information about the gardening and nature events. Details about the park’s other programs are available by calling 317-327-7220