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Did you know that according to IUPUI research, older adults are the fastest growing demographic in central Indiana? By the year 2030, one in every five Hoosiers will be over the age of 65.
Here are some fun ways to get involved and explore Indy as an older adult.
Get active
- Try the Y. The YMCA offers free group exercise classes from low-impact to high-intensity. Check out classes like personal training, scuba, yoga, and Zumba.
- Join the adult walking club “The Garfield Gaiters.” The group invites adults ages 55+ to a planned walk from Garfield Park Library using trails throughout the park and nearby neighborhoods. The walks take place twice monthly and last ~45 minutes.
- Check out health + wellness programs with the Indianapolis Public Library, like chair aerobics and yoga.
Learn something new
- Want to brush up on your tech skills? Indianapolis Public Library branches offer computer and technology workshops to help you improve your skills and give you the resources to navigate the internet safely and efficiently. Check out the events calendar to sign up.
- Those 60+ can take courses for free at IvyTech as part of its Senior Scholars program.
Get involved
- Got a green thumb? Join the Indianapolis Garden Club. The group supports public gardens and green spaces in the Indy area and focuses on community gardening efforts, public education, civic beautification and conservation efforts, and programs promoting the knowledge and love of gardening.
- Volunteer with a local organization like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis. It’s a great way to help teach young people valuable life lessons and learn something about yourself in return.
Spend time with the grandkids
If you’re looking to spend time with the grandchildren, explore these 15+ kid-friendly activities in Indy and pick one that’s your speed.
Explore the arts
Beat the crowds and take a weekday trip to one of Indy’s many museums, and be on the lookout for senior discounts (we see you, Newfields and Indiana State Museum). Or, enjoy a performance at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, and the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre.
