Kid Picks for 6-13-19

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A kite festival is included with admission to the Indiana State Museum on Saturday, June 15.

Bright Star Theatre presents “One Small Step”

 GREENFIELD — Bright Star Theatre presents "One Small Step" at 10 a.m. Monday at Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. Few events in human history have captured the imagination quite like the journey of humankind to the moon. Bright Star Theatre marks the history of flight from Greek mythology to the Wright Brothers to the Great Space Race of the 1960s. Learn about those who took that "One Small Step." Register for this free, family-friendly event at hcplibrary.org or call 317-462-5141, ext. 238. “One Small Step” will also show at 2 p.m. at the library’s Sugar Creek Branch, 5731 W. U.S. 52. Register to attend at hcplibrary.org or by calling 317-861-6618, ext. 313.

Writing camp planned at Riley Boyhood Home

GREENFIELD — Kids in Grades 2 through 6 are invited to attend Creative Writing Summer Camp, July 22 through 26 at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home, 250 W. Main St. The camp, led by Professor Watermelon (professorwatermelon.com), will help aspiring writers to find inspiration through a tour of the home of Indiana’s most famous poet and turn ideas into stories. The session meets from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration is $125. To register to attend, email Bobbi Anderson at [email protected] or call 317-477-4340.

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Indiana State Museum plans kite festival

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., will play host to the Flair in the Air Kite Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Participants can enjoy kite displays, visit with local kite groups, join a kite-building workshop ($2 to $10) or borrow a kite to fly on their own. Admission is included with museum admission. Visit indianamuseum.org for more information.