• The Benton House, 312 S Downey Ave., will host its annual Easter egg hunt beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Kids can hunt for the treat-filled eggs hidden all throughout the historic gardens and pose with the Easter Bunny. Don’t delay, the eggs don’t last long! There is no charge to attend but donations are appreciated.
• Indiana Landmarks is hosting a discussion of sacred architecture with Duncan Stroik, an architect and professor at Notre Dame, on Thursday, March 26 at Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave. from 6-7 p.m. The event is free to Landmarks members, $10 at the door to the general public. You can also make a reservation online at indianalandmarks.org
• Hampton & Co. will be hosting a Crystal Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, where they will hide 400 crystal filled eggs throughout the neighborhood, beginning at 11 a.m. with the last drop at around 4 p.m. Come by the shop for a photo with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow Hampton & Co. Facebook page for hints about where the eggs might be! This is a family-friendly event.
• Central Library continues its closure due to a glass panel that needs to be repaired. Curbside pick-up is available by calling 317-275-4189 at least 30 minutes in advance of your arrival. Visit indypl.org to reserve books and other materials for pick-up. Hopefully, the library will be open soon.
• The Metropolitan Development Commission will be voting on Wednesday, April 1 on the Metroblocks data center proposed for 2505 N. Sherman Dr. If it passes, it would go before the City-County Council for final approval. The hearing will be at 1 p.m. in the City-County Building, 200 E. Washington, in the Public Assembly Room.
• Irvington Arts will host “This is What Democracy Looks Like,” a day of community arts and belonging on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 10 a.m. with a meditation session, followed by a community drum circle, and mural project, and ending with a Harmony Collected concert. The concert will feature Kyle Pederson’s “A Vision Unfolding,” and special guests will be the choir of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church. It will all happen on the grounds of Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson.
• For spring break, the Garfield Park Conservatory will host the Gnome Show for March 20-April 4. See a whimsical display of garden gnomes and try to spot them all. This year, the theme is “Metro-gnomes: A Musical Tribute,” and the gnomes will be on stage as favorite musical acts. Admission is $7 for this special event. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Garfield Park Conservatory is located on the southeast side, 2505 Conservatory Dr.
• There is a program available for residents in the 46219 zip code to help get outside community cats spayed/neutered at FACE. If you care for community cats and see no ear tip on one, please call 317-406-7102 and leave a voice mail. They can help trap and arrange for a free spay/neuter.