Purdue Extension Marion County 4-H

10/08/2026

💚Thankful Thursday is here!🍀

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible 4-H volunteers, professionals, and parents who make Indiana 4-H stronger every day. Their encouragement, guidance, and support help young people build confidence, discover new passions, and become .

Who has made a difference in your 4-H journey? Give them a shoutout in the comments!

10/07/2026

Hey fifth grade 4-H’ers, your ideas are out of this world! 🍀🚀

Write an essay about how you could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winner from every Indiana county will receive a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch — and your name could fly to space!

Purdue 1 essay contest entries are due Nov. 30. A winner will be chosen from each Indiana county. Enter today: bit.ly/purdue-1-essay

10/05/2026

Let’s paint the nation green! We’re kicking off with a bold splash of Indiana 4-H spirit. Whether it’s a green hat, shirt, face paint, or even green socks—show the world you’re !

10/03/2026

This Monday, October 5th, let’s paint the nation green! Whether it’s a green hat, shirt, face paint, or even green socks—wear green in honor of ! 🌱✨ Snap a pic in your best green gear, tag and , and help us flood social media with the power of Indiana 4-H. Let’s light up every feed with your boldest green!

10/02/2026

National 4-H Week kicks off Monday!

National 4-H Week brings together 6 million youth, 3,500 Extension educators, 500,000 volunteers, and 35 million alumni to celebrate the incredible impact of 4-H and preparing young people to be Beyond Ready for life and career.

Stay tuned for a full week of fun and celebrations!

10/02/2026

Get ready to crunch, Indiana! The Indiana Great Apple Crunch is a fun way for schools, youth organizations, community groups, businesses and families to celebrate Indiana agriculture and healthy, local foods.

Host a crunch event, incorporate an apple-themed lesson or create your own celebration featuring locally grown apples. Every participant helps recognize Indiana’s apple growers!

Register your event soon so your participation can be counted and stickers can arrive before your celebration. Learn more, register and find activity ideas at https://www.ingrown4schools.com/indiana-great-apple-crunch

09/14/2026

Tinkerfest is a celebration of curiosity and creativity for all ages! Swing by our booth at the Indiana State Museum this Friday for interactive, hands-on activities!

Learn more about Tinkerfest and get tickets at https://www.indianamuseum.org/tinkerfest/

08/18/2026

06/30/2026

What an incredible 2026 Marion County 4-H Showcase! From live judging and animal shows to the amazing projects on display, we're so proud of everything our 4-H'ers accomplished. Thank you to our families, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this celebration so special!

📦 Project Pick-Up Reminder: Starting Monday, July 6, projects can be picked up at the Purdue Extension Marion County office (Discovery Hall, Suite 201, 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205) during regular office hours. We ask that all projects that are not participating in state are picked up by the beginning of the Indiana State Fair, August 5th.

06/26/2026

The 2026 Marion County 4-H Showcase is tomorrow! 🍀 Keep reading for more details to help plan your experience.

Have more questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].

See you tomorrow!