Ryan’s Picks

FAMILY FUN NIGHT WITH HEDGEHOG HANNAH, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 23, White River branch, Johnson County Public Library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood

Animal lovers young and old have the opportunity to meet 12 different types of creatures, courtesy of Hedgehog Hannah, the Indianapolis-based business cultivating unique animal shows. The interactive program invites people to learn more about the scary, cuddly or exotic animals.

Refreshments made possible by funding from Leadership Johnson County alumni relations sponsors.

INDIANA STATEWIDE STOUT DAY, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 25, breweries throughout Johnson County

For beer lovers, winter is stout season. And breweries across the state are celebrating the rich, toasty, malty style throughout the day. Indiana breweries across the state will feature stout-style beers on tap in their taprooms, and many are planning new beer releases on this day.

Collectively, Statewide Stout Day is a way for brewers to unite to show the importance of supporting local breweries.