Things to do in Indianapolis with Kids

USTA Midwest Tennis Center Opens in Indianapolis: Your New Home Court for Inclusive, Family-Friendly Tennis

Indianapolis is welcoming a new hub for tennis players of all ages and skill levels. The USTA Midwest Tennis Center officially opens June 15,...

15 Can’t-Miss Summer Festivals for Families in Indianapolis

Summer in Indianapolis fills up fast, and festival season is a big reason why. From strawberry shortcake on Monument Circle to county fairs, fireworks,...

Outdoor Movies Near Indianapolis This Summer 2026

Outdoor movie nights around Indianapolis are one of the easier summer wins. Bring a blanket, feed everyone before the opening credits if necessary, and...

Adults-Only Night at The Waterpark

The Monon Mixers return to The Waterpark in Carmel (1195 Central Park Dr. W.) this summer with six adults-only evenings. These 21+ events run from...

Discover Family Adventures at Conner Prairie’s New Museum Experience Center!

At the all-new Museum Experience Center at Conner Prairie, the Wellspring interactive Artscape invites surprise and wonder at every twist and turn. Each passageway...

Hidden Paradise Campground: Hidden Gem 1-Hour from Indianapolis

Located about an hour from downtown Indianapolis, Hidden Paradise Campground in St. Paul gives families a quarry-swimming day trip with the option to turn...

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Why More Indy Families Are Choosing Simpler Summer Child Care Solutions

As a Center Director, I talk with parents every week who are trying to figure out how to make summer work for their families....

Escape to Lafayette and West Lafayette, the Perfect Mom’s Adventure or Girlfriends’ Getaway

Between busy schedules, school pickups and family responsibilities, finding time for a grown-ups-only getaway can feel almost impossible. But parents need to make time...

Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | May 29-31, 2026

Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For May 29-31, 2026, we rounded...

115 Things to Do This Summer in Indianapolis

Summer has arrived. So to get your family’s season started on the right foot, here's the Indy's Child list of 100 Things To Do This Summer In Indianapolis.

9 Best Summer Train Rides in Indiana in 2026

Indiana train rides come in a few flavors: full-day scenic excursions, short caboose rides for younger kids and tiny zoo trains that do the...

Flix and Floats Movies at Forest Park Aquatic Center: 2026 Movie Lineup

Forest Park Aquatic Center's Flix and Floats series returns to Noblesville this summer with poolside movies and a Foam Party to open the season. Families...

2026 Mallow Run Winery Picnic Concert Series Lineup

Mallow Run Winery’s 2026 Picnic Concert Series brings live music to Bargersville nearly every weekend from late May through mid-September. The summer schedule includes...

Pokémon Regional Championships in Indianapolis 2026

Pokémon fans have a major reason to head downtown at the end of May. The 2026 Indianapolis Pokémon Regional Championships take over the Indiana...

2026 Summer Movie Theater Deals for Kids Near Indianapolis

Looking for easy, affordable ways to entertain the kids this summer? Three local movie programs — Regal's Summer Movie Express, AMC's Summer Movie Camp,...

Pigeon Forge Family Guide: Top Things to Do, Eat, Stay & Experience in the Smoky Mountains

Known for its mix of big attractions, outdoor adventure and family-friendly entertainment, Pigeon Forge is one of the most visited destinations in the Smoky...

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