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13 Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Late Summer

Late summer has a way of arriving before the family calendar catches up. School may be starting, but there is still time to fit...
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Worth the Drive: Fair Oaks Farms

Fair Oaks Farms sits just off I-65, about halfway between Indianapolis and Chicago. The working-farm campus combines interactive agriculture museums, guided farm tours, indoor...
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Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival Returns to Conner Prairie 2026

Indiana’s largest balloon festival is floating back into Fishers. The Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival returns to Conner Prairie September 11–13, 2026, with a weekend...
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Frederick Douglass Park Playground Is One of Indy’s Best Playgrounds

Frederick Douglass Playground is going to be a problem for me. Not because there is anything wrong with it, but because I have a...
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Top 10 Beaches Near Indianapolis for Summer Fun (2026)

You don’t have to drive to the ocean to give kids a beach day. Central Indiana has swimming beaches, lakefront parks and full-on water...
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2026 Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest moves to West Boggs Park

The Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest is moving to West Boggs Park in Loogootee for two days of hot air balloons, fireworks and family activities....
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2026 Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest moves to West Boggs Park

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The Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest is moving to West Boggs Park in Loogootee for two days of hot air balloons, fireworks and family activities....

8 Indiana Places That Feel Like a Real Vacation

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Some Indiana destinations are perfectly good day trips. These eight are worth packing actual luggage. This list is ranked by how convincingly each place changes...

Indianapolis School of Ballet Welcomes Young Dancers for the 2026/27 School Year

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As families gear up for another exciting school year, the Indianapolis School of Ballet (ISB) is opening its doors to help local children discover the joy...

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Navigate the Back-to-School Transition

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Summer is almost over, which means we’ve either finally found our groove ... or we’ve completely lost our marbles. Just as we’ve settled into sleeping...

11 Free Places Near Indianapolis That Feel Like Paid Attractions

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A free family outing doesn’t have to mean another lap around the neighborhood playground. Around Indianapolis, families can spend an afternoon making art, visiting...

Fire Up DWNTWN 2026: Muncie Hot Air Balloon Festival Guide

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Hot air balloons over downtown, live music on three stages and a fireworks finale give families plenty to see at Fire Up DWNTWN. The...

Dirt Works in Avon: Free Kids Construction Event 2026

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If your child slows down every time they pass a construction site, Avon has an event worth adding to the calendar. Dirt Works! gives...

Experience an All-American Summer at Gaylord Opryland Resort

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If you're looking for a fun summer getaway, Gaylord Opryland Resort is the place to be this season! The beautiful resort in Nashville, Tennessee,...

Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | July 10-12, 2026

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Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For July 10–12, 2026, we rounded...

Twilight Swim Deals at Indiana Water Parks

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A full day at a water park can get expensive fast, especially when paying for more than one kid. The good news: several Indiana...

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