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Carmel Christkindlmarkt 2026: Dates, Hours, Food and What Kids Do There

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt turns Carter Green into a German Christmas village from Nov. 21 through Dec. 24: more than 60 wooden huts, a 33-foot...
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Jurassic Quest Fort Wayne: Frozen Frontier Makes It Worth the Drive

Jurassic Quest brings its life-size T. rex, the baby dinos kids can pet and the raptor-training pen to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum...
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A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie 2026: Dates, Tickets and Tips

A Merry Prairie Holiday turns Conner Prairie in Fishers into an evening festival of lights, campfires and living history. It is the easiest big...
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Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | October 16-18, 2026

Updated Oct. 12, 2026 Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? For October 16-18, 2026, the lineup includes the...
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10 Best Holiday Train Rides in Indiana (2026)

Calling all train lovers. Christmas train rides are some of the first holiday tickets to sell out around Indianapolis, so book early. Here are...
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11 Free Places to See Christmas Lights Near Indianapolis (2026)

You don't need tickets to see Christmas lights around Indianapolis. This list sticks to free displays, from the lights on Monument Circle to walkable...
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Fall Break in Indianapolis: Things to Do With Kids (2026)

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Fall break is a good excuse to spend a weekday at the pumpkin patch, take a short road trip or finally visit that nature...

Ride the Reindeer Express With Santa in Noblesville (2026)

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Santa, Christmas music and a holiday cookie come with the ride on the Reindeer Express in Noblesville. This 75-minute train ride leaves Forest Park...

Make Family Memories at Hendricks Live! This Fall and Holiday Season

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Some of the best family memories start with a simple night out. A child seeing their first ballet. Dressing up for a holiday show. Sharing...

Prime’s Haunted Car Wash in Fishers: 2026 Dates & Cost

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At Prime's Haunted Car Wash in Fishers, the scares come to the car window. Fog, flashing lights and costumed characters turn the wash tunnel...

Exploration Acres – Northwest Indiana’s Largest Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

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Four corn mazes, 10 miles of paths and 28 reward checkpoints hidden in the stalks make Exploration Acres near Lafayette a fall day trip...

Meet a New Class of Villains at The Children’s Museum’s 62nd Annual Haunted House

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The haunted house at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is back for its 62nd year! From October 9-31, meet a new class of monsters...

Fall Fun with the Colts

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Family-friendly events you won’t want to miss this October.

Hidden Gems: iBeach

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Since 2018, iBeach has been a premier beach volleyball destination for Westfield residents and beyond. Founded by Katie Conner, the state-of-the-art facility is open...

Local Spotlight: Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center

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Helping mothers break the cycle of addiction to give their children a better life.

Why Scary Things Can Be So Bewitching for Young Children

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For some kids, classic Halloween imagery of monsters, villains and general gruesomeness can instill feelings of fear and anxiety, whether they see it in...

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