Things to do in Indianapolis with Kids

Fire Up DWNTWN 2026: Muncie Hot Air Balloon Festival Guide

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

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

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

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

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

Carmel’s Huge New Monon Boulevard Playground

A First Look at Up and Down the Monon in Carmel I had been watching this playground go up from the street for a while,...

Morse Beach in Noblesville: A Family Beach Day Near Indianapolis

Morse Beach in Noblesville gives Hamilton County families a close-to-home beach day without driving to a state park lake or paying full water park...

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Carmel’s Huge New Monon Boulevard Playground

A First Look at Up and Down the Monon in Carmel I had been watching this playground go up from the street for a while,...

Morse Beach in Noblesville: A Family Beach Day Near Indianapolis

Morse Beach in Noblesville gives Hamilton County families a close-to-home beach day without driving to a state park lake or paying full water park...

Splash House Marion: Wave Pool, Lazy River & Slides

A little more than an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Splash House in Marion is a city-run outdoor water park with more than a basic...

Seashore Waterpark in Lebanon: Indy Area Water Park

Families looking for a water park close to Indianapolis have another solid option northwest of the city. Seashore Waterpark in Lebanon has the big...

Indianapolis Fireworks 2026: Complete 4th of July Fireworks Guide

Fireworks. Barbecues. Parades. It's almost the 4th of July. Here's all the intel you'll need on the who, what and where to see fireworks in Indianapolis.

Angola Balloons Aloft Is a Free Festival Worth the Drive

Some family outings are free because they are small. Angola Balloons Aloft is not that kind of free. The northern Indiana hot air balloon festival...

4th of July Parades Near Indianapolis

Fireworks get most of the attention, but a Fourth of July parade is often the easier family win. It happens before bedtime, kids can...

Disney’s The Lion King Comes to Indianapolis This Fall

Disney’s The Lion King is returning to Indianapolis this fall, bringing Simba, Nala, Mufasa and one very familiar opening number back to the Murat...

Ace Hardware With a Slide Inside in Indianapolis

A locally owned Ace Hardware with a slide inside has been on our list for a while, and we finally crossed it off after...

Indiana Day Trips: 20 Best Summer Spots to Visit

Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Summer Summer in Indiana is better when there’s a road trip involved. Within a few hours of Indianapolis, families can...

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