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Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | Aug. 7-9, 2026

Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For August 7–9, we rounded up...
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15 Under-the-Radar Fall Festivals near Indianapolis You Don’t Want to Miss (2026)

Fall around Indianapolis brings plenty of big-name attractions, but some of the best community events happen away from the largest crowds. These local fall...
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20 Places Around Indianapolis to Take Your Baby or Toddler

Looking for the best things to do in Indianapolis with a baby or toddler? The Indy area has plenty of places where little ones...
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Indianapolis Children’s Choir: It Starts with Song

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What’s New at the 2026 Indiana State Fair: New Attractions, Food and Deals

Batter Up, Indiana! From home runs to hometown fun, the 2026 Indiana State Fair is knocking summer out of the park. Get ready for a...
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7 Ways to Save at the 2026 Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair runs Aug. 7–23, 2026, with midway rides, animals, fair food, daily entertainment and a baseball-themed "Always a Hit!" celebration presented...
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Getting Kids Ready for Back to School Season

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Summer is winding down, and now is the time when families begin shifting their focus from vacations and late nights to school supplies and...

7 Ways to Save at the 2026 Indiana State Fair

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The Indiana State Fair runs Aug. 7–23, 2026, with midway rides, animals, fair food, daily entertainment and a baseball-themed "Always a Hit!" celebration presented...

6 Best Apple Orchards near Indianapolis for Apple Picking

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One of our favorite ways to welcome Fall: Apple picking! Here's a guide to all the apple orchards in and around Indianapolis.

What’s New at the 2026 Indiana State Fair: New Attractions, Food and Deals

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Batter Up, Indiana! From home runs to hometown fun, the 2026 Indiana State Fair is knocking summer out of the park. Get ready for a...

Pick Your Own Flowers at Beasley’s Orchard

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Beasley's Orchard is best known for apples, pumpkins and fall weekends, but the Danville farm gives families a reason to visit before autumn arrives....

13 Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Late Summer

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

Top 10 Beaches Near Indianapolis for Summer Fun (2026)

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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...

Frederick Douglass Park Playground Is One of Indy’s Best Playgrounds

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Frederick Douglass Playground is going to be a problem for me. Not because there is anything wrong with it, but because I have a...

Barbara Smith Wynne Obituary – Indy’s Child Founding Publisher

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Barbara (BB) Smith Wynne, whose lifelong passion for family, tennis, education and service helped shape generations of children and families across Indianapolis, died peacefully...

11 Best August Fairs and Festivals in Indianapolis for Families

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August may be the beginning of the end of summer, but Indianapolis festival season has plenty left in it. Families can spend the month...

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