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Take a Ride on the Sullivan Express to PumpkinTown

The Sullivan Express to PumpkinTown has officially become a fall tradition in our family. We’ve gone several times over the years, starting when my...
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Bridgeton Civil War Days 2026: Free Family Event

About 90 minutes west of Indianapolis, a small Parke County town turns a few blocks of its historic district into a Civil War camp...
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10 Coolest Playgrounds in the Indianapolis Area

Some playgrounds have swings, a slide and enough room to wear kids out before dinner. These go further. Each one on this list has...
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25 Best Festivals around Indianapolis this September

September around Indianapolis can still feel a little like summer at the beginning of the month, but the festival calendar is already in full...
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Free Admission to the Indiana State Museum for Polkas Norteñas Fest

A free festival comes with a pretty good bonus this Saturday: free admission to the entire Indiana State Museum. Polkas Norteñas Fest, or Northern Polka...
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Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | Aug. 21-23, 2026

Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For August 21–23, families can catch...
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25 Best Festivals around Indianapolis this September

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Holiday Lights Railbike Adventure in Noblesville 2026

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There are plenty of ways to see Christmas lights around Indianapolis, but Nickel Plate Express is adding one that requires a little more effort...

25 Best Festivals around Indianapolis this September

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September around Indianapolis can still feel a little like summer at the beginning of the month, but the festival calendar is already in full...

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Heritage Christian School partners with Christian families to provide a Christ-centered education with strong, college-prep academics and intentional discipleship for students in preschool through...

Hauntless Halloween at Holliday Park: A Parent Review

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Last fall, I took my daughter Ellie and her cousin Hadley, then 5 and 6, to Hauntless Halloween at Holliday Park. I knew we...

Halloween Brewfari: Adult-Only Night at the Indianapolis Zoo

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Parents’ night out meets Halloween at the zoo. On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8–11 p.m., Brewfari takes over the Indianapolis Zoo for an adults-only...

The Headless Horseman at Conner Prairie 2026 – Parents’ Guide

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Fall in Indianapolis has plenty of traditions, and the Headless Horseman Festival at Conner Prairie is one families come back to year after year....

When ‘Old Enough’ Isn’t Enough

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When children reach third, fourth or fifth grade, something shifts in many families. Parents, looking at their slightly older, more independent child, think, “They're old enough.”...

The Sunflower Festival Is Back at Stuckey Farm (2026)

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Stuckey Farm's Sunflower Festival is one of the first big fall outings of the season in Central Indiana. The Sheridan farm opens its 7-acre...

Slick City Geist to Open 55,000-Square-Foot Indoor Action Park

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Geist families are getting a much bigger indoor option for days when Indiana weather isn't cooperating. Slick City Action Park plans to open a...

40+ Free Things to Do in Indianapolis with Kids

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A free family outing doesn't have to mean another lap around the neighborhood playground. Around Indianapolis, families can make art, visit farm animals, explore...

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