Short on ideas for things to do with the kids this weekend? We have you covered! Check out our picks for the top 9 things to do with kids in Indianapolis this weekend!
St. Malachy Country Fair and Hog Roast
Sept. 22-23 | St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg
A community weekend of food and fun. Stop by for a pork burger, listen to some live entertainment, and take a ride on the Ferris wheel.
Suburban Indy Home & Outdoor Living Show
Sept. 22-24 | Grand Park Events Center
This show was designed to connect Suburban Indy homeowners with local businesses to discuss your landscape, home improvement and home building needs! Plus there are plenty of shopping opportunities in the Fall Marketplace where you can sample and purchase local food, buy local art, find autumn and holiday décor, and purchase unique gifts!
Special features this year include a dozen outdoor living displays and a new lineup of characters & activities for Kids’ Day on Sunday!
Movie Night on the Farm
Sept. 22 | Piney Acres Farm
Unlimited Play, Ride, Jump and ALL the fall fun until “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” starts at 8pm and “Hocus Pocus” plays at 8:30pm. Guaranteed entry for online ticket buyers only.
Atlanta New Earth Festival
Sept. 23-24 | Downtown Atlanta, Indiana
The Atlanta New Earth Festival is the longest-running and largest festival in Hamilton County, attracting over 600 vendors. Attendees can discover handcrafted items, unique arts and crafts, pottery, clothing, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, and vintage decor. A farmers market, kids’ zone, and delicious food vendors will also be available. Free live entertainment will be provided, making this festival a must-see for all.
Venardos Circus
Sept. 21-24 | The Shops at Perry Crossing
The fabulous Venardos Circus (veh-NARR-dos), a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is coming to Indiana for the first time ever! The show will be held at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield, IN with its all-new “Let’s Build a Dream” Tour.
Rocky Ripple Festival
Sept. 23 | Hohlt Park
The Rocky Ripple Festival of the Arts is an exciting yearly event that takes place in midtown Indy, across the Central Canal from Butler University. Dedicated community volunteers put the festival together and use the proceeds to support Rocky Ripple’s parks and community events.
Dull’s Tree Farm and Pumpkin Harvest
Sept. 23-Oct 29 | Dull’s Tree Farm & Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Harvest at Dull’s Tree Farm provides fall fun for the whole family! Take a hike through the 8-acre corn maze, and then pick your very own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. Re-energize with some food from the Feed Bunk and wash it down with a refreshing apple cider slushy. But make sure to leave room for a freshly made apple cider donut from the Sugar Shack!
Glow in the Park
Sept. 23 | Nickel Plate District AMP
Families and kids of all ages are invited to get messy while enjoying live DJs, dancing, and a neon splash zone! Black lights, fog machines, and lasers will light up the night, so wear white and get ready to glow!
Grape Stomp
Sept. 24 | Daniel’s Vineyard
Get ready for a day of family fun at the 5th Annual Grape Stomp at Daniel’s Vineyard & Winery. The Grape Stomp is one of Daniel’s Vineyard’s biggest events of the year, and unlike any experience, the whole family can participate in together. It’s free to stomp but ticketed time slots will be given upon arrival, space is limited so be sure to get there early!
Fiesta de la Familia: A Celebration of Latin American Cultures
Sept. 24 | The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Free admission to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Join The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for Fiesta de la Familia as we honor children and celebrate Latin American cultures. Free programming is available throughout the museum from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Check out all the amazing events taking place this weekend in Indianapolis