Indy's Child Staff
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Fall Fun
12 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Indianapolis for 2026
Who's the best pumpkin patch in Indianapolis? Well, we found 13 contenders. And if you know of any we missed, we hope you'll spill because Fall has arrived.
Indiana Day Trips
Free Admission and Free Rides at Indiana Beach Sept. 11
Indiana Beach has a pretty good reason to make a last-minute trip to Monticello this Friday: admission and select rides are completely free.
Free Ride...
Fall Fun
Harvest Nights at Newfields: A Spooky (but Not Scary!) Fall Event
Harvest Nights at Newfields returns this fall with glowing pumpkins, fog-filled paths, Garden Monsters and plenty of Halloween atmosphere without turning the night into...
Online Spotlight
Suburban Indy Fall Home & Outdoor Living Show Returns Sept. 18–20
A home show is not always the obvious choice for a family outing, but the Suburban Indy Fall Home & Outdoor Living Show has...
Indiana Day Trips
$5 Admission at Indiana Beach Boardwalk Days This Fall
Indiana Beach has a surprisingly inexpensive reason to head about 90 minutes north to Monticello this fall. During Boardwalk Days, admission is $5, and...
Fall Fun
Jack O’Lantern Spectacular at Kentucky Kingdom 2026
One of Louisville's best-known fall events has a new home. Jack O'Lantern Spectacular is now inside Kentucky Kingdom, where its trail of more than...
Fall Fun
Fall Break Ideas: Family Trips & Getaways Near Indianapolis
Fall break is a great chance to spend time together as a family. Whether you're planning a day trip, a quick overnight stay, or...
This Month's Articles
63 Things to Check Off Your School Year Bucket List
The school year is about more than homework, tests and full calendars. It’s also a chance for families to cheer each other on, discover...
This Month's Articles
Hidden Gems: Polklore Micro-Museum
In the 1890s, Polk Sanitary Milk Company was the largest milk distributor in Indianapolis. Its operations were headquartered in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, which is the...
This Month's Articles
Fall Family Fun: 8 Ways to Celebrate the Season
From apple picking to cozy campfires, make the most of autumn together.
When the leaves start changing and the air gets cooler, you know what...
Weekend Picks
15 Things to Do Labor Day Weekend in Indianapolis 2026
Looking for the best things to do this Labor Day weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For Sept. 4–7, we...
Things To Do
Free Outdoor Movies at Fishers Event Center This Fall 2026
Free outdoor movies are coming to Fishers Event Center this fall, with three Saturday night screenings planned for the FORUM Credit Union Plaza.
The Movies...


