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Fall Fun
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...
Things To Do
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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Indianapolis Children’s Choir: It Starts with Song
With over 40 years of experience helping kids shine on stage and off, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (ICC) welcomes nearly 2,500 singers to its...
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Online Predators Are Closer Than You Think: Here’s What Every Family Should Know
Today’s kids are growing up in a digital world. They play games, watch videos, chat with friends, and explore social media, often before they...
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Protecting the Education of Students with Disabilities
For millions of American families, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is more than a federal law. It guarantees their child with a...
This Month's Articles
Getting Kids Ready for Back to School Season
Summer is winding down, and now is the time when families begin shifting their focus from vacations and late nights to school supplies and...
Things To Do
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...
Fall Fun
6 Best Apple Orchards near Indianapolis for Apple Picking
One of our favorite ways to welcome Fall: Apple picking! Here's a guide to all the apple orchards in and around Indianapolis.
Things To Do
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...
Things To Do
Pick Your Own Flowers at Beasley’s Orchard
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....
Indiana Day Trips
13 Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Late Summer
Late summer has a way of arriving before the family calendar catches up. School may be starting, but there is still time to fit...
Summer Activity
Top 10 Beaches Near Indianapolis for Summer Fun (2026)
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...