Indy's Child Staff
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Summer Activity
8 Indiana Hot Air Balloon Festivals to Look Forward to this Year
Hot air balloon festivals make one of the best summer road trips in Indiana. Whether you show up for a free evening glow or...
Things To Do
Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | April 10-12, 2026
Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For April 10–12, 2026, we rounded...
Contest
Win Tickets to Indy Ignite!
Indy Ignite is bringing the heat back to Central Indiana! Experience the thrill of women’s professional volleyball live at the Fishers Event Center. You...
Guides
The 20 Best Farmers Markets in Indianapolis & Surrounding Areas (2026 Guide)
Fresh strawberries, warm bread straight from the oven, jars of local honey, a bouquet for the table and live music drifting across the parking...
Event
The Indiana Peony Festival in Noblesville
The Indiana Peony Festival returns to downtown Noblesville on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with a full day of flowers, shopping, food and family-friendly fun...
Travel
Worth the Drive: Tulip Days at Exploration Acres
Tulip Days at Exploration Acres in Lafayette is one of the easier spring day trips from Indianapolis and one of the more photogenic ones...
Things To Do
2026 Kids Bowl Free in Indianapolis
Two free bowling games every day, all summer in Indianapolis? Yes! The Kids Bowl Free program is now open for registration.
Guides
Best Places to Go Hiking with Kids in Indianapolis
Where are the best trails for hiking with babies and toddlers in Indiana? We've got a highlight of those local to Indy and others in the state to check out.
This Month's Articles
Discover the Magic of Innovation at SMC’s Annual Community Day
Get ready Indy families, SMC Corporation of America is opening its doors for a day packed with hands-on fun, creativity, and discovery. SMC’s 5th...
Playgrounds
Worth-the-Drive: Nature PlayScape at Wesselman Woods
About three hours south of Indianapolis, the Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods in Evansville makes for a fun family day trip. This five-acre outdoor...
Playgrounds
15 Worth-the-Drive Playgrounds in Indiana for Families
Indiana is home to some of the coolest playgrounds in the Midwest, and many of them are worth packing up the car for. We're...
Online Spotlight
The Be Like Blippi Tour is Coming to Clowes Memorial Hall!
Get ready to see the world more curiously on April 1st at Clowes Memorial Hall! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a...