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When dining with kids, the restaurant you choose makes all the difference. If the environment isn't fun and welcoming to children, your restaurant experience...
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11 Best August Fairs and Festivals in Indianapolis for Families

August may be the beginning of the end of summer, but Indianapolis festival season has plenty left in it. Families can spend the month...
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A free family outing doesn’t have to mean another lap around the neighborhood playground. Around Indianapolis, families can spend an afternoon making art, visiting...
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A full day at a water park can get expensive fast, especially when paying for more than one kid. The good news: several Indiana...
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Indianapolis Fireworks 2026: Complete 4th of July Fireworks Guide

Fireworks. Barbecues. Parades. It's almost the 4th of July. Here's all the intel you'll need on the who, what and where to see fireworks in Indianapolis.
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Where to Canoe and Kayak in Central Indiana

Climbing into a canoe or kayak is one of the easiest ways to turn a regular summer day into a small adventure. Central Indiana...

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