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Float Troy: One-of-a-Kind Floating Tent Adventure

Exploring the Midwest Rebecca Matteson - April 24, 2025

Do your kiddos wake up every day looking for an adventure? Connect them with nature and excitement overnight on a floating tent in Troy,...

5 Amazing Must-See Waterfalls in Indiana

Indiana Day Trips Melissa Gibson - April 24, 2025

Throughout the state, there are many beautiful waterfalls in Indiana to see and experience. If you're looking to check out one of these natural...

Worth the Drive: Fair Oaks Farms

Exploring the Midwest Nicole Sipe - April 21, 2025

In the heart of Indiana is Fair Oaks Farms, a working farm that combines education, food, and lots of fun for families. Located just...

A Great Family Adventure is Waiting in the Hills of Northern West Virginia

Travel Nicole Sipe - April 16, 2025

For families who are looking for a unique vacation destination, northern West Virginia is the place to be! Like musician John Denver's famous lyric...

Grassy Creek Environmental Education Center and Playground Opening on Indy’s Far East Side

Playgrounds Indy's Child Staff - April 14, 2025

Indy's Far East Side is getting a new playground and education center! Grassy Creek Environmental Education Center and Playground, located near 30th Street and...

2025 Kids Bowl Free in Indianapolis

Things To Do Indy's Child Staff - April 9, 2025

Two free bowling games every day, all summer in Indianapolis? Yes! The Kids Bowl Free program is now open for registration.

Kawachinagano Japanese Garden

Things To Do Indy's Child Staff - April 7, 2025

Kawachinagano Japanese Garden is a serene oasis in the center of Carmel — a beautiful and tranquil space for the community right behind Carmel...

Fun Activities to Do with Teens and Tweens in Indianapolis

Things To Do Nicole Sipe - April 4, 2025

Teens and tweens can be tough to entertain, especially when it comes to getting them off their devices and out of the house. If...

Slick City Slide Park in Brownsburg

Playgrounds Indy's Child Staff - March 31, 2025

Indianapolis kids can now slide into a whole new kind of fun! Slick City, an indoor slide park, is open as of April 1...

Little Foodies: Yafa Golden Coffee

Little Foodies Nicole Sipe - March 27, 2025

Yafa Golden Coffee is a hidden gem in Noblesville! This family-owned and family-friendly coffee shop serves up Yemeni coffee and unique baked goods, all...

Railbikes at the Nickel Plate Express: A Unique Family-Friendly Adventure in Noblesville (Review)

Activities Wendy Hasser - March 25, 2025

We love all things trains here at Indy's Child, so we were thrilled to hear about the Nickel Plate Express' new railbikes. We got...

Little Foodies: Red Line Frozen Treats

Little Foodies Nicole Sipe - March 24, 2025

Red Line Frozen Treats seems like it was made especially with little foodies in mind. This southside Indy frozen yogurt shop not only has...

Skip + Alex Lange Innovation Center at Camp Belzer

Things To Do Nicole Sipe - March 20, 2025

On the grounds of Camp Belzer, the Skip + Alex Lange Innovation Center is a hub for adventure and education for the community and...

22 Things To Do In Indianapolis This Spring Break

Guides Indy's Child Staff - March 11, 2025

The kids are off school for an entire week (or two)! Spend the time well in Indianapolis. Here are 20 things to do in Indy this spring break.

Ferris Wheel Fun at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Things To Do Laura Kruty - March 11, 2025

It’s not every day that an institution turns 100 years old. When that milestone is reached, it’s a really big deal. In the case of...

Hidden Gems: The Toy Pit

This Month's Articles Trisha Brand - March 10, 2025

It's a toy-lover's paradise at The Toy Pit in Indianapolis, a toy store that recently moved to a bigger, 13,000 square foot location on...

Cat Cafes in Indianapolis and Central Indiana

Things To Do Nicole Sipe - March 7, 2025

Cat cafes have been popping up all over Indianapolis, offering a purr-fect spot to sip a beverage and bask in the company of a...

xZOOberance at the Indianapolis Zoo

Museums Indy's Child Staff - March 4, 2025

The Indianapolis Zoo is welcoming spring with the return of its fun-filled and colorful xZOOberance festival! xZOOberance at the Indianapolis Zoo features music, art, animals,...

Worth a Visit: The Holliday Park Nature Center

Things To Do Indy's Child Staff - March 4, 2025

Holliday Park is one of Indianapolis' oldest existing parks and is a great place to visit all year long. The Nature Center, located in the middle...

The Busy Bee Play Cafe

Activities Indy's Child Staff - March 4, 2025

The Busy Bee Play Cafe offers a great mix of excitement for kids and relaxation for adults, making this no ordinary indoor playground! The...

Underground Kayaking at Red River Gorge in Kentucky

Exploring the Midwest Indy's Child Staff - March 3, 2025

In the heart of Kentucky's stunning natural landscapes lies an adventure like no other: the Red River Gorge Underground Kayak Tour. If you're someone...

Indianapolis Libraries That Are Great for Indoor Play

Things To Do Nicole Sipe - February 26, 2025

The libraries in and around Indianapolis offer so much more than just books! When the weather gets too cold (or too hot!), one of...

Worth the Drive: Terre Haute Children’s Museum

Indiana Day Trips Nicole Sipe - February 24, 2025

The Terre Haute Children's Museum is a hands-on museum for families that is three stories of fun and exploration. Located near the Indiana-Illinois border,...

Free Museum Admission on President’s Day in Indianapolis

Things To Do Indy's Child Staff - February 15, 2025

No school or work on Presidents Day? Then this is the perfect day to visit one of the places around Indianapolis offering free admission...

We Rock the Spectrum is a Welcoming Play Place for All

Autism Leigh Ann Martin - February 11, 2025

Have you heard of Carmel’s newest indoor kids’ gym? Our family was recently invited to a birthday party at We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS),...

GEOFest at Indiana State Museum

Event Indy's Child Staff - February 11, 2025

Browse a wide variety of fossils, cut and uncut gemstones, and minerals from all over the world at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites’ 19th annual GeoFest, happening February 18-20, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sweet Maple Syrup Celebrations in Indianapolis

Things To Do Indy's Child Staff - February 8, 2025

During late February and through the month of March, it starts to get a little sweeter in Indy. That's because this time marks the...

Kid City Indoor Playground at the Greenwood Community Center

Playgrounds Indy's Child Staff - February 7, 2025

Kid City at the Greenwood Community Center opened in 2017 as part of the reimagined Community Center. The two-story space is a year-round indoor...

Bier Brewery in Noblesville is a Fun Place for Families to Play

Little Foodies Nicole Sipe - February 5, 2025

The Indianapolis area has no shortage of family-friendly restaurants. Bier Brewery's newest location in Noblesville can be added to that list! Located in Hamilton...

Find LEGO Everything at It’s a Block Party in Indianapolis

Hidden Gems Nicole Sipe - January 29, 2025

Imagine a place where you can be surrounded by LEGO — LEGO sets, LEGO minifigures, LEGO blocks, LEGO everything — in Indianapolis. This place...