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Things to do in Downtown Indianapolis with Kids
Museums
Hidden Gems
The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Parties in Indianapolis
Kids Eat Free
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Weekends
Everyday
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Indy Parks & Recreation
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
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Indianapolis School Guide
Ultimate Guide to Preschools
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Dog Swim Days in Indianapolis 2023
Indy's Child Staff
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August 15, 2023
As kids return to school and the days get shorter, Indianapolis pools will begin to close. Before draining the pool for the winter, many...
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Top Dog-Friendly Places to Visit with Your Furry Friend around Indianapolis
Indy's Child Staff
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May 19, 2023
Indianapolis is a city that loves its furry friends, and there are lots of dog-friendly places to explore. There's something for everyone in this...
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Nine Lives Cat Café
Nicole Sipe
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October 27, 2021
My youngest son has been talking nonstop about getting a cat. He is an animal lover, and we don’t have any pets, so he’s...
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Tips for Raising Kids with Dogs
Melissa Gibson
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July 23, 2021
Adopting a dog has many plusses. Among them is that you're giving a critter a forever home, and you're teaching your child about living...
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QUIZ: Was it my puppy or my toddler?
Brian "Pete"
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May 11, 2016
Take this short quiz and try to figure out if the scenarios mentioned, happened to my puppy or one to of my kids, when...
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The Great Pet Sitting Debacle of 1988
Brian "Pete"
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November 23, 2015
Last week First Born pet sat for the first time. She was in charge of feeding the neighbor's fish. Which really meant, I was partially...
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Clay Terrace To Host Adopt-A-Dog Day
Indy's Child Staff
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September 16, 2015
WHAT: Clay Terrace will host its first-ever Adopt-A-Dog Day showcasing local pet adoption agencies with lovable dogs, including Humane Society of Indianapolis, Prison Greyhounds, Helping PAWS, Inc.,...
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Barktember Dog Swim at The Monon Center
Indy's Child Staff
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September 9, 2015
Bring your four-legged friend for a dip at The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center in Carmel for the Barktember Dog Swim, and support the...
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