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What’s New at the 2026 Indiana State Fair: New Attractions, Food and Deals

Indy's Child Staff -
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...
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Top 10 Beaches Near Indianapolis for Summer Fun (2026)

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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...
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Fire Up DWNTWN 2026: Muncie Hot Air Balloon Festival Guide

Indy's Child Staff -
Hot air balloons over downtown, live music on three stages and a fireworks finale give families plenty to see at Fire Up DWNTWN. The...
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Guides

Twilight Swim Deals at Indiana Water Parks

Indy's Child Staff -
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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Summer Activity

Morse Beach in Noblesville: A Family Beach Day Near Indianapolis

Indy's Child Staff -
Morse Beach in Noblesville gives Hamilton County families a close-to-home beach day without driving to a state park lake or paying full water park...
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Splash House Marion: Wave Pool, Lazy River & Slides

Indy's Child Staff -
A little more than an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Splash House in Marion is a city-run outdoor water park with more than a basic...
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Things To Do

Seashore Waterpark in Lebanon: Indy Area Water Park

Indy's Child Staff -
Families looking for a water park close to Indianapolis have another solid option northwest of the city. Seashore Waterpark in Lebanon has the big...
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Summer Activity

Indianapolis Fireworks 2026: Complete 4th of July Fireworks Guide

Wendy Hasser -
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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Travel

Angola Balloons Aloft Is a Free Festival Worth the Drive

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Some family outings are free because they are small. Angola Balloons Aloft is not that kind of free. The northern Indiana hot air balloon festival...
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Things To Do

4th of July Parades Near Indianapolis

Indy's Child Staff -
Fireworks get most of the attention, but a Fourth of July parade is often the easier family win. It happens before bedtime, kids can...
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