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Summer Fun in Indianapolis

Warm weather, the promise of longer days, and plenty of opportunities to explore Indianapolis.

Water Activities

Splash the summer days away at one of these pools, beaches or splash pads.

Playgrounds

Explore the best Indianapolis area playgrounds and find a new favorite place to play.

Travel

Pack your bags, find the perfect summer trip

Free

Enjoy summer on the cheap! Find free things to do in Indy all summer long.

Camps

Looking for a great camp? Browse day camps, overnight camps, fine art camps, recreations camps and everything in between!

Summer Concerts

These events will have everyone in your family enjoying summer all season long.

Outdoors

Look no further for outdoor fun! Here's where to experience nature and play in the great outdoors.

Indoors

Head indoors and have summer fun without the sun!

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100+ Things to do this Summer around Indianapolis

Summer has arrived. So to get your family’s season started on the right foot, here's the Indy's Child list of 100 Things To Do This Summer In Indianapolis.

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