White River State Park

Activities

Outdoor Movie Nights at White River State Park 2026

Indy's Child Staff - April 23, 2026

Five movies, five Thursdays, and a downtown skyline doing the lighting work for you. White River State Park is bringing back its family outdoor...

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Indianapolis Zoo Free Day 2026: MLK Day Free Admission

Indy's Child Staff - January 7, 2026

The Indianapolis Zoo's only free admission day each year is back for 2026. On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, families can enjoy a...

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101 Things to Do in Indianapolis with Kids

Wendy Hasser - July 11, 2025

These are our favorite things to do in Indianapolis with kids. Indy is a good city for families, especially when you know where to...

Guides

How to Spend the Ultimate Day in Downtown Indianapolis with Kids

Indy's Child Staff - March 11, 2025

Indianapolis is a great city for families, offering a mix of fun, adventure, and a little bit of learning along the way. If you’re...

Museums

Indiana State Museum Guide 2026: Tickets, Exhibits and Free Days

Indy's Child Staff - February 15, 2023

The Indiana State Museum tells Indiana's story from the Ice Age to 20th-century pop culture, on three floors in White River State Park downtown....

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White River State Park Celebrates MLK, Jr. Day with Free Admission

Nicole Sipe - January 12, 2022

White River State Park (WRSP) and major attractions will offer free admission and parking to visitors in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,...

Holiday Fun

Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure

Indy's Child Staff - October 27, 2021

One of Indianapolis’ favorite Hoosier holiday traditions is back this season! Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure model railroad display returns to the Eiteljorg...

Museums

White River State Park Nominated as Best City Park Contender by USA Today

Indy's Child Staff - January 26, 2021

White River State Park (WRSP) has been nominated by USA Today as a top contender for Best City Park in its 2021 10 Best...

Things To Do

Art Walk at White River State Park

Nicole Sipe - December 23, 2020

White River State Park is home to some of Indianapolis’ most iconic museums and attractions, including the Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum and the...

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Hey You Guys – White River State Park is Fun

Creed Anthony - July 31, 2019

I have lived in Indianapolis for nearly 17 years, and the beauty of being an “outsider” is that I am still discovering local treats....

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