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Things to do in Downtown Indianapolis with Kids
Are you looking for fun things to do in downtown Indianapolis with kids? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve collected a list of activities and events especially for families to enjoy around downtown Indianapolis.
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Upcoming Events in Downtown Indianapolis
Wed–Sun, Sep 23 – Nov 1, 2026Hours vary
ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo
Oct 3, 20268 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
2026 Indianapolis More Than Pink Walk
Oct 3, 2026noon–7 p.m.
GermanFest
Oct 3, 20268 p.m.–11 p.m.
Brewfari at the Indianapolis Zoo
Wednesday, Oct 7, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.
Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm
Oct 9, 20266 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Night at the Boo Bash
Oct 11, 20268 a.m.–11 a.m.
Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis
Monday, Oct 12, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.
Messy Mondays
Oct 17, 20261 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Young Explorers: Ghost Detectives
Sunday, Oct 18, 20263 p.m.–5 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Wednesday, Oct 21, 20267 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters
Saturday, Oct 24, 20269 a.m.–10 a.m.
Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo
Wednesday, Oct 28, 20262 p.m.–7 p.m.
ZooBoo Sensory-Friendly Days
Oct 31, 2026noon–2 p.m.
SHPE STEM Familia Fest
Nov 4, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.
Small Wonders: Explosive Art
Nov 14, 20261 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Young Explorers: Space Explorers
Wednesday, Nov 18, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.
Toddler Time: Fall on the Farm
Nov 27, 202610 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebration Crossing: Opening Day
Wednesday, Dec 2, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.
Small Wonders: Icy Adventure
Friday, Dec 4, 20269 a.m.–10 a.m.
Magical Mornings
Dec 5, 20261 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Young Explorers: Let it Snow
Dec 8, 20266 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Snowflake Pajama Party
Wednesday, Dec 9, 202610 a.m.–11 a.m.
Jungle Tales: Train Tales
Dec 15, 20267 p.m.–9 p.m.
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Dec 27, 202610 a.m.–4 p.m.
Kwanzaa Community Festival
Dec 31, 20266 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Family New Year’s Eve
Jan 18, 202710 a.m.–5 p.m.