Things to do in Indianapolis this Winter
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Go sledding on one of Indy’s favorite sledding hills.
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Visit Mr. Muffins Trains in Carmel.
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Enjoy some botanical fun at the Holliday Park Nature Center.
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Sit in a double-sided car at the Indiana State Police Museum.
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Walk through the Garfield Park Conservatory.
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Stop in to play, work, or socialize at The Urban Chalkboard of Carmel.
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Lace up your skates at a local ice rink. {Have you seen The Rink at Hamilton Town Center?}
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Let the kids run wild indoors at The Traders Point Christian Church’s “The Park.”
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Watch the Jingle Rails trains go ‘round at the Eiteljorg Museumthru 1/18.
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Catch a film in the Indianapolis Museum of Art Winter Nights Series.
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Discover the indoor Discovery Station at Conner Prairie.
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Ride the escalators at Central Library in downtown Indy, then head to The Curve for a little green screen fun.
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Pick out a $1 children’s book at Indy Reads Books.
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Sing-a-long on the 3rd Monday of the month at a Carmel Parks Winter Kids Concert.
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Look into a cooking class for your mini Julia Child.
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Enjoy a free program at one of our local libraries.
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Swim in the indoor pool at the new downtown CityWay YMCA.
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Step into Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio for the Valentine Cabaret. {Read our recent review.}
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Gather friends for a fun playtime at the Recreation Unlimited showroom of Noblesville.
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Clowes Hall 1/13-1/16 for Wizard Of Oz, the musical.
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Head north for a ride on the Pokagon State Park toboggan run.
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Fire up a tableside helping of s’mores at BRICS in Broad Ripple.
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Honor MLK Day with free admission at a local attraction.
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Visit Family Day on the first Saturday of the month at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
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Visit the Ornithology Center at Eagle Creek Park.
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Head south to the huge indoor climbing gym at The Commons of Columbus, IN.
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After your visit at The Commons, stop for treats at Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor, just across the street.
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Go duckpin bowling in Fountain Square.
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Jam out at a Kids Rhythm Class with Bongo Boy Music School.
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Take a ride down the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Chocolate Slide, as part of the Willy Wonka-inspired décor in the Sunburst Atrium.
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Venture through the new Flat Fork Creek Park of Fishers. Start with the sledding hill, stay for the treehouses.
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Bounce like Tigger to Cumberland Park for the Fishers Parks and Recreation National Winnie The Pooh Day on 1/17.
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Or, bounce the winter blues away at BounceU of Fishers.
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Plan time for Hot Jazz For Cool Kids, the Indianapolis Public Library’s annual winter jazz concerts perfect for young listeners.
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Bundle up for a winter hike on Fall Creek Trail at Fort Harrison State Park.
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Scout out the 35-foot Veal’s Ice Tree in person.
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Enjoy free admission to the Indianapolis Museum of Art on the first Thursday of every month from 4-8pm.
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Pet a shark at the Indianapolis Zoo.
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Pop in to Carmel Clay Library for a Preschool Dance Party on 1/22.
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Check out weekly storytime, Tuesdays at Pottery Barn Kids{5-time visitors receive a $10 coupon toward their own book!}.
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Don’t miss Peppa Pig Live! at Old National Centre on 2/4.
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Stock up on spring clothes at a local consignment sale.
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Go on one of the National Geographic Sacred Journeys at Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, running through 2/21.
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Look into Snowy Science, a new winter program with the Indianapolis Public Library that teaches kids about how snow is made, snowflakes and more.
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Enjoy a family swim night at Goldfish Swim School.
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Check into a Youth Climbing time at Evo Rock + Fitness, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8pm.
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Let the kids {and you!} have a night out by looking into one of these great Parent Night Out programs.
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Learn about making maple syrup at the annual Holliday Park Sap To Syrup Day on 2/26.
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Keep eyes peeled for the Yelp Indy’s Little Yelpers Club activities which are free andworth putting on your calendar.
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Engage your preschooler/kindergartener in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Teddy Bear Series.
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Check out the Indiana Repertory Theater’s run of To Kill A Mockingbird through 2/28.
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Join Broad Ripple Park for their annual Moonlight Madness Egg Hunt on 3/18.
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Put your kids’ musical tastes to the test at the monthly Indy CD & Vinyl Kids Day on the last Sunday of the month. Includes a concert too!
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Head to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on the first Thursday of the month for free admission from 4-8pm.
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Visit the new location of the Indy Winter Farmers Market at the Circle City Industrial Complex.
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Take the fam or go for an adults-only night out during Devour Downtown.
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Enjoy a fun Saturday morning Peanut Butter & Jam concerts at The Center For The Performing Arts, designed for kids ages 1-7.
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Spend an afternoon bowling at your favorite local lanes.
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Don your green at the Greening Of The Canal on 3/16, which includes family fun at the Indiana Historical Society, concerts and more.
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Speaking of green, head out for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Indy.
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Skate on in to an Indiana Fuel hockey Family Fun Day.
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Explore the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall Of Fame Museum.
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Schedule a tour of the Indianapolis Humane Society.
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Head to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indy. {Small fee to take the elevator but the stairs are free.}
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Scope out the Indianapolis Firefighters Museum on Mass Ave.
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Walk around the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway {kids 4 and under are free!}.
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Take advantage of a snowy day by going to the Lakeview Church Indoor Playground.
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Catch a performance of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ Lilly Theater, 3/12-3/26. {Museum admission required.}
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Snuggle up with a new book at Kids Ink Bookstore.
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Afterward, head next door for a treat at The Flying Cupcake.
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Investigate the Presidential Egg Roll at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on 3/19.
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Cheer on the Butler Bulldgos basketball team at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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Be inspired at the NCAA Hall Of Champions {ages 5 and under free!}.
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Sneak in and see the Cool Creek Park Nature Center.
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Decorate pottery at You Are The Potter Wacky Wednesdays for a discounted $5 fee.
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Dive into the trampoline park, giant foam pit or dunk baskets at SkyZone of Fishers or Plainfield.
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Just pop in for a free sample of popcorn at well, Just Pop In! of Broad Ripple. {Mini bags make a perfect snack.}
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Mark your calendar for the annual Circus Day at the Indiana Historical Society {usually the last weekend in March!}.
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Celebrate National Pie Day on 3/14 with a slice from My Sugar Pie in Zionsville.
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Watch a Naptown Roller Girls bout.
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Take a tour of Lucas Oil Stadium, available every Tuesday and Wednesday. {Kids 3 and under are FREE!}
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Build the day away at Brickworld Indy LEGO Expo at the Fairgrounds 3/12-3/13.
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Lay underneath the Richard Wentworth: False Ceiling – Indianapolis lobby installation at the Indianapolis Museum Of Art.
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Enjoy a Lucas Oil Family Nightwith the Indiana Pacers.
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Curb your Spring Fever with the annual Carmel Clay Parks afternoon of kite flying, Easter egg hunts and more on 3/26.
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Bang away at the Rhythm Discovery Center, an interactive percussion museum in downtown Indy.
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Sign up for winter swim lessons at your family’s favorite spot.
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Take advantage of a warm{er} day and walk through history at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Discover your family’s love of classic tales at the new Pirates and Princesses – Storybook Adventures exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
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Keep your eyes peeled for gnomes at the Garfield Park Conservatory’s Gnome Away From Home display, 3/19-4/3.
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Get a cup of hot chocolate from South Bend Chocolate Company on Monument Circle.
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Go for lunch at City Market downtown. {May we recommend 3 Days In Paris Crepes?}
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Take your budding astronomers for a public tour on Friday or Saturday evenings at Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, reopening in late January.
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Channel your youth at a local roller skating rink.
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Indulge in an oversized donut at Dancing Donut of SoBro.
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Go glow golfing on level 4 of the downtown Circle Centre Mall.
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Be enchanted by Sleeping Beauty at Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio from 3/24-4/17.
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Watch for plenty o’ family-friendly films on the schedule at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel.
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with one of many storytimes or activities around town in early March.