Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You’re in the right place. For April 10–12, 2026, we rounded up our top picks for family events across Indy and the surrounding suburbs, from life-size dinosaurs and wildflower hikes to princess tea parties, spring break animal programs, and a sensory-friendly morning at the Zoo. Start with our curated picks below, then check out the full Indy family events calendar for even more options.
Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | April 10–12, 2026
All Weekend
Jurassic Quest | April 10–12 | Indiana State Fairgrounds
Jurassic Quest combines giant dinosaurs with LEGO-inspired building fun for a family event built around discovery, play, and imagination. Dinosaur fans can see life-size moving dinos like Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and T. rex, dig for fossils, meet baby dinos, and enjoy dino rides. Brick fans can explore large-scale sculptures, interactive play zones, hands-on building areas, and the Brick Derby. Tickets are timed by session.
Wildflower Weekend | April 11–12 | Eagle Creek Park | Park admission $6–$8
Wildflower Weekend returns to Eagle Creek Park with a full weekend of naturalist-led hikes and public programs for all ages focused on spring wildflowers, wildlife, and outdoor discovery. Families can join guided hikes, hands-on nature programs, and educational activities while exploring the park’s trails. Program highlights include wildflower ID hikes, a garlic mustard pull, native plant gardening, frog programs, seed bombs, forest bathing, and a wild edibles hike.
Basile Opera Center Music Fest | April 11–12 |  Basile Opera Center | 12–6 p.m. | FREE
Indianapolis Opera hosts a free two-day performing arts festival at the Basile Opera Center in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood. This inclusive and multigenerational event features vocal, orchestral, and dance performances, theater and dance classes, and hands-on arts experiences designed to engage families, neighbors, and music lovers of all ages.
Friday, April 10
Spring Break Animal Programs: Indiana Wild | Cool Creek Nature Center | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | FREE
Cool Creek Nature Center wraps up its spring break animal program series with Indiana Wild: Nocturnal Animals. This drop-in program features live animals and visiting presenters. No registration required.
Animal Ambassador Care | Cool Creek Nature Center | 3–4 p.m. | FREE
Join Cool Creek for another spring break animal program featuring live animal encounters. Registration is not required.
Saturday, April 11
Cereal Cinema: Shrek | Basile Theater in the Historic Athenaeum | 10 a.m.
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie! Cereal is included with tickets, and coffee is available for purchase at Coat Check Coffee.
Critter Chat  | Garfield Park Conservatory | 12 p.m. | FREE
Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet one of the resident critters at the Conservatory. No registration required. The program will be held in the classroom if the weather is inclement.
Teen Gourmet: French Toast | Hamilton East Public Library, Fishers | 12–1 p.m. | FREE
This hands-on program gives teens a chance to learn how to make French toast and enjoy the finished dish together. Open to teens in grades 6–12 only. Registration required.
Prairie Fairy Magic  | Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville | 1–3 p.m. | FREE
This whimsical hands-on program invites kids to create fairy wings, miniature fairy furniture, and a fairy potion. Participants will also take home prairie seeds to help welcome prairie fairies at home and learn about native Indiana prairie plants and pollinators.
Explore the Cosmos  | Cool Creek Park and Nature Center | 7:30–8:30 p.m. | FREE
Local astronomer Douglas Balogh, PhD, leads this program exploring the cosmos and the tools people use to observe it. This session looks at Charles Messier, highlights objects in the Messier Catalogue, and includes photographs of Messier objects.
Sunday, April 12
Sensory Friendly Sundays | Indianapolis Zoo | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Included with Admission
Families can enjoy a quieter visit to the Indianapolis Zoo during Sensory-Friendly Sundays. These mornings feature adjusted lighting, reduced noise, and designated sensory-friendly spaces to help create a more comfortable experience for guests who prefer a calmer environment.
Princess Tea | Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael | 1–2:30 p.m.
Families are invited to an afternoon tea party with tea and treats served alongside appearances from princess characters. Guests can dress up as a favorite princess and enjoy scones, finger sandwiches, seasonal desserts, and more. Check-in begins at 12 p.m. Children under age 2 are welcome to attend for free.
No matter what you choose, there’s plenty of fun to be had this weekend. For even more options, check out our full calendar of Indianapolis family events and our guide to free things to do in Indianapolis this month.
Things to do near Indianapolis this weekend (April 10–12, 2026):
