Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You’re in the right place. For June 12–14, 2026, we rounded up our top picks for family events across Indy and the surrounding suburbs, from strawberry shortcake in Crawfordsville and an island-themed night at Geist Waterfront Park to Trombone Shorty at Holliday Park and a stack of free summer concerts across the suburbs. 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 | June 12–14, 2026
All Weekend
Italian Street Festival | June 12–13 | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 520 Stevens St. | 5–11 p.m. | FREE
The Holy Rosary parish festival runs two evenings with Italian food, wine, live music and a crowd that turns out every summer. Admission and parking are free. Lawn chairs are welcome by the stage, dogs are fine on a leash, and coolers are not allowed. On Saturday, a traditional Marian procession steps off at 6:45 p.m., followed by a special Mass at 7 p.m.
Colonial Fair | June 12–13 | 4635 N Illinois St. | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | FREE
Now in its third year, this living-history fair re-creates life in the American colonies of the late 1700s with hands-on crafts, spy missions, demonstrations, a mercantile and a tavern. This year’s theme is “Dangerous Ideas and Intrigue.” Free to attend.
Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival | June 12–14 | The Lane Place, Crawfordsville | FREE
About an hour west of Indianapolis, this three-day festival on the Lane Place grounds is built around home-baked strawberry shortcake and roughly 90 arts and crafts booths. There’s live music, classic car and antique tractor shows, a 5K run/walk with a 1K kiddie romp, a cornhole tournament and a children’s area. Admission is free.
Cinderella at Beef & Boards | Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road | Ticketed
Beef & Boards stages Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” a G-rated family production with the Fairy Godmother, a royal ball and the glass slipper. The show runs about two hours with one intermission, and tickets include the theater’s buffet and select beverages. Kids ages 3 to 15 get $10 off regular ticket prices, and children under 3 are not admitted. It plays through July 12.
Friday, June 12
Animal Ambassador Care | Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel | 3–4 p.m. | FREE
Cool Creek Nature Center hosts a drop-in program featuring live animals and a visiting presenter, with a focus on local wildlife. No registration required.
Saturday, June 13
Free Fitness at the Market | Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, Fishers | 8–9 a.m. | FREE
Before you shop the Fishers market, there’s a free beginner-friendly fitness class on the amphitheater stage. Orangetheory Fitness leads this week’s session. No registration is needed; bring your own mat.
Lakeshore Learning: Summer Fun Factory | Lakeshore Learning, 1300 E 86th St. | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | FREE
Lakeshore Learning’s walk-in craft event lets kids design a rock, paint with jewels and try summer activities in the Play & Discover area. No reservations needed, and parents who check in are entered to win a $100 store gift card.
Fishers Parks Lū’au | Geist Waterfront Park, 10811 Olio Rd, Fishers | 6–9 p.m. | FREE
Fishers Parks turns Geist Waterfront Park into an island-themed evening with a lei greeting, beach games, crafts, temporary tattoos, a 360 photo booth and swimming with lifeguards on duty. Orlando-based Lanakila’s brings the stage show at 8 p.m., including fire performances. Parking is limited, so free parking and a shuttle run from Grace Church at 12450 Olio Road, and VIP parking at the park is $25.
Rock the Ruins: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd | Doors 5 p.m. | Ticketed
The Vogue’s outdoor concert series at Holliday Park brings Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and their mix of New Orleans rock, funk, soul and jazz, with special guest Tank and The Bangas. Food and drinks from local vendors are on-site. This is a ticketed show, so check the venue for availability.
Sunday, June 14
Sensory Friendly Sundays at the Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis Zoo | 9 a.m.–noon | Included with Admission
The zoo opens early one Sunday a month with adjusted lighting, lower noise and designated quiet spaces for a calmer visit. It’s included with regular admission and membership, and it’s a good fit for kids with sensory sensitivities or anyone who’d rather skip the crowds.
Free Summer Concerts This Weekend
Indianapolis-area summer concert series are underway, and these shows this weekend are free:
- Whitestown Summer Concert Series | Friday, June 12 | Whitestown Municipal Complex, Whitestown
- Concert at the Commons | Saturday, June 13 | Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville
- Greenwood Summer Concert Series | Saturday, June 13 | Greenwood Amphitheater, Greenwood
- Sunday on the Patio at Mallow Run Winery | Sunday, June 14 | Mallow Run Winery, Bargersville
- Jazz in the Park | Sunday, June 14 | Watkins Park, Indianapolis
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 (June 12–14, 2026):
