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Morse Beach in Noblesville: A Family Beach Day Near Indianapolis

Morse Beach in Noblesville gives Hamilton County families a close-to-home beach day without driving to a state park lake or paying full water park...
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Splash House Marion: Wave Pool, Lazy River & Slides

A little more than an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Splash House in Marion is a city-run outdoor water park with more than a basic...
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Family Day Trip to Casey, IL: Home of the World’s Largest Things

Here’s the final version with those edits made: About two hours west of Indianapolis, Casey, Ill., turns an ordinary small-town walk into a giant scavenger...
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Seashore Waterpark in Lebanon: Indy Area Water Park

Families looking for a water park close to Indianapolis have another solid option northwest of the city. Seashore Waterpark in Lebanon has the big...
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Indianapolis Fireworks 2026: Complete 4th of July Fireworks Guide

Fireworks. Barbecues. Parades. It's almost the 4th of July. Here's all the intel you'll need on the who, what and where to see fireworks in Indianapolis.
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101 Things to do in Indianapolis with Kids

Indianapolis is a good city for families, especially when you know where to go. There are big museums, playgrounds, splash pads, indoor play spaces,...
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4th of July Parades Near Indianapolis

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Fireworks get most of the attention, but a Fourth of July parade is often the easier family win. It happens before bedtime, kids can...

Disney’s The Lion King Comes to Indianapolis This Fall

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Disney’s The Lion King is returning to Indianapolis this fall, bringing Simba, Nala, Mufasa and one very familiar opening number back to the Murat...

Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | June 26-28, 2026

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Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For June 26-28, 2026, we rounded...

Ace Hardware With a Slide Inside in Indianapolis

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A locally owned Ace Hardware with a slide inside has been on our list for a while, and we finally crossed it off after...

Indiana Day Trips: 20 Best Summer Spots to Visit

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Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Summer Summer in Indiana is better when there’s a road trip involved. Within a few hours of Indianapolis, families can...

Where to Canoe and Kayak in Central Indiana

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Climbing into a canoe or kayak is one of the easiest ways to turn a regular summer day into a small adventure. Central Indiana...

Family Fun on a Budget: The Best Things to Do in St. Louis with Kids

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If you're looking for an affordable family getaway, St. Louis is hard to beat. This Midwestern city is packed with family-friendly attractions, and bonus:...

Free Admission for Juneteenth 2026 in Indianapolis

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Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and the last enslaved African...

Free Admission to Conner Prairie for Juneteenth

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Conner Prairie is offering free admission on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, giving families a full day to explore the Fishers museum and take...

Lawrence W. Inlow Park Splash Pad in Carmel

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Lawrence W. Inlow Park in Carmel has my kids' favorite splash pad in the Indianapolis area, and the slide is the whole reason why....

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