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Harvest Nights at Newfields: A Spooky (but Not Scary!) Fall Event

Harvest Nights at Newfields returns this fall with glowing pumpkins, fog-filled paths, Garden Monsters and plenty of Halloween atmosphere without turning the night into...
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Penrod Arts Fair Returns to Newfields Sept. 12, 2026

One of Indianapolis’ biggest arts events takes over the grounds of Newfields this September, bringing more than 1,000 artists, live performances, food and a...
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$5 Admission at Indiana Beach Boardwalk Days This Fall

Indiana Beach has a surprisingly inexpensive reason to head about 90 minutes north to Monticello this fall. During Boardwalk Days, admission is $5, and...
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Fall Family Fun: 8 Ways to Celebrate the Season

From apple picking to cozy campfires, make the most of autumn together. When the leaves start changing and the air gets cooler, you know what...
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Last-Minute Labor Day Weekend Getaways

Labor Day weekend is coming up quick, and it’s not too late to plan a couple last minute family getaways. Here are 5 we have our eye on...
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Free Outdoor Movies at Fishers Event Center This Fall 2026

Free outdoor movies are coming to Fishers Event Center this fall, with three Saturday night screenings planned for the FORUM Credit Union Plaza. The Movies...
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The School Day Is Only Part of the Story

This Month's Articles Jessica Willits -
By 10:30 a.m., my oldest is still at school. I'm in the carpool line to pick up my middle son, then we're off to...

63 Things to Check Off Your School Year Bucket List

This Month's Articles Indy's Child Staff -
The school year is about more than homework, tests and full calendars. It’s also a chance for families to cheer each other on, discover...

Private School vs. Public School: Which Is Right for Your Child?

This Month's Articles Jennifer Thompson -
As parents, something we aren’t lacking in is choices to make for our children. Do we bottlefeed or breastfeed? Co-sleep or put our child in their room? Stay...

Local Spotlight: Cooking Matters

This Month's Articles Richard Chachowski -
As almost every parent is sure to attest, few skills in life are as fundamentally important as cooking a decent meal. While it’s always tempting to simply throw...

Hidden Gems: Polklore Micro-Museum

This Month's Articles Indy's Child Staff -
In the 1890s, Polk Sanitary Milk Company was the largest milk distributor in Indianapolis. Its operations were headquartered in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, which is the...

Fall Family Fun: 8 Ways to Celebrate the Season

This Month's Articles Indy's Child Staff -
From apple picking to cozy campfires, make the most of autumn together. When the leaves start changing and the air gets cooler, you know what...

Big Discoveries for Little Scientists

This Month's Articles Matt Todd -
Children are born curious. They ask endless questions, test boundaries and explore the world through play. Hands-on STEM experiences tap into that curiosity, transforming everyday questions into...

15 Things to Do Labor Day Weekend in Indianapolis 2026

Weekend Picks Indy's Child Staff -
Looking for the best things to do this Labor Day weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For Sept. 4–7, we...

Free Outdoor Movies at Fishers Event Center This Fall 2026

Things To Do Indy's Child Staff -
Free outdoor movies are coming to Fishers Event Center this fall, with three Saturday night screenings planned for the FORUM Credit Union Plaza. The Movies...

Penrod Arts Fair Returns to Newfields Sept. 12, 2026

Online Spotlight Indy's Child Staff -
One of Indianapolis’ biggest arts events takes over the grounds of Newfields this September, bringing more than 1,000 artists, live performances, food and a...

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