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Best Places to Go Hiking with Kids in Indianapolis

Where are the best trails for hiking with babies and toddlers in Indiana? We've got a highlight of those local to Indy and others in the state to check out.
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Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | Mar 27–29, 2026

Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You're in the right place. For March 27–29, 2026, we rounded...
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Discover the Magic of Innovation at SMC’s Annual Community Day

Get ready Indy families, SMC Corporation of America is opening its doors for a day packed with hands-on fun, creativity, and discovery. SMC’s 5th...
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Worth-the-Drive: Nature PlayScape at Wesselman Woods

About three hours south of Indianapolis, the Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods in Evansville makes for a fun family day trip. This five-acre outdoor...
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15 Worth-the-Drive Playgrounds in Indiana for Families

Indiana is home to some of the coolest playgrounds in the Midwest, and many of them are worth packing up the car for. We're...
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We Tried the All-Claw-Machine Arcade in Indianapolis. Here’s What Happened.

An arcade with nothing but claw machines sounds like it could go one of two ways. Either my kids walk out clutching armfuls of...
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The Be Like Blippi Tour is Coming to Clowes Memorial Hall!

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Get ready to see the world more curiously on April 1st at Clowes Memorial Hall! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a...

We Tried the All-Claw-Machine Arcade in Indianapolis. Here’s What Happened.

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An arcade with nothing but claw machines sounds like it could go one of two ways. Either my kids walk out clutching armfuls of...

The Westfield Easter Egg Drop Returns with 50,000 Eggs!

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Westfield’s Easter Egg Drop returns for its 14th annual Easter egg hunt. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at...

Underground Kayaking at Red River Gorge in Kentucky

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In the hills of eastern Kentucky, about two hours south of Cincinnati, families can paddle kayaks through a flooded limestone mine. The Gorge Underground...

95 Cheap or Free Things to Do in Indianapolis with Kids

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Looking for something fun to do that won't break the bank? Check out our list of 50 Fun Activities for $5 or less in Indianapolis!

All Aboard the Easter Bunny Express – An Easter Egg Hunt Train Adventure

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For one day only, guests can hop aboard the Whitewater Valley Railroad for some Easter fun on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The Easter Bunny...

Guide to Easter Brunch in Indianapolis

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Spring is in the air and Easter is right around the corner, which means it is time to start planning your Easter brunch. Whether...

19 Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Spring

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Looking for the best spring day trips in Indiana? These 19 family-friendly destinations are all close enough for a one-day adventure, with everything from...

Summer Stock Stage

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Summer Stock Stage’s Summer Academy is a full-day musical theatre camp on the campus of Butler University for students entering grades 3–9. Young performers...

19 Mud-Free Playgrounds Around Indianapolis

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Rainy weeks in spring can turn many playgrounds into muddy messes. Luckily, several playgrounds around Indianapolis feature rubber safety surfacing or synthetic turf that...

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