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12 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Indianapolis for 2026

Who's the best pumpkin patch in Indianapolis? Well, we found 13 contenders. And if you know of any we missed, we hope you'll spill because Fall has arrived.
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Grand Rapids With Kids: A Midwest Road Trip Filled With Art, Adventure and Family Memories

From colorful glass masterpieces at Frederik Meijer Gardens to sandy afternoons along Lake Michigan, our family discovered why Grand Rapids makes an unforgettable Midwest...
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Parke County Covered Bridge Festival 2026: A Family Guide

The most important thing for families to know about the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is that this is not one giant festival ground....
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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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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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Suburban Indy Fall Home & Outdoor Living Show Returns Sept. 18–20

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A home show is not always the obvious choice for a family outing, but the Suburban Indy Fall Home & Outdoor Living Show has...

$5 Admission at Indiana Beach Boardwalk Days This Fall

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Indiana Beach has a surprisingly inexpensive reason to head about 90 minutes north to Monticello this fall. During Boardwalk Days, admission is $5, and...

Jack O’Lantern Spectacular at Kentucky Kingdom 2026

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One of Louisville's best-known fall events has a new home. Jack O'Lantern Spectacular is now inside Kentucky Kingdom, where its trail of more than...

Fall Break Ideas: Family Trips & Getaways Near Indianapolis

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Fall break is a great chance to spend time together as a family. Whether you're planning a day trip, a quick overnight stay, or...

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

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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

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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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