Things to Do with Kids in Indianapolis, IN
161 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
Ages: All ages
Cultural Arts Gallery
Ages: All ages
Create Art Studio
Ages: 3–12
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Custom Storybooks
Ages: 2-7
The Carmel Arts Council Children’s Art Gallery
Ages: 1–10
Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
The Mulberry Treehouse
Ages: 0–6
Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
Ages: 0–10
Frank's Paddlesports Livery
Ages: 8–17
The Whispering Shelf
Ages: 3-16
Indianapolis Tour & Travel
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Happy Hen Toys
Ages: 0-10
Arts for Learning Indiana
Ages: 5–17
BlackList Tours
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)
Circle City Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
4 Kids Books & Toys
Ages: 0–10
The Art Lab
Ages: 3–10
McCloud Nature Park
Ages: 6–17
Dig Dig for Kids
Ages: 2–10
Mosaic Art Studio Indianapolis
Ages: 6–16
Fishers Flower Farm
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-16)
Growing Places Indy
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Toy Buzz & Fizz
Ages: 3-12
Mars Hill Arts Center
Ages: 3–16
Faraday Toys
Ages: 3-12
Wallet Island
Ages: All ages
Mind Tripping Show
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
City Center Park
Ages: 0–10
Monon Playground
Ages: 1–12
Westermeier Commons Playground
Ages: 2–10
Holliday Park Nature Center
Ages: 3–13
Holliday Park
Ages: 0–13
Harrison Center
Ages: 6–17
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Ages: 3–13
Gallery 924
Ages: 6–17
eXplore Brown County
Ages: 8–17
Oceans Building
Ages: All ages
The Toy Pit
Ages: 6–16
Toodleydoo Toys LLC
Ages: 2-12
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Ages: All ages
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Ages: All ages
Indiana University Outdoor Adventures (IUOA)
Ages: 13–18 (teens and young adults)
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores
Ages: 0–12
Sandbox VR
Ages: 10–17
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 7–17
Coxhall Gardens
Ages: All ages
Arts for Lawrence
Ages: 4–16
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
Ages: All ages
The Busy Bee Play Cafe
Ages: 0–7
St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion
Ages: 3–14
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Strawtown Koteewi Park
Ages: 6–17
$$His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffles, Ribs & Soul Food (86th & Ditch Rd)
Ages: All ages
$$Mama Carolla's
Ages: All ages
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
Ages: 0–12
Flat Fork Creek Park
Ages: 5–16
Eagle Creek Park
Ages: 0–17
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Camptown, Inc.
Ages: 6–18
Tab Recreation
Ages: 3–17
Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys
Ages: 0–10
The Toy Drop
Ages: 0–10
Saltire Toys & Games
Ages: 5-18
Central Canal
Ages: All ages
Historic Potter's Covered Bridge
Ages: All ages
Hot Spot Collectibles and Toys LLC
Ages: 6–17
Indiana State Museum
Ages: 3–16
Indy Arts Council
Ages: 6–17
Its A Block Party
Ages: 2–10
Dammann's Garden Company
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
Eagle Creek Earth Discovery
Ages: 3–13
Old World Gondoliers
Ages: All ages
Parkside Public House
Ages: All ages
ArtMix
Ages: 3–11
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Ages: 0–17
Kids Empire Hardegan
Ages: 0–10
White River Gardens
Ages: All ages
Newfields
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion
Ages: All ages
Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages: 1–12
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Ages: 5–16
White River State Park
Ages: All ages
Indiana Statehouse
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Garcia's Gardens
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Indianapolis Art Center
Ages: 4–14
Indianapolis Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)
Garfield Park
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Artsgarden
Ages: All ages
The Good Spot
Ages: All ages
$$Café Patachou
Ages: All ages
Lakeshore Learning Store
Ages: 0-10
Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary
Ages: 5–13
Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Conner Prairie
Ages: 3–12
Dammann's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Inc.
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
$$Shin Dig
Ages: 6–16
Indiana Dunes National Park
Ages: All ages
Morse Park & Beach
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo
Ages: All ages
Indy with Kids
Ages: All ages
Belmont Beach
Ages: All ages
$Steer-In
Ages: All ages
Half Price Books
Ages: 2-18
White River Boat Ramp
Ages: 6-17
Visit Indy
Ages: All ages
$$Good Morning Mama's
Ages: All ages
Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy
Ages: 8–17
Tarkington Park
Ages: 2–12
Frank & Judy O'Bannon Soccer Park
Ages: 5–16
Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop
Ages: 2-12
The Eagle Mass Ave
Ages: All ages
Riverwood Park
Ages: 2–12
Morgan's Outdoor Adventures
Ages: 6–17
Indy Stargate
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Rascal's Fun Zone
Ages: 5–16
Stout Field Park
Ages: 2–12
Dan Wakefield Park
Ages: 2–10
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: 3-17
Bertha Ross Park
Ages: 2–10
Bel-Aire Park
Ages: 2–10
React
Ages: 7–17
Slick City Action Park
Ages: 5–17
Family Time Adventures -- For Sale Contact through Facebook Page
Ages: 6–17
Wildwood Park
Ages: 2–12
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Ages: 5–17
Indiana Beach
Ages: 3-17
Christian Park
Ages: 2–16
Grassy Creek Regional Park
Ages: 2–13
$$HollyHock Hill
Ages: 5–16
Carson Park
Ages: 2–12
Garfield Park Sunken Garden
Ages: All ages
Smiley Ocean Themed Adventure Park
Ages: 3–12
Splash Island
Ages: 2-13
Riverside Adventure Park
Ages: 2–13
Kōmbo Family Coaster
Ages: 5–16
Big Splash Adventure
Ages: 2-17
Arsenal Park
Ages: 2–12
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
Ages: All ages
Indy Island Aquatic Center
Ages: 2-17
$$Punch Bowl Social
Ages: 6–17
Haughville Park
Ages: 2–10
Clayton & LaSalle Park
Ages: 2–10
The Children's Maze
Ages: 2–12
Escapades Family Fun Center
Ages: 3-17
D's Vintage Toys and Collectibles
Ages: 6-16
Wes Montgomery Park
Ages: 2–10
Blake's Garden
Ages: 1-10
Indianapolis Parks & Rec Department
Ages: All ages
Andrew Ramsey Park
Ages: 2–10
9D VR Experience
Ages: 6-17
Poor Jack Amusements
Ages: 2-12
Funland Indoor Playground
Ages: 1-10
Centennial & Groff Park
Ages: 2–10
Indiana Steam Clock
Ages: All ages
Fun Factory (formerly Wheels of Wonder)
Ages: 2-12
Geist Waterfront Park
Ages: All ages
Riverside Adventure Park Nature Zone
Ages: 5–16
Fishers Parks
Ages: All ages
Mass Ave Cultural Arts District
Ages: All ages
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- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Indianapolis?
- There are 97 rainy day options in Indianapolis. Top indoor picks: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery, Create Art Studio, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium, Custom Storybooks.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Indianapolis?
- 117 activities in Indianapolis are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery, Create Art Studio, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium, Custom Storybooks.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Indianapolis?
- 102 activities in Indianapolis are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium, Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc., Frank's Paddlesports Livery.
- How much do family activities cost in Indianapolis?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 161 activities in Indianapolis. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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