Things to Do with Kids in Indianapolis, IN
111 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
The Whispering Shelf
Ages: 3-16
Create Art Studio
Ages: 3–12
Happy Hen Toys
Ages: 0-10
Cultural Arts Gallery
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)
Circle City Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Frank's Paddlesports Livery
Ages: 8–17
BlackList Tours
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)
Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Custom Storybooks
Ages: 2-7
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
Ages: 0–10
The Mulberry Treehouse
Ages: 0–6
Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
Ages: All ages
Faraday Toys
Ages: 3-12
Growing Places Indy
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Fishers Flower Farm
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-16)
Mosaic Art Studio Indianapolis
Ages: 6–16
4 Kids Books & Toys
Ages: 0–10
Mars Hill Arts Center
Ages: 3–16
The Art Lab
Ages: 3–10
Dig Dig for Kids
Ages: 2–10
McCloud Nature Park
Ages: 6–17
Toodleydoo Toys LLC
Ages: 2-12
Holliday Park
Ages: 0–13
Holliday Park Nature Center
Ages: 3–13
Coxhall Gardens
Ages: All ages
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores
Ages: 0–12
Arts for Lawrence
Ages: 4–16
Oceans Building
Ages: All ages
City Center Park
Ages: 0–10
Westermeier Commons Playground
Ages: 2–10
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)
Harrison Center
Ages: 6–17
eXplore Brown County
Ages: 8–17
The Toy Pit
Ages: 6–16
Mind Tripping Show
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens
Ages: All ages
Newfields
Ages: All ages
Strawtown Koteewi Park
Ages: 6–17
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Indy Arts Council
Ages: 6–17
Its A Block Party
Ages: 2–10
Indiana State Museum
Ages: 3–16
Parkside Public House
Ages: All ages
$$Mama Carolla's
Ages: All ages
Eagle Creek Earth Discovery
Ages: 3–13
White River Gardens
Ages: All ages
Old World Gondoliers
Ages: All ages
Historic Potter's Covered Bridge
Ages: All ages
$$His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffles, Ribs & Soul Food (86th & Ditch Rd)
Ages: All ages
Hot Spot Collectibles and Toys LLC
Ages: 6–17
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
Ages: 0–12
Flat Fork Creek Park
Ages: 5–16
Kids Empire Hardegan
Ages: 0–10
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Ages: 0–17
Eagle Creek Park
Ages: 0–17
Dammann's Garden Company
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
Tab Recreation
Ages: 3–17
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
ArtMix
Ages: 3–11
Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys
Ages: 0–10
Camptown, Inc.
Ages: 6–18
Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages: 1–12
Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion
Ages: All ages
Saltire Toys & Games
Ages: 5-18
The Toy Drop
Ages: 0–10
St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion
Ages: 3–14
$$Cafe Patachou
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Art Center
Ages: 4–14
Dammann's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Inc.
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
Indiana Dunes National Park
Ages: All ages
Garcia's Gardens
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Lakeshore Learning Store
Ages: 0-10
$$The Good Spot
Ages: All ages
Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Indianapolis Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)
Indianapolis Artsgarden
Ages: All ages
$$Shin Dig
Ages: 6–16
Conner Prairie
Ages: 3–12
Indiana Statehouse
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
$$Good Morning Mama's
Ages: All ages
Morgan's Outdoor Adventures
Ages: 6–17
Tarkington Park
Ages: 2–12
Frank & Judy O'Bannon Soccer Park
Ages: 5–16
Morse Park & Beach
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop
Ages: 2-12
$$The Eagle Mass Ave
Ages: All ages
Visit Indy
Ages: All ages
$Steer-In
Ages: All ages
Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy
Ages: 8–17
Half Price Books
Ages: 2-18
Indianapolis Zoo
Ages: All ages
Belmont Beach
Ages: All ages
Riverwood Park
Ages: 2–12
React
Ages: 7–17
Dan Wakefield Park
Ages: 2–10
Rascal's Fun Zone
Ages: 5–16
Bertha Ross Park
Ages: 2–10
Bel-Aire Park
Ages: 2–10
Indiana Beach
Ages: 3-17
Christian Park
Ages: 2–16
Garfield Park Sunken Garden
Ages: All ages
$$HollyHock Hill
Ages: 5–16
Grassy Creek Regional Park
Ages: 2–13
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Ages: 5–17
Carson Park
Ages: 2–12
Wildwood Park
Ages: 2–12
Splash Island
Ages: 2-13
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Family Travel Guide: Indianapolis, IN
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- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Indianapolis?
- There are 75 rainy day options in Indianapolis. Top indoor picks: The Whispering Shelf, Create Art Studio, Happy Hen Toys, Cultural Arts Gallery, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Indianapolis?
- 83 activities in Indianapolis are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: The Whispering Shelf, Create Art Studio, Happy Hen Toys, Cultural Arts Gallery, Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc..
- What are fun things to do with teens in Indianapolis?
- 72 activities in Indianapolis are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: The Whispering Shelf, Cultural Arts Gallery, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours, Circle City Tours, Frank's Paddlesports Livery.
- How much do family activities cost in Indianapolis?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 111 activities in Indianapolis. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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