Happy Hen Toys
Rating
Family of 4
USD 20-60 depending on purchases
Duration
20-40 minutes
Best Ages
0-10
About
Happy Hen Toys is a small but perfectly curated independent toy shop on North Tacoma Avenue in Indianapolis, focused on natural, eco-friendly, and sustainably made toys for children from infancy through early elementary school. With a perfect 5-star rating, it has earned the devotion of families who want something more intentional than what big-box retailers offer.
The store specializes in the kind of toys that invite open-ended, imaginative play: wooden puzzles, natural art supplies, sensory kits, quality dolls, and building materials that encourage children to create rather than just consume. If you've been looking for an alternative to plastic, battery-operated toys that break in a week, Happy Hen is the answer.
Note that Happy Hen has more limited operating hours than most toy stores — open Monday from noon to 4 PM, Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and closed on weekends. If your schedule allows a weekday visit, it's well worth the trip. The shop is small enough to feel personal and the owner's passion for quality, thoughtful play is evident in every item on the shelves.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Tuesday through Friday mornings when the store is open and quietest
Wait Times
No wait
Nearby Food
Located on N Tacoma Ave near Broad Ripple area; multiple family restaurants and cafes within a short drive
Why Kids Love It
Kids love the hands-on, natural feel of the toys here — wooden toys, puzzles, and open-ended play items that feel different from plastic mass-market alternatives.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Happy Hen Toys focuses on natural, eco-friendly, and sustainable play materials — a great choice for parents who prioritize those values
- Perfect 5-star rating — every reviewer has had a positive experience
- Note the limited hours: open Monday 12-4 PM, Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-4 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday
What to Bring
- A sense of your child's current developmental interests
- Cash or card
- Plan your visit on a weekday — the store is closed on weekends
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 20-60 depending on purchases
Tips to Save
- Happy Hen specializes in natural and sustainable toys — buying fewer, higher-quality items is better value than quantity
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Monday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
