Toddler Activities in Indianapolis
83 toddler-friendly things to do in Indianapolis for ages 1–3. Stroller access, nursing rooms, and age ratings on every listing.
Highest rated: The Whispering Shelf, Cultural Arts Gallery, Happy Hen Toys. 56 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
The Whispering Shelf
5 starsChildren feel genuinely welcomed here — the staff remember young readers' preferences and actively help them find their next favorite book.
Cultural Arts Gallery
5 starsKids enjoy exploring colorful local artwork in a calm, welcoming gallery space that feels personal and community-connected.
Happy Hen Toys
5 starsKids 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 a
Custom Storybooks
5 starsChildren are completely enchanted when they discover they are the star of their own professionally illustrated storybook.
Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
5 starsGoodies and Giggles lives up to its name — kids get genuinely giddy browsing a store packed with fun and discovery.
The Whispering Shelf
Ages: 3-16
Cultural Arts Gallery
Ages: All ages
Happy Hen Toys
Ages: 0-10
Custom Storybooks
Ages: 2-7
Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
Ages: 0–10
The Mulberry Treehouse
Ages: 0–6
Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
Ages: All ages
Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Create Art Studio
Ages: 3–12
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
The Art Lab
Ages: 3–10
4 Kids Books & Toys
Ages: 0–10
Dig Dig for Kids
Ages: 2–10
Growing Places Indy
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Mars Hill Arts Center
Ages: 3–16
Fishers Flower Farm
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-16)
Faraday Toys
Ages: 3-12
Coxhall Gardens
Ages: All ages
Holliday Park Nature Center
Ages: 3–13
Westermeier Commons Playground
Ages: 2–10
Holliday Park
Ages: 0–13
Toodleydoo Toys LLC
Ages: 2-12
Oceans Building
Ages: All ages
Arts for Lawrence
Ages: 4–16
Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens
Ages: All ages
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Ages: All ages
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores
Ages: 0–12
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Ages: All ages
City Center Park
Ages: 0–10
White River Gardens
Ages: All ages
Historic Potter's Covered Bridge
Ages: All ages
Tab Recreation
Ages: 3–17
Old World Gondoliers
Ages: All ages
ArtMix
Ages: 3–11
$$His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffles, Ribs & Soul Food (86th & Ditch Rd)
Ages: All ages
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
Ages: 0–12
Eagle Creek Park
Ages: 0–17
Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys
Ages: 0–10
Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages: 1–12
Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion
Ages: All ages
The Toy Drop
Ages: 0–10
Newfields
Ages: All ages
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Dammann's Garden Company
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
Indiana State Museum
Ages: 3–16
Parkside Public House
Ages: All ages
$$Mama Carolla's
Ages: All ages
Eagle Creek Earth Discovery
Ages: 3–13
St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion
Ages: 3–14
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Ages: 0–17
Kids Empire Hardegan
Ages: 0–10
Its A Block Party
Ages: 2–10
Lakeshore Learning Store
Ages: 0-10
Indianapolis Art Center
Ages: 4–14
$$Cafe Patachou
Ages: All ages
Garcia's Gardens
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Dammann's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Inc.
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
Indianapolis Artsgarden
Ages: All ages
Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Indiana Dunes National Park
Ages: All ages
$$The Good Spot
Ages: All ages
Conner Prairie
Ages: 3–12
$$The Eagle Mass Ave
Ages: All ages
Half Price Books
Ages: 2-18
Indianapolis Zoo
Ages: All ages
Belmont Beach
Ages: All ages
Riverwood Park
Ages: 2–12
Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop
Ages: 2-12
Morse Park & Beach
Ages: All ages
$Steer-In
Ages: All ages
$$Good Morning Mama's
Ages: All ages
Tarkington Park
Ages: 2–12
Visit Indy
Ages: All ages
Bel-Aire Park
Ages: 2–10
Dan Wakefield Park
Ages: 2–10
Bertha Ross Park
Ages: 2–10
Indiana Beach
Ages: 3-17
Carson Park
Ages: 2–12
Wildwood Park
Ages: 2–12
Garfield Park Sunken Garden
Ages: All ages
Grassy Creek Regional Park
Ages: 2–13
Christian Park
Ages: 2–16
Splash Island
Ages: 2-13
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for toddlers (ages 1–3) in Indianapolis?
- Indianapolis has 83 activities rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Top picks: The Whispering Shelf, Cultural Arts Gallery, Happy Hen Toys, Custom Storybooks, Goodies and Giggles Toy Store.
- What indoor activities are good for toddlers (ages 1–3) in Indianapolis?
- 56 indoor or rainy-day activities in Indianapolis are suitable for toddlers (ages 1–3). Best rated: The Whispering Shelf, Cultural Arts Gallery, Happy Hen Toys.
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