Tween Activities in Indianapolis
90 tween-approved activities in Indianapolis for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures — things tweens actually want to do.
Highest rated: Frank's Paddlesports Livery, BlackList Tours, Indianapolis Zoo Skyline. 60 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks

Frank's Paddlesports Livery
5 starsKids love paddling along the White River through Indianapolis — a unique water perspective on the city that feels like a genuine outdoor adventure rig

BlackList Tours
5 starsOlder kids and teens love the spooky stories, eerie atmosphere, and the thrill of exploring Indianapolis's darker history after dark.

Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
5 starsKids love getting up close to dolphins, orangutans, rhinos, and hundreds of other animals in beautifully designed habitats.

Cultural Arts Gallery
5 starsKids enjoy exploring colorful local artwork in a calm, welcoming gallery space that feels personal and community-connected.

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.
5 starsKids love creating their own art in workshops and seeing works by African and African American artists that celebrate beauty, culture, and heritage.

Frank's Paddlesports Livery
Ages: 8–17

BlackList Tours
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)

Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
Ages: All ages

Cultural Arts Gallery
Ages: All ages

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)

Circle City Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Create Art Studio
Ages: 3–12

The Whispering Shelf
Ages: 3-16

Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Mars Hill Arts Center
Ages: 3–16

McCloud Nature Park
Ages: 6–17

Fishers Flower Farm
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-16)

Faraday Toys
Ages: 3-12

Growing Places Indy
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Mosaic Art Studio Indianapolis
Ages: 6–16

Coxhall Gardens
Ages: All ages

Kids Ink Children's Bookstores
Ages: 0–12

Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens
Ages: All ages

Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Ages: All ages

Holliday Park
Ages: 0–13

Indiana University Outdoor Adventures (IUOA)
Ages: 13–18 (teens and young adults)

Toodleydoo Toys LLC
Ages: 2-12

The Toy Pit
Ages: 6–16

eXplore Brown County
Ages: 8–17

Harrison Center
Ages: 6–17

Oceans Building
Ages: All ages

Arts for Lawrence
Ages: 4–16

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Ages: All ages

Mind Tripping Show
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Holliday Park Nature Center
Ages: 3–13

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Historic Potter's Covered Bridge
Ages: All ages

Camptown, Inc.
Ages: 6–18

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

Flat Fork Creek Park
Ages: 5–16

Eagle Creek Park
Ages: 0–17

Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages: 1–12

Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion
Ages: All ages

Newfields
Ages: All ages

Strawtown Koteewi Park
Ages: 6–17

Hot Spot Collectibles and Toys LLC
Ages: 6–17

Saltire Toys & Games
Ages: 5-18

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

Indy Arts Council
Ages: 6–17

St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion
Ages: 3–14

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Ages: 0–17

White River Gardens
Ages: All ages

Indianapolis Art Center
Ages: 4–14

Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)

Conner Prairie
Ages: 3–12

Indiana Statehouse
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
$$Shin Dig
Ages: 6–16

Indiana Dunes National Park
Ages: All ages

Indianapolis Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)

Indianapolis Artsgarden
Ages: All ages
$$Cafe Patachou
Ages: All ages
$$The Good Spot
Ages: All ages

Tarkington Park
Ages: 2–12

Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy
Ages: 8–17

Half Price Books
Ages: 2-18

Indianapolis Zoo
Ages: All ages

Belmont Beach
Ages: All ages

Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop
Ages: 2-12

Morse Park & Beach
Ages: All ages

Riverwood Park
Ages: 2–12

Morgan's Outdoor Adventures
Ages: 6–17

Frank & Judy O'Bannon Soccer Park
Ages: 5–16
$Steer-In
Ages: All ages
$$Good Morning Mama's
Ages: All ages

Visit Indy
Ages: All ages
$$The Eagle Mass Ave
Ages: All ages

React
Ages: 7–17

Rascal's Fun Zone
Ages: 5–16

Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Ages: 5–17
$$HollyHock Hill
Ages: 5–16

Wildwood Park
Ages: 2–12

Indiana Beach
Ages: 3-17

Grassy Creek Regional Park
Ages: 2–13

Garfield Park Sunken Garden
Ages: All ages

Carson Park
Ages: 2–12

Christian Park
Ages: 2–16

Splash Island
Ages: 2-13
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10–12) in Indianapolis?
- Indianapolis has 90 activities rated for tweens (ages 10–12). Top picks: Frank's Paddlesports Livery, BlackList Tours, Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery, Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc..
- What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10–12) in Indianapolis?
- 60 indoor or rainy-day activities in Indianapolis are suitable for tweens (ages 10–12). Best rated: Indianapolis Zoo Skyline, Cultural Arts Gallery, Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc..
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