Love is in the air this month! In addition to Valentine’s Day activities, there are many other things to do in Indianapolis in February! Whether with kids, with friends, or with the entire family, there’s so much to do in our wonderful city – even in the winter! Check out our list of 20 can’t-miss February events and activities in Central Indiana. Make sure to bookmark our Indy With Kids calendar for even more fun. It’s constantly being updated with new events!
20 Things to Do in Indianapolis in February
We’ve got a list of 20 Unique Events, Activities, and Things to Do in Indianapolis in February. We’ve got outdoor adventures and indoor play places, as well as one-time events and even a night out with the ladies! You might need to get creative and think outside of the box to stay active in February! We’ve got a great list here to get you started on your planning!
Devour Indy
Don’t miss out on Devour Indy! Dine at hundreds of Indianaplis restaurants at a discount! Hurry, the event runs from January 20-February 2.
Work with Tools at Home Depot
Stop by your nearest Home Depot for a FREE Kids Workshop on the first Saturday of each month!
Chinese New Year Event at CCPL
Carmel High School’s National Chinese Honor Society is hosting a party on February 4th at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The party will feature Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, musical performances, food, and more.
Kids’ Day at Suburban Indy Home & Outdoor Living Show
On February 9th, head to the Suburban Indy Home & Outdoor Living Show for Kids’ Day! There will be a magician, balloon-twisting show, Dinosaur Dimensions show, and Princesses to sing, dance, and meet with!
LIVE! Presidents’s Day
Celebrate Presidents’ Day at the President’s home at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Live enactors engage with you as if it were 1891.
See Cat & Nat with the Ladies
Grab tickets with your girlfriends to Cat & Nat’s Reckless Abandonment Tour on February 21st for a night of fun and laughter.
Winter Blast at Clay Terrace
On February 22nd, head to Clay Terrace for Winter Blast. Enjoy live ice sculptures, train rides, face painters, meet Elsa & Olaf, and more!
Catch the Epiphany Dance Collective
On February 22nd, the Epiphany Dance Collective – West African Drum and Dance takes you on an interactive journey to West African dance and music. This Peanut Butter & Jam session is designed for children ages 1-7.
Go Ice Skating
Hit the ice rink, indoors or outdoors, at one of several Indy ice skating rinks. Going ice skating at an outdoor rink on a cold, crisp, and sunny day is one of my favorite things to do in Indianapolis in February!
Indy Fuel
Check out the Indy Fuel at their new hockey rink in Fishers! Join Nitro’s Kids Club and check out a special theme night in February. There are several to choose from!
Kids Eat Free
Take a night off from cooking and find a restaurant in Indy where Kids Eat Free or Cheap. This is one of our favorite indoor and inexpensive things to do in Indianapolis in February!
Plan for Summer Camp
It’s not too early (in some cases you might already be too late!) to start checking out and planning for summer camp. Start your research today. Some registrations have already begun!
Climb the Warp Wall at Wright’s
Run off that energy at Wright’s Gymnastics. There are several different programs, from Ninja Zone to gymnastics to dance, at several locations all over Central Indiana.
Join Chess Club
Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to learn and play chess with the Indy Reads Chess Club. No experience is necessary and all abilities are welcome!
Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese
Enjoy a Sensory Sensitive Sunday morning at Chuck E. Cheese with reduced noise, dim lighting, and a sensory-friendly arcade for anyone who needs a calmer environment for play. Employees are specially trained for these events.
Enroll in Swim Lessons
Join Big Blue Swim School swimming lessons and be pool-ready by summer! You might think there aren’t many things to do in Indianapolis in February, but preparing for summer swimming is a great idea!
Explore a Nature Center
Get up close with critters and view birds in their habitat. Visit your local nature center for an educational excursion. We love watching the squirrels and birds play in the snowy woods from the nature center’s bird-watching areas.
Go Snow Tubing
Head to Koteewi Seasonal Slopes to zoom down snow tubing slopes in Noblesville. There’s even a rope lift to bring you and your tube back up the hill! Get in before it warms up!
Slide at a Free Indoor Playground
Check out our list of FREE indoor playgrounds in and near Indy. When it’s too cold to play outside, climb, jump, and run off that energy indoors. We love a free activity!
Ride a Toboggan
Fly down a Toboggan Run! 2.5 hours from Indy, Pokagon State Park offers 1,780-foot-long refrigerated twin tracks for an epic adventure. While at Pokagon State Park, you can also try snowshoeing!
There are so many fun activities and things to do in Indianaplis in February. Still planning for Valentine’s Day? Carry out a special Valentine’s Day dinner from one of these amazing Indianapolis restaurants. Or, make your family’s reservations for a wild Valentine’s Day at White Castle! If you’re looking for things to do for Valentine’s Day for adults, check out our list of 100 Indianapolis Date Nights or 50 Cheap Winter Date Night Ideas. Just the girls? Celebrate with your favorites on Galentine’s Day!
25 Awesome Activities & Things to Do for Valentine’s Day With Kids
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