Looking for things to do with children in Indianapolis this summer? We have thousands of ideas on our summer bucket list and we’re sharing them over the next 101 days of summer in Indy.
Indianapolis Summer Bucket List
Each day we’ll share our ideas for things to do with your kids. There are activities and events for all schedules. Some are free, some are cheap, and all are fun!
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Can’t-Miss Summer Events in Indianapolis
- □ 500 Festival Parade (5/25)
- □ Take Your Kids to the Indy 500 (5/26)
- □ Youth Baseball Clinic w/ Indy Indians (5/29)
- □ Donut Day (6/7)
- □ Day Out with Thomas Train Ride (6/22-30)
- □ Indy Pride Festival & Parade (6/8)
- □ Strawberry Festival (6/13)
- □ Monsoon Madness (6/15)
- □ Monumental Yoga (6/21)
- □ Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration (7/11-21)
- □ Ice Cream Social on the Circle (7/12)
- □ Mud Day in Fishers (7/13)
□ Mud Day in Greenwood (6/7) - □ Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista (7/26-28)
- □ Gen Con Family Day (8/4)
- □ Indiana State Fair (8/2-18)
- □ Chalk Art Festivals in Indy
Indianapolis Area Attractions, Zoos & Parks
- □ Visit the Indianapolis Zoo
- □ Check out nearby Amusement Parks
- □ Day Trips Close to Indy
- □ Howl at Wolf Park
- □ Check out a Bison Farm
- □ Visit a Cave
- □ Play All Day at Incrediplex
- □ Spend the Weekend in Fort Wayne
- □ Have a Classic Summer in French Lick
- □ Go Play in Bloomington
- □ Build a Fort or a Fairy House in the Woods
- □ Play at the Canal
Places to Play Inside in Indy
- □ Free Summer Movies
- □ Try a New Restaurant
- □ Watch a Magic Show
- □ Take an Art Class
- □ Shop at a Farmers’ Market
- □ Indulge in One of These Milkshakes
- □ Summer Reading Programs
- □ Explore Downtown
- □ Take a Cooking Class
- □ Have a Tea Party
- □ Have a Yummy Treat
- □ Play at a Free Indoor Playground
- □ Visit a Children’s Bookstore
- □ Paint Pottery/Canvas
- □ Tie Dye a Summer Outfit
- □ Take a Ride on a Miniature Railroad
- □ Art Museums with Kids
- □ Best Views of Indy
- □ Take an Overnight Trip
- □ Free and Cheap Saturday Fun
- □ Ride a Real Train
Where to Play Outside in Indy
- □ Outdoor Movies in Indy
- □ Drive In to These Movie Theaters
- □ Summer Concerts in Indianapolis
- □ Pools, Splash Parks, & Water Slides
- □ Sailing in Indy
- □ Creek Stomping
- □ Go Fishing
- □ Spend the Day at the Beach
- □ Blueberry Picking
- □ Strawberry Picking
- □ Visit an Amazing Garden
- □ Go on a Nighttime Adventure
- □ Visit a Farm Near Indy
- □ Watch the Stars
- □ Go Innertubing
- □ See Baby Animals
- □ Try a New Park
- □ Horse Around with Horses
- □ Rent a rowboat at a State Park
- □ Have a Picnic
- □ Visit a Nature Center/Park
- □ Mini Golf with Kids
- □ Cruise the Cultural Trail
- □ Experience a Balloon Glow
- □ Watch Fireworks
- □ Geocaching with Kids
- □ Take a Hike
- □ Art Parks & Sculpture Gardens
- □ Eat on the Roof/Up High
- □ Apple Picking
- □ Ride a Bike
- □ Go Fly a Kite in Indy
- □ Visit the Story Walk
Sports Events and Recreation in Indy
- □ Colts Training Camp
- □ Archery with Kids
- □ Summer Sports
- □ Free Bowling for Kids
- □ Indoor Swimming
- □ Try Duckpin Bowling
- □ AlleyCats Ultimate Disc Team
- □ Roller Skating
- □ Kids Gyms
- □ Ice Skating
- □ Places to Climb Something
- □ Have a Yummy Treat
- □ Vacation Bible School
- □ Play late at the Sports Legends Experience
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