Need something to do in Indianapolis with kids TODAY?
Monday still counts, and there are actually some pretty fun options around Indy today!
Things to Do in Indianapolis on Monday, August 24, 2026
📚 Catch the JCPL Bookmobile in Bargersville
⚾ See Tyrese Haliburton and friends at the Pacers Foundation Charity Softball Classic
🪚 Try a FREE kids woodworking class at the library
⛏️ Drop into Minecraft Club at Central Library
🤠 Catch a FREE Garth Brooks tribute concert at Hummel Park
🎳 Grab two free games through Kids Bowl Free
💦 Squeeze in a splash pad day before summer disappears
🎬 Or make it a drive-in movie night at Tibbs!
There’s also bilingual Farsi storytime online, Holliday Park, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum if you need an easy daytime adventure.
Looking for something fun to do with the kids today? From free library programs and splash pads to bowling, baseball, live music, and a night at the drive-in, here are some family-friendly things happening around Indianapolis on Monday, August 24.
JCPL on Wheels Bookmobile Stop
Monday, August 24, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bargersville Community Center, 14 W. Old S St, Bargersville
Free
Ages: All ages
More Information/Registration
The Johnson County Public Library bookmobile is making a stop at the Bargersville Community Center. Families can step aboard, browse the collection, and check out books right on the spot.
Pacers Foundation Charity Softball Classic
Monday, August 24, 2026
Gates open at 6:00 pm; first pitch at 7:00 pm
Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St, Indianapolis
$10 general admission
Ages: All ages
Tickets: Required
More Information/Registration
Head to Victory Field for a family-friendly charity softball exhibition captained by Tyrese Haliburton. The evening benefits a youth food-insecurity program and is expected to include Pacers mascot Boomer, Fever dancers, and Pat McAfee as emcee.
Bilingual Storytime – Farsi
Monday, August 24, 2026
6:00 – 6:30 pm
Online through the Indianapolis Public Library
Free
Ages: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families
Registration: Required
More Information/Registration
Enjoy a half-hour of stories and songs presented in both Farsi and English. Families who register will receive login instructions before the program.
Build It! Woodworking
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Indianapolis Public Library Haughville Branch, 2121 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis
Free
Ages: 6–12
Registration: Required for each child
More Information/Registration
Kids can learn basic woodworking skills and practice safe tool use during this hands-on workshop. Registration is required for each participating child. Camps and childcare groups are not eligible for this program.
Minecraft Club at Central Library
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Indianapolis Public Library Central Library, 3rd Floor, 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis
Free
Ages: 7 and older; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
More Information/Registration
Minecraft fans can mine, build, create, and hang out with other players during Minecraft Club. Participants can use the library’s laptops or iPads.
No Fences: A Tribute to Garth Brooks
Monday, August 24, 2026
7:00 pm
Hummel Park, Plainfield
Free
Ages: All ages
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor concert featuring No Fences, a Garth Brooks tribute band. The concert is part of Plainfield’s summer entertainment series and makes for an easy family night out in Hendricks County.
Tibbs Drive-In Theatre
Monday, August 24, 2026
Gates open before dusk
480 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis
$12 ages 13 and older; $6 ages 4–12
Ages: All ages
Make Monday night a movie night at one of Indianapolis’ classic drive-in theaters. Tibbs Drive-In offers the old-school fun of watching a movie from your car, and the movie lineup may change nightly.
Check tonight’s movies and showtimes before heading out
Kids Bowl Free at Pinheads Entertainment Center
Monday, August 24, 2026
Program continues through August 27
Pinheads Entertainment Center, 13825 Britton Park Rd., Fishers
Two free games per day for registered kids; shoe rental approximately $2.50
Ages: 15 and under
Registration: Required
Summer isn’t quite over yet! Registered kids can bowl two free games per day through the Kids Bowl Free program at Pinheads Entertainment Center.
Registration and program information
Holliday Park Nature Center and Splash Pad
Monday, August 24, 2026
Nature Center: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis
Free
Ages: All ages
Pair some outdoor water play with a little nature exploration. Visit the Holliday Park splash pad, then head inside the Nature Center to explore exhibits or take a walk along the park’s trails. The splash pad is scheduled to remain open through Labor Day weekend.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Monday, August 24, 2026
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis
Check current admission prices
Ages: All ages
Spend part of the day exploring Indianapolis racing history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The museum is open daily and is currently featuring a Jeff Gordon exhibit scheduled to remain on display through February 2027.
Indy with Kids is not associated with these events, programs, or attractions unless otherwise noted. Event details, hours, prices, registration requirements, and schedules may change. We recommend checking with the organizer or venue before you go. Indy with Kids is not responsible for cancellations, schedule changes, or losses associated with attending an event or attraction.
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