Indy with Kids | Start Here: Your Guide to Family Fun in Indianapolis with Kids

Indianapolis is a city full of hidden gems, big adventures, and free fun waiting around every corner. Whether you’re raising little explorers or planning a weekend escape to Indy, you’ve found your family’s new favorite resource. Indy with Kids is where families go to discover the best things to do in Indianapolis with kids. I’m here to make your planning easier, your days more relaxing, and your memories bigger.

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with your kids today, this weekend, over school breaks, or any time you hear “I’m bored,” welcome. You’re in the right place.

New to Indy with Kids? Here’s How to Get the Most Fun

1. Join our weekly email list
   We’ll send the top family activities straight to your inbox so you never miss out, plus local deals and sneak peeks.
2. Join our Facebook community and follow our Facebook page.
   Connect with other local parents, swap tips, and get instant inspiration.
3. Give Indy with Kids a follow on Instagram and TikTok for Indianapolis city guide videos.
   We share the best of the best things to do in Indianapolis with kids, so you can know before you go.

Start with any of these, and you’ll always have fun locked in.

Who This Website Helps

At Indy with Kids, we create resources for:

• Families who live in and around Indianapolis with Kids
• Grandparents and caregivers looking for fun activities
• Parents of babies to teens
• Visitors planning a trip to Indy
• Families seeking sensory-friendly or budget-friendly options
• Indianapolis families looking for road trip and family vacation ideas

We help you navigate everything from rainy-day boredom to planning the perfect birthday party.

What You’ll Find Here

Indy with Kids covers:

• Things to do in Indianapolis with kids, every season
• Family-friendly events happening right now
• Indoor playgrounds and cool outdoor adventures
• Day trips and weekend getaways in Indiana
• Kids eat free restaurants and family dining favorites
• Birthday party ideas and venues
• Museums, play places, splash pads, and more

Every idea has been tested and approved by real kids, because your time together is too precious to waste on activities that don’t deliver.

Start Exploring: Choose Your Adventure

Where do you want to go first?

• Indoor Playplaces
  Find climate-friendly fun for extreme weather days.
• Outdoor Parks & Trails
  Discover playgrounds and nature adventures your kids will love.
• Family Indy Events Calendar
  See what’s happening this week, this month, and all year long.
• Kids Eat Free
  Save money while enjoying dining out with family.
• Birthday Parties
  Plan stress-free celebrations worth remembering.
• Day Trips & Weekend Adventures
  Pack the car and go — no plane tickets required.
• Seasonal Fun
  Holidays, school break ideas, pumpkin patches, light displays, summer bucket lists.

We want to help make planning to have fun in Indianapolis with kids feel effortless and exciting.

Why Indy Families Trust Indy with Kids

For over a decade, families have turned to Indy with Kids for reliable information and fresh ideas that work for real kids (and tired parents).

Here’s what makes this resource different:

• Local insight you can count on
• Recommendations tested by children and trusted by parents
• Up-to-date event listings and seasonal guides
• A friendly voice helping you every step of the way

We’re featured on local media and supported by top family destinations across Indiana — but our loyalty is always to you and planning your family’s best day ever in Indianapolis with kids.

Planning for All Families

Every child deserves fun. We highlight:

• Sensory-friendly events and attractions
• Accessible play spaces
• Affordable and free options for all budgets

No matter your needs, there’s a place for your family here.

Questions Parents Ask All the Time

What are the best free things to do with kids in Indianapolis?
How do I find fun indoor places for toddlers?
Where can we go today? Right now?
What’s happening this weekend for families?
Where do local parents recommend for birthday parties?

We have answers to all of them. Just start clicking — or message us if you need personalized help.

Let’s Make Incredible Memories Together

Your next great day begins right here. Let’s explore Indianapolis with kids and make every moment count.

Start exploring now:

• View the events calendar
• Browse indoor play ideas
• Pick your favorite park or playground
• Plan your next weekend adventure

Welcome to your new home base for family fun in Indianapolis with kids.

1. Join us over on Facebook. We share all of our favorite things there. Plus, we have a pretty sweet group of of Indy Parents in our Facebook group, where we give away fun prizes. There’s another space we hang, where we share daily events and activities that we think you’ll love!

2. Be a part of our family of Indianapolis parents who get first access to our exclusive events and activities + a weekly cheat sheet of the BEST family friendly events and activities in the Indy area right in your email.

3. Download our free mobile app, it tells you what there is to do, right where you are!

Here’s what other Indy moms and dads are talking about, let us give you the scoop on everything you need to know;

Places to play inside with your kids | Here’s where you’ll find our always growing list of the best places to play inside. If it’s raining or snowing or too hot, we know where you should go play.

Free Indoor Playgrounds in Indianapolis | Indianapolis has so many free indoor playgrounds that your kids will love. See them all here.

Best Places for birthday parties in Indy | We’ve found all of the best places for children’s birthday parties + we have a list of all of the necessities; bounce houses, bakers, entertainers and invitation makers!

Where kids eat free in Indy | Don’t want to cook? On a budget? Here’s where kids eat free or cheap in the Indianapolis area.

All of the family friendly events in Indy | Looking for something fun to do today, tomorrow or this weekend? We have one of the largest events calendars in the whole state AND we’re only sharing family friendly fun — no weeding through irrelevant events for you!

Indoor pools near Indianapolis | Are you a year-round swimmer? Do your kids need to be in the water? We know about all of the best indoor pools AND water slides in the Indy area. Plus, we have the scoop on swimming lessons for kids.

Splash pads and sprinkler parks in Indianapolis | The best way to cool off in the summer is to visit one of these splash pads. We have a video and photo of each one so you can know before you go!

The best Indy area parks | Looking for an art park or an adventure park? What about an accessible park or a nature park? We know where all of them are!

Local museums | There are so many ways to learn in our community and our world class museums are a wonderful place to start. Also, we’ve scouted out all of the days you can get free or reduced museum admission.

Volunteering with kids | Interested in giving back and teaching your children about volunteerism in Indy? There are quite a few places kids can volunteer in the Indianapolis area.

Summer camps near Indianapolis | Read to send your kids off to summer camp or day camp? We work closely with some very special camps to get the best opportunities lined up for you.

Swim Lessons for kids and babies in Indianapolis, Hamilton County & Johnson County | Weekly swim lessons, seasonal swimming lessons and infant lessons, here’s where you’ll find all of them!

Indianapolis area preschools | Here are the best Indy area preschools for your preschooler.

Birthday Party Guide | Throwing a big bash or looking for fun ideas? We know where all of the kids want to have their birthday parties!

There are a whole bunch of libraries we love for their beautiful children’s library programs: Nora Branch