Connect with the wild world at the Indianapolis Zoo! Open year-round with 64 acres of indoor and outdoor habitats, the Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals of about 230 different species as well as 47,000 plants. Triple accredited as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden, visitors can enjoy all three attractions for one admission price. Hosting more than a million visitors annually, the Zoo is conveniently located in downtown Indianapolis along the scenic banks of the White River.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is extraordinary—always! Through its world-class exhibits, the museum strives to excite and encourage family learning and curiosity by providing limitless opportunities to create memories and foster a sense of discovery.  The mission of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is to create extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience® is a 7.5-acre outdoor sports park with 12 sports for children and families to enjoy.

Gymboree Play & Music classes are uniquely and intentionally designed for early childhood development. Our teachers support you and your child as you spend uninterrupted time together, creating a safe space to play, explore and learn. Play is a fundamental component of early childhood education, and is the cornerstone of every one of our programs. Through play-based learning, your child is challenged physically, cognitively and socially. Our custom curriculum is based on the most current early education ideology, and is designed to grow with your child, from newborn to age five. 

Spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres in Central Indiana, Conner Prairie welcomes more than 400,000 visitors of all ages annually. As Indiana’s first Smithsonian Institute affiliate, Conner Prairie offers various outdoor, historically-themed encounters and indoor experiential learning spaces that combine history and art with science, technology, engineering and math to offer an authentic look into history that shapes society today. Conner Prairie is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization – accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit connerprairie.org or call (800) 966-1836 for admission dates, hours, ticket prices and opportunities to donate and volunteer.

Located in Santa Claus in southern Indiana, America’s First Theme Park and one of the USA Today’s Top-Ranked Water Parks in the nation offers families a great getaway with amazing freebies. They offer free soft drinks, free parking, AND free sunscreen! No wonder Consumers Digest Magazine has repeatedly named Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari one of the Nation’s Top Value Parks. With three of the top water coasters in the world, Splashin’ Safari has become the Water Coaster Capital of the World.

The Indiana State Fair is the state’s largest multi-day event celebrating Hoosiers’ spirit and agricultural heritage. These 17 days celebrate Indiana agriculture and promote it to hundreds of thousands of people across Indiana, and beyond. Nationally recognized for offering great entertainment, showcasing youth, interactive agriculture education programs, premier facilities and a variety of unique, fun foods, the Indiana State Fair has been an annual attraction for generations of Hoosiers since 1852. For information on the Indiana State Fair and year round events, visit www.indianastatefair.com.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is Indiana’s largest performing arts organization! For families, we recommend our Teddy Bear Series, our annual Yuletide holiday performances and Film concerts. For those who want to experience music through education, check out MYO - youth and family development program of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The program uses the life skills learned in music instruction to engage youth in activities that discourage at-risk behaviors and keep them committed to staying in school. You can learn more about all of our performances by visiting https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/education.

Free Family adventure trail. Hendricks County and the surrounding areas have had a surprise appearance of fairy dwellings in shops, cafes, parks, gardens, and galleries. These small enchanted Fairy Stops offer a glimpse into the mystical world of fairies while exploring Central Indiana. Come and visit these welcoming fairy habitats and see if you can spot a Fairy. Each Fairy stop is unique to its local fairies.

The Waterpark in Carmel is your destination for fun in the sun each summer!

The Waterpark offers heated pools with slides, simulated surfing, play areas, cabanas & snacks. Come surf the waves on the FlowRider®️, scale the wall of the AquaClimb®️, grab a treat from the snack bar, and enjoy your own private cabana in style. With features for every age and ability—from a kiddie pool to the lazy river to adventure slides—we have everything you need for a 5-star family-friendly day!

Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum brings the best of the museum world to Indiana. Spanning three floors, the museum tells the story of the Hoosier state, and features a year-round calendar of exhibits that explore Indiana art, science and culture. Constructed completely from Indiana materials – including limestone, sandstone, steel, brick and glass – the building itself is a work of art, with icons representing each of Indiana’s 92 counties integrated into its exterior walls. Step inside, and you’ll be invited to experience Indiana’s past, present and future through scientific, cultural, history and art exhibits that help define our place in the world.

The Tibbs Drive-In, a family owned and operated business, is located on the southwest side of Indianapolis and is the last standing drive-in of Indianapolis proper.

 A 40,000 square foot indoor water park attached to a 154 room hotel located in French Lick, Indiana.

Gymboree Play & Music classes are uniquely and intentionally designed for early childhood development. Our teachers support you and your child as you spend uninterrupted time together, creating a safe space to play, explore and learn. Play is a fundamental component of early childhood education, and is the cornerstone of every one of our programs. Through play-based learning, your child is challenged physically, cognitively and socially. Our custom curriculum is based on the most current early education ideology, and is designed to grow with your child, from newborn to age five.