Things to do in Indianapolis

Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and the heart of Marion County, home to the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, and the Children's Museum. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mon, Aug 24

Deep Purple and Kansas

Classic rock legends Deep Purple & Kansas at TCU Amphitheater.

6:00 PM TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Aug 24

The Brightside Festival

Urban festival celebrating art, music & community in Indianapolis.

10:00 AM West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, United States of America, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Aug 24

Mom Mondays - At Smiley Indy

Ocean-themed adventure play at Smiley Indy, daytime Monday fun for moms & kids.

11:00 AM Smiley Ocean Themed Adventure Park, East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Aug 24

Monday Family Skate - At Skateland

Family roller-skating nights at Skateland—a classic indoor fun activity.

6:00 PM Skateland, 3902 North Glen Arm Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Aug 25

Columbus Clippers at Indianapolis Indians

Columbus Clippers at Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field

6:35 PM Victory Field, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Aug 25

Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis Indians

Minor-league baseball: Columbus Clippers vs Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field.

6:35 PM Victory Field, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Aug 25

Free Admission Tuesdays for Elkhart County Residents - At Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Free admission Tuesdays for Elkhart County residents to explore botanical gardens.

10:00 AM Wellfield Botanic Gardens, North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, Indianapolis

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Aug 25

2026 Tuesday Market - Mooresville

Weekly farmers market featuring fresh local produce and goods for families.

3:00 PM 435 Town Ctr S Dr, Mooresville, IN, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Aug 25

Movies at Midtown

Outdoor movie nights at Carmel Civic Square with family-friendly film selections.

6:00 PM City of Carmel, Civic Square, Carmel, IN, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Aug 25

Intro to Aerial - Tuesdays (Ages 13 - Adult)

Intro to aerial acrobatics classes for teens to build strength and circus skills.

5:30 PM Suspended Animation Aerials LLC, 8401 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis

13–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Aug 25

Toddler Time Tuesdays - At Smiley Indy

Ocean-themed indoor play sessions designed specifically for toddlers.

11:00 AM Smiley Ocean Themed Adventure Park, East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis

0–4 yrsIndoor