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.

Wed, Jul 1

Summer Movie Camp at AMC Theatres

Summer Movie Camp at AMC Theatres—catch family films at participating locations.

CHECK YOUR LOCAL LOCATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Wacky Wednesdays 2026- Gill Family Aquatic Center

Wacky Wednesdays at Gill Family Aquatic Center—splashy summer fun.

2:00 PM Danville Water Plant, 49 N Wayne St, Danville, IN 46122, United States, Indianapolis

0–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

Celebrating America From Sea to Shining Sea

Patriotic community celebration in Indianapolis.

7:00 PM Indianapolis, IN, United States of America, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Cool Creek Campfires | FREE

Free campfires & nature activities at Cool Creek Park—family outdoor adventure.

7:00 PM Cool Creek Park and Nature Center, Carmel Indiana, Indianapolis

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

2026 Bargersville Farmers Market

Bargersville Farmers Market—local vendors & family-friendly shopping.

5:00 PM 24 North Main Street, Bargersville, IN, USA, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

2026 Brownsburg Lions Club Fourth of July Extravaganza - With Brownsburg Lions Club

Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, activities, and family entertainment.

Brownsburg Parks Administrative Office, East Main Street, Brownsburg, IN, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Elephant Chat

Meet elephants and learn their stories from an Indianapolis Zoo educator.

3:30 PM Tembo Camp in Plains, Indianapolis

Included with Admission0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

One Cup of Kindness

One Cup of Kindness community event at West Cummings Park in Woburn, MA.

Connor's Kindness Project, Inc, West Cummings Park, Woburn, MA, USA, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Lights over Morse Lake Festival

Community celebration at Morse Lake featuring lights, local businesses & entertainment for all.

Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today!

Two free bowling games daily all summer at participating centers.

Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Indianapolis

Free6–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella - At Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

Classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical brought to life at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, Indianapolis

5–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Holidays in the Sky - Drone & Firework Spectacular - With Holiday World & Safari

Drone and fireworks holiday spectacle at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari.

8:50 PM Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, 452 E Christmas Blvd, Santa Claus, IN 47579, Indianapolis

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Alligator Chat

Learn about alligators from a zookeeper at the Indianapolis Zoo's Alligator & Crocodile area.

3:00 PM Alligator & Crocodile, Indianapolis

Included with Admission4–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Feed a Ray

Hands-on ray-feeding experience at the Indianapolis Zoo's Oceans habitat.

3:30 PM Oceans, Indianapolis

Add-On Experience0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Feed a Flamingo

Hands-on flamingo feeding experience at the Indianapolis Zoo's Flights of Fancy.

3:30 PM Flights of Fancy, Indianapolis

Add-On Experience3–18 yrsOutdoor