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Rainy-day activities for kids in Indianapolis

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Indianapolis — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Indianapolis. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

    4.7 (18,704)3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

    A well-rated museum in Indianapolis.

  2. 02

    Indianapolis Zoo

    4.5 (22,186)1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Indianapolis.

  3. 03

    Newfields

    4.7 (6,686)4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Indianapolis.

  4. 04

    AMC Indianapolis 17

    4.5 (5,837)4325 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Indianapolis.

  5. 05

    Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

    4.8 (4,863)4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA

    A well-rated museum in Indianapolis.

  6. 06

    Indiana State Museum

    4.7 (4,427)650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated museum in Indianapolis.

  7. 07

    Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library

    4.6 (646)40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated library in Indianapolis.

  8. 08

    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

    4.6 (2,326)500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Indianapolis.

  9. 09

    Pins Mechanical Co.

    4.6 (997)856 Carrollton Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

    A well-rated bar in Indianapolis.

  10. 10

    Living Room Theaters

    4.4 (898)745 E 9th St Ste 810, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Indianapolis.

  11. 11

    IMAX Theatre in the Indiana State Museum

    4.6 (1,376)650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Indianapolis.

  12. 12

    Royal Pin Western

    4.4 (1,684)6441 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46241, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Indianapolis.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Indianapolis chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Indianapolis, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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