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Things to do with kids in Indianapolis

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Indianapolis — a working list of 15 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

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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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

    Indianapolis Motor Speedway

    4.8 (17,096)4790 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA

    A well-rated race course in Indianapolis.

  4. 04

    Newfields

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

    A well-rated art museum 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

    White River State Park

    4.7 (5,899)801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated state park in Indianapolis.

  7. 07

    Holliday Park

    4.8 (4,127)6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA

    A well-rated city park in Indianapolis.

  8. 08

    Indiana State Museum

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

    A well-rated museum in Indianapolis.

  9. 09

    Garfield Park

    4.6 (3,343)2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA

    A well-rated park in Indianapolis.

  10. 10

    Soldiers & Sailors Monument

    4.7 (9,759)1 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated monument in Indianapolis.

  11. 11

    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

    4.6 (2,327)500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Indianapolis.

  12. 12

    Indianapolis Canal Walk

    4.7 (2,733)Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

    A well-rated park in Indianapolis.

  13. 13

    Indiana Statehouse

    4.6 (314)200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated local government office in Indianapolis.

  14. 14

    Indiana War Memorial & Museum

    4.7 (3,099)55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

    A well-rated museum in Indianapolis.

  15. 15

    Broad Ripple Park

    4.6 (1,628)1426 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA

    A well-rated city park in Indianapolis.

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How were these things to do with kids 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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