# The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Thanksgiving Family Kickoff & Exhibits > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM - Where: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 - Ages: All ages (Specialized infant/toddler Playscape; interactive STEM and sports for school-age & teens) - Price: $27 (Youth ages 2–17) / $32 (Adults); Children under 2 free; Plan-ahead dynamic pricing discounts available online - Organizer: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/the-children-s-museum-of-indianapolis-thanksgiving-family-kickoff-and--listing-a48504189b4cb4919928e047 ## About As the world's largest children's museum spanning nearly 500,000 square feet across five expansive floors, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis serves as the quintessential Thanksgiving holiday kickoff destination for families from across Indiana and the Midwest. Thanksgiving weekend highlights include festive STEM labs, interactive dinosaur bone digs in the Dinosphere, toddler sensory soft-play in Playscape, the immersive Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience, and the historic 1917 Dentzel Carousel. Special Thanksgiving drop-in programs guide young explorers through gratitude journaling, holiday craft builds, and family science demonstrations. The museum blends extraordinary theatrical exhibits with deep interactive learning tailored for all developmental stages. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible throughout with spacious elevators, wide ramps, wide exhibition halls, and convenient free stroller parking outside major exhibit entrances. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing pods with soft lighting, rocking chairs, electrical outlets, and family restrooms with changing stations on every floor. • Age Suitability: Exceptional for infants through teens; Playscape provides dedicated crawling and sensory areas exclusively for children ages 5 and under. • Sensory Tips: Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. 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