Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Marion County, IN
40 upcoming family events and 26 places and programs in Marion County, IN. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Bat Chat at Fort Harrison State Park
Fort Harrison State Park Visitor Center
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Free Day! Día de Muertos Community Celebration at the Eiteljorg
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
FreeAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24
Haunted House: Fright Academy at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
From $9
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:15 AM
Visiting Scientist Dr. Ann Taylor: Protein Folding with Fluorescence
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAges 6+
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM
Crafty Crows at Fort Harrison State Park
Fort Harrison State Park Visitor Center
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Skeleton Study at Fort Harrison State Park
Fort Harrison State Park Visitor Center
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
Cinderella featuring the Indianapolis Ballet and the ISO
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Paid
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Veterans Appreciation Day at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Cut Paper Collage with Visiting Artist Christina Hollering
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAges 5+
- Community
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Heroes from the Heartland: Veterans Day at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- Community
Through Jan 2
Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 26
A Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indiana Repertory Theatre
From $27
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Chemistry Day at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM
Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- Outdoors
Through Jan 3
Christmas at the Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM
Santa's BIG Snowball Fight
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 21
Visit with Santa at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAll ages
- Santa visits
Tue, Nov 24 · 5:00 PM
Santa & Carolers at Winterlights
The Garden at Newfields
From $25All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Day at the Eiteljorg Museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
From $5
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
Broad Ripple Village
From $20All ages
- Santa visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Celebration Crossing Opening Day with Santa's Helicopter Arrival
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- Santa visits
Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Indiana State Museum
From $30All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 3
Butler Ballet: Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Paid
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 9:00 AM
Magical Mornings at Celebration Crossing
Indiana State Museum
From $17Ages 0–6
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM
PJs and Plushies at The Manor
Schnull-Rauch Manor House, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
From $5.50
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Teddy Bear Concert: The Garden Symphony — Indianapolis Central Library
Central Library - Clowes Auditorium, Indianapolis Public Library
FreeAges 3–7
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
Museum My Way: Sensory-Friendly Evening
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
All ages
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Snowflake Pajama Party at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $14
- Sports & play
Wed, Dec 9 · 8:30 AM
Whimsical Winter Play: An Early Childhood Experience
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
PaidAges 0–5
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Indiana State Museum
From $35All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM
Santa's Magical Morning
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
From $15All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker — Indianapolis Ballet with the ISO
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Paid
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 27 · 10:00 AM
Kwanzaa Community Festival at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 27 · 12:00 PM
Nutcracker Sweets — Indianapolis Ballet Family Series
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
Paid
- Community
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Countdown to Noon at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAll ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 6:00 PM
Family New Year's Eve at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $18All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Jan 9 · 11:00 AM
Teddy Bear Concert: Runaway Strings — Haughville Branch Library
Haughville Branch, Indianapolis Public Library
FreeAges 3–7
- Community
Mon, Jan 18 · 10:00 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Free Admission at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
FreeAll ages
Places and ongoing programs
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Guided Tours
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
From $11All ages
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story — Planetarium Show at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAges 6+
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Discovery Lab for Ages 5 and Under at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionUp to 5
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Eagle Creek Park and Ornithology Center
Eagle Creek Park
From $1All ages
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Eiteljorg Museum
From $12All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Fort Harrison State Park
Fort Harrison State Park
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden
Garfield Park Conservatory
From $5All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Holliday Park Nature Center and Habitat Hall
Holliday Park Nature Center
All ages
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Holliday Park Playground
Holliday Park
Free
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Indiana History Center — Indiana Experience
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
From $5All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens
Indianapolis Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Indy Island Aquatic Center Indoor Open Swim
Indy Island Aquatic Center, Raymond Park
From $5All ages
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Kids' Art Classes (Ages 4-10) at the Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis Art Center
From $88Ages 4–10
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Krannert Park Family Center Indoor Pool
Krannert Park Family Center
PaidAll ages
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
NCAA Hall of Champions
NCAA Hall of Champions
From $5All ages
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Newfields: Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden
Newfields
From $15All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Ice Skating at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Weaver Popcorn Youth Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds
From $10All ages
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
STEMLab: DNA Discovery at The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
With admissionAges 8+
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Story and Studio Time at the Eiteljorg Museum
Eiteljorg Museum
With admissionAges 3–6
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Teen and Tween Art Classes (Ages 10-14) at the Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis Art Center
From $96Ages 10–14
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Thatcher Park Indoor Pool
Thatcher Park Family Center
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Weekend Public Tours at Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium
Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium, Butler University
From $5All ages
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