Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood · IN
Things to do with kids in Indianapolis — November 2026
35 family events in November 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Día de Muertos Activities with Fishers Arts Council
Fishers Municipal Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo
With admissionAll ages
- Cooking
Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM
Campfire Cooking at McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Nature Park (Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center)
From $3All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
Cinderella featuring the Indianapolis Ballet and the ISO
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Teddy Bear Concert: The Big Note — Mooresville Public Library
Mooresville Public Library
FreeAges 3–7
- 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
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 PM
Indy Fuel Toy Story Family Fun Day
Fishers Event Center
From $24
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM
Tadpole Time: Turkey Talk at McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Nature Park
From $5Ages 2–5
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Fishers Veterans Day Ceremony
Theater at Fishers Municipal Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Keychain Critters Craft at McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Nature Park
From $2Ages 5+
- 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
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
Indy Fuel National Family PJ Day
Fishers Event Center
From $24
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
STEM Day at Fishers Maker Playground
Fishers Maker Playground
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM
Indy Fuel Nitro's Birthday Bash with Postgame Skate
Fishers Event Center
From $24
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM
Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 17 · 3:00 PM
Nature Discovery: Tracks and Trails at Gibbs Park
W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park
From $5Ages 7–12
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Ornament Workshop at McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Nature Park
From $15All ages
- Tree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30 AM
Carmel Christkindlmarkt Opening Day and Tree Lighting
Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green
FreeAll 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
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM
Name That Skull! at McCloud Nature Park
McCloud Nature Park
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Tue, Nov 24 · 5:00 PM
Santa & Carolers at Winterlights
The Garden at Newfields
From $25All ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Full Moon Hike at Brown County State Park
Brown County State Park (Olympic Pool parking lot)
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Day at the Eiteljorg Museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
From $5
- Community
Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM
Sankt Martinstag Storytime at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green
Free
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
Broad Ripple Village
From $20All ages
- Community
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM
A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie
From $15All ages
- Santa visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Celebration Crossing Opening Day with Santa's Helicopter Arrival
Indiana State Museum
From $17All ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 29 · 4:00 PM
Indy Fuel Teddy Bear Toss
Fishers Event Center
From $24
- Santa visits
Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM
Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Indiana State Museum
From $30All ages