Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Indianapolis, IN

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Creepies, crawlies and slitheries.

October 30, 2008

I don't care how old you are. It takes a special kind of person to not be creeped out by creepies, crawlies and slitheries. Thankfully a lot of children fall under this special category and if your child is one of them you'll be happy to know that there are some great upcoming events for the squeamish and not so squeamish. The Indianapolis Marion County Library System will have a touring exhibit  Read more...

Summer comes in thousands of tiny flashes.

July 04, 2008

Coming from the West, seeing my first firefly last summer seemed to fill some sort of childhood dream that had been lost and ignored. I had always heard of fireflies, I even dreamed of catching dozens of them in a jar and reading by the light the tiny glowing insects put off. Of course I realize now as a grownup that fireflies don't put off a constant 20 watt glow, nor are they the warm fuzzy  Read more...

Icky, Slimy, Wonderful-Holliday Park Creek Stomp

June 20, 2008

This Sunday at Holliday Park the 22nd the two and over crowd and their parents are invited to wear some grubby clothes and come crawl around in the creeks of Holliday Park to explore the wildlife, plant life and diversity that abounds in this natural preserve. Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Registration is required. The cost is $5 per family and the creek stomp will go from  Read more...

99 things to do with your child in Indianapolis before they grow up.

May 29, 2008

Go to the Indy 500. See the city from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (stair climbing optional). Lie in the shade with a heap of ribs to share at Rib Fest. Cheer the runners from the sidelines at the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon. Brush up on your French for the French Market Festival. Take a bike ride down the Monon Trail. Sit in the splash zone at the dolphin show at the  Read more...

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Discovering the wilderness of the urban jungle.

May 16, 2008

Animals have a way of attracting the attention of preschoolers and captivating their attention. And by captivating their attention I mean obsessively taking over every waking moment of their very being. Every kid seems to go through at least four of the major obsessions throughout the first five years of their life. Thankfully there are local places that will placate the obsession while it  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in indianapolis

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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