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

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Getting local with literature.

November 25, 2008

Sometimes it's fun to get local with books. Did you know that author/illustrator Bill Peet grew up in Indianapolis and went to the Herron school of Art and Design? He even did the entire storyboards for Disney's feature films "The Sword in the Stone" and "One Hundred and One Dalmations." Who's to say a small town kid from Indianapolis can't make it big time? Two other books with local flair (and  Read more...

Day after the air show. what we learned.

August 25, 2008

This weekend I had the chance to attend the Indianapolis Air Show . While the Indianapolis Air Show at Mount Comfort won't be going on for another year, I'd like to tell you now to start getting ready for next year and to learn from my mistakes. (Yep, I made a few!) First of all, August. HOT. You are allowed to bring one cooler up to 14 cooler into the event and I suggest filling almost all of  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...

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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