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Calling all animal lovers

September 03, 2008

I had the chance to talk to the organizer of the All American Horse Classic today and for any of you with children who are in love with horses, the All American Horse Classic will be held today through Saturday at the Pepsi Coliseum at the State Fair Grounds. Shows start at 11 am and 6:30 pm and run for approximately two and half hours. The really good news? It's all free! Including a kids  Read more...

'tis the state fair season

August 07, 2008

Did you know that we have one of the largest state fairs in the nation right here in Indianapolis? Growing up we always made our annual trip to the state fair. My favorites as a kid still remain my favorites to this day. Where I grew up I even entered a few state fairs and won a few ribbons. To me the state fair seems to be a rite of passage for every family. Last year was our first year taking  Read more...

Three days in and around Indianapolis: Day 1, Indianapolis Children's Museum

July 08, 2008

If you are coming to Indianapolis from anywhere in the state, the nation or the world with a preschooler you would be a fool not to go to the world's largest children's museum . Even us locals take out of towners here to impress them with five levels of " Why didn't they have this kind of stuff when I was a kid? " The best place I remember ever visiting as a kid was the Exploratorium in San  Read more...

PBS Kids in the Park.

June 12, 2008

Mark your calendars for next Saturday, June 21st. 10 am - 4 pm. PBS Kids, the leader in public children's television is hosting a free party downtown at the American Legion Mall and Veterans Memorial Plaza. While all the details can be found here , the fun stuff is here. Does your child have a favorite PBS character? Have you been able to visit the Children's Museum while the special Curious  Read more...

All about dad.

June 10, 2008

The time of year has come when we turn our attention to the men in our lives. Have fun with your kids planning activities dad will love, manly stuff, guy stuff. Here's a few suggestions to help you out with getting in a masculine frame of mind (because if you're life is anything like mine it has been overtaken with princesses and pink.) The Indy Jazz Fest will occur for three days over the  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...

Top 5 things to do outside when the rain clears and the sun shines.

May 13, 2008

After a long rainstorm the world can look, feel and smell completely new and different. Often I feel like the Munchkins in Oz poking my head out into the sunshine after a week of gloomy weather. Colors are more saturated, rivers and streams are fuller and the sky is bluer. Learning to appreciate a storm breaking and enjoying a perfect day is a must for any family. 5. Nothing says summer and  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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