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

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Aquariums

Wanna hang out outside?

January 21, 2009

Yeah, me neither. The shorter the walk to the car the better, I dream of the day I have a garage. So last week I posted about stuff to do when you're stuck inside. Well now that that Arctic air has passed over us (OH MY I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO COLD) we can poke our heads out and venture to greener pastures (aka, NOT MY HOUSE.) I don't care if you eat fast food or not, you could hate the stuff for  Read more...

Fish'n'indy

August 19, 2008

Here in Indianapolis we are pretty landlocked. Sure there's a few rivers and even a great lake up to the North, but as far as a big beach? We're with most of the rest of the country, without one. While this is a positive in the sense that going to the beach for a lot of us landlocked folk is truly and escape, it makes it a little harder to easily enjoy the fun associated with living near the  Read more...

Staying cool at the zoo

July 11, 2008

If you're like most Indy families with small children you probably have an annual zoo membership. If you don't, know this, two visits in a year with parking for a family of four costs the same as an annual family pass. Just sayin'. If you already have an annual pass chances are you're a lot like we are and only use it during those fleeting moments of spring and in the too short fall. Let's face  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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