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Indianapolis air show

by Casey

August 15, 2008

Whew. Pardon me but I have been in Fair daze. Have you been able to make it? Today marked our fourth day at the fair and we still didn't get everything done. But as the fair winds down and school gets ready to start back up it's time for the Indianapolis Air Show at Mt. Comfort airport, about 20 minutes East of the 465 on I-70 in Greenfield, Indiana. The air show will go from Friday-Sunday  Read more...

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

by Casey

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...

Airplanes for $1.50

by Casey

June 27, 2008

Go ahead. Call me crazy. But have you ever parked on the top level of the parking garage at the Indianapolis International Airport? If you go on the right day planes fly right. over. your. head. Seriously. If you have a child obsessed with things that fly, make really loud noises or that are huge, the airport parking garage roof is the place to hang out. Not only will you be able to watch planes  Read more...

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

by Casey

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.

by Casey

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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