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There's more to fall than halloween

October 28, 2008

As a kid two things came to mind when I heard the word Halloween. Costumes and candy. Even now as a parent when the subject of Halloween comes up the two front runners are still costumes and candy. There's so much more to Halloween and the entire fall season surrounding it than costumes and candy and while it may seem like a stretch to come up with activities that don't involve taffeta, plastic  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 five things to do on a rainy day.

May 27, 2008

Ugh, rain. Ruins outings, picnics, parties and concerts. But it's also what allows us to take a shower, have green grass (without a sprinkling system most of the time) and cook. Moving here from the desert, from a city constantly worried about droughts and water rationing, the rain here is a new adventure for us. Have you ever learned about the different kinds of clouds? What kinds carry rain  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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