Family Friendly Festivals and Fairs Around Indianapolis

Beth Wood said:  Explore the one-acre sunflower field at Tuttle Orchard during their Sunflower Trail Playdates for young children and their parents. You can plan your next playdate at the orchard where you can explore the sunflower trail, see and take photos with thousands of sunflowers, spend time playing in the Tractor Town Kid's Farm area, pick your own sunflower to take home and more family fun.

Beth Wood said:  Enjoy a weekend of family fun at the New Palestine Summer Festival located in downtown New Palestine. There will be live music both nights, a car show, food trucks and concession booths, a family-friendly 5K or 1-mile walk/run, vendor and craft booths, a kid zone with bounce houses and games, a beer and wine garden a firework show and more fun. Please see website for list of events each day.

Beth Wood said:  An afternoon of fun and art awaits at Hamilton Town Center outdoor mall in Noblesville. Their annual Chalk Art Festival features local artists and their masterpieces made out of chalk along the mall's village streets. Along with taking in the unbelievable artwork, the entire family can have fun listening to live music, shopping local businesses, enjoying wonderful food and drinks and playing in the Kid Zone which includes face paint, games, crafts, balloon art and more.

Beth Wood said:  Families will have loads of fun at Hamilton Town Center's Kids Block Party. The outdoor mall in Noblesville has an afternoon of fun planned including an interactive DJ, character appearances, face painting, kids activities, photo booth and giveaways! Check out local businesses, after-school clubs and teams, and more. It's a great way to gain more information on ways to keep your family active!

Beth Wood said:  The entire family will have a fun-filled day at the Indiana Renaissance Faire held at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center. This outdoor festival encourages guests to "step back in time" to the "Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth I." You'll experience knighting ceremonies, swordplay, jugglers, acrobats, full-contact non-choreographed jousting, live period and pirate music, costumed characters, free children's games and more. You can also shop from over 70 vendors and artisans.

Beth Wood said:  Enjoy a day of pioneer fun at the historic red barn located at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville. Staff from the park's Taylor Center of Natural History will be there to help guests make a corn husk doll, join a "quilting bee," churn fresh butter, learn about pioneer plants and have more fun exploring pioneer life. The Taylor Center of Natural History is located within the 800-acre Strawtown Koteewi Park and is a resource of artifacts, educational displays and archaeological discoveries that have been found at the park.

Beth Wood said:  Head over to St. George Orthodox Christian Church in Fishers for their annual festival which celebrates the hospitality of the Middle East and other cultures within their church family . There will be live music and dancing, beer and wine, a marketplace, carnival area, food demonstrations, book signings, ethnic food and desserts, church tours, a bounce village and much more family fun.

Beth Wood said:  Do your kiddos love tractors? Then don't miss your chance to see restored and preserved tractors, farm tools and equipment at the Johnson County Antique Machinery Show. There will be fun activities for all ages including daily tractor pulls, equipment demonstrations, a Kid's Tent with games and activities, an antique market, bingo, kid's pedal pull contests, concessions and more.

Beth Wood said:  The Hamilton County Sports Complex's Annual Family Fun Fair is full of fun for all ages. You'll find local vendor booths, giveaways, games, activities, pony rides, acrobat show, face painting, airbrush tattoos, fire trucks, bounce houses, fair food and much more. Guests can visit the Hamilton County Sports Complex tenants for free trial events, introductions, and open gym time!

Cost: free admission

Beth Wood said:  Bring the entire family to the Hamilton County 4-H Fair for a day of fun. There will be lots to do for all ages including 4-H Livestock shows, tractors, walk-a-lama, one mile color run, robotics challenge, pet parade, talent contest, farmer olympics, vendors, live entertainment, fashion revue, 4H Queen pageant, animals, music, educational displays, food and beverages and loads more! See website for full list of festival events.

Beth Wood said:  Head over to the Courthouse Lawn in downtown Franklin for their Strawberries on the Square event. You can enjoy fresh strawberries, ice cream, cake, whipped cream and bottled water. There will also be food vendors, live music, a classic car cruise, appearance by the Indianapolis Tornados Minor League Football team and cheerleaders, family yoga, and more fun throughout the afternoon and evening. Strawberries will be served from 11 am until they sell out.

Cost: free admission, $5 for your strawberry treat

Beth Wood said:  Head over to the Marion County Fairgrounds for the annual week-long Marion County Fair. You'll find a full calendar of events that the whole family will enjoy including demolition derbies, pageants, concerts, talent shows, animal experiences and shows, fair food, midway amusement games, rides and much more. Marion County 4-H youth will also be showcasing their talents throughout the fair.

Beth Wood said:  Enjoy a morning in the outdoors with the entire family at the Indy Urban Acres Spring Fest. There will be an early morning yoga session, gardening workshops, beekeeping demonstrations, a plant sale, live music and more.

Beth Wood said:  Bring the entire family to Potter's Bridge Park in Noblesville for their annual Potter's Bridge Fall Festival. You'll find over 70 arts, crafts and food vendor booths to shop from, live music, a Kid Zone full of family-friendly activities and more. The beautiful backdrop of the scenic Potter's Bridge Park along the White River Greenway Trail is a perfect setting for a fall family day!

Beth Wood said:  Head to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers for their Annual Blues Fest. Pack some chairs, blankets, a picnic and grab your friends and family to go enjoy live blues music. Beer and food will be available for purchase.