Family Friendly Festivals and Fairs Around Indianapolis

Beth Wood said:  Head over to the Village of West Clay's annual Fall Festival where families and friends can gather to celebrate all things Fall. There will be fall decor, music, food, games, drinks and lots of family fun for all ages.

2pm-4:30pm

Beth Wood said:  Bring the whole family to the square in downtown Noblesville for their annual Fall Fest. There will be a Pumpkin Carving Contest, trick-or-treating among merchants downtown, a soup cook-off, hayrides, scarecrow contest and more fun for the whole family.

5pm-9pm

Beth Wood said:  Celebrate all things Scottish at the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival at German Park. There will be live music, bagpipe performances, Gaelic dancers, a Kids Quest, Celtic vendors, Scottish Clans, a royal court, athletic competitions, food, drinks and more fun for the whole family. The Opening Ceremony begins at 9am.

8:30am-8pm

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!

11am-4pm

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.

10am-6pm

Beth Wood said:  Celebrate the traditional Chinese celebration at the Chinese Mooncake Festival in downtown Carmel. There will be music, dancing, costumes and more for all ages to enjoy. Each guest can receive a free mooncake to enjoy. Mooncakes are limited so reserve yours before attending the festivities.

6:30pm-8:30pm

Beth Wood said:  Spend a day with family and friends at IUPUI's Wood Plaza celebrating over 2,000 years of Chinese culture at the annual Indianapolis Chinese Festival. The festival features Chinese musicians, singers and dancers, Chinese games, Mooncakes, dragon and lion dancers, authentic Chinese food, cultural gifts, Tai chi and martial arts demonstrations, Chinese costumes, arts, crafts and hands-on activities for all ages. The festival is brought to you by the numerous local Chinese organizations and the Indianapolis Mayor's Office and promises to be a good time for the whole family.

11am-5pm

Beth Wood said:  St. Joan of Arc hosts their annual French Market where guests can enjoy live music, authentic French food and wine, an artisan craft fair, raffle, supervised children's area with games and activities, a French-language mass held in the cathedral and more fun throughout the afternoon and evening.

12pm-10pm

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.

Friday: 5pm-10pm

Saturday: 1pm-10pm

Sunday: 1 pm-5pm

Beth Wood said:  Bring the entire family out to Rock the Ruins music and food festival. Listen to live music while you take in the beauty around you at the iconic Ruins at Holliday Park. There will be live music, food and beverages for sale. See website to purchase tickets.

4pm-9pm

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.

9am-6pm

Beth Wood said:  Do you love donuts? Be sure to check out the annual Indy Donut Festival in Broad Ripple Park where you'll get the chance to eat some of the yummiest and craziest donut flavors in the Indy area. Guests can sample different donuts and coffee drinks from local bakeries, enjoy live music and participate in fun donut-themed activities. Proceeds benefit cancer research and awareness of Indianapolis-based patient programs and services provided by those affected by cancer. This event usually sells out so purchase tickets in advance.

11am-1pm

Kristy Pepping said:  Come out for the Christ Church Cathedral (Church on the Circle) for an Indianapolis tradition! Every year on the second Thursday of June The Cathedral Women of Christ Church Cathedral holds their annual Strawberry Festival. Your kids will love "The Works," which includes shortcake, strawberries, ice cream and whipped topping.

8:30am-4pm, entertainment starts at 10am

Erin P. said:  Take Dad out for a burger for Father's Day! Who wouldn’t salivate at the opportunity to eat the finest burgers in central Indiana…for only $5 each? Indy Burger Week is a week-long celebration of the glorious creation known as the hamburger. Indy Burger Week is a fundraiser for Second Helpings. Because, while gourmet burgers are great, everyone deserves to eat. Click here for the restaurant map to see the dozens of participating restaurants.

Beth Wood said:  Head to the streets of downtown Noblesville for their annual Street Dance event! You'll find loads of fun for the whole family including live entertainment, local vendors, ice cream and hot dog eating contests, a beer garden for guests 21 and older, a Kid Zone including games and activities, yummy food and much more. Stella Luna will take the stage at 8pm for a live show for all ages.

4pm-11pm