Family Friendly Festivals and Fairs Around Indianapolis

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.

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Beth Wood said:  Celebrate the Viking culture at Whitestown Parks and Recreation's Viking Fest! Have fun with the entire family watching Viking fighting reenactments, munching on Viking themed food, listening and dancing to Celtic music, watching falconry, ax throwing and fire demonstrations, archery, juggling, keg throwing, bonfire, exploring the hands-on Viking Village and more! Be sure to wear your favorite Viking themed costumes and join in the fun!

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.

8am-12pm

Beth Wood said:  Join the Indiana Fever, Indy's WNBA team, at their annual Tipoff Party at Banker's Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis where you'll find loads of fun for the whole family. Check out the 6,000 square foot Family Fun Zone, see Indiana Fever players, play interactive games, and more. Face painting, balloon artists, concession stands and more will be available for added fun. Children 14 and under receive a hot dog, chips and Pepsi for free.

5pm-8pm

Beth Wood said:  Head over to Federal Hill Commons Park in Noblesville and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the annual Salsa for Salsa Festival. There will be family-friendly activities, food trucks featuring authentic Mexican food, salsa band, margarita garden and a salsa tasting contest! It's guaranteed to be a fun evening for the whole family! Federal Hill Commons Park is a 6.5-acre park on the outskirts of the downtown Noblesville area and features an amphitheater, splash pad, green space, and event space.

6pm-9pm

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.

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Beth Wood said:  Celebrate Latin culture at the Amigos de Westfield festival held at Asa Bales Park. There will be authentic Latin food from numerous local vendors and food trucks, live music, dancing and a Kids Zone to keep the entire family entertained!

2pm-7pm

Beth Wood said:  The Feast of Lanterns is a family-friendly historical festival held in Spades Park on the East side of Indianapolis that dates back to the late 1800's. Colorful lanterns are lit throughout Spades Park where local vendors, neighborhood booths, artisan booths, food trucks, local breweries and more are set up. There will also be live music, kid's activities and family fun throughout the festival!

4pm-11pm

Beth Wood said:  St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church and School hosts their annual SausageFest where family and friends can gather to enjoy live music, local food and drinks, a wine garden and more. An entire section of the festival is dedicated to a family-friendly kid's zone that will feature games, face painting, bounce houses and more fun. A teen area will also be available for older kids to have fun.

5:30pm-12am

Beth Wood said:  Bring the entire family to the Indiana State Fair for "The Greatest 17 Days of Summer!" You'll find Midway amusement rides and games, farm animals, a family fun park featuring hands-on activities for all ages, pioneer village, contests and competitions, mouthwatering food and beverages, live entertainment, concerts and much more! A single-ring Big Top Circus will perform three FREE shows per day. Check the website for discount days.

Hours vary by date

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!

1pm-4pm

Beth Wood said:  The entire family can enjoy five days of live music at the Virginia Avenue Music Fest held in Fountain Square near downtown Indianapolis. 130 different bands and artists are slated to perform during the festival with over 170 live performances. Many different music genres will be represented including folk, indie, pop, rock, hip hop, instrumental, funk, soul, experimental, psychedelic and more. There will also be art, food, and beverage vendors throughout the festival area.

Cost: free admission

Showtimes vary

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

11 am - 3 pm

Beth Wood said:  Head over to the Indianapolis Art Center for the One America Broad Ripple Art Fair where you'll find original art and crafts created by more than 220 artists and artisans. The Broad Ripple Art Fair is a highly selective and juried art fair that is nationally ranked. You'll find live music and performances on 3 different stages, interactive art activities for all ages, live demonstrations, food and beverage vendors and more family fun.

Cost: $13 - $15 for adults and $3 - $5 for kids (3-12)

Beth Wood said:  Calling all Soapbox Derby fans and racers!!! Downtown Westfield hosts their annual Grand Junction Derby, a one-day track event of bracketed derby car races featuring a gravity powered start. Participate in the race by entering your hand-built derby cars. Racing costumes to coordinate with car themes encouraged. Cars will be displayed on "Gasoline Alley" and have the chance to win the people's choice award for best car.

Cost: free admission

11 am - 1 pm