Family Friendly Festivals and Fairs Around Indianapolis
You'll find tons of family friendly festivals and fairs for all ages throughout the year in the Indianapolis area! Your calendars are going to fill up fast!
Did we miss one of your favorite festivals or fairs? Be sure to add it to the list!
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Discover Downtown Franklin - Strawberries on the Square
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
Franklin, IN11 am - 10 pm
1 review
Grand Park Sports Center - Grand Summer Kickoff
Beth Wood said: Celebrate Memorial Day and kick off summer with the whole family at Grand Park's Summer Kickoff Celebration. There will be lots of vendors, a health fair, dodge ball tournament and a family adventure course. This is a great way to get the whole family outside and enjoy the arrival of summer!
Cost: free admission
Westfield, IN3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1 review
Purdue Spring Fest
Beth Wood said: This family-friendly festival hosted by Purdue University on its campus in Lafayette offers guests of all ages two days of hands-on activities celebrating spring and the world around us. You'll learn more about animals, astronomy, agriculture, art and much more during this event. Highlights include the Bug Bowl: insect petting zoo and honey tasting, the horticulture show and veterinary open house.
Cost: free admission
West Lafayette, IN10 am - 4 pm
1 review
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eiteljorg.org
Eiteljorg Museum - Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
Beth Wood said: Plan a visit to the Eiteljorg Museum in downtown Indianapolis to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with this fun and colorful celebration. Learn the history behind the holiday, watch performances, meet artists and watch demonstrations, explore artwork, support local artists and create art.
Indianapolis, IN10am-7pm
1 review
greenwood.in.gov
Greenwood Freedom Festival
Beth Wood said: The Freedom Festival starts with a parade, ends with fireworks, and includes live music, a kid zone with bounce houses and fun activities, and vendor booths featuring crafts, food, beverages and more.
Greenwood, IN4pm-10:30pm
1 review
irvingtonhalloween.com
Irvington Halloween Street Fair
Beth Wood said: The Historic Irvington Halloween Street Fair includes a vampire run, a costume parade, a street fair, music and more.
Indianapolis, IN
1 review
Shelbyville Parks & Recreation - Halloween Fun at the Park
Beth Wood said: Celebrate Halloween at the Shelbyville Parks & Recreation Halloween Fun at the Park. There will be pony rides, games, a haunted trail and bridge, a pumpkin patch and trunk or treat. Dress in your favorite costume for an extra fun time!
Shelbyville, IN6:30-9:30pm
1 review
cottagehome.info
Cottage Home Block Party
Beth Wood said: Cottage Home Neighborhood is hosting their neighborhood's annual fall block party! The outdoor party is a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment on two different stages, food and beverages, an animal show, a large kids area with kid-friendly entertainment and events, and much more! Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the block party!
Indianapolis, IN5-11pm
1 review
Carmel Porchfest
Carmel PorchFest is a free, family-friendly community event where a variety of musical acts perform live on neighborhood porches. Food and beverage vendors are available. The featured musical acts range from acoustic to electric, solo to ensemble covering multiple different musical genres.
Carmel, IN12-6pm
0 reviews
clayterrace.com
Clay Terrace - Boo ‘n Brew Fall Festival
Beth Wood said: Celebrate an early Halloween at Clay Terrace's Annual Boo 'n Brew Fall Festival! Enjoy face painting, balloon artists, Silly Safari Animal Shows, a pumpkin patch, horse-drawn hayrides & so much more! Parents and those guests over 21 are welcome to join in on the "BREW" of Boo 'n Brew, offering a large beer garden, with four local breweries.
2-6pm
1 review
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