Fun Things to Do in Indianapolis With Teens

Here's a list of fun things to do in Indianapolis with teens or tweens, for when you're looking to make some memories (and score some points) with your older kids. Check the map to find parent-recommended teen activities near you in the Indianapolis area, and add your own ideas and reviews to the list!

To continue the fun with your teenager at home, try some favorite teen crafts, podcasts or tv shows together.


 
    Edge Adventures Indianapolis Koteewi Park
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     (204.5 mi)

    Price

    $49.95/adult, $44.95/child

    Ages

    Age 7+

    Dawn Denning:  Featuring 5 treetop trails consisting of 60 challenges and ziplines, Koteewi is guaranteed to provide thrills and fun for everyone at every skill level!

    Koteewi Range
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     (204.8 mi)

    Price

    $18/person (1 hour)

    Dawn Denning:  Koteewi Range invites both seasoned archers and beginners for target and 3D shooting.

    K1 Speed
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     (206.8 mi)

    Price

    $25.95/ 1 race

    Dawn Denning:  K1 Speed is America's Premier Indoor Electric Kart Racing Company in the Nation! Their Arrive & Drive racing allows individuals to come in and compete for the fastest lap against friends, family and other racers.

    The Escape Room
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     (208.3 mi)

    Dawn Denning:  You and your team are locked in a themed room where you have 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and discover keys and combinations to escape the room before your time is up!

    Conner Prairie Historic Skills Classes & Armsmaking Workshops
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     (209.3 mi)

    Conner Prairie offers tweens, teens and adults a variety of how-to classes and workshops throughout the year during their Prairie Pursuits program. Different sessions include being a blacksmith for the day, woodworking, pottery, wood fire baking, sewing, crafting and more. Conner Prairie is an interactive history museum that offers indoor and outdoor exhibits transporting guests back in time to the 1800's. Registration required.

    Climb Time Indy
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     (210.1 mi)

    Climb Time Indy offers climbers of all experience levels more than 8,500 square feet of climbing space. With over 4,000 different holds, 30 ropes and routes that change weekly, climbers can enjoy a different climb each visit. Choose from easy to moderate to extremely difficult levels. Climb time also offers private lessons, kids programs, group climbs, monthly memberships, a pro shop and more.

    Sky Zone Glow
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     (210.8 mi)

    Price

    $30/person

    Dawn Denning:  SkyZone is different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club.

    Indy Acres Paintball
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     (210.8 mi)

    Price

    $28+/person

    Dawn Denning:  Indy Acres Paintball offers an exciting outdoor setting with tactical mission-based combat game play that will allow your inner child to emerge. It’s a fun activity for teens and adults to enjoy together!

    Naptown Roller Derby - Indiana State Fair Grounds
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     (217.0 mi)

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    Seasonal

    The Naptown Roller Derby is a competitive roller derby league that competes at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and is owned and operated by its skaters. There are three different teams that make up the league: The Tornado Sirens, Warning Belles and Third Alarm. The meets are action-packed and loud and kids love them! Special theme nights like Star Wars night are held throughout the season. You'll definitely have fun cheering on these talented ladies while you watch their epic derby skating skills!

    Zoo Teen Volunteers
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     (220.4 mi)

    Ages

    Age 14 - 18

    Dawn Denning:  The Zoo Teen Program helps kids explore career goals, interact with zoologists, the public and much more.

    Indy Cycloplex
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     (221.4 mi)

    Time

    Open seasonally

    If your kid loves BMX bikes or racing speed bikes, then the Cycloplex is a must see. The outdoor BMX track hosts open racing or lessons depending on your child's experience level. If your kiddo is more into long distance riding, the on-site Velodrome offers training classes and open riding for your child to check out. If your kid loves being on 2 wheels, this park is designed for them.

    Indy Paintball Battleground
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     (225.0 mi)

    Price

    $36+/ person

    Dawn Denning:  With themed fields, low pricing and large player base, Indy Paintball Battleground offers traditional paintball, as well as low impact paintball and Airsoft.

    Go Ape Treetop Adventures
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     (228.2 mi)

    Located in beautiful Eagle Creek Park, there is an awesome adventure awaiting your tween/teen. Go Ape Treetop Adventures is a 2-3 hour journey featuring 40-foot high tree-to-tree crossings, super long ziplines and heart-stopping Tarzan swings. One participating adult over 18 must supervise up to two 10-15 year olds.

    Indiana Zipline Tours
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     (275.9 mi)

    Price

    $70/person

    Dawn Denning:  Choose from 8 different zip lines that showcase 1 swinging bridge and Indiana's only suspended platforms that hang from the trees! The zipline length ranges from 150 to 2,000 feet and it can take up to 2 hours for your teen to shoot through the air.

Primary photo:   Go Ape

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