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The temperature may be dropping, but that doesn\u2019t mean you are destined to spend the next couple of months trapped in your house with nothing to do. There is still\u00a0plenty<\/em> of opportunity for fun to be had \u2013 both indoors and out. Thanks to the input of our Indy\u2019s Child readers and our own experiences as parents, this list of 99 Things To Do This Winter in Indianapolis<\/strong>\u00a0will keep you active and entertained.<\/p>\n

Oh and because everyone loves FREE (especially<\/em> right after the holidays) all of the activities you find below\u00a0with *<\/strong>\u00a0are free. That\u2019s right \u2013 FREE!<\/strong> So get out there!<\/p>\n

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  1. Go sledding on one of Indy\u2019s favorite sledding hills<\/a>. *<\/li>\n
  2. Visit Mr. Muffins Trains in Carmel.<\/a>\u00a0*<\/li>\n
  3. Enjoy some natural\u00a0fun at the Holliday Park Nature Center.<\/a>\u00a0*<\/li>\n
  4. Sit in a double-sided car at the Indiana State Police Museum.<\/a>\u00a0*<\/li>\n
  5. Walk through the Garfield Park Conservatory.<\/a>\n
  6. Stop in to play, work or socialize at The Urban Chalkboard of Carmel.<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Make a splash at an indoor pool\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Lace up your skates at a local ice rink.<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Let the kids run wild indoors at The Traders Point Christian Church\u2019s \u201cThe Park.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0*<\/li>\n
  10. Watch the Jingle Rails trains go \u2018round at the Eiteljorg Museum<\/a> thru 1\/16.<\/li>\n
  11. Explore a new museum your kids are sure to love.<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Enjoy\u00a0the classic\u00a0tale of the Von Trapp family during the musical performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein\u2019s The Sound of Music<\/a>, playing at the Old National Centre 1\/10-1\/15.<\/li>\n
  13. Enjoy breakfast and a movie at Cereal Cinema<\/a>, a unique family friendly experience created by the Indy Film Fest. $5 per ticket includes movie and cereal bar. {Kids under 5 are FREE}<\/li>\n
  14. Discover the indoor Discovery Station at Conner Prairie.<\/a><\/li>\n
  15. Ride the escalators at Central Library<\/a> in downtown Indy, then head to The Curve for a little green screen fun. *<\/li>\n
  16. Pick out a $1 children\u2019s book at Indy Reads Books.<\/a><\/li>\n
  17. Have a blast watching the Harlem Globetrotters<\/a> show off their ball-handling skills on 1\/14 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.<\/li>\n
  18. Look into a cooking class for your mini Julia Child.<\/a><\/li>\n
  19. Enjoy a free program at one of our local libraries. *<\/li>\n
  20. Swim in the indoor pool at the downtown CityWay YMCA.<\/a><\/li>\n
  21. Step into Peewinkle\u2019s Puppet Studio<\/a> for the Valentine Cabaret.<\/em><\/li>\n
  22. Gather friends for a fun playtime at the Recreation Unlimited showroom of Noblesville.<\/a><\/li>\n
  23. Head to Clowes Hall 3\/16 for Odd Squad \u2013 LIVE!.<\/a><\/li>\n
  24. Take a trip\u00a0north for a ride on the Pokagon State Park toboggan run.<\/a><\/li>\n
  25. Fire up a tableside helping of s\u2019mores at BRICS<\/a> in Broad Ripple.<\/li>\n
  26. Honor MLK Day with free admission at a local attraction. *<\/a><\/li>\n
  27. Visit Family Day on the first Saturday of the month at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.<\/a><\/li>\n
  28. Visit the Ornithology Center at Eagle Creek Park.<\/a>\u00a0*<\/li>\n
  29. Head south to the huge indoor climbing gym at The Commons of Columbus, IN.<\/a>\u00a0*<\/li>\n
  30. After your visit at The Commons, stop for treats at Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor,<\/a> just across the street (closed 1\/9-1\/22 for annual maintenance.)<\/li>\n
  31. Go duckpin bowling in Fountain Square.<\/a><\/li>\n
  32. Jam out at a Kids Rhythm Class with Bongo Boy Music School.<\/a><\/li>\n
  33. Take a ride down the Children\u2019s Museum of Indianapolis Chocolate Slide,<\/a>\u00a0(open 2\/4-4\/23) as part of the Willy Wonka-inspired d\u00e9cor in the Sunburst Atrium.<\/li>\n
  34. Venture through Flat Fork Creek Park of Fishers.<\/a> Start with the sledding hill \u2013 stay for the treehouses. *<\/li>\n
  35. Bounce like Tigger to Cumberland Park for the Fishers Parks and Recreation National Winnie The Pooh Day on 1\/15.<\/a>\u00a0*<\/li>\n
  36. Or, bounce the winter blues away at BounceU of Fishers.<\/a><\/li>\n
  37. Plan time for Hot Jazz For Cool Kids, the Indianapolis Public Library\u2019s annual winter jazz concerts<\/a> perfect for young listeners. *<\/li>\n
  38. Bundle up for a winter hike on Fall Creek Trail at Fort Harrison State Park.<\/a><\/li>\n
  39. Scout out the 35-foot Veal\u2019s Ice Tree in person.<\/a>*<\/li>\n
  40. Enjoy free admission to the Indianapolis Museum of Art <\/a>on the first Thursday of every month from 4-8pm. *<\/li>\n
  41. Pet a shark at the Indianapolis Zoo.<\/a>\n
  42. Journey under the sea with Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid<\/a>\u00a0at The Old National Centre, running 2\/7-2\/12.<\/li>\n
  43. Check out weekly storytime, Tuesdays at Pottery Barn Kids<\/a> {5-time visitors receive a $10 coupon toward their own book!}. *<\/li>\n
  44. Head to Franklin Skate Club<\/a> where kids skate free. *<\/li>\n
  45. Check into a Youth Climbing time at Evo Rock + Fitness<\/a>, Mondays and Thursdays beginning at 6pm.<\/li>\n
  46. Let the kids {and you!} have a night out by looking into one of these great Parent Night Out programs<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  47. Learn about making maple syrup at the annual Holliday Park Sap To Syrup Day<\/a> on 2\/27.<\/li>\n
  48. Engage your preschooler\/kindergartener in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Teddy Bear Series<\/a>. *<\/li>\n
  49. Want to try an escape room that is perfect for kids? Venture to Carmel Clay Public Library<\/a> for Escape Room: Wolf\u2019s Den on 2\/10 and 2\/11. Registration is required and begins 2\/3.<\/li>\n
  50. Join Broad Ripple Park for their annual Moonlight Madness Egg Hunt<\/a> on 4\/7.<\/li>\n
  51. Put your kids\u2019 musical tastes to the test at the monthly Indy CD & Viny<\/a>l Kids Day on the last Sunday of the month. Includes a concert too! *<\/li>\n
  52. Head to the Children\u2019s Museum of Indianapolis<\/a> on the first Thursday of the month for free admission from 4-8pm. *<\/li>\n
  53. Farmer\u2019s Markets aren\u2019t just for the summer. Find some tasty treats at\u00a0the Fishers Farmers Market, Carmel Farmers Market<\/a> or\u00a0Indy Winter Farmers Market<\/a> at the Circle City Industrial Complex. *<\/li>\n
  54. Take the entire family (or go for an adults-only night out) to enjoy a delicious meal during Devour\u00a0Indy<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  55. Enjoy a fun Saturday morning Peanut Butter & Jam<\/a> concert at The Center For The Performing Arts, designed for kids ages 1-7.<\/li>\n
  56. Spend an afternoon bowling at your favorite local lanes.<\/li>\n
  57. Don your green at the Greening Of The Canal<\/a> on 3\/16, which includes family fun at the Indiana Historical Society, concerts and more. *<\/li>\n
  58. Speaking of green, head out for the annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a> in downtown Indy. *<\/li>\n
  59. Skate on in to an Indiana Fuel hockey Family Fun Day<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  60. Explore the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall Of Fame Museum<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  61. Schedule a tour of the Indianapolis Humane Society<\/a>. *<\/li>\n
  62. Head to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indy<\/a>.\u00a0{Small fee to take the elevator but the stairs are free.}<\/li>\n
  63. Scope out the Indianapolis Firefighters Museum<\/a> on Mass Ave. *<\/li>\n
  64. Walk around the Dallara IndyCar Factory\u00a0in Speedway<\/a> {kids 4 and under are free!}.<\/li>\n
  65. Take advantage of a snowy day by going to the Lakeview Church Indoor Playground<\/a>. *<\/li>\n
  66. Hit the arcade for dinner and games at Dave & Buster\u2019s<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  67. Snuggle up with a new book at Kids Ink Bookstore<\/a>. *<\/li>\n
  68. Afterward, head next door for a treat at The Flying Cupcake<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  69. Join\u00a0Mickey and friends at\u00a0Follow Your Heart, a Disney on Ice<\/a> performance, taking place 1\/18-1\/22 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.<\/li>\n
  70. Play Pokemon Go at the Museum of Miniature houses<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  71. Cheer on the Butler Bulldogs basketball team at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  72. Be inspired at the NCAA Hall Of Champions<\/a> {ages 5 and under free!}.<\/li>\n
  73. Check out some snakes and turtles at\u00a0the Cool Creek Park Nature Center<\/a>. *<\/li>\n
  74. Decorate pottery at You Are The Potter Wacky Wednesdays<\/a> for a discounted $5 fee.<\/li>\n
  75. Dive into the trampoline park, giant foam pit or dunk baskets at SkyZone of Fishers<\/a>, Sky Zone Indy South<\/a>\u00a0or Plainfield<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  76. Just pop in\u00a0for a free sample of popcorn at well,\u00a0Just Pop In!<\/a> of Broad Ripple. {Mini bags make a perfect snack.}<\/li>\n
  77. Mark your calendar for the annual Circus Day at the Indiana Historical Society<\/a> {usually the last weekend in March!}. *<\/li>\n
  78. Celebrate National Pie Day on 1\/23 with a slice from My Sugar Pie in Zionsville<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  79. Watch a Naptown Roller Girls<\/a> bout.<\/li>\n
  80. Take a tour of Lucas Oil Stadium<\/a>, available every Tuesday and Wednesday. {Kids 3 and under are FREE!}<\/li>\n
  81. Build the day away at Brickworld Indy LEGO Expo<\/a> at the Fairgrounds 3\/18-3\/19.<\/li>\n
  82. Indiana and basketball go together like peanut butter and jelly. Head to one of Indiana\u2019s many high school or college basketball games and cheer on your favorite team.<\/li>\n
  83. Enjoy a Lucas Oil Family Night<\/a> with the Indiana Pacers.<\/li>\n
  84. Curb your Spring Fever<\/a> with the annual Carmel Clay Parks afternoon of kite flying, Easter egg hunts and more on 3\/26.<\/li>\n
  85. Bang away at the Rhythm Discovery Center<\/a>, an interactive percussion museum in downtown Indy.<\/li>\n
  86. Sign up for winter swim lessons<\/a> at your family\u2019s favorite spot.<\/li>\n
  87. Take advantage of a warm{er} day and walk through history at Crown Hill Cemetery<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  88. Head south to Bloomington where your little ones can explore and learn at Wonderlab: The Museum of Science, Health and Technology.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  89. Keep your eyes peeled for gnomes at the Garfield Park Conservatory\u2019s<\/a> Gnome Away From Home <\/em>display, 3\/18-4\/2.<\/li>\n
  90. Get a cup of hot chocolate from The\u00a0South Bend Chocolate Company<\/a> on Monument Circle.<\/li>\n
  91. Go for lunch at City Market<\/a> downtown.<\/li>\n
  92. Take your budding astronomers for a public tour on Friday or Saturday evenings at Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  93. Channel your youth at a local roller skating rink.<\/a><\/li>\n
  94. Indulge in an oversized donut at Dancing Donut<\/a> of SoBro.<\/li>\n
  95. Go glow golfing<\/a> on level 4 of the downtown Circle Centre Mall.<\/li>\n
  96. Get out some energy playing at the TreeHouse<\/a> located at Plainfield Christian Church. Designed for children ages 2-12.<\/li>\n
  97. Watch for plenty o\u2019 family-friendly films on the schedule at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel.<\/a><\/li>\n
  98. Celebrate Dr. Seuss\u2019 birthday with one of many storytimes or activities around town in early March.<\/li>\n
  99. Snowed in? Too cold to venture out? Try a pajama and family game day. Spend the day in your pajamas. That\u2019s right \u2013 your pjs! If you are going to be in all day, why not? To pass the time, have\u00a0everyone choose their favorite game and let the competitive juices flow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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