Fun Things to Do With Kids

Just west of Indianapolis, Hendricks County has many options for affordable family fun!

Whether your family loves playing outdoors or would rather stay inside, we have plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained. 

Looking for ADA-accessible things to do? Browse this list of local attractions, restaurants and shops going above and beyond to provide inclusive experiences for all.

From fairs and festivals to top attractions and even ideas to include your four-legged family member, Hendricks County is loaded with family favorites.

Indoor Activities for Kids in Hendricks County
Beasley’s Orchard
Beasley’s Orchard is a working, family-owned apple orchard that has become a beloved Hendricks County year-round destination.
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Apple Cannon at Beasley's Orchard in Danville, Indiana
Murphy Aquatic Park
Boasting Central Indiana's largest wave pool and a water playground that is fully ADA-accessible, Murphy Aquatic Park is…
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Splash Island
One of Hendricks County’s most popular destinations for family fun in the spring and summer can be found…
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Two children play joyfully in a splash pad at Splash Island water park, with water cascading around them and bright yellow, colorful equipment in the background.
Sky Zone in Plainfield, Indiana
You can literally bounce off the walls at Sky Zone in Plainfield. Featuring a 3-D play experience in…
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Hendricks County Fair
The week-long Hendricks County 4-H Fair occurs every July and offers tons of family fun.
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Doctor Who Museum & Store
Step inside your own little corner of the Doctor Who world at Who North America in Camby, Indiana.
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Top Family Fun Blogs

November 2026 Event Primer for Hendricks County Indiana
November is that transition time of year where it feels more like winter than fall, where the days…
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An aerial scene looking down on the square lit up and all the people during Christmas on the Square in Danville, Indiana
Experience A Holiday Tradition: Christmas on the Square in Danville Indiana
There's something about the Friday after Thanksgiving that makes it feel like Christmas is officially here.
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Explore Brownsburg’s B&O Trail Outdoor Railroad Museum
Most people know the B&O Trail in Hendricks County, Indiana, as a place to walk, run or ride…
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Historic railroad telephone hut, whistle post and iron bridge plaque displayed at the new B&O Trail Outdoor Railroad Museum in Brownsburg, Indiana, surrounded by colorful fall trees.
Plan a Trip Around a Getaway to Hendricks Live!
Seeing a show at Hendricks Live! should not just stop at the venue.
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Singers on stage performing in front of a large crowd at Hendricks Live!
Homeschool Field Trips Near Indianapolis
One of the benefits of choosing to homeschool is the ability to do some hands-on learning and exploration…
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A child paints a figurine at uPaint Pottery Studio in Plainfield
What to Expect at an Indiana Lyons Basketball Game
Here in Hendricks County, Indiana, we are very fortunate to have an American Basketball Association (ABA) team that…
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Jordan Hidleburg of the Indiana Lyons dribbles a red, white, and blue basketball while two opponents close in to defend against him.

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