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    Category: Family Fun

    Hummel Park pedestrian bridge

    Yelp's Top Things To Do in Hendricks County, Indiana

    By Julia Huckaba on Mar. 27, 2023

    Even though I've lived in Hendricks County, Indiana, for three years, I'm always learning about new places to visit and things to do. The Event Calendar for Hendricks County is always so helpful! It's filled with a variety of activities throughout…

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    USAC Silver Crown, Hoosier Hundred, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

    Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Presents 70th Anniversary of Hoosier Hundred

    By Melissa Gibson on Mar. 22, 2023

    Did you know that a Central Indiana racing event steeped in history and nostalgia will make its triumphant return in 2023 after three years away? The Hoosier Hundred, which began in 1953 at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds and has featured famous drivers…

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    Red Curb Comedy Theater

    Red Curb Comedy Celebrates Five Years in Hendricks County

    By Shawn Chambers on Mar. 17, 2023

    Knock, knock. Who's there? Red Curb Comedy. Red Curb Comedy who? Red Curb Comedy is celebrating five years as Hendricks County's only comedy theater. Admittedly, you won't find me on the stage at the Chicago-style improv theater, but you will see…

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    Omni Arena VR at Press Play

    Press Play Gaming Lounge Offers New Family Fun in Brownsburg, Indiana

    By Jennifer Finn on Mar. 15, 2023

    Raymond Embry used to travel frequently for work and while visiting various places across the country, he noticed many entertainment options at different places. He had seen gaming lounges and virtual reality cafes. He had seen basketball-related…

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    Easter in Hendricks County Activity Guide

    Easter Egg Hunts, Activities in Hendricks County, Indiana

    By Jinayla Bollman on Mar. 13, 2023

    Easter arrives on April 9, 2023, and we have all sorts of fun ways to celebrate in Hendricks County, Indiana in the weeks leading up to that holiday! Take photos with the Easter Bunny, take part in an adult egg hunt, watch the kids enjoy traditional…

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    Press Play Gaming Lounge virtual reality

    Top Spring Break Options in Hendricks County

    By Melissa Gibson on Mar. 06, 2023

    Spring Break is around the corner, and if you haven’t made extensive travel plans, consider taking advantage of all Hendricks County, Indiana, has to offer. Not only does the county have unique shops, a variety of parks and trails and plenty of…

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    Oasis Diner, Plainfield, IN

    Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Hendricks County, Indiana

    By Julia Huckaba on Feb. 20, 2023

    Since moving to Hendricks County, Indiana, we have discovered a wide variety of top restaurants. We have our go-to spots, but we also like to try new places. We have three kids (ages 5, 3 and 1), so we often get take out from our favorite spots for…

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    the five senses

    Experience Hendricks County Indiana With All Five Senses

    By Tanya Shelburne on Feb. 13, 2023

    As little children, we were all taught about the five senses. See, smell, taste, hear and touch. We were fascinated as we learned all the wonderous things our bodies could do and marveled at all the ways we could explore the world around us. As we…

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    Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park

    Insider Guide to Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park

    By Eric Ivie on Feb. 10, 2023

    A fun, free and educational family event returns to Hendricks County, Indiana, the first two Saturdays in March. McCloud Maple Syrup Days celebrates McCloud Nature Park's sugar maple trees and the delectable sweetness they produce. This year's Maple…

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    Splash Island indoor waterpark

    Inside Splash Island Indoor Waterpark in Plainfield Indiana

    By Jennifer Finn on Jan. 19, 2023

    Out-of-town visitors and Hendricks County, Indiana, residents flock to Plainfield Parks and Recreation's Splash Island Family Waterpark during the summer months. But did you know that while the outdoor area is perfect for the blazing days of summer…

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