Summers can get hot and humid in Hendricks County, Indiana. But luckily, we have plenty of waterparks and splash pads to soak up the Indiana summer. All of the following locations provide perfect opportunities to cool off while making memories. So…
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One of my favorite annual events in Hendricks County, Indiana, takes place over Labor Day Weekend each year: North Salem Old Fashion Days. I can't wait for Sept. 4-6 to get here because Old Fashion Days always has so much to offer my entire family. I…
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Last year I took my teen-age daughters to Beasley's field of sunflowers for an inaugural festival. We created some amazing mother/daughter memories as we wandered through the rows and rows of tall yellow blooms. Along the way, we snapped tons of…
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The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) brings its signature event -- the 68th Annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals -- to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Hendricks County, Indiana, from Sept. 1-5, 2021, and we have everything you need to…
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When warmer temperatures return to Central Indiana, my family is always looking for ways to cool off. After a full day of playing and exploring, my boys are usually in the mood for a cold treat. We've found a new favorite spot in Avon that blends new…
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My family could be considered connoisseurs of Hendricks County parks, as we have explored just about all of them many times over. Everyone picks an activity of interest, and we find a park to appease all of us. Last week on a very hot, humid day the…
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There aren't many things that I enjoy more than ice cream -- especially on a hot day. Luckily, there are lots of great local spots where I can get my fix. If you find yourself enjoying Hendricks County, Indiana, on a sweltering summer day, there are…
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Most people, including myself, conjure certain images when we hear the words Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Indiana, such as pumpkins, hayrides and apples. I don’t even consider visiting this lush farm until the leaves start to change, and I need…
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One of the biggest summer celebrations of the year in Hendricks County annually returns the last Saturday in June. The Hendricks County Rib-Fest & BBQ is a one-day, family-friendly event that has become an epic celebration featuring great food, live…
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There are many things about summer in Indiana that I love, and high on that list is fresh produce. Indiana-grown fruits and vegetables are second to none, and our local farmers markets allow me to get them when they're in season and at their most…
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