Hendricks County Insider

The best indoor place to swim in Hendricks County, Indiana, Planfield Parks and Recreation's indoor section of Splash Island Family Waterpark, is open year round. And I can say with authority, it's an awesome place for families to enjoy. Located…

Fitness and healthy activities are important year round. However, staying active during the colder months is essential for maintaining a strong immune system, burning calories to avoid the dreaded winter weight gain, and releasing those "feel-good"…

Looking for a fun activity that every member of the family will enjoy at an affordable price where you can literally bounce off the walls? One of the places that's very popular with our two boys and their friends is the Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline…

Last year, my husband and I were invited to a fall birthday bonfire. It had been on my calendar for four weeks. But when the day came, it was actually more like winter, a frigid 20 degrees outside. The party still took place and was actually one of…

My little family and I love the typical Christmas traditions: driving around to look at lights, setting up our tree, decorating Christmas cookies, etc. This weekend, we decided to try something new. We took our kids to check out Penguin Park at…

My kids will be on a break from school soon, and that means it will be my job to keep them occupied all day. Usually the first few days are fun and exciting, and then I start to hear: "Mom! I'm bored!" After that comes the fighting and arguing! It…

The holiday season is a great time for friends and family to gather. After awhile, though -- especially if you have guests in from out of town -- everyone starts looking for something to do. Fortunately, Hendricks County, Indiana, offers a great…

Hendricks County fun is not limited to the outdoors. In fact, a visit to Hendricks County in the wintertime offers numerous options to keep you warm and well-entertained. Here's a list of 8 of my favorite indoor places to take the kids with a few…

Did you know that there is an American Basketball Association (ABA) team in Hendricks County, Indiana? Did you know that the Indiana Lyons are on the doorstep of their second season based out of Danville? And did you know that Lyons games are a great…

My 6-year-old daughter received a birthday invitation for a skating party at Hot Skates Roller Skating Center in Avon, Indiana. She was very excited, but then I saw a look of panic in her eyes as she stated she's never been roller skating. Then it…