APRIL is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. Take a look at our list of fun in the greater Indianapolis area for the month of APRIL! Keep your eye on the lookout on our Facebook pages for up-to-date information on local Easter Egg Hunts & more. APRIL is packed with fun!
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Indianapolis Moms Blog Events
April 27th from 9:00-10:00am
Indoor Play Hop Series – Playdate #6: SkyZone Fishers
Our sixth and final playdate of our Indoor Play Hop series is at Sky Zone in Fishers. Tickets will be $5 for kids which includes 1 hour of jumping plus 1 free adult. Please note that Sky Zone socks will need to be purchased if you don’t have a pair yet.
Stay tuned because tickets will go on sale soon and be limited!
More Info Here
April 28th from 1:00-4:00 pm
Bloom: A Celebration of Motherhood – Broadmoor Country Club, Indianapolis
We are thrilled to announced our third annual Bloom event, an event to celebrate motherhood, sponsored by Hancock Regional Hospital. The afternoon will consisted of shopping from local vendors, swag bags and giveaways for attendees and a guest panel exclusively of local moms to finish up the event.
Get your tickets HERE! Follow our event page for more details and announcements!
Events Around Our City
Now-April
Conner Prairie’s April Events
Conner Prairie will be hosting a whole month of events on the Prairie. Events range from: pottery, rainbow science, engineering for kids, sewing and so much more. Each day at Conner Prairie has an event your kids will love! Head over to their website to see which event is best suited for your little one.
March Events at Conner Prairie
April 1st
Messy Monday’s- Indiana State Museum- Noon
Looking for some messy fun with your kiddos that you don’t have to clean up? Join Messy Mondays, where your 2- to 5-year-olds can get a little messy while enjoying STEAM activities on a variety of topics.
Indiana State Museum Website for up-to-date activities and fun for your family!
April 4th
The Children’s Museum: First Thursday Discount Evening: 4-8pm
On First Thursday Nights, you can pay $5 per person to visit either the museum or the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience. For $7, you can buy a ticket to both! This is only between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m.
Tickets for First Thursday at the Children’s Museum
April 4th
Tuttle Orchard hosts Preschool Playdates – Tuttle Orchard- 10am
This hands-on experience is designed for ages 3-8 years old. The cost is $7 per child, parents are free. Children will enjoy a delicious snack and learn about the science on the farm! If you haven’t experienced Tuttle Orchard, take the family over to this great family farm and enjoy a day of learning and fun.
April 6th
YMCA (Jordan Location): Kids Night Out- 5-10pm
Head to your local YMCA for their KIDS NIGHT OUT EVENT. Parents, this event is perfect to allow yourself a night out on the town and the kids will be having fun too! Program activities include swimming, gym play, arts and crafts, and kid friendly movies. Dinner and snacks provided. Offered second and fourth Sat of each month at most YMCA locations. Prices range from $30-38 dollars and kids ages 2 months to 13 years are welcome!
Now-April 7th
xZOOberance: The Indianapolis Zoo- 9am-5pm
If you are tired of winter, head over to the Indianapolis Zoo and be exuberant at xZOOberance! The festival runs 9am-5pm Thursdays through Sundays, April 4-7. The festival features live entertainment at two different stage locations, a cheer garden offering beer, treats and kid-friendly refreshments, and a whimsical garden of remarkable topiaries fit for a Zoo. Natural décor depicting animals like elephants, giraffes, bears, butterflies and dolphins will wow you. Fun times await your kiddos including large outdoor musical instruments, animal matching games and creative crafts like a fun springtime pinwheel to catch the season’s breeze.
To plan your xZOOberance experience, click HERE!
Now-April 14th
The Chocolate Slide and Chocolate Cafe-The Indianapolis Children’s Museum
The Chocolate Slide is returning to the Children’s Museum! The museum’s Sunburst Atrium will be decorated like a whimsical candy land. What better fun than zooming down a slide that looks like a river of chocolate? Top off the fun with sweet treats and tasty eats purchased from the Chocolate Café.
April 6-7th
Purdue Spring Fest: Purdue University (Lafayette, IN)- 10am-4pm
Enjoy the lighter side of higher education at Spring Fest! This free, university-wide event showcases animals, art, insects, and more. It’s a great way for children of any age to enjoy interactive, hands-on activities — including the legendary Bug Bowl, the Horticulture Show, and the Veterinary Medicine Open House. Part education, part entertainment…and all fun!
Purdue Spring Fest Website and Information
April 9th
STEAM Makerspace: Robot Petting Zoo – Westfield Washington Library – 6pm
Enjoy $5 Family night at the Urban Chalkboard with Greek’s Pizzeria.
Experiment with Dash & Dot, Sphero SPRK and Ozobot Robots at this one-of-a-kind STEAM event at the Westfield Washington Library. This event is made possible by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. It hosts fun suited best for ages kindergarten through 6th grade. Head over for a night of fun and your local Westfield Washington Library.
April 11th
Urban Chalkboard’s Family Night – Carmel, IN – 5pm
Enjoy $5 Family night at the Urban Chalkboard with Greek’s Pizzeria.
Click here for more information & to reserve your spot!
April 13th
Piney Acres Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Carmel, IN – 10am & 1pm
8 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
10 a.m. Morning Easter Egg Hunt
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch with the Easter Bunny
1 p.m. Afternoon Easter Egg Hunt
Breakfast and lunch sessions are ticketed items. Options vary. Each hunt is $10 per child, 0 – 12 years old (ticket links below). There will be a staggered start at each time slot, with little ones going first
Click here for more information & to reserve your spot!
April 13th
YMCA (Jordan, Baxter, Ransburg & Benjamin Harrison Locations): Kids Night Out- 5-10pm
Head to your local YMCA for their KIDS NIGHT OUT EVENT. Parents, this event is perfect to allow yourself a night out on the town and the kids will be having fun too! Program activities include swimming, gym play, arts and crafts, and kid friendly movies. Dinner and snacks provided. Offered second and fourth Sat of each month at most YMCA locations. Prices range from $30-38 dollars and kids ages 2 months to 13 years are welcome!
April 14th
Various Easter Egg Hunts for April 14th- Individual Information available on specific websites
Egg Hunt & Movie with Hendricks Regional Health YMCA- 1pm
Egg Hunt with Bunnysaurus at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum-8am
April 20th
EGGstravaganza : Kids Night Out- 5-10pm
The Indianapolis Baptist Temple hosts their annual egg hunt and it keeps on getting bigger and bigger! Over 13,000 eggs will be hidden throughout our building plus exciting songs by our IBT Kids. If you have a child ages 3-12 you won’t want to miss out. Check out their event page at the link below.
April CONSIGNMENT SALES around the city!
Westside Kids Resale
Westside Church of the Nazarene (8610 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis)
April 13th
KidZ Stuff Sale
Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 E. Troy Street, Indianapolis
April 17-20
Here We Grow Again (Indy North/Boone County)
Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 Veterans Drive, Whitestown
April 17-20
Here We Grow Again (Indy South)
Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds Dr, Franklin
April 25-27
Just Between Friends
Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville
April 24-27
April 29th
Free Sensory Friendly Day at Conner Prairie : Conner Prairie – 10am-2pm
Head over to Conner Prairie for a FREE sensory friendly day in the Welcome Center. If you have a child with a sensory difference this is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations for education, resources and information. Contact Conner Prairie with any concerns or questions about this great and informative event.
Conner Prairie Website & Information
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