Indiana Medical History Museum – Westside
With the little ones visiting my parents in Pittsburgh, my husband and I have been enjoying a little staycation here in Indy. This might sound odd, but the Indiana Medical History Museum (3045 W...
View ArticleCars and Coffee – Saturdays in Indianapolis
I’m always looking for anything car-related to satiate Tommy’s car obsession. I had heard about this FREE weekly event, Cars and Coffee, on 96th and Meridian (9435 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, 46260)...
View ArticleSpring Beauty Year Round at Hilltop Orchid Farm
The beautiful orchid plants in the grocery store call to you, right? Me too. I killed an orchid plant this summer. This fall when my aunt and uncle gave me an orchid, I panicked but I told myself I...
View ArticleEagle Creek Ornithology Center and Earth Discovery Center
Eagle Creek is one of Indianapolis’ biggest and most beautiful parks. It spans over 5,000 acres of land and water and is a must for nature enthusiast and families, as there’s truly something for...
View ArticleSTEM Learning Opportunities for Kids in Indy
By Michelle McNally Parents today hear a lot about how STEM education is an important component to education. While the acronym is thrown around a lot (it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering...
View ArticleIndiana Transportation Museum
Since my son was about 2 years old, he has had a strong love for trains. He especially enjoys learning about their mechanics along with the history of the railroad. Because of his curiosity for...
View ArticleAirplane Activities for Kids in Indianapolis
After I buckled everyone into their carseats today, my three year old said, “Mommy, we want to go on an airplane.” I have no idea where that thought came from. We’ve traveled plenty with our children...
View ArticleTechie Experiences for Kids in Indy
Technology is all around us, and getting our children productively engaged in technology can be a challenge. The benefit of having so much technology available to our children is that the number of...
View ArticleHolcomb Observatory and Planetarium Show at Butler University
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View ArticleIndy Area Nature Centers & Nature Parks For Kids
Indianapolis is home to many nature centers and nature parks. We’re on a quest to explore them all this summer. Most of the centers have programs and activities to help kids explore the environment...
View ArticleFive Easy At-Home Science Experiments Your Kids will Love
The kids have finished their elearning, played on iPads, gone outside, now are looking at you for something to do…turn to science! Here are 5 experiments you can do with all ages using ingredients...
View Article15 Outdoor STEM Activities | Science Fun to do at Home
No matter how cool you are, serving up fun science projects to the kids automatically boosts your “cool grown-up” factor. We have some tried-and-true fun (and EASY) outdoor STEM activities to keep you...
View ArticleDinosaur Destinations Across the Midwest
For the last 3 years, my daughter has been obsessed with dinosaurs. We have traveled throughout the country, specifically the Midwest, in search of places to enrich her love and knowledge of dinosaurs....
View ArticleUse the ASTC Travel Passport Program to Make the Most of Your Museum Membership
Museum memberships are often an amazing value for families planning to spend a lot of time at a favorite local institution. But when you travel, you want to explore a new-to-you destination! Consider...
View ArticleWhere Should I Watch The Epic 2024 Solar Eclipse? | Indianapolis Eclipse Events
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has been highlighted in my planner for a few years. The entire state of Indiana will either be in 90 – 100% path of totality. This total solar eclipse is going...
View ArticleLove Space? Explore Grand Universe, the Westfield Space Center for Every...
If you or your child loves science, you will certainly want to explore Grand Universe, the coming Westfield space center sure to inspire future scientists. Launching on a mission to foster discovery...
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