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Fri, Apr 10: Jurassic Quest x Brick Fest Live @ Indiana State Fairgrounds
Sat, Apr 11: Basile Opera Center Music Fest at Indianapolis Opera
Sat, Apr 11: Kick for a Cause: Susan G. Komen Giveback - With Indy Eleven Vs Monterey Bay FC
Sat, Apr 18: 2026 ICC Sing-A-Thon at Indianapolis Children's Choir Performing Arts Center
Tue, Apr 21: Beetlejuice The Musical - At Embassy Theatre Sat, May 2: Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra Spring Concert A Collection of Traditional and Contemporary Asian Music - Fishers Library
Sat, May 2: ONE PIECE: Music Symphony at Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Tue, May 5: Free Movie Series: High School Musical 3: Senior Year - Butler Arts & Events Center
Sat, May 9: Spring Heritage Market at
Conner Prairie
Fri, May 15: Elmo's Got the Moves: the all-new Sesame Street Live show! at Embassy Theatre
Fri, May 15: Panda Fest Indianapolis 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in certain parts of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Experience the ultimate summer of discovery with Club SciKidz Central Indiana! With premier locations in Carmel and Greenwood, our STEM.org Accredited™ programs offer an unparalleled hands-on learning adventure for children. Designed for ages 4–15, we feature over 70 exciting themes—from Battle Bots and Veterinary Medicine to Space Exploration and Lego Engineering. Our award-winning curriculum inspires confidence and creativity through engaging experiments led by expert, background-checked instructors. Whether your child is a budding coder or a future scientist, they will find their…
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Step into the colourful, chaotic world of The Cat in the Hat Live – where Dr. Seuss’s timeless story leaps off the page and onto the stage! Since 2018, this vibrant family production has toured extensively through New Zealand and Australia, delighting audiences young and old. Now, the internationally loved show is bringing its magic to audiences across the United States. Get ready for a theatrical adventure full of fun, imagination, and laughter! Adapted for the stage by the National Theatre of Great Britain in 2009, this faithful production brings to life the classic tale of Sally,…
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Mother’s Day!! Join us for a fun painting session just for preschoolers and toddlers. This month we will be getting ready for Mother’s Day. We will read a story, paint ring holders (which make an amazing gift!), and enjoy a snack. This class is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, encouraging creativity, listening, and fine motor skills. It is the perfect way to spend quality time together while making memories! Register today online or walk-ins are always welcome while supplies last.
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Unlock your inner artist with our Masterpiece Makers art class. In this fun and interactive class, you will explore the world of iconic artists, from Henri Matisse to Leonardo da Vinci and more! Learn about each artist’s unique style and technique and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece that you can be proud of! Perfect for budding artists ages 8-11, this class nurtures creativity, confidence and a love of art. Register today and let your imagination soar! Each month is a different artist. You must register for each individual class.
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Celebrate the joys of spring with a day full of adventure, featuring an exciting Easter egg hunt organized by age. Explore fun springtime activities in Prairietown that immerse yourself in the beauty of the season as our grounds bloom with new discoveries. There will be Easter egg hunts taking place in the afternoon, where each age group gets to participate in a hunt. Our hunts will be divided up by age groups and spread throughout festival grounds.
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The Uproar Conservation Challenge presented by T-Fiber will culminate on Saturday, April 4 at a Celebration for Conservation event on Indianapolis Zoo Colts Plaza, with music, games, local sports mascots and a live announcement of the champion species. The event is free for Zoo members and included with admission. The Colts Plaza is located outside the Zoo entry gate by the Guest Services building.
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Save the Date for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 4th. Hunt begins at 11am sharp! We will be at the baseball diamonds at Pioneer Park. Ages 0-10 are welcome to participate. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Did we mention it's FREE?!?!?!
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Pokémon Club (grades 1-4) - Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123, Friday, April 3, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Masterpiece Makers - Leonardo da Vinci (Ages 8-11) - Hamilton East Public Library - Fishers, Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038, Friday, April 3, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- After-Hours Laser Tag Party (Grades 6-12) - Hamilton East Public Library - Fishers, Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038, Friday, April 3, 2026, 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, April 4, 2026, See link for times
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Winter Farmers Market - The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Rochester Contemporary Art Center - 137 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 12pm - 5pm
- Hooked on Crochet For Teens! (Ages 13-18) - Pendleton Community Public Library, 595 E Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Easter Egg Hunt - Mooresville Parks and Recreation, Pioneer Park, 1101 Indianapolis Road, Mooresville, IN, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11:00 am
- Fix-It Clinic - Hamilton East Public Library - Fishers, Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Indianapolis area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &
more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Indianapolis? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Indianapolis area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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