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Fri, Mar 6: Barbie Game Day - Indy Fuel at INDIANA FARMERS COLISEUM
Sat, Mar
7: Sap to Syrup Day - At Holliday Park
Sat, Mar 7: Lunar New Year
Festival Year of the Horse at Indianapolis Central Library
Sun, Mar 8: The Indianapolis
Children’s Choir Presents: Jubilate Deo at Hilbert Circle Theatre Tue, Mar 10: Free Movie Series:
The Princess Diaries at Butler Arts & Events Center
Thu, Mar 12: Homeschool Hangout:
Remarkable Women at Bartholomew County Public Library
Sun, Mar 15: Brickworld Indianapolis
Wed, Mar 18: Wonderlab: Hair Raising Science! Grades PreK-6 at Bartholomew County Public
Library
Fri, Mar 20: Gnome Away From Home - At Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens Sat, Mar 21: The Music of the Lion King in Concert at Embassy Theatre
Sun, Mar 22: Family Fun Day with Bluey - Indy
Fuel at, Mar 28: Presidential Egg Roll at Benjamin Harrison Presidential
Site
Sat, Mar 28: Camilla Paints the Town A Children's Opera at Indianapolis Public Library - Spades Park Branch
Sun, Mar 29: Easter Egg Hunt at Hope Community Church
Thu, Apr 2: The Cat In The Hat Live at Clowes Memorial Hall |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The February my daughter Ella was 1, she caught a cold that lingered for months. There were short stretches of relief, but mostly there was congestion, disrupted sleep, and a level of crankiness that turned my sunny baby into someone I barely recognized. The clouds around her felt constant, and one day, I caught myself labeling her in my head as “the crabby one.” But of course,
if I had a perpetually runny nose and no way to manage it, I’d be irritable, too! I needed to remember this wasn’t her personality, it was a season. What we needed to get through it was distraction: something fun to do "right now" and also fun things to anticipate. Aside from those who live in paradise pockets like San Diego, most of our readers are in the thick of a particularly dreary winter. The world feels heavy and gray, energy runs low, and
it’s easy to fixate on how dispirited we feel. But we need to remember that this isn't our personality, it's a season. What we need to get through it is distraction in the moment and also something positive we can place on our horizon. My family is counting down to the March 20 release of Project Hail
Mary, which stars Ryan Gosling. The movie is based on the novel by Andy Weir, who also wrote The Martian. You don't have to be a science nerd to love Weir's books (although science nerds DO love Weir's
books), because in all of them, the real hero is human ingenuity—curiosity, flexible thinking, doing what needs to be done even in extreme circumstances. When things are going awry, the answer isn’t despair, it’s problem-solving, and I always emerge from a Weir book feeling spiritually lighter. While I immerse myself in Weir and Gosling, you, of course, should do YOU! Let the art or sport that grabs you and your kids be your launch ticket to optimism now, and lift you to fun
in the future. We're glad to provide the fuel!
—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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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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At Sprouts Cooking School, our goal is for every child to build a foundation for a lifelong love of cooking, to inspire and empower this generation of foodies, and to encourage families to get into the kitchen and cook with their kids. Sprouts Cooking
School offers cooking classes for children ages 3-13. We also offer birthday parties, private events, corporate events.. Sprouts Cooking School offers Indiana’s premier cooking camp experience. This summer we are offering 11 weeks of cooking camp fun with over 27 different themes for your Sprouting Chef to choose from.
Sprouts summer camps offer a boutique camp experience with 16 children per camp and 1:8 student to staff ratio. The camps are designed to be fun, interactive and provide age-appropriate guided instruction.
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The Peking Acrobats return for their 35th North American Tour, bringing their program of sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, comedy, pageantry and much more. In this spectacular show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats
demonstrate the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline. From the dangerous climbing chair stack high above the audience, to the gravity-defying contortionists and tumblers, to the spectacular Bicycle Pagoda with multiple performers riding atop a single bicyclist – all this and more comprises a marvelous and exciting entertainment event.
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Unlock your child’s inner creativity as they design a wall hanging self-portrait inspired by traditional African masks and the bold, symbolic style of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Children are encouraged to explore identity & self-expression in this hands-on
and creative decision-making activity.
For kids ages 7-12. Registration required. Please register each child individually.
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No matter who you are, hockey is for everyone! We are celebrating inclusivity within the sport we all love as the Fuel take on the Iowa Heartlanders!
Stick around after the game for postgame autographs presented by DeFur Voran with select Fuel players right outside The Garage!
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It’s springtime at the Garfield Conservatory! Come see our stunning display of tulips and other spring blooms against the backdrop of our permanent tropical collection. Bulbs from the display will be for sale on Saturday, March 7th, from 10:00-12:00 (or
until we run out!)
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Participants will explore the sugar bush, learn how maple syrup was made in the past, see it being made at the park and receive a tasty treat! Dress to be outside. Meet at the Activity Center. Not recommended for children under the age of 3. Cost is for all
participants, ages 3 and up. Location: Southeastway Park. Cost is $6 per participant including adults.
**Pre Registration is Required**
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For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.
But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
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Feel the rhythm of history! Dive into 400 years of African American music with singing, dancing, and storytelling that will move your soul and spark connection.
Bruce A. Henry is a vocalist, historian, storyteller, composer and performer extraordinaire. A baritone, whose three-and-a-half octave range allows him to sing tenor, alto and falsetto, Bruce has a pure voice with a versatility few can match. Bruce's music has taken him to five continents, and he has recorded for Disney, HBO and numerous national ad campaigns. In addition, Bruce has performed with and opened for the likes of Doc Severinson, Roberta
Flack, Chris Botti, Ramsey Lewis, Stephane Grapelli, Jimmy Jam and The Sounds of Blackness.
Henry's eclectic vocal style has been influenced by legends such as John Coltrane, Leon Thomas, Gil Scott Heron, Al Jarreau, Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye. He has a deep understanding of the connection between history, music and culture, and how generations of expression build upon one another.…
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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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- Data Detectives - Germ Busters - At Indianapolis Public Library - Garfield Park Branch - Indianapolis Public Library - Garfield Park Branch - 2502 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203, Saturday, 02/27/2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Pokemon Party! (grades K-6) - At Bartholomew County Public Library- Columbus - Bartholomew County Public Library - 5th Street, Columbus, IN, Saturday, 02/27/2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Indy Winter Farmers Market - At The AMP at 16 Tech - 1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN
46202, Sunday, 02/28/2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Singing our Story - Community Sing with Musician and Historian Bruce Henry- At Bartholomew County Public Library- Columbus - Bartholomew County Public Library - 5th Street, Columbus, IN, Sunday, 02/28/2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Indianapolis area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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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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2025's Best Places for Kids in the Indianapolis area! Here are the Top 20 places to take kids in and around Indianapolis, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. Of course, there is LOTS more to do locally "out and about"! Get great ideas here at
KidsOutAndAbout.com!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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