summer fun Be at the he at with these indoor activities! WORDS BY // Maggie Loiselle
• Indiana State Museum: History is anything but dull here, plus IMAX movies.
We talk all year about how we can’t wait to spend long summer days outside, but when the heat index soars and the humidity makes those “feels like” temps creep above 90 degrees, let’s face it – it’s just way too hot to even think about being outdoors.
650 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.indianamuseum.org
• Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art: Creative kids play area. 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Instead of letting the heat keep you homebound this summer, keep this list handy for last minute A/C-friendly activity ideas.
www.eiteljorg.org
• Main Event. New spot for laser tag, bowling, video games and ropes course. 4016 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis
All the fun of outside, but in a climate-controlled bubble. • Kid’s Planet: New, huge playspace, Wifi for the parents. 499 Southpoint Circle, STE 101-102, Brownsburg www.facebook.com/ brownsburgkidsplanet/
• KidCity at Greenwood Community Center: Great climber, areas for pretend play and art. 100 Surina Way, Greenwood
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https://www.mainevent.com/
• Recreation Unlimited: The latest backyard playgrounds and trampolines, plus train tables.
Pro tip: Plan your visit during popular morning and afternoon naptimes, or eat an early lunch and get there right at noon, when everyone else will be taking a break. See our full indoor playground list at http://indyschild.com/indoorplaygrounds-indianapolis/
• Playland at Brookville Road Community Church: Separate area for little kids, lunch tables. 7480 US-52, New Palestine
www.brcconline.net/playland.html
700 W. Washington St., Indianapolis www.ncaahallofchampions.org
• Indianapolis Museum of Art: Visit the Star Studio, marvel at the wing of modern art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis www.imamuseum.org
5150 Herriman Blvd., Noblesville
www.recunlimited.com/playzone
• NCAA Hall of Champions: Try out different sports while staying cool.
Air conditioned, educational and interactive. • The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: Check the forecast and buy tickets early online. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org
Pro tip: You’ll never need to leave the A/C when you park underground at White River State Park and explore the adjoining museums. Both the State Museum and the Eiteljorg have kid-friendly cafes for lunch, and you can add a movie at the IMAX or a show at Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio (both at the State Museum) to make for a full day (completely climate-controlled!)