Is the Children’s Museum worth it for a 2-year-old?
Yes, if you go with a short plan. Kids under 2 are free, but a 2-year-old pays the full price, which is $30–$34 for kids and $34–$38 for adults. The dinosaur gallery, the carousel and the hands-on exhibits all work at that age. Go in the morning, leave around nap time, and pick a cheaper date on the calendar.
Where do kids get in free in Indianapolis?
Free entry by age: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (under 2 free), Indiana State Museum (under 3 free) and Newfields (5 and under free). Holliday Park, the Central Library and Monument Circle are free for everyone.
What are the best free things to do with toddlers in Indianapolis?
Start with Holliday Park’s rebuilt playground, which has a toddler zone, and the free Habitat Hall at its Nature Center. Add the Central Library downtown and Monument Circle. In summer, Indy Parks runs more than 20 free splash pads.
What should we do in Indianapolis with a toddler when it rains?
Start at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis ($30–$34 for kids and $34–$38 for adults), or at the Indiana State Museum ($17 for kids and $23 for adults) on Wednesday through Sunday. The Central Library is free and indoors, and Indy Parks keeps three indoor pools open in winter.
Where can we take little kids for brunch in Indianapolis?
Cafe Patachou has kids’ plates at $10 and can down-size most dishes for ages 10 and under. Shapiro’s Delicatessen has a kids’ menu at $5.75 for children under 12.
What’s good for babies and kids under 3 in Indianapolis?
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: Under 2 is free and the exhibits are built to be touched. Indiana State Museum: Kids under 3 get in free. Newfields, Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library and Indianapolis Zoo are also easy with a baby or toddler. Free for the littlest: Conner Prairie (Under 2 free) and Newfields (5 and under free). See best for under 3s.
Where are the free storytimes in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis Public Library: Weekly at 20 locations; Monday–Saturday, mostly mornings, plus an evening session. Carmel Clay Public Library: Weekly at the Main Library; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Holliday Park Nature Center: Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm. Library storytimes don’t need a ticket, but times change by branch, so check the calendar first. See library storytimes, and this week’s dated sessions are on the Indy weekly list.
How do you choose the places in the Indianapolis guide?
Every one of the 20 places is somewhere we’d take a baby, toddler or preschooler, with a note on who it suits and when to skip it. Prices, hours and menus come from each place’s own site, and 13 of them have checked admission or menu prices. The guide was last checked Oct 17, 2026. How we choose and check.
How much is the Indianapolis Zoo for a toddler?
Kids 2–12: $22.75–$32.75; adults: $25.75–$35.75 (varies by date). We checked this on its official site on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.
How much is the Children's Museum of Indianapolis for a toddler, and who gets in free?
Under 2 free; youth: $30–$34; adults: $34–$38 (prices vary by date). Deals: Indiana residents $3 off and First Thursdays 4–8pm: $6. We checked this on its official site on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you go.
