We found ten indoor play places in and around Indianapolis that work for babies to 6-year-olds: seven indoor playgrounds and play cafés, one museum with a toddler area and two free spots. The cheapest paid pick is Smiley Indoor Playground (from $10.99 an hour for ages 2 and under). Each card has ages, prices, sock rules and toddler hours from the place’s own site.
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13450 E. 116th St., Fishers, IN
A church-run indoor play area that's open to everyone.
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3:30–6:30 p.m.
554 Pit Road, Door 2, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Free open play, paid for by donations. No sign-up needed.
Hours: Open play Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
5729 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250 · Castleton
The Ocean Story play area. Closed Tuesdays. The price list on the site says it was last updated in 2021, so confirm at the desk.
1001 State Road 135, Greenwood, IN 46142
A play café with coffee for grown-ups. Walk-ins welcome, but booking ahead guarantees a spot.
1021 Kendall Ct, Westfield, IN 46074
Free coffee and popcorn for grown-ups. No reservation needed.
Hours: Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m.; closed Mon
1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN 46032
Inside the Monon Community Center.
13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032
A sensory-friendly kids' gym with swings, a zip line and a quiet room.
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m.
12800 Ford Drive, Fishers, IN 46038
An indoor sandbox with diggers and tools. Walk-ins welcome; reserving holds a spot.
Hours: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
5720 Pebble Village Ln, Suite 100, Noblesville, IN 46062
Slides, a ball pit and a zip line.
Hours: Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m.
3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · Mapleton-Fall Creek
Closed for updates through Nov. 6, 2026. First Thursday nights (4–8 p.m.) are $6 per person.
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Before you go
SocksGrip socks, for everyoneMost play places and trampoline parks require socks, some for grown-ups too. Each card has the sock rule when the place posts one.TimingGo at toddler timeWeekday mornings are calmer, and toddler sessions keep big kids out.
WaiversSign the waiver at homeTrampoline parks and many play places ask for an online waiver. Doing it before you leave skips the line.Keep planning
Good questions
For under-3s, look for a separate toddler area or a toddler-only time: Carter's Play Place (Kiddie Carter's: Tue and Thu 9 a.m.–noon, age 4 and under only); Storybook Play Cafe (Toddler Tuesday play sessions); Funland Indoor Playground (Separate toddler area); Smiley Indoor Playground (Separate pricing for 2 and under).
Yes. The Hideout: Free open play, paid for by donations. Cornerstone Lutheran Church Play Area: A church-run indoor play area that's open to everyone.
Posted prices for little kids run from Age 2 and under from $10.99/hour (Mon–Thu) or $12.49 (Fri–Sun) at Smiley Indoor Playground to Included with museum admission: youth $30–$34, adults $34–$38 at Playscape at The Children's Museum. Many places let grown-ups in free and charge per child; each card shows the venue’s own price.
Usually, yes. Carter's Play Place: Carter's socks required for kids ($3.50, reusable). Storybook Play Cafe: Non-slip socks required. Funland Indoor Playground: Funland socks mandatory ($3 at the front desk). Smiley Indoor Playground: Socks required; reusable socks $2.99. Keep a spare pair in the diaper bag.
At some places, yes: Storybook Play Cafe (one child under 1 plays free with a paid sibling); Smiley Indoor Playground (one adult with a child under 2 free with socks); Playscape at The Children's Museum (under 2 free).
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 18, 2026, and we recheck them once a month, plus whenever a place changes its hours or prices. How we choose and check.
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