# Indoor play places for toddlers in Indianapolis

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
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## Indoor playgrounds and play cafés

- **Carter's Play Place**, 1021 Kendall Ct, Westfield, IN 46074. Price: Play pass $18 (ages 1 and up), siblings $15; adults free; no time limit. Ages: 1 and up; most kids are 1–6. Toddler time: Kiddie Carter's: Tue and Thu 9 a.m.–noon, age 4 and under only. Socks: Carter's socks required for kids ($3.50, reusable). Hours: Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m.; closed Mon. Free coffee and popcorn for grown-ups. No reservation needed. Official page: https://cartersplayplace.com/visit-us/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Storybook Play Cafe**, 1001 State Road 135, Greenwood, IN 46142. Price: $11.99 per child; one child under 1 plays free with a paid sibling; adults free. Ages: Toddlers and little kids. Toddler time: Toddler Tuesday play sessions. Socks: Non-slip socks required. A play café with coffee for grown-ups. Walk-ins welcome, but booking ahead guarantees a spot. Official page: https://storybookplay-cafe.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Funland Indoor Playground**, 5720 Pebble Village Ln, Suite 100, Noblesville, IN 46062. Price: $17 per kid, no time limit. Ages: 10 and under. Toddler time: Separate toddler area. Socks: Funland socks mandatory ($3 at the front desk). Hours: Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Slides, a ball pit and a zip line. Official page: https://indyfunland.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Smiley Indoor Playground**, 5729 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250. Price: Age 2 and under from $10.99/hour (Mon–Thu) or $12.49 (Fri–Sun); ages 3–10 from $13.99/hour; one adult with a child under 2 free with socks. Ages: 10 and under. Toddler time: Separate pricing for 2 and under. Socks: Socks required; reusable socks $2.99. 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. Official page: https://www.thesmileycenter.com/ocean-world (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Dig Dig for Kids**, 12800 Ford Drive, Fishers, IN 46038. Price: $16 per child per hour; adults free. Ages: Best for 2–8. Socks: No shoes or socks in the sandbox. Hours: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. An indoor sandbox with diggers and tools. Walk-ins welcome; reserving holds a spot. Official page: https://digdigforkids.com/indoor-playground-prices (checked 2026-10-18)
- **We Rock the Spectrum Carmel**, 13644 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032. Price: $18 per child for 2 hours; siblings $15. Ages: All ages. Socks: Socks required for adults; no shoes on the gym floor. Hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. A sensory-friendly kids' gym with swings, a zip line and a quiet room. Official page: https://werockthespectrumcarmel.com/open-play/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Monon Station Indoor Playground**, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, IN 46032. Price: Monon Community Center membership or day pass: ages 3–15 $15, adults $18. Ages: 15 and under, with a grown-up. Toddler time: Soft play area for crawlers and early walkers. Inside the Monon Community Center. Official page: https://www.carmelclayparks.com/amenities/monon-station-indoor-playground/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Children’s museums and science centers

- **Playscape at The Children's Museum**, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. Price: Included with museum admission: youth $30–$34, adults $34–$38; under 2 free. Ages: Made for 5 and under. Toddler time: The whole gallery is for 5 and under. Closed for updates through Nov. 6, 2026. First Thursday nights (4–8 p.m.) are $6 per person. Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free and cheap indoor play

- **The Hideout**, 554 Pit Road, Door 2, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Price: Free open play. Ages: 0–10. Socks: Bring socks for kids and grown-ups; no shoes in the play area. Hours: Open play Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Free open play, paid for by donations. No sign-up needed. Official page: https://hendrickshideout.com/play/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Cornerstone Lutheran Church Play Area**, 13450 E. 116th St., Fishers, IN. Price: Free. Ages: Little kids, with an adult 18 or older. Socks: Socks required for kids and grown-ups. Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3:30–6:30 p.m. A church-run indoor play area that's open to everyone. Official page: https://cornerstonelutheran.church/play-areas/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What’s the best indoor playground for toddlers in Indianapolis?
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).

### Are there free indoor play places in Indianapolis?
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.

### How much does indoor play cost in Indianapolis?
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.

### Do kids need socks at indoor playgrounds in Indianapolis?
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.

### Do babies get in free?
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).

### How do you check these indoor play listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).