Goalie Indianapolis helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.

Upcoming events

  1. July 16th6:30 AM–7:30 AMSunrise YogaAdmiral Spruance Basin · Ages 8–12
  2. July 16th11:00 AM–2:00 PMIce Cream SocialMonument Circle · Ages 0–12
  3. July 16th1:30 PM–2:30 PMStorytelling Drawing SessionsPolklore Micro-Museum · Ages 8–12
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Farmers markets

  1. Saturday8 AM–noon · October 9 AM–noonBroad Ripple Farmers MarketBroad Ripple · Farmers market
  2. Wednesday10 AM–1:30 PMOriginal Farmers MarketDowntown · Farmers market
  3. Wednesday4:30–7 PMSoBro Farmers MarketSoBro · Farmers market
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Parks and playgrounds

  1. Reservoir, forest, nature centersEagle Creek ParkEagle Creek · Large reservoir and forest park with trails, beach, marina, play, and two nature centers
  2. New play, nature trailsHolliday ParkMeridian Hills · Newly completed playground beside nature center, trails, river, and Ruins
  3. Gardens, play, artsGarfield ParkGarfield Park · Historic park with conservatory, sunken garden, play, arts center, and aquatics
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Play sports

  1. SkateboardingWillard ParkNo fee · dawn to dusk · Bring equipment · check surface
  2. Ice SkatingPerry Park Ice ArenaIndoor rink, rentals · Seasonal · call ahead
  3. PickleballTarkington ParkNew open courts · No fee · dawn to dusk
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Play in water

  1. Outdoor poolBrookside Park PoolLower-cost outdoor neighborhood pool · $3 youth/senior; $4 adult · staffing not stated
  2. Outdoor poolGarfield Park PoolSouth-side outdoor pool · $4 youth/senior; $5 adult · staffing not stated
  3. Outdoor poolIndy Island Indoor PoolWeather-independent indoor pool · $5 youth/senior; $6 adult · staffing not stated
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Local libraries

  1. dedicated youth spaces beside Black culture, local archives, 3D printing, and assistive technologyCentral LibraryDowntown Indianapolis
  2. a sensory-considered branch with a quiet Comfort Room and inclusive family facilitiesFort Ben BranchFort Benjamin Harrison area
  3. a renovated branch with a children-adjacent Comfort Room and podcast studioPike BranchNorthwest Indianapolis
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