Family Weekend Guide

Indianapolis family weekend: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25

30 events for the weekend of Oct 23–25, with 28 free and 29 indoors.

Updated

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 2pm

ZooBoo at the Indianapolis Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Halloween activities, trick-or-treating and costumes at the zoo, Wednesdays–Sundays from 2pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with Zoo admission; free for members
Details at Indianapolis Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

5pmHello, Friday! · Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10amBlock Party · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amWonder Lab · Noblesville, Noblesville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amZara Tales · Southport Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmMaking Together · Nora Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmTeen Build It · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 11+ · Free
3pmSing Me a Story · Eagle Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 25