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January Family Friendly Events, Indy Area, 2016

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It’s time to check out the January family friendly events for Indianapolis. It will be getting colder so I’ve included both indoor and outdoor activities. I’ve also listed some sledding hills for one of those great winter activities. Be sure to check back often because I will continue to add things as I find them.

Indy Sledding Hills:

Brookside Park
3500 Brookside Pkwy S. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Butler Hill
On the football field (Butler Bowl) next to Hinkle Fieldhouse
510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Christian Park
4200 English Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Ellenberger Park
5301 St. Clair
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park
6000 N. Post Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216

Garfield Park
2450 S. Shelby St.
Indianapolis, IN 46203

Glenns Valley
8015 Bluff Road
Indianapolis, IN 46217

Paul Ruster Park
11300 E. Prospect St.
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Rhodius Park
1001 S. Belmont St.
Indianapolis, IN 46221

Southeastway Park
5624 South Carroll Road
New Palestine, IN 46163

 

January 30
Saturday
January Family Friendly Events: Drumming at Bongo Boy Music School
January Family Friendly Events: Drumming at Bongo Boy Music School

Shake, Rattle & Roll – for ages from the Womb to 36 Months
Shake, Rattle & Roll is for the little ones in your family. You are never too young (or too old) to get your groove on. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Move and Groove for Ages 3 – 5 yrs old
Move & Groove is a fun rhythm and movement program for kiddos ages 3-5. Children will get to discover their own rhythm while experimenting with different drums and other percussion instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Family Drum Circle – Ages 3 to 8 years old
Children will explore rhythm making and rhythm making games. Older kids and parents play supportive rhythms while younger kids explore rhythm on various instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

January Family Friendly Events: Craft Time
January Family Friendly Events: Craft Time

Free crafts for kids every Saturday at the Lakeshore Learning Store. This Saturday your child will be able to make a fun peek-a-boo groundhog puppet. Lakeshore is an Educational Store that has wonderful toys and craft supplies for use at home or in the classroom.
1300 E. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free

 

 

 

 

February Family Friendly Events, Indy Area, 2016

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Hi Indiana Friends! Below are the February Family Friendly Events I have found so far. I will continue to add things as I find them. I am including the list of local sledding hills, just in case you get enough snow for some outdoor fun.

If you find a family friendly event that I have missed please leave a comment below or stop by my Facebook page, Love to Laugh and Learn, and let me know what you found. I will be glad to add it to my calendar for all to enjoy.

Family Friendly Events: Sledding at Butler Hill
Family Friendly Events: Sledding at Butler Hill

Indy Sledding Hills:

Brookside Park
3500 Brookside Pkwy S. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Butler Hill
On the football field (Butler Bowl) next to Hinkle Fieldhouse
510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Christian Park
4200 English Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Ellenberger Park
5301 St. Clair
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park
6000 N. Post Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216

Garfield Park
2450 S. Shelby St.
Indianapolis, IN 46203

Glenns Valley
8015 Bluff Road
Indianapolis, IN 46217

Paul Ruster Park
11300 E. Prospect St.
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Rhodius Park
1001 S. Belmont St.
Indianapolis, IN 46221

Southeastway Park
5624 South Carroll Road
New Palestine, IN 46163

 

February 20
Saturday
February Family Friendly Events: Fun at Bongo Boy Music
February Family Friendly Events: Fun at Bongo Boy Music

Shake, Rattle & Roll – for ages from the Womb to 36 Months
Shake, Rattle & Roll is for the little ones in your family. You are never too young (or too old) to get your groove on. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Take the family to enjoy Junie B. Jones, the Musical, at Beef and Boards. Are you ready to introduce your child to the wonderful world of live drama? Beef and Boards has an awesome children’s program. This show is based on the book series by Barbara Park. The musical is one hour long with no intermission. A drink and snack are included with your admission.
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior to show)
$15.50 per person

Move and Groove for Ages 3 – 5 yrs old
Move & Groove is a fun rhythm and movement program for kiddos ages 3-5. Children will get to discover their own rhythm while experimenting with different drums and other percussion instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Family Drum Circle – Ages 3 to 8 years old
Children will explore rhythm making and rhythm making games. Older kids and parents play supportive rhythms while younger kids explore rhythm on various instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Free crafts for kids every Saturday at the Lakeshore Learning Store. This Saturday your child will be able to create a Chore Chart Door Hanger. Lakeshore is an Educational Store that has wonderful toys and craft supplies for use at home or in the classroom.
1300 E. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free

February 22
Monday
February Family Friendly Events: Bongo Boy Music School
February Family Friendly Events: Bongo Boy Music School

Free Community Drum Circle for Special Needs at Bongo Boy Music School
This event is open to families, music and recreational therapists & their clients, and organizations working with children and adults with special needs. It is a requirement that caregivers/therapists stay with their family members/clients and that the ratio stay at one caregiver to two family members/clients. This is so the instructors can more easily lead the group and keep things fun and moving. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. So beat a path to Bongo Boys Music School, on Monday, for a drumming good time.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Free

February 25
Thursday

Free Community Drum Circle for the Whole Family
Sharing musical experiences, with the family, can be so much fun. Bongo Boys Music School (not just for boys) gives your family an opportunity to find the rhythm of the beat together, every Thursday evening. It’s a free community drum circle and all ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Free

February 26
Friday

Take the family to enjoy Junie B. Jones, the Musical, at Beef and Boards. Are you ready to introduce your child to the wonderful world of live drama? Beef and Boards has an awesome children’s program. This show is based on the book series by Barbara Park. The musical is one hour long with no intermission. A drink and snack are included with your admission.
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior to show)
$15.50 per person

February 27
Saturday

Shake, Rattle & Roll – for ages from the Womb to 36 Months
Shake, Rattle & Roll is for the little ones in your family. You are never too young (or too old) to get your groove on. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Take the family to enjoy Junie B. Jones, the Musical, at Beef and Boards. Are you ready to introduce your child to the wonderful world of live drama? Beef and Boards has an awesome children’s program. This show is based on the book series by Barbara Park. The musical is one hour long with no intermission. A drink and snack are included with your admission.
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes prior to show)
$15.50 per person

Move and Groove for Ages 3 – 5 yrs old
Move & Groove is a fun rhythm and movement program for kiddos ages 3-5. Children will get to discover their own rhythm while experimenting with different drums and other percussion instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Family Drum Circle – Ages 3 to 8 years old
Children will explore rhythm making and rhythm making games. Older kids and parents play supportive rhythms while younger kids explore rhythm on various instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Free crafts for kids every Saturday at the Lakeshore Learning Store. This Saturday your child will be able to create a Funny Fish. Lakeshore is an Educational Store that has wonderful toys and craft supplies for use at home or in the classroom.
1300 E. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free

February 29
Monday

Free Community Drum Circle for Special Needs at Bongo Boy Music School
This event is open to families, music and recreational therapists & their clients, and organizations working with children and adults with special needs. It is a requirement that caregivers/therapists stay with their family members/clients and that the ratio stay at one caregiver to two family members/clients. This is so the instructors can more easily lead the group and keep things fun and moving. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. So beat a path to Bongo Boys Music School, on Monday, for a drumming good time.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Free

 

 

 

February Family Friendly Events, Killeen, Texas Area 2016

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The month of February is here. It’s time for more family friendly events. I love sharing things with you but since I’m new to the area, I sure could use your help. There may be some special Valentine activities happening but I haven’t found them yet. If you know of any, please let me know and I will add them to the calendar. I’m so glad you have come to join me and hope you find some fun things to do with your family.

February 20
Saturday
Family Friendly Events: Craft Time
Family Friendly Events: Craft Time

Free crafts for kids every Saturday at the Lakeshore Learning Store, in Austin. This Saturday your child will be able to create a Chore Chart Door Hanger. Lakeshore is an Educational Store that has wonderful toys and craft supplies for use at home or in the classroom.
9828 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free

February 27
Saturday

Free crafts for kids every Saturday at the Lakeshore Learning Store, in Austin. This Saturday your child will be able to create a Funny Fish. Lakeshore is an Educational Store that has wonderful toys and craft supplies for use at home or in the classroom.
9828 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free

 

 

March Family Friendly Events for the Killeen, TX area, 2016

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Here come the March Family Friendly Events. It’s time for more family friendly fun. I love sharing things with you but since I’m new to the area, I sure could use your help. I bet there are some Easter Egg hunt or other activities happening this month, but I haven’t found them yet. If you know of any, please let me know and I will add them to the calendar. I’m so glad you have come to join me and hope you find some fun things to do with your family.

 

Saturday
March 26

Free crafts for kids every Saturday at the Lakeshore Learning Store, in Austin. This Saturday your child will be able to create a Cheerful Chick Basket. Lakeshore is an Educational Store that has wonderful toys and craft supplies for use at home or in the classroom.
9828 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free

Sunday
March 27

Free Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic at the Pointe
Food, prizes and fun! I loved taking my kids to the church Easter egg hunt each year. Here is your opportunity to make memories with your little ones. It’s free and everyone is invited. Fish and french fries will be served. Festivities start at 3 P.M. at Northpointe Park.
The park is located on N. FM 116 about ½ mile past Lutheran Church Rd, on the way to Gatesville.
3:00 p.m.
Free

April Family Friendly Events for the Indy Area, 2016

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I am here with your April Family Friendly events. I’m sorry, Indy friends, for not getting your March family friendly events posted. I have been battling illnesses since mid-January. Between being ill and a trip to Disney, March just slipped by.

Spring is here so things should be warming up around Indianapolis. Please check out the activities I have found for you so far. If you find something I haven’t posted, please let me know and I will add it to the calendar.

Stop by and chat sometime on my blog’s Facebook page, Love To Laugh and Learn.

 

April 30
Saturday

Shake, Rattle & Roll – for ages from the Womb to 36 Months
Shake, Rattle & Roll is for the little ones in your family. You are never too young (or too old) to get your groove on. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Family Friendly Events: Shear Fun at Conner Prairie Interactive Museum.
Family Friendly Events: Shear Fun at Conner Prairie Interactive Museum.

Shear Fun! At Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
Come out and see how to make a blanket from a sheep. You and your family can see a lamb being sheared. You can dye your own wool and take it home. Watch fibers being spun into useable threads. You will also get to learn how cotton and flax can be turned into threads. There is so much going on that you won’t want to miss a second of it.
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Move and Groove for Ages 3 – 5 yrs old
Move & Groove is a fun rhythm and movement program for kiddos ages 3-5. Children will get to discover their own rhythm while experimenting with different drums and other percussion instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Peanut Butter and Jam Saturday morning music series at the Palladium.
You and your child will be able to explore a multitude of musical genres. You will get to experience 30 minutes of music and then get 15 minutes to explore and play with the musical instruments. These performances are specially geared for children ages 1 to 7 years old. Today your child will enjoy Adam Riviere. He is a multi-instrumentalist who performs on a multitude of percussion and woodwind instruments from around the world. You and your child will enjoy the sounds of drums, flutes, the didgeridoo, and instruments of indigenous world cultures. Two adults get in free with the purchase of a child’s ticket. There is limited seating for these events. To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 317-843-3800.
Palladium (in the Robert Adam’s room)
355 City Center Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
10:30 a.m.
$10 for child (2 adults get in free with each child’s ticket)

Family Drum Circle – Ages 3 to 8 years old
Children will explore rhythm making and rhythm making games. Older kids and parents play supportive rhythms while younger kids explore rhythm on various instruments. Parents must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate. All materials, instruments & drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO.
Bongo Boy Music School
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(Located in the Castleton Area about .3 miles north of 82nd street on Bash St.)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
$5.00 per child, $10 max per family (Parents are free)

Free crafts for kids every Saturday at the Lakeshore Learning Store. This Saturday your child will be able to create a Thanks a Bunch Bouquet. Lakeshore is an Educational Store that has wonderful toys and craft supplies for use at home or in the classroom.
1300 E. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free