Family Fun on the Northside

STRAWTOWN KOTEEWI PARK

12308 Strawtown Ave. Noblesville, IN 46060 317-774-2574 Strawtown Koteewi Park is a must-see for any history buff with the archaeological activity in recent years. This 750-acre park also includes a canoe launch on the White River for boating and fishing, nature trails for hiking or cycling, equestrian trails and wetlands and prairies for enjoying the parks natural beauty. The park is open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk.

THE ESCAPE ROOM

8890 E. 116th St., #210 Fishers, IN (317) 986-6542 escaperoomfishers.com Escape Room is an entertainment venue for friends, families, and corporations. You and your friends are locked in a themed room for 60 minutes and have to find your way out.

SAXONY LAKE & BEACH

13288 Pennington Rd. Fishers, IN (317) 770-1818 saxony-indiana.com Saxony Lake & Beach in Fishers, Indiana offers a unique experience not typically found in a residential community. This 20-acre lake located at the heart of Saxony is fully stocked with fish, provides a spacious trail for the avid runner or cyclist along with the wildly popular beach. The Saxony Beach is open from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm daily. With lifeguards on duty and mobile food trucks stopping by, families can enjoy a full, relaxing day at the beach. For some on-the-water fun, try renting a kayak, paddleboat or stand-up paddle board on weekends. Season typically runs end of May through early August. Beach admission is free to Fishers residents (must show ID), $5 for nonresidents and guests (per person, 2 and under free). Activities and rentals have fees.

CONNER PRAIRIE

13400 Allisonville Rd. Fishers, IN 46038 317-776-6000 Spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres in Central Indiana, Conner Prairie welcomes more than 400,000 visitors of all ages annually. As Indiana’s first Smithsonian Institute affiliate, Conner Prairie offers various outdoor, historically-themed encounters and indoor experiential learning spaces that combine history and art with science, technology, engineering and math to offer an authentic look into history that shapes society today. Conner Prairie is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization – accredited by the American Alliance of Museums – that relies on grants and philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations and foundations for sustainability and growth. Visit connerprairie.org or call 800-966-1836 for admission dates, hours, ticket prices and opportunities to donate and volunteer.

BIRDIES MINIATURE GOLF

632 E State Rd 32 Westfield, IN (317)-450-3202 birdiesindy.com Two 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses and Restaurant including rooftop bar. Family friendly.

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GRAND PARK — THE SPORTS CAMPUS AT WESTFIELD

701 E. 191st St. Westfield, IN 46074 317-804-3010 Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana is a destination like no other. The thoughtfully designed 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus offers a field for almost any sport. The field sports portion of the campus includes 31 multi-purpose fields, seven of which are synthetic turf and eight are fully lit. These fields are best suited for soccer, football, rugby, field hockey and lacrosse. The diamond portion of the campus includes 26 baseball and softball diamonds, eight of which are synthetic turf and all are lit. The Grand Park Events Center boasts 300,000 square foot indoor turf space. This indoor facility features three full-sized indoor soccer fields, mezzanine concourse for spectator viewing and an esports gaming center.

Grand Park also features an abundance of green space and more than 10 miles of pedestrian/ bicycle trails, including the largest trailhead on the Monon Corridor. More than one million sports visitors participate in or attend tournaments and events at the Grand Park Sports Campus on an annual basis, making the surrounding area a prime location for economic development. Grand Park has been host youth baseball, softball and soccer championships all the way up to NCAA Division I and Olympic level national championships. In 2018, Grand Park and the Indianapolis Colts signed a ten-year deal to bring the annual Colts training camp to the sports campus. For three weeks spanning over July and August, fans can see their favorite players and enjoy a brand new fan experience.

MONON COMMUNITY CENTER

1235 Central Park Dr. East Carmel, IN 46032 317-848-7275 Escape into recreation at the Monon Community Center, Carmel’s 146,000 sq. ft. facility that has something for everyone. The facility offers breathtaking views and access to nature trails and hundreds of recreation, fitness, and nature programs for all ages, abilities, skill levels, and interests. Visit CarmelClayParks. com for membership and daily pricing. Amenities include: Fitness Center, Indoor Aquatics, Gymnasium, Track, Childcare at the KidZone, Program Rooms and The Waterpark (seasonal- Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day).

NICKEL PLATE EXPRESS

105 E Main Street Atlanta, IN 46030 317-285-0682 The Nickel Plate Express is a nonprofit founded in northern Hamilton County in 2017. Their goal is to preserve the rich railroad history of surrounding communities through educational and entertainment rail programs. The organization also manages a 150-year-old depot in Arcadia, IN. The Nickel Plate Express provides themed excursions from April through September aboard a 1956 Santa Fe train. Excursions include wine, beer and dinner excursions as well as family-friendly holiday programs. The Nickel Plate Express operates on 12 miles of track between Atlanta and Noblesville. All excursions board out of Atlanta near 105 E Main Street.

MUSEUM OF MINIATURE HOUSES & OTHER COLLECTIONS

111 E. Main St. Carmel, IN 46032 317-575-9466 Enjoy the creativity and craftsmanship in more than 80 dollhouses and miniature scenes. Children can play the treasure-hunt game. Choose docent-guided, selfguided or audio tour. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and over/military, $5 children under the age of 10, and free to children under the age of three. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1p.m. until 4p.m. Closed mid to late January and some holidays.

HOOSIER HEIGHTS

9850 Mayflower Park Drive Carmel, IN 317-802-9302 Our climbers and staff come together at Hoosier Heights for one main reason: A unified passion for climbing. From beginner to expert, our facility offers a fun and challenging climbing experience for all. We offer parties, lock-ins, group packages and more! Kids 5 & Under Climb Free!

K1 SPEED

9998 E. 121st St. Fishers, IN 46037 317-348-1176 Come into K1 Speed Indianapolis today and experience the thrill of high-speed indoor karting! The go-kart racing center, located in Fishers near Indianapolis, will not disappoint. Complete with a museum-quality collection of authentic racing memorabilia, a spacious lounge and gaming area, a Pit Cafe snack bar and an exciting atmosphere, K1 Speed Indianapolis is sure to impress you from the moment you walk through the door.

IGNITE STUDIO

5 Municipal Dr. Fishers, IN 46038 317-579-0331 Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library seeks to be three things — A Place to Discover: Explore new and old ideas about art and making as you discover your unique creative process. Find new ways to think about yourself and the world around you through the act of making and creating. A Place to Collaborate: Connect with the creative members of your community and build lasting collaborations. Teach yourself. Share your knowledge. Learn from others. - A Place to Experience: Everyone is an artist and a maker, no matter their age, background, or experience level. Become empowered to think differently through unique art and making experiences. Two 3D printers, a laser engraver, and a vinyl cutter with a heat press clam shell are available in the Fabrication Lab. Guests can print 3D objects, cut and engrave with laser precision or make your next professional quality sign or t-shirt. Patrons 16 years or older must complete free certification courses to reserve time with equipment.

STONYCREEK FARM

11366 SR 38 E. Noblesville, IN 317-773-3344 Pumpkin Harvest Festival during the month of October is a tradition on the Farm to celebrate the Pumpkin Harvest with the community. Take a hayride through the woods to the secluded pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin. Bring your camera and enjoy beautiful fall colors and the farm animals. Open: September 27 - October 31, Monday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PINHEADS

13825 Britton Park Rd. Fishers, IN (317) 773-9988 bowlatpinheads.com Pinheads Entertainment Center is not your typical bowling alley. Attractions include bowling, arcade, Alley’s Alehouse, the Tiki Bar, and The 300 Room Banquet Center. Smoke-free.

LASER FLASH

617 Third Ave. S.W. Carmel, IN (317) 571-1677 laser-flash.com Newly upgraded gameplay offers *LARGEST & MOST ADVANCED* laser tag in Indiana complete with large arcade, party seating, and

private meeting space located in downtown Carmel. Perfect for your next celebration, team building program, or spontaneous fun with family & friends!

THREE-TWO-FUN

845 Westfield Rd. Noblesville, IN (317) 773-3381 bowl32.com Stop by Three-Two-Fun! We are Noblesville’s Largest Family Entertainment Center! We offer Bowling, Laser Tag, Indoor GlowIn-The-Dark Miniature Golf, The Game Zone, Food, Parties & FUN!! Visit our website for hours and pricing!

KILN CREATIONS

60 N. 9th St. Noblesville, IN (317) 774-8982 kilncreations.net This unique pottery painting studio allows anyone, adults and children, artists and non-artists, to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art that can become their favorite bowl, plate, mug or piggy bank. We also offer wood mosaics, acrylic painting, special classes, and walk in candle making! No experience is required and walk-ins are welcome anytime. Kiln Creations also hosts great birthday parties, corporate events, and bridal & baby showers.

SULLIVANMUNCE CULTURAL CENTER

225 West Hawthorne Street Zionsville, IN (317) 873-4900 sullivanmunce.org Since 1973, SullivanMunce Cultural Center has been a local resource for art, history and genealogy. SullivanMunce has an art center, a collecting history museum, a genealogy library and also serves as the Town of Zionsville’s Welcome Center.

COOL CREEK PARK & NATURE CENTER

2000 E 151st St Carmel, IN (317) 774-2500 hamiltoncounty.in.gov/Facilities/ Facility/Details/Cool-Creek-Park-12 Cool Creek Park’s new stateof-the-art playground features the world’s first SOMAStations, designed to encourage adults to be active. Thirteen slides, a play share swing, two disc swings and multiple auditory elements intended to deepen users’ sensory experiences are a few of the playground’s unique offerings. This 90-acre park has approximately four miles of woodland trails great for jogging, hiking, or bird watching. The park also features a paved path within the park for bike riders and rollerbladers. Also on the Cool Creek park land is the Cool Creek Nature Center which focuses on educating the importance of native plants and animals in their natural habitat. Cool Creek is open dawn to dusk 365 days a year.

TRADERS POINT CREAMERY

9101 Moore Road Zionsville, IN (317) 733-1700 traderspointcreamery.com Traders Point Creamery, a familyowned 100% grassfed dairy farm and creamery, was Indiana’s first certified organic dairy farm. We strive to reconnect people to their food and where it comes from. From our early days creating a pasture-based dairy operation on our grandparents’ land, we have grown to include a farmstead restaurant, dairy bar, farm tours, and exclusive event spaces. It is our honor and our joy to raise, craft, and serve food in harmony with the land to nourish all who share it. You are invited to come share in the journey from pasture to plate!

ANTIQUE FAN MUSEUM

10983 Bennett Parkway Zionsville, IN 317-733-4113 fanimation.com/museum The design, engineering and manufacturing of fans is the perfect blend of an age-old craft and modern technological advances. No where is the evolution of this more beautifully illustrated than in our Antique Fan Museum. You’ll be able to see how we bring together antique designs and twenty-first century control and convenience to put Fanimation fans in a league of their own.

AZIONAQUA SWIM CLUB

4875 Willow Road Zionsville, IN 317-873-3913 azionaqua.org Located in the community of Zionsville, Indiana, Azionaqua is a private, not-for-profit recreational swimming facility. Our family- friendly swim club offers the perfect summer escape to cool off and relax with family and friends. Members enjoy access to our pool for recreational swimming, swim lessons, swim team opportunities, social events and more. We are fully committed to providing families a fun, friendly, clean recreational swim club to enjoy all summer long.

URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK

14450 Mundy Dr. Noblesville, IN (317) 565-2035 urbanairnoblesville.com Indoor adventure park with trampolines, ropes course, climbing walls, tubes playground, bumper cars, virtual reality, zipline, warrior course, full-service café with beer and wine.