Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Indianapolis
97 indoor and rainy day activities for kids in Indianapolis. Museums, entertainment centers, and indoor play spaces with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: The Whispering Shelf, Arts for Learning Indiana, The Mulberry Treehouse. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
The Whispering Shelf
5 starsChildren feel genuinely welcomed here — the staff remember young readers' preferences and actively help them find their next favorite book.
Arts for Learning Indiana
5 starsArts for Learning brings professional artists into kids' lives and shows them that creativity is a real career path.
The Mulberry Treehouse
5 starsThe Mulberry Treehouse feels like a fairy tale in store form — every inch is designed to delight little imaginations.
Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
5 starsGoodies and Giggles lives up to its name — kids get genuinely giddy browsing a store packed with fun and discovery.
Create Art Studio
5 starsCreate Art Studio makes every child feel like a real artist in a fun, encouraging space designed just for them.
The Whispering Shelf
Ages: 3-16
Arts for Learning Indiana
Ages: 5–17
The Mulberry Treehouse
Ages: 0–6
Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
Ages: 0–10
Create Art Studio
Ages: 3–12
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy - Ransburg Auditorium
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Custom Storybooks
Ages: 2-7
Cultural Arts Gallery
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo Skyline
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)
Indianapolis Tour & Travel
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, Inc.
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Happy Hen Toys
Ages: 0-10
The Carmel Arts Council Children’s Art Gallery
Ages: 1–10
Mosaic Art Studio Indianapolis
Ages: 6–16
Dig Dig for Kids
Ages: 2–10
Mars Hill Arts Center
Ages: 3–16
4 Kids Books & Toys
Ages: 0–10
The Art Lab
Ages: 3–10
Faraday Toys
Ages: 3-12
Toy Buzz & Fizz
Ages: 3-12
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
Ages: All ages
Harrison Center
Ages: 6–17
Holliday Park Nature Center
Ages: 3–13
Holliday Park
Ages: 0–13
Arts for Lawrence
Ages: 4–16
The Toy Pit
Ages: 6–16
Kids Ink Children's Bookstores
Ages: 0–12
Mind Tripping Show
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Oceans Building
Ages: All ages
Gallery 924
Ages: 6–17
Sandbox VR
Ages: 10–17
Toodleydoo Toys LLC
Ages: 2-12
Indiana University Outdoor Adventures (IUOA)
Ages: 13–18 (teens and young adults)
The Busy Bee Play Cafe
Ages: 0–7
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Ages: Infants to big kids (0-10)
Strawtown Koteewi Park
Ages: 6–17
His Place Eatery - Chicken & Waffles, Ribs & Soul Food (86th & Ditch Rd)
Ages: All ages
Mama Carolla's
Ages: All ages
Eagle Creek Park
Ages: 0–17
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Camptown, Inc.
Ages: 6–18
Tab Recreation
Ages: 3–17
Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys
Ages: 0–10
The Toy Drop
Ages: 0–10
Saltire Toys & Games
Ages: 5-18
Hot Spot Collectibles and Toys LLC
Ages: 6–17
Indiana State Museum
Ages: 3–16
Indy Arts Council
Ages: 6–17
Its A Block Party
Ages: 2–10
Dammann's Garden Company
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
Eagle Creek Earth Discovery
Ages: 3–13
Parkside Public House
Ages: All ages
ArtMix
Ages: 3–11
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Ages: 0–17
Kids Empire Hardegan
Ages: 0–10
White River Gardens
Ages: All ages
Newfields
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion
Ages: All ages
Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages: 1–12
Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Ages: 5–16
White River State Park
Ages: All ages
St. Vincent Dolphin Pavilion
Ages: 3–14
Indianapolis Artsgarden
Ages: All ages
Café Patachou
Ages: All ages
Dammann's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Inc.
Ages: Infants to little kids (0-8)
Indianapolis Art Center
Ages: 4–14
Indiana Statehouse
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
The Good Spot
Ages: All ages
Lakeshore Learning Store
Ages: 0-10
Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC)
Ages: Toddlers to teens (2-17)
Shin Dig
Ages: 6–16
Half Price Books
Ages: 2-18
Combat Ops Entertainment-Indy
Ages: 8–17
Good Morning Mama's
Ages: All ages
Indy Stargate
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)
Visit Indy
Ages: All ages
Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop
Ages: 2-12
Indianapolis Zoo
Ages: All ages
Indy with Kids
Ages: All ages
Steer-In
Ages: All ages
The Eagle Mass Ave
Ages: All ages
Slick City Action Park
Ages: 5–17
Rascal's Fun Zone
Ages: 5–16
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: 3-17
React
Ages: 7–17
HollyHock Hill
Ages: 5–16
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Ages: 5–17
Smiley Ocean Themed Adventure Park
Ages: 3–12
Punch Bowl Social
Ages: 6–17
Big Splash Adventure
Ages: 2-17
Escapades Family Fun Center
Ages: 3-17
Indianapolis Parks & Rec Department
Ages: All ages
Funland Indoor Playground
Ages: 1-10
9D VR Experience
Ages: 6-17
D's Vintage Toys and Collectibles
Ages: 6-16
Fun Factory (formerly Wheels of Wonder)
Ages: 2-12
Common Questions
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Indianapolis?
- Indianapolis has 97 rainy-day-friendly activities for families. Best options: The Whispering Shelf, Arts for Learning Indiana, The Mulberry Treehouse, Goodies and Giggles Toy Store, Create Art Studio. All are indoor or covered.
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