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8 Indianapolis Events to Celebrate Family Day

 

Few things in life are more precious or worth celebrating than family. As proud Indianapolis residents, the experts at Action Air have the pleasure of providing HVAC services to the wonderful families of this community. With National Family Day around the corner, we want to offer more than the best HVAC solutions. Therefore, our team is here to help you spend some quality family time by sharing some Indianapolis events to celebrate Family Day!

1. Family Creek Stomp

Although the official holiday is on May 15th, the Family Creek Stomp is a fun and educational way to kick off Family Day a bit early! At $5 per person, you and your family can get a little muddy and explore the abundance of teeming wildlife in the creeks and streams of Holliday Park. A naturalist will be there to guide you on an educational and immersive journey, helping you identify the various wildlife you find along the way! We recommend you wear shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting muddy. To help you collect and take a closer look at the creatures you encounter, the Nature Center will provide nets and tubs. If this sounds like an ideal activity for you and your family, learn more by visiting www.hollidaypark.org.

 

  • Where:

Holliday Park Nature Center

6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260

 

  • When:

Sunday, May 12th

1:00pm-3:00pm

2. May 15th: Beastly Brunch

If your family loves learning about and interacting with interesting animals, this could be a fantastic event to include on your Family Day itinerary! With free admission, you and your family can tour the Nature Center at Holliday Park and watch the staff feed the animals that live at the center. Not only will you get to watch and interact with some interesting animals, but the staff will teach you all about their diets and habitat. This is an easy and fun activity to do that also has educational value for animal or science-loving kiddos! To learn more about this event, you can visit https://www.hollidaypark.org/events/beastly-brunch-41/ or call the Nature Center at 317-327-7180.

 

  • Where:

Holliday Park Nature Center

6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260

 

  • When:

Wednesday, May 15th

10:30am-11:00am

3. May 15th: Original Farmers Market at Indianapolis City Market

As another fun Family Day activity, you can visit the Original Farmers Market! Located in the heart of the Indianapolis City Market, this event offers the freshest produce, dairy, and meats from local Indianapolis famers. Also, you can sample delicious home-baked goods, unique spices and herbs, while enjoying live music on The Sun King Stage on the City Market’s Whistler Plaza! With all the fantastic food and music, this event offers a lot of family fun. For more information about this event, you can visit  http://www.indycm.com/farmers-market/ or call the coordinators at 317-634-9266.

 

  • Where:

Indianapolis City Market

222 East Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

  • When:

 

Wednesday, May 15th

9:30am-1:00pm

4. May 15th: Fishers StoryWalk® Book Reveal

Started as an initiative to pass along the love of reading and the joys of being in nature, the StoryWalk® Project has come to Fishers! Celebrate Family Day by attending the May book reveal at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. This event is free for all ages and includes themed, hands-on activities for your family to enjoy, and a guided hike through the woods with a naturalist and librarian! Most books that are featured at these events are ideal for younger children, ages 8 and under. However, the fun of being out in nature is something to be enjoyed by all age groups! If you’re interested in learning more about this event for your Family Day celebrations, you can call the Fishers Parks and Recreation Center at 317-595-3150 or visit www.playfishers.com.

 

  • Where:

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

10410 Hague Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038

 

  • When:

Wednesday, May 15th

10:00am

5. May 17th: Fireworks and Scout Night Camp Out

Do you have a troop, den, or pack of scouts in your family? Well, this could be a fantastic event to help you celebrate Family Day with them! After the final out of the game at Victory Field, you can stick around for some Friday fireworks and an overnight camp out with your scouts! As a memory your family will never forget, you and your scout can camp out in Victory Field outfield! If this sounds like an event you don’t want to miss, call the Victory Field Box Office at 317-269-3545 to secure your spot on the list!

 

  • Where:

Victory Field

501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

 

  • When:

Friday, May 17th

7:15pm

6. May 18th: Fishers Famers Market

For a more local market experience, you can celebrate Family Day by visiting the Fishers Farmers Market at the Nickel Plate District’s Amphitheater. With live music, delicious food, and over 50 vendors, the possibilities are endless! We suggest bringing some empty baskets to fill with delicious food from the market and having a picnic breakfast or lunch with your family while you enjoy the live music. Also offered at the Fishers Farmers Market are plenty of children’s’ activities, tours with nutritionists, and special themed events! If this sounds like the perfect way to celebrate Family Day with your loved ones, you can learn more by visiting http://playfishers.com/188/Fishers-Farmers-Market or by calling Fishers Parks and Recreation at 317-595-3150.

 

  • Where:

Nickel Plate Districts Amphitheater

6 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038

 

  • When:

Saturday, May 18th

8:00am-12:00pm

7. Family Fishing with the Fishers Library

If you are looking for a way to celebrate Family Day in the great outdoors, this is a fantastic event to consider. You and your family can join Aaron Wilson, a master angler, to learn some fishing skills. This event is suitable for parents and kids, ages 6-17 to learn how to tie different fishing knots, casting stroke techniques, and measuring fish. If spending some quality fishing time with your family sounds like the perfect way to celebrate Family Day, learn more about this event by visiting https://indywithkids.com/events/family-fishing-with-the-fishers-library/.

 

  • Where:

Hamilton East Public Library

5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038

 

  • When:

Saturday, May 18th

1:00pm-3:00pm

8. Family Fun Saturday

Get messy and creative with your loved ones for Family Day by attending family fun Saturday at Clay Ripple Mobile Arts! From 2:00pm-4:00pm, you and your family can enjoy some light snacks while making your own family picture frames out of clay. Also included at the end of this event are circuit projects for the kiddos! If you want to get crafty with your loved ones for Family Day, register online for this event by visiting https://www.ripplemobilearts.com/events/family-fun-saturdays-in-clay-4.

 

  • Where:

Clay Ripple Mobile Arts

201 S Rural St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

 

  • When:

Saturday, May 18th

2:00pm-4:00pm

 

Celebrate Your Family Year-Round…

Now that you know about some Indianapolis events to celebrate Family Day, you can honor your loved ones with plenty of fun activities! However, there are other ways to celebrate your family all year long. As a family-oriented team, Action Air knows how important your HVAC system is to your family’s comfort, safety, and happiness. If you are interested in learning how our HVAC experts can help you provide your family with the best in HVAC systems, installation, and maintenance, call us today at 317-451-4371 or schedule an appointment on our website!