These Alamosauruses may look a little intimidating up close, but fear not — they were herbivores. | Photo by @blissfulburgoss
Parents, take heart: You’re in the home stretch of winter break. But if the kids are driving you crazy, here are a few indoor, weatherproof activities around town for tots, teens, and everyone in between.
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | Explore the Dinosphere exhibit and learn about the day-to-day work of real scientists at the world’s largest children’s museum. Kids will remember riding the carousel and staring up at the 3,200 pieces of blown glass in the Fireworks of Glass tower.
Indiana State Museum | Your littlest ones will enjoy Firefly Landing — a learning space with hands-on activities designed for children six and younger. Kids will remember seeing the massive woolly mammoths and other cool animals.
Eiteljorg Museum | Send the kids downstairs to make art and learn about Native American history through hands-on, interactive play experiences. Kids will remember visiting Jingle Rails on their way in.
Take your kids back to the good ol’ days at this Fountain Square bowling spot.
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Atomic Bowl | Visit the old Fountain Square Theatre Building for an authentic 1950s duckpin bowling experience. Kids will remember snacking on chicken tenders while listening to retro hits.
IndyGo riders, here’s your official reminder that fares will increase on Thursday, Jan. 1. See how much more you’ll be paying. (WTHR)
Announced
Jonathan Brooks, the chef behind award-winning Milktooth, announced the restaurant will serve its last brunch soon. But shed no milky tears; it will reopen as Arlene’s, a reimagined meat-and-three spot. Keep an eye on Instagram for more details.
Real Estate
Now that Christmas has come and gone, Santa’s looking to offload his second home in his namesake Indiana town — complete with 15 bedrooms and 550 acres of land. So, did anyone get $48 million as a stocking stuffer?
List
Need a reason to look forward to 2026? Visit Indy has your back — with 26 reasons, actually. Get stoked for the year ahead.
Concert
If your New Years resolution is to see more live music, we’ve got good news. Tickets to select shows at Old National Centre and Everwise Amitheater are on sale for $26. Get them before they sell out. (WISH)
Sports
For the fifth consecutive year, the Colts will miss the NFL playoffs. Here’s a recap of what went well and went wrong this year. (WTHR)
240,000+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
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The Buy
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Indy, will you forgive me? Thanks to a viral Instagram video, I’ve been alerted to the existence of a must-try dessert spot that opened in July: The Cheesecake Lady, a cheesecake bar located at 3002 N. Illinois St. If you’ve tried one of its delectable creations, send me your recommendations.
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