Back-to-School Event at the Children’s Museum

Celebrate the start of the new school year with games and activities at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Best part: admission is free -- because the event is scheduled during Target Family Free Night on Thursday, 6 August.

After meeting Indiana Fever basketball star Tamika Catchings and mascot Freddy Fever, families can enjoy fun activities for children of all ages relating to back-to-school AND see the museum’s permanent exhibits. For kindergartners, a yellow school bus will be parked outside to practice getting on and off before the first day of school. All kids can learn to dance to Zumba, a fusion of Latin music that doubles as fun and fitness.

Families should plan to arrive early to see Catchings (between 4 and 5 p.m.). The back-to-school event will run from 4-8 p.m.