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Beat the Winter Blahs

By Krista Hershey February 13, 2020

Need a pick-me-up this winter without spending a fortune? Look no further for FREE or inexpensive winter fun in and around Hendricks County! 

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  Sledding at Washington Township Park in Avon, Hummel Park in Plainfield, Bible Church of Brownsburg, and Ellis Park in Danville

  Bundle up and go for a winter hike! Local parks we love for this are: Sodalis Park in Plainfield, McCloud Nature Park in North Salem, and Washington Township Park in Avon.

  Maple Syrup Days at McCloud Nature Park March 7 and 14.

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  Browse our list of 20 Indoor Physical Activities for Kids.

  Visit a library--from toys in the kid's area, to story times, to fun, kid-friendly library events--check out our list of local library websites for more details!

 Explore an indoor playground from our Free Indoor Play Spaces Guide.

 Try Bunny Yoga at Pecar Park in Avon the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

  Spend an evening at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. (Free Admission on Presidents' Day and Only $5 Admission on the 1st Thursday of every month!)

  Check out the free story time and kids' events on Saturdays at Barnes and Noble at the Shops at Perry Crossing.

  Family Movie Matinee: Toy Story 4 at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in Avon. Speaking of the Y, they have activities for all ages!

  Go swimming! Visit the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in Avon or the Richard A. Carlucci Rec & Aquatic Center in Plainfield.

Richard A. Carlucci Rec & Aquatic Center

For the full calendar listing of events, go to hendricks.macaronikid.com!


Submit your own kid- and family-friendly Hendricks County event here. (We are really proud of our full local calendar of events that are either around $10 or less--or FREE. If you have an event that charges more for admission, please email kristah@macaronikid.com for more information on advertising options!)