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Looking for a one-of-a-kind family experience? Check out the Feast of Lanterns today (8/22) from 4–11 pm at Spades Park! 🏮

This FREE festival has hundreds of paper lanterns hanging all around, plus live music, artisan booths, food trucks, and more. You won't want to miss it!
https://indyfol.org/

With everyone settling into the new school routine, you may find your kids needing a snack or two when they get home from school. 🍎

Fortunately, there are plenty of snacks that are healthy, tasty, AND quick to prep! Check out this list of 25 easy snack options to make or buy.
https://www.bucketlisttummy.com/25-easy-snacks-for-after-school/

Take full advantage of the last month of summer! Plan a fun family outing with this website full of FREE events, concerts, museum days, and more around Indy that you can do with your kids. ☀️
https://indyschild.com/free-things-to-do-in-indianapolis/

August is National Eye Exam Month! 👁️

Read our latest article to learn how eye exams can help keep your child's vision strong and healthy all through their childhood—then schedule their eye exam today!
https://avondalemeadowsacademy.com/get-your-childs-eyes-checked-this-national-eye-exam-month/

Today's the start of the Indiana State Fair! 🌽

From 8/7–8/23, check out the best food, music, rides, and competitions our state has to offer. It's fun for the whole family—plus kids age 5 and under get in for free! Learn more and get tickets on the Indiana State Fair website.
https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/tickets

Welcome back for the first day of school! 📚

We're so excited for the year ahead and hope you and your kids are, too. But if there are some back-to-school jitters, that's totally normal! Check out this helpful article with tips on how to ease into a school routine.
https://www.nhaschools.com/en/blog/parent-room/first-day-of-school-tips-for-a-smooth-start

The grills are all fired up for our Back to School BBQ! 🔥 Come join us this Friday, 7/31, for a day of good fun and good food. We can't wait to see you there!

On those hot summer days, you don't need much to have fun and keep cool! 💦

Check out this family's creative game of recreating movie scenes with water silhouettes—all you need is a hose, a driveway/sidewalk, and some imagination. What scenes will your family recreate?
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZQvgUQJlcP/

Summertime = pool time 🤿

If your kids are acting like fish out of water, check out this list from Indy Parks of all their indoor and outdoor pools that are open this summer. Grab your kids, some pool floaties, and go make a splash!
https://parks.indy.gov/programs/poolsandsplashpads/

Does your child want to be a pinball wizard? ✨ Head to PinVault in Fountain Square this Saturday (7/18) for all-you-can-play pinball for just $5 per person!

Open from 1–6 pm to all ages, this is a perfect chance for the whole family to hit the machines and see who has the magic touch.
https://www.pinvaultindy.com/so-when-are-you-open