2026 Indianapolis-Carmel Children's Festival - 4/25

We are excited to invite you to this FREE* family event packed with fun activities and a chance to find summer camps & family resources. Register now for character visits with Bluey, Marshall & Stitch, Candy Hunt, Fun Zone & Bounce Park, tunnel & fort zone, laser tag, new character mini golf course, carnival games and tons of other activities! Event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, family bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, magician and more!

Register early! This event will sell out!

• CHARACTER VISITS: 1st 500 Meet & Greet with Bluey, Marshall & Stitch! (FREE sticker for first 500 kids & special picture area!)
• CANDY HUNT - 1st of the year – Candy & Prizes!
• FUN ZONE: Bounce House | Tunnel Zone | Fort Zone | Mini Golf – Register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
• FUN ACTIVITIES – Get Activity Tickets – 7 Carnival Games – win prizes OR Laser Tag!
• Balloon Artist | Face Painting | Free Treats
• Fun Games & Contests – Family Bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, limbo contest, hula hoop contest, character coloring contest – win prizes!
• Stage Entertainment – Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
• Summer Camps & Child Care – Find your summer camp or care options before they sell out
• Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, family resources!

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Visit our vendor page / Learn More: CLICK HERE!

• Early Entry (Noon - 3PM)
• VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) Must get by 1PM
• DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES OR LASER TAG
• FUN Pass – Includes:

>>Special Activities: Character Meet & Greet (12:30PM - 2:50PM Bluey, Marshal, Stitch) | Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (1:20PM Main Stage) | Let’s Make a Deal Game Show (1:50PM).

>>CANDY Hunt - 2:20PM - 3 different candy hunts; 4 & under, 5-8 years, 9-12 years)

>>Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, blow pops, bubble gum!)

• General Entry (1PM - 3PM)
• FUN Pass (See Above)
• DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES OR LASER TAG
• Or $2/person at the door

• Early Entry (Noon - 3PM) - includes all adults in party
• FUN ZONE WRISTBAND: Good for Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, and Mini Golf Course (All Day)
• 5 Activity Tickets: Used for Laser Tag OR Carnival Games (Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Chicken Flipper – all are 1-2 tickets)
• FUN Pass (See Above)
• VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) Must get by 1PM

• Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)
• Early Visit with Bluey (Noon-12:30PM)
• Private Candy Hunt (12:50PM)!
• PICK ONE ITEM BELOW (Up to a $20 Value!):

o Character Mystery Box (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE)

OR

o Bubble Wand (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE

OR

o Winter Light Up Knitted Hat or Holiday Gloves: Hat or Winter Gloves: Pick 1 of 21 Styles! (Subject to Availability) CLICK HERE

• ONE FREE TICKET VOUCHER

PICK 1 ITEM BELOW:

(NOTE: All shows are at Nationwide Arena or Schottenstein Center.)

⮞ Monster Jam (April 10th – April 12th)

⮞ Ringling Brothers (April 30th - May 3rd)

(1) Unlimited Fun Zone Pass

– $5 online / $7 at event

- Includes Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, and 1 round of mini golf!

(2) Carnival / Activity Tickets

– 3 for $6 online (games 1–2 tickets each) / $7 at event

- FUN ACTIVITIES (2 Tickets) – Lazer Tag

- CARNIVAL GAMES (1-2 Tickets) - Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Chicken Flipper – Win Great Prizes!

(3) Bubble Wand ($8 online / $10 at event) (SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE )

(4) Character Mystery Box – Pick 2 Boxes: ($5 / $7 at event) Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE

(5) Winter Light Up Knitted Hat ($5 each) (SEE 17 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE )

(6) Winter Gloves ($4 each) (SEE 4 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE )

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• Kids Meal Coupons
• Special Passes to Activity Centers
• Plus, more surprises!

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We are offering a “Refer-a-Friend” bonus. TOP 5 people who refers the most attendees will receive 50 Activity Tickets good for the event. We will award the winner at check-in!

• Noon: DIAMOND – EVERYTHING PASS – ULTIMATE PASS - ENTRY OPENS!
• Noon: Bluey Visit Starts (Ultimate Pass Only)
• 12:05PM: Fun Zone, Laser Tag, Tunnel Zone and Carnival Games Open!
• 12:30PM: Bluey Visit Starts - ALL
• 12:50PM: Ultimate Pass Candy Hunt Only
• 12:45PM: Magician (Main Stage)
• 1:00 PM GOLD/General ENTRY OPENS
• 1:00PM – 1:50PM: Chase Meet & Greet Starts
• 1:20PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
• 1:30PM: Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory Performance (Main Stage)
• 1:50PM: Let’s Make a Deal Gameshow (Main Stage)
• 2:00PM – 2:50PM: Stitch Meet & Greet Starts
• 2:05PM: Magician (Main Stage)
• 2:20PM: CANDY HUNTS – 4 & Under, 5-8 years & 9-12 years (Candy Zone)
• 2:50PM: Character Visit ENDS
• 3:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!

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1. Click "Register" online

2. Choose your admission level + any add-ons

3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name)

4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building)

5. Let the fun begin!

Don’t miss the biggest family party of the Spring!

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