The Month of May is Busy in Indianapolis: Indy 500 Activities for Kids
In Indiana, the month of May is a time for celebrations. There are many Indy 500 activities for kids and families. You will also find lots of race theme things to do in indianapolis in May. Here are just a few fun things to do with kids in honor of the race. |
| The Play Connection Inc. took a field trip the museum. |
A fun, homeschool field trip or summer camp activity is to go to the track in Speedway, tour the museum and then take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a bus tour.
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| Sit in an Indy Car at the 500 Museum. |
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| The IMS Kid's Club has great race theme activities year around. |
The Motor Speedway even offers a curriculum plan and field trip for fourth grade. Here are a few more things to do with kids and indy 500 activities:
- Rookie Run for kids ages 3-12
- Speedway Public Library offers race theme programs in the month of May
- Kid's Day
- Indy 500 Festival Parade
- Teen driving course at track
Nearby, Indy Parks boast the longest Soap Box Derby Track in the country, William Shaw Memorial Soap Box Derby Hill.
We attended a special design your own Hotwheel Car at the Indianapolis Children's Museum for FREE! We designed it, tested it, and designed the box just like the pros.
Recommended Reading:
Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race
Indy 500 party theme for kids
Indy 500 Centennial Celebration
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