YOUR INDY-AREA SIGN-UP SIDEKICK
The ticket drops, camp registrations & seasonal fun worth putting on your calendar. I keep track, so you don't have to.
YOUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Public booking opens for Santa’s Holiday Breakfasts & L.S. Ayres Tea Room holiday lunches. Members have had access since September 8. Family New Year’s Eve public registration also opens September 11.
Metropolitan Youth Ballet welcomes ages 5–8; no dance experience required. $250. Register by October 2.
The museum’s current page lists September 11 for public registration & September 8 for members. Event: December 8, for families with children younger than 6.
A little magic for your calendar. Registration opens this Saturday for the October 31 event.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE DROP
The Children's Museum · Indianapolis
Choose Friendly or Frightening Hours for the museum's annual Haunted House.
Thorntown · Fall farm days
Flash-sale admission is available now for $13.95 before taxes & fees. Limited time & quantity.
Newfields · Indianapolis
Pumpkin paths, glowing gardens & a spooky-not-scary family night out.
Christkindlmarkt · Carmel
A festive run or walk to kick off a morning at the Market. All ages welcome.
Availability can change. Event links take you directly to the organizer for current tickets, prices, and details.
A LITTLE FURTHER AHEAD
A short watchlist for plans worth booking ahead. Confirmed opening dates go here as they're announced.
Mulberry Fields Park · Zionsville
Timed-entry tickets open for October 23–24. $12 advance; ages 8 and older recommended.
Tickets open: Tuesday, September 15. Exact release time not announced.
See ticket details ↗The Children's Museum · Indianapolis
An all-ages free museum day on October 4 celebrating Latin American cultures.
Tickets open: September 24; time not announced. Free advance tickets required for nonmembers. Members do not need advance tickets.
See free-ticket details ↗Zionsville Parks · Zionsville
A timed-entry Halloween experience for ages 2–12 on October 24.
Tickets open: October 1. Exact release time not announced. Advance registration encouraged.
See event details ↗Sullivan Hardware · Indianapolis
The holiday train ticket date is confirmed. Choose your preferred ride before booking opens.
Tickets open: Sunday, November 1 at 4 PM. Sullivan notes that train times go quickly.
See official release announcement ↗Newfields · Indianapolis
Private, heated igloos debut in winter 2026 for couples, families & small groups.
Awaiting: Pricing, packages & reservation dates. Newfields says details will arrive in early fall.
See announcement ↗The Children's Museum · Indianapolis
The October 13 session requires advance registration and has limited capacity.
On watch: Tickets were scheduled for September 8, but usable booking was not confirmed in our September 9 check. Check the organizer for current availability.
Check registration ↗Watchlist checked September 9, 2026. Follow @signup_scout for updates.
FROM ONE MOM TO ANOTHER
I started Sign-Up Scout to share the dates, ticket drops & sign-ups I was already setting alarms for. Because keeping up with all the good stuff can feel like a full-time job.
This is a little corner of the internet for Indianapolis-area parents to find what's opening, when to register, and when to grab tickets. Less digging. More memories.
Come say hi on Instagram ↗LET'S MAKE SOME GOOD PLANS
Have something local families should know about? I'd love to hear what you're planning.
Sign-Up Scout helps Indianapolis-area parents know when to book, register & grab tickets. Let's find a thoughtful way to introduce your experience to the families it's made for.
Have another idea? Send me your business name, a little about the experience & any important dates. We can figure out the fit together.
Let's talk on Instagram ↗Message @signup_scout