Kids Empire Hardegan

If you’ve got a rainy Saturday and nowhere to be, this place on Hardegan is genuinely one of the better calls in Indianapolis. The toddler section is actually separated from the bigger kid chaos, which any parent of a two-year-old will tell you is worth its weight in gold. Older kids (and let’s be honest, the adults too) can tackle the multi-story maze and slides without anyone getting steamrolled by a kindergartner. The staff here have a reputation for being patient and genuinely good with kids who need a little extra support, which isn’t something you see everywhere. It runs clean and well-organized — the kind of indoor play spot you’d actually recommend to a friend without hesitation.