Marengo Caves Tours of these local natural geological wonders will fascinate visitors of all ages. The attraction includes the Crystal Palace and the Dripstone Trail; visitors may tour the caves separately, or together through purchase of combo admissions. Admission: Tickets range from $6.50-$9.75 for children, and $12.50-$19.75 for adults, depending on the tour package purchased. More information is available at www.marengocave.com. Evansville Otters Minor League Baseball Take your kids out for a day of family fun at the ballpark. Admission: $5 Game days and times vary-for a listing of ballpark events, visit www.evansvilleotters.com. Evansville Museum of Art, History, and Science Parents can reserve a guided tour of the Museum to experience art, history, science and anthropology in a unique way. Trained staff conduct tours, including special offerings for young visitors, like the preschool tour for ages 3-4, the "Tell Me a Story" session geared at third and fourth graders, and other programs catered to every age group. Museum Admission: Children $1, Adults $2 Koch Planetarium Admission: Children $2, Adults $3 For more information, visit www.emuseum.org. Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville This vibrant new child-centered museum in downtown Evansville is scheduled to open this fall. Formerly the Hands On Discovery Children's Museum, the museum will encourage children to develop and embrace lifelong habits of creative expression, critical thinking, innovative problem-solving and solid decision-making in a stimulating and entertaining environment. For more information, visit www.handsondiscovery.org. Bloomington WonderLab WonderLab is an informal setting where your child can use hands-on activities to learn about science. Located in downtown Bloomington, WonderLab is convenient to Indiana University, the Convention Center, and other local attractions. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Closed Mondays and some major holidays. Admission: Members free, children $5.50, Adults $6.50. For more information, visit www.wonderlab.org Talking Shoes at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures 416 North Indiana Ave. 812-855-6873 Shoes from around the world are featured in Talking Shoes. The exhibit, geared for young children, explores how shoes can reveal much about their makers and wearers. Native American beaded moccasins, sandals from the Republic of Congo, felt shoes from Tibet, and wooden shoes from the Netherlands and Surinam are just a few highlighted artifacts in the exhibit, which features some hands-on activities for younger visitors. The Exhibit Hall and Museum Store are open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Museum is free. Indianapolis Indiana State Museum Help your kids learn about Indiana and its place in the world. Located in White River State Park in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum houses three floors of Core Galleries telling the story of Indiana as well as fascinating changing exhibits, the museum explores art, science and culture. The Museum is also the home to Indianapolis' only IMAX theatre. Admission: Children - $4 Adults - $7 Note: Tuesdays are 50 percent off all ticket prices. For more information, visit www.in.gov/ism. The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Monday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed Mondays Labor Day through Memorial Day.) Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: noon - 5 p.m. Public Tours: 1:00 p.m. daily The Eiteljorg Museum is one of only two museums east of the Mississippi with both Native American and Western art. Located in downtown Indianapolis, the museum y includes works from the Taos, New Mexico Artists' Colony, as well as pieces from such legends as Remington and Russell. Contemporary artists who tell the story of today's West are also represented and the Native American collection includes pottery, basketry, sculpture and other artifacts from all 10 North American native cultural areas. Admission: Adults: $8 Senior citizens 65 and over: $7 Children 5-17 and full-time students with ID: $5 Children 4 and under: free For more information, visit www.eiteljorg.org. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Target Family Nights The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children's museum in the world. The more than 400,000-square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries that explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts. The museum is open free to families the first Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission - Free More information is available at www.childrensmuseum.org. Kokomo/Lafayette/Marion/Anderson Kokomo Civic Theatre—The Complete History of America, abridged Take 500 years of American history, condense it into a fast-paced performance by three comic actors, and the have The Complete History of America. October 13, 14, 15 2006 Havens Auditorium, Indiana University Kokomo Starts at 8 p.m. For information, visit www.kokomocivictheatre.com. Lafayette - Feast of the Hunter's Moon Oct. 7 - 8, 2006, Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Feast of the Hunters' Moon is a re-creation of the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in the mid-1700s. It is held annually in early autumn on the banks of the Wabash River, four miles southwest of West Lafayette. Children's activities are planned, including music and wigwam making. Admission: Children 4-16 - $5 advance, $6 at the gate. Adults - $10 advance, $12 at the gate. Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) - $25 advance, $30 at the gate. For more information, visit http://www.tcha.mus.in.us/feast.htm. Anderson - Sleepy Hollow Lee's Theatrical Productions presents Sleepy Hollow. The production wi1l take place at 1426 W. 53rd St. Anderson, Sunday, October 29, 2006, 3:00 pm 765-644-5337. Children Under 12 - $12, Adult $15; Prices at the door increase by $3. Reserve tickets by calling the box office or by visiting the website: http://www.leestheatre.com Fort Wayne Science Central 1950 N. Clinton St. (260) 424-2400 Hands-on fun is the rule at Science Central, Indiana's interactive science center. We make math, science and technology enjoyable for everyone. Create your own earthquake. Bend your own rainbows. Ride around a track 20feet up in the air on the high-rail bike! Hold a starfish, make a tornado, walk like an astronaut over a moonscape where you weigh next to nothing. Price: $6 adults; $5 children 3-12; $ 5.50 seniors / Hours: Tues-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 12-5 p.m.; closed Mondays. Nappanee Amish Acre's Round Barn Theatre 1600 West Market Street (800) 800-4942 "Plain and Fancy"--Free Saturday matinees for children (ages 6-14) through Oct. 28 Through the magic of live musicals in The Round Barn Theatre you will discover "Plain and Fancy"--the heartwarming tale of a New York couple that experiences a rare glimpse of life and love on an Amish farm. Children (6 to 14) the opportunity to see Plain and Fancy, now in its 20th season, for free with one paid adult admission at regular price. Holiday production Saturday matinees are not included.