{"id":1734,"date":"2019-01-27T16:56:30","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T21:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/?p=1734"},"modified":"2019-06-21T22:12:19","modified_gmt":"2019-06-22T02:12:19","slug":"indoor-entertainment-and-places-to-play-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/indoor-entertainment-and-places-to-play-inside\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Indoor Play and Entertainment Options for the Terre Haute Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather cooperates, people who live in Terre Haute find plenty of things to do outdoors. We have great parks, trails, and outdoor play areas! But when it&#8217;s too cold, snowy, rainy, or hot to stay outside, families sometimes have trouble finding good\u00a0<em>indoor<\/em>\u00a0entertainment options. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve compiled a list of the best indoor places to play\u00a0and indoor entertainment options for\u00a0the Terre Haute area! Check out these local favorites.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5357\" src=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/02\/25-Places-to-play-Inside-1.jpg\" alt=\"25 Places to play Inside in the Terre Haute area\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/02\/25-Places-to-play-Inside-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/02\/25-Places-to-play-Inside-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/02\/25-Places-to-play-Inside-1-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1.) Put on your skates and take a trip to<strong> Terre Haute Skate World or the Wigwam Skate Rink<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>2.) Get your bounce on at <strong>Bouncin&#8217; Barn or Strikerz Play Land<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>3.) Bowl a few games at<strong> Vigo Bowl or Terre Haute Bowling Center.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4.)\u00a0Feeling like a Ninja warrior? You&#8217;ll love Ivy Fit! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IvyFitGym\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ivy Fit<\/a> is an American Ninja Warrior training facility for all ages. They have 3 separate courses: kids, balance, and adult.<\/p>\n<p>5.) <strong>Let the kids play while you eat at Chick Fil A Terre Haute.<\/strong> Families are encouraged to join the CFA team for family night and special events throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>6) <strong>Clabber Girl<\/strong> is definitely a Terre Haute\u00a0treasure.\u00a0Not only is it a great local place for breakfast or lunch, but the attached historical museum is free! Our girls love to (carefully) pretend in the grocery store and saloon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BN3MR0-hwmv\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BN3MR0-hwmv\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Surprising highlight of this year&#39;s Clabber Girl Country Christmas? Watching and listening to our girls sing with the carolers. Our four-year-old seems to have a natural ear for music (like her daddy) and our six-year-old loves the community that comes with singing in a group (just like me). Sometimes they&#39;re so like us it&#39;s scary.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hautehappenings\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Rachael<\/a> (@hautehappenings) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-11T03:49:53+00:00\">Dec 10, 2016 at 7:49pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>7) <strong>Barnes and Noble at ISU<\/strong> has a small coloring table and bean bag chairs for kids to lounge in\u00a0while you browse. They also host seasonal events for kids.<\/p>\n<p>8) Play games and eat cereal at Terre Haute&#8217;s cereal bar, the <strong>Milky Way Cafe!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/the-meeting-grounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click on over to see our photo review.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bhps4lynf2Y\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bhps4lynf2Y\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bhps4lynf2Y\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Rachael (@hautehappenings)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>9.) <strong>Bogey&#8217;s Family Fun Center<\/strong> has go-karts, an arcade, batting cages, playland, and mini golf.<\/p>\n<p>10.) Up for a swim? Take a dip (and have a scoop) at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/poolpartybrazil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yogi&#8217;s i Cafe &amp; Funzone<\/a><\/strong> in Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>11.)\u00a0Feeling creative? Why not paint your own pottery at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sheweys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shewey&#8217;s in the Honey Creek Mall<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>12.) <strong>Keep active\u00a0at the Vigo County YMCA.<\/strong> Children can hang out in Child Watch, join a class, or spend some time playing with friends at Kids&#8217; Night Out.<\/p>\n<p>13) For a more somber outing, <strong>pay a visit to Indiana&#8217;s only Holocaust museum (CANDLES),<\/strong> which is located right here in Terre Haute.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3096\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/tot-time-experiments-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool programs in Terre Haute\" width=\"800\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/tot-time-experiments-for-kids.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/tot-time-experiments-for-kids-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/02\/tot-time-experiments-for-kids-768x883.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14) Climb a tree, spy on hissing cockroaches, put on a puppet show, shop at the grocery store, drive a racecar, or splash in the water table at the <strong>Terre Haute Children&#8217;s Museum.<\/strong> You can <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/terre-haute-childrens-museum-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read why we&#8217;re devoted members of the museum in this review<\/a> (spoiler alert: your Terre Haute membership gives you access to\u00a0 hundreds of other museums all over the country for FREE!). Also, parents with young kiddos should definitely <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/tot-time-terre-haute-childrens-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out Tot Time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Big kids will also love the museum&#8217;s newest edition, the Ropes Challenge Course! Read all about it in our photo review.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/8oUAZ2pLI3\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/8oUAZ2pLI3\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Break at the Terre Haute Children&#39;s museum. It wasn&#39;t too crowded and the kiddos got to excavate dinosaur eggs with a group of students from ISU. The museum has more fun activities planned for Monday!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hautehappenings\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Rachael<\/a> (@hautehappenings) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2015-10-09T20:15:06+00:00\">Oct 9, 2015 at 1:15pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>15.) The <strong>Vigo County Public Library remodeled its Youth Services are<\/strong>a in 2015. <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/youth-services-department-at-the-vigo-county-public-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can read more about this fantastic space HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16.) Watch a wrestling match with<strong> New Wave Pro.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2974\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/IMG_23682url.jpg\" alt=\"New indoor play area in Terre Haute at the Vigo County Public Library\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/IMG_23682url.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/IMG_23682url-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/01\/IMG_23682url-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>17.) The theme (breakfast food) always seems to surprise newcomers, but the <strong>Honey Creek Mall play place<\/strong> is a classic place to take the kids to play.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4217\" src=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/mall-play-place.jpg\" alt=\"Live entertainment guide with 25 places to play inside in the Terre Haute area\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/mall-play-place.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/mall-play-place-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/mall-play-place-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>18.)\u00a0Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/lxsKUZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Active Classes and Sports Guide<\/strong> <\/a>to find the perfect tumbling, soccer, martial arts, or swimming class or team. Illiana gymnastics hosts open gym for toddlers and preschoolers in gyms! Dates and times are listed in our monthly calendars.<\/p>\n<p>19.) Although it might be a stretch to call it &#8220;entertainment,&#8221; my young kids like to <strong>join the mall walkers at Meadows Shopping Center.<\/strong> This smaller, indoor mall has long hallways that are great for burning off some energy. Bonus: the mall is working hard to attract families with special events such as trick or treating and visits with Santa.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/5xRpM9pLPW\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/5xRpM9pLPW\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">My girls have been saving their money just to ride Sandy. Pony rides are just a penny! #hautehappenings #Meijer #grandopeningtour<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hautehappenings\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Rachael<\/a> (@hautehappenings) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2015-07-30T18:13:27+00:00\">Jul 30, 2015 at 11:13am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>20.) Errands are more complicated when you&#8217;re shopping with kids, and I&#8217;d be lying if I said the mention of &#8220;running errands&#8221; at our house didn&#8217;t usually results in whining or fits. \u00a0However, our kids look forward to<strong> visiting the chicks and bunnies at Rural King<\/strong> (in the spring and summer),<strong> riding the penny horse at Meijer<\/strong>, and <strong>looking at the puppies and cats at Petland and PetSmart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/zi8TC-JLEG\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/zi8TC-JLEG\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Today was a good day to be in Terre Haute. The sun was shining, the temp was rising, and the chicks arrived at Rural King!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hautehappenings\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Rachael<\/a> (@hautehappenings) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2015-02-26T01:29:11+00:00\">Feb 25, 2015 at 5:29pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>21) From May through October, you can take a virtual trip through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/ZXQS5h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wabash Valley\u00a0Railroad Museum<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>22) Take a field trip to the <strong>Dobbs Park Nature Center.<\/strong>\u00a0This nature center is a Terre Haute icon. You can watch birds out the window, put together a puzzle, or spend some time hanging out in front of the reptile and fish aquariums. For a very small fee, you can also gather a group of friends for class taught by the nature experts.<\/p>\n<p>23.) Relive history by visiting the<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vchsmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Vigo County Historical Museum, which will soon move to its downtown location!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/8j4J6VJLLl\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/8j4J6VJLLl\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">&#34;Art Start&#34; at the Swope Art Museum is a new (and free) program for preschoolers! This week they read a story about mixing colors, did a color mixing paint project, and then went on a scavenger hunt in the museum. Can I tell you a secret? I&#39;m not crazy about messy art projects. So I LOVE when my kids get to do art in places that have a better space for messy projects than I do in my house! #HauteHappenings<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hautehappenings\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Rachael<\/a> (@hautehappenings) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2015-10-08T02:54:47+00:00\">Oct 7, 2015 at 7:54pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>24) Don&#8217;t let the fact that the<strong> Swope is an art museum<\/strong> keep you from bringing the kids to this local treasure. This museum (admission is free&#8211;although donations are accepted\/encouraged) is open to the public. On Tuesday afternoons, they offer <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/art-start-swope-art-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free classes called &#8220;Art Start&#8221; for toddlers and preschoolers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBTo62ZpLHs\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBTo62ZpLHs\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Preschool &#34;Art Start&#34; was on the historic third floor of the Swope Art Museum today. Do you think they&#39;d let me rent it out and throw a party there? It&#39;s such a cool space!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hautehappenings\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Rachael<\/a> (@hautehappenings) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-03T02:10:46+00:00\">Feb 2, 2016 at 6:10pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>25.) During our recent visit to French Lick <a href=\"http:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/indiana-indoor-water-park-big-splash-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(read about it HERE)<\/a>, our young girls (ages 4 and 6) had a blast playing laser tag. As it turns out, there&#8217;s a laser tag facility (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.xtremelazertag.com\/Services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>X-Treme Laser Tag<\/strong>)<\/a> in Terre Haute, too!<\/p>\n<p>26.) Take a field trip to <strong>Atlantis Aquatic Gardens\u00a0<\/strong>(1550 N 13th St. in Terre Haute, IN 47804). Atlantis is not just a store&#8211;it&#8217;s also an interesting place to wander around and look at animals. Fan favorites include\u00a0the bearded dragon, fish (that you can feed), birds, a mountain lion, an alligator, and a giant tortoise.<\/p>\n<p>27.) 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