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How to do May with Kids

Megan Noel from IndyWithKids.com has tips on How to do May with Kids…

We love the race and have gone many years but going with kids is a little bit different.”

Getting There

Parking – be prepared to pay something – the farther away the cheaper! Just checked there were still some $40 and $75 outside the track parking passes. Otherwise have cash on you and be prepared to pay $25-50 to park in a business’ lot or in someone’s yard – if none of these appeal to you there is a Park N Ride shuttle for $25 a person beginning at 8.

Gates open at 6 – so you if you have early risers you can get up and go! Kid Zone opens with the track on race day.

General admission is $40 a ticket cash only at the gate, or can bought in advance- children under 12 free. For seats, everyone must have a ticket.What to Bring

Spectator hills by Turn 2 no alcohol, family hill.

Make sure to bring

– Chairs of picnic blanket

– Yard games – Frisbee, corn hole, etc

– Cooler – 18’ X 14″ X 14″

– Food/snacks

– Sun hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes – watch weather, maybe a poncho or a sweatshirt, especially if going in the morning

– If you’re in the stands – seat cushion

– Misting fans

– Comfortable shoes

Leave at home

– Strollers are ok, but leave the wagon – use is restricted in some areas

– Skate

– Glass containersWhat to do

Kid Zone has music, dancing, games – and her you can sign up for the Child Safety Wristbands just in case your child gets lost.

Rent a scanner to listen to driver/pit interactions – maybe for older kids in case of language. $25 or $30

Variety of activity on the track all morning – Parade of Bands, 500 Festival Princess Laps.

Download and print a spotter guide from the IMS website or pick up an Indy Star lineup on the way into the track so kids can pick favorite cars.

Too hot? Need a change of pace? Head to the IMS Museum – kids under 5 are free, $8 adults, $5 children

For more great tips check out their website at IndyWithKids.com