6 places to work while the kids play
Working remotely doesn’t have to mean being stuck at home. Indianapolis offers a variety of kid-friendly spaces with strong Wi-Fi for working mamas!
Here are six places to get your work done while the kids play in Indianapolis:
Best Friends Coffee & Bagels
Fuel up your workday by taking a trip with your minis to Best Friends Coffee & Bagels. While you crush those work deadlines, your little ones can enjoy juice and bagel flights and select board games from the available shelves in the main dining room. Need a caffeinated boost? Best Friends has covered you with their cold brew coffee flights. Check-in on their Facebook and Instagram pages for their monthly flight flavors.
Address: 1060 E Main Street, Brownsburg
Carmel Clay Public Library’s newly remodeled Children’s Department. (Image courtesy of: Christy Walker, Comms Manager for CCPL)
The Carmel Clay Public Library is a wonderland full of exciting activities to engage the minds of your little learners while you crush the workday’s tasks ahead. Carmel Clay’s updated children's department includes an exploration lab for science and math activities, a life-size glow art center, a puppet stage, and other interactive play spaces. You’ll want to keep their Facebook and Instagram pages handy to stay updated on even more features (like a java house) coming to the library’s renovated spaces.
Address: 425 E Main Street, Carmel
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Cornerstone Lutheran Church Indoor Play Area
If you are looking for a way for your mini coworkers to release their energy while you complete work tasks, Cornerstone Lutheran Church’s Indoor Play Area is the place for you. Children up to age 12 are able to play at the designated toddler or big kid areas featuring colorful slides, mazes, and rock walls. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for operating hours and other hosted events.
Address: 13450 E 116th Street, Fishers
Giant play-houses are ready for exploration. (Image courtesy of: Hancock Public Library Facebook)
Libraries are wonderful wi-fi and kid-friendly resources for communities. Branches like the Hancock County Public Library offer dedicated children’s areas, equipped with giant-sized legos, imaginative play houses, building blocks, hands-on toys, computers, and of course amazing children’s literature. Your kids can get lost in play while you work away. Check out their Facebook and Instagram to register for additional events like balloon animal classes and Silly Safaris.
Address: 900 W McKenzie Road, Greenfield
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Midtown Plaza Carmel has it all: Restaurants, walking trails, playgrounds, ping pong, pool tables, swinging benches, and more! You’ll score a bonus treat on Mondays as kid-friendly movies show in the plaza three times during the day. Even while outside The area’s free wi-fi is even easily accessible outside. Check out Midtown’s Facebook or Instagram for movie lineups and more.
Location: 365 Monon Blvd, Carmel
A movie while mom works? Best. Day. Ever! (Midtown Plaza Carmel)
The motto at Rose & Lois is “work. play. espresso.” It’s the perfect space for making connections, working, and grabbing fantastic coffee and baked goods while the kids play in the shop’s thoughtfully designed play area. If your crew wants to get in on youthful drinks, order the signature mallow milk special! To stay updated on the happenings at Rose & Lois, follow their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Address: 7249 E. 146th Street, Carmel
