Carmel does a really nice job of offering up venues and events to get people out of the house. The…read morerink was busy today and a bit crowded. Despite the 20 degree weather and freezing drizzle. Everyone was having fun and I didn't see anyone fall while we were here. The Christmas market that surrounds the ice rink was already put away, but a few vendors were still set up selling hot drinks and light snacks. We decided to go inside for drinks to get out of the drizzle.

First time skating at Center Green. We had not skated in several years and stayed pretty close to…read morethe wall for the first several minutes. I was shocked they didn't have any stabilizers for kids or adults. People were falling left and right and I'm sure the EMT's are there frequently. Definitely recommend bring your own skates as the rentals were subpar.

If you're looking for some quick, family fun this winter, Koteewi is a solid choice. For 2 adults…read moreit really wasn't our speed, but the kids seemed to be loving it. The lines were a little longer than anticipated, including the check in line

Tubing at high speed isn't really my thing, but at least the kids there had a blast! There's not…read moremuch here aside from the slopes you see. You grab a tube, get hooked in, and ride up the line (I actually enjoyed the slow ride up). At the top, a staff member can give you a push, and once you're at the bottom you just repeat the process. I can see how it might get boring after a while, but I went down twice and that was enough adrenaline for me.

My mother and I have been talking about coming here for the last 3 years. My daughter is 19 months…read moreold so, we decided to take our first girl's trip here for a weekend in Carmel to coincide with the 5k hosted at this market. It does feel authentic - but it's cramped into this small, adorable city center area which is super cute. Problem, it's a small, cramped space and was difficult to even walk down the rows (like, so cramped you were just stopped elbow to elbow pushing against people not moving) and with my daughter's stroller it was a nightmare. The lines for food were at least 50 people deep for every single vendor so, if you wanted to sample multiple things you'd be waiting hours... They did have authentic German souvenirs and the boot mugs are adorable! Lots of cute places for photo ops. There were some issues - the penny press didn't work and took my $.51 and gave me a mangled, flat penny. I had dollars and pennies but no quarters and literally no one vendor or place here had change. I feel you should not have a penny press without offering people change... it should be located in one of the customer help/service tents. The 5k was fun and well-done - small group of around 2500 runners and starts and ends at the market. It was nice bc I got to see the spaces and walk around and take some pictures without the crowds. If we ever come back, it'll be much earlier in the season and during a week day to avoid the insane crowds we had on the last Saturday before Christmas. I think the 5k should be earlier in the season so it'll be warmer and less crowded.

I just took a DNA test turns out I'm 80% German! No wonder I've always felt drawn to…read moreChristkindlmarkt! I've enjoyed this open air market for the past several years despite the cold weather. The mulled wine, spiked ciders and other interesting hot beverages will keep you warm while you peruse the various vendors seasonal offerings. Every year they have a different Christkindlmarkt mug with the year and new theme to collect. This year we were delighted to experience a glassblowing event. Artists visit from Germany had a demo making glass ornaments and it was fun to watch and nice to be warm and indoors for a bit. Purchased a gorgeous glass hummingbird ornament as a gift for my mom. I love standing by the fire near giant lit up windmill eating the boiled potatoes topped with raclette cheese, bacon and onions. Something we look forward to every year. They added shuttle this year and there is also free parking in a couple lots nearby if you're lucky enough to snag a spot or get there early enough. Arrive early if you can! Bundle up and do a little Christmas shopping and even ice skating if you're up for it. There are tons of unique gifts and food and drinks to try. Enjoy!

First, the price. It's only $20 for an all-day pass, with shoes and equipment included ($15 if you…read morebring your own stuff)! That's hard to beat. Second, the service. The guy who helped us and showed my son and his friends how to do auto-belay climbing was so chill and friendly and just a great overall human being. He made the experience so fun for my group of teens. I'm going to stop numbering now, and just talk about Climb Time. It's one of the smaller rock climbing gyms in the area, but it's my teen son's favorite, and he specifically wanted to come here for his birthday, because it's a little more challenging than some of the other rock climbing gyms. There's also a bouldering wall, which he loves. When you walk in, it feels very no-frills: Anyone who comes here really wants to climb. We stayed three hours (which was plenty for teen boys) and it was never crowded, but there were always one or two other people there who looked like they knew what they were doing. They came in, they climbed, and they left. Like I said, this is the place to climb if you love to climb and want a nice, no nonsense experience. I did not climb, but instead posted up on the lobby couch. They offer free wifi here, and I took advantage of that to get a little work done while the kids climbed. There's a small concession area with snack foods like granola bars, protein bars, chips, trail mix, beef sticks, string cheese and treats like M&Ms, Starbursts and cotton candy. There is also cold water for $1, and Monster Energy and Red Bull and protein drinks for $3. There isn't much else in terms of food, though.

Had a great first-time experience at Climb Time today! First, the staff was very welcoming and took…read morethe time to have a helpful learning session before we started. Secondly, you just can't beat the prices that this climbing gym offers. Thirdly, everyone climbing there was very nice and helpful as we learned belaying.

This place takes the tired old format of mini golf and injects so many fun and exciting shots into…read morea 14 shot trick shot course! No golf at all...it's a mix of all different sports and some you probably have never seen before. Once you experience it you will want to take other friends and family back with you to share the experience.

me and my friend were going to go here but when we got there nobody was there. it said open on…read morethere website but the place was ghosted. weird? it also looked really cool

I'm glad they opened this family friendly place for us to have for kids in Muncie. Great location…read more Great prices and lots of fun!

Boulder Falls is under new ownership and was just renovated this year (2019). I never thought…read moreMuncie had such a place, where I could become angry during my horrendous game of Minigolf and take it out at the Batting Cages right after. 10/10 will go again. Thank you for the stellar customer service!

This is a pretty decent bowling alley but there are some drawbacks that make other places a better…read moreoption. There was absolutely no air conditioning and they had huge fans blowing hot air all over the bowling alley. There is a limited selection of balls most all of which are hand-me-downs. The lanes had almost no oil on them and we're pretty chewed up but I have to admit it added character to the lanes. I would go again if they would at least turn on the air-conditioning but it was just too uncomfortable to return

Munsee lanes, is an ok bowling establishment. Personally I am a reasonably serious bowler, ave…read more207. The scoring system is quite nice. The lanes are old, and they could probably use some updating. These lanes were hard, It was like a sport shot, if you want a challenge, this is the place. They are older wooden lanes, the wear was bad the arrows and dots on my lane was actually difficult to see and it was not during "cosmic bowling" I would go back just for a challenge, however during the summer they will be closed for the remainder of my stay here in Muncie, IN.

There is more to this park, but we didn't make it past the vintage playground equipment at the…read morefront. Sometimes, the simplest things entertain kids the most, and my kids were entertained for quite a while with just four things to play on. The slide is one of those tall, super slippery jobs that launch you off of it and onto the ground straight on your butt. Then there's the geodesic dome with the chipped paint. And then there are two climbing things: one is kinda like monkey bars, and the other if shaped like some animal. The ground is wood chips, so it's softer than solid ground when falling off the slide (and you will fall off -- I'm telling you, it launches you off).

This 25 acre park on the west side of downtown Fortville has a variety of amenities for all ages to…read moreenjoy. Whether you are little (there are three playgrounds), an older kid (lots of baseball fields, a skate park, basketball courts), or an adult who enjoys hiking, the park should provide the opportunity for enjoyment. Parking lots are distributed throughout the park which winds along Church St to a loop on the western end. So, no matter where you go, you can take advantage of the convenience. Restrooms, some with colorful murals on the buildings, are also available during the warmer months. Shelters are also available for gatherings, some with grills. The park could use a bit of attention, but hopefully, a spring cleaning can brighten the look of the place. Review #747