BellaBoo's Children's Play & Discovery Center

11/21/2025

🦃 Touch a turkey at 11:00.
😋 Eat a turkey at 1:00.
👀 Sneak a peek at Bellaboo’s sweet winter world transformation as we prepare for the debut of our upcoming Frosting Festival! 🧁
👩‍🎤 Ms. Lea will be on-site adding flare to your hair if you take a seat in her chair.
🍴Cafe Bellaboo is offering a hearty new menu that’s challengingly delicious.

🗣️ We’re open from 10:00-3:00! See you there.

11/17/2025

We are excited to announce that our very own General Manager, Ms. Natalie, was among the 12 recipients honored with a 2025 Hoosier Hospitality award by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation on 11/10/25 at the

While her commitments to hospitality and Edu-Tainment explode on paper, the best place to experience her service-excellence and whimsy is right here at Bellaboo’s!
Check out this week’s lineup and share a happy hello.

🌟Tuesday = 2Can Tuesday: 2 Canned Goods + 1 Paid Child = 1 Free Adult; Contributions will be donated to
🌟Wednesday = Creatures Chats @ 11:00 with Gibson Woods Nature Preserve & $2 Off General Admission after 1:00
🌟Thursday = Storytelling with at 12:00
🌟Friday = Touch a Turkey with Buckley Homestead at 11:00 & will feature Ms. Lea’s Fairy Hair Shop for an added fee!
🌟Saturday = Our Autumn Scavenger Challenge with prize pick outs
🌟Sunday = $6 Senior Sunday for 60+ with id
👩🏿‍🍳Snack Labs take place daily at 1:00 and are included in the cost of admission

Can’t wait to see you here!

11/13/2025

November 13th = World Kindness Day 🌍☺️We’re excited to celebrate!
Our day will feature:
- Miss Cassie’s Music Makers & Shakers program debut at noon.
- DIY bear-y kind koala treats in the snack lab at 1:00.
- A community craft linking us together through small acts of kindness.
- A Friendly Balloon Bop and Bubble Blast at 2:45.

It’s also the deadline to enroll your 3-9 year olds in our November Homeschool FriYAY installation. Space is extremely limited and online registration closes at 12:00 cst!

Kindness is contagious. How will you help us spread it?
We look forward to sharing a smile with you

Kindness is Contagious chain, connecting the community one small act at a

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Join us for our Music & Movement program with Miss Cassie on Thursday, Novemeber 13th at noon! Miss Cassie will keep little ones smiling and grooving through music, dancing, singing, instrument play, and more!

This class is the perfect blend of energy, learning, and connection — all wrapped up in music and seasonal fun! 🍂💛

Program is included with price of admission! 😄

10/29/2025

🏴‍☠️🌊 Ahoy, mateys! Our Buccanoo Bay outside pirate ship area is getting some work done! ⚒️🛠️ It will be closed for a short period of time, but don’t worry — we’ll keep you updated when it’s ready to set sail again! 🏴‍☠️⚓✨

10/28/2025

🎃👻 Boo at the Boo is coming up! 👻🎃

Here’s what’s happening on our Halloweenie Day 👇

✨ Ms. Lea will have Boo-tiful Fairy Hair available for purchase — just $3 a strand! Add a little sparkle and elevate your Halloween costume with these colorful strands! 💫

🛍️ Don’t forget to bring a small bag to collect treats during our Goodiebye Parade! 🍬🎈

We can’t wait to see all our little ghosts and goblins there! 🧙‍♀️🧡👻

10/21/2025

Only 10 more days until our “Boo at the ‘Boo Bash!” 👻
Adorn yourselves in Family-Friendly costumes, grab a friend, and meet us for a Spooktacular Day of PLAY!
⚠️Beware we close at 2:00pm on Halloween.

No advance registration will be required.
Questions?
Give us a call: 219-963-2070
Send us an email: [email protected]
Shoot us a text: 219-963-8546

10/02/2025

Join us Friday, October 10th, for this month’s theme: Nocturnal Journal 🦉🦇🦝

Join us Friday, October 10th for this month’s theme: Nocturnal Journal 🦉🦇🦝
We’ll explore the amazing animals that come alive at night through interactive learning, play, and hands-on fun.

📚 Ages 3–9
⏰ 9:00 AM Arrival | 10:00 AM Program | 11:00 AM Wild Wonders
📍 Bellaboo’s Play & Discovery Center

🍴 Plus—children’s cooking, creative activities, and plenty of playtime make this the perfect Homeschool Friday adventure!

⚡ Space is limited—register now at mybellaboos.com so your little learner doesn’t miss out.

👉 Tag a homeschool friend who would love this!