Colts, Children's Museum to Host Family Fun Day as a Part of Countdown to Kickoff

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INDIANAPOLIS – Earlier this month, the Indianapolis Colts launched their 30-day* ***Countdown to Kickoff** as a part of the team's 30th season celebration. One of the Countdown to Kickoff events will take place this Saturday, August 17, at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The Colts Fun Day is scheduled for Noon-3 p.m. at the Museum and will include special admission (see below), the Colts PLAY 60 Zone, Colts Cheerleaders, special edition Kickoff posters and more.

This is the first year the Colts and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis have teamed up for this event. It was created to build excitement around the start of football season and provide a fun afternoon of football-related activities for families. To learn more about the Family Fun Day and all of the Countdown to Kickoff initiatives, visit www.colts.com/kickoff.

What:

Colts Family Fun Day

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When:

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Noon-3 p.m.

Where:

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

3000 North Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208

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What:

• One free youth admission with a paid adult (all day) – coupon available at http://www.childrensmuseum.org/football-fun-day

• Free special edition Colts Kickoff posters, while supplies last

• Blue Jell-O, blue cookies and a bleu cheese burger available in the Food Court (all day)

• Colts Cheerleader Autographs

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• Colts PLAY 60 Zone

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• Colts In Motion Traveling Museum

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Website:

www.colts.com/kickoff

About Colts Countdown to Kickoff

On August 9, the Indianapolis Colts launched a special 30-Day Countdown to Kickoff to commemorate the team's 30th season and build excitement around their home opener on Sunday, September 8. For 30 days, the team is providing daily social media contests and promotions for fans, stops by **Blue’s Fan Van* and several events for fans of all ages. In addition, fans are encouraged to use #ColtsKickoff on social media to share their excitement for the start of football. A full list of countdown activities is available at *www.colts.com/kickoff*.  *

UPCOMING COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF PROMOTIONS AND EVENTS

• *Now - Saturday, September 7*

• • *Countdown to Kickoff** Social Media Contests*

• • *Blue’s Fan Van** stops around Central Indiana*

• • Weekly deals at **www.coltsproshop.com**

• • Daily food and drink specials at **Colts Grille* in Downtown Indianapolis*

• *Saturday, August 17*

• • "*Colts Family Fun Day*" at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (12-3 p.m.)

• *Friday, August 23*

• • "*Horseshoe Classic: Friday Night Kickoff*" at Lucas Oil Stadium (6 p.m.)

• *Saturday, August 24*

• • "*Back to Football 5K Run*" at Lucas Oil Stadium (7:30 a.m.)

• *Thursday, September 5*

• • "*The Big Kickoff*" with United Way of Central Indiana on Monument Circle (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

• *Friday, September 6*

• • "*Colts Kickoff Concert*" on Georgia Street (6-10 p.m.)