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Musical performances will include Bret Michaels, Ted Nugent, Collective Soul, Candlebox, and many more. Admission is FREE before 5pm Friday and before 1pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday. After those times it's just $5.
When: Sept. 3-6
Where: Millitary Park
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Full of food vendors, rides, animals, events and concerts, the State Fair is a great was to spend your day or evening. Plus, it's something different that you don't get to do every day. So get out there, and buy yourself a funnel cake!
Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Price: $8 for adults and children 5 & under are free.
Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 8 am - 11 pm; Fridays: 8 am - 12 midnight; Saturdays: 8 am - 12:30 am
Broad Ripple Vintage
Specializes in clothing from the 1940s to the 1980s, it carries men's and women's clothes as well as a variety of accessories.
E 64th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-4135
Red Rose Vintage Clothing
This shop carries a variety of clothing and accessories ranging from the late 1800s to the late 20th century. Especially good for older items.
6169 North College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-5016
Indy Swank
An artsy shop featuring high fashion vintage clothing and pieces made by local artisans. They also feature an array of home furnishings.
1043 Virginia Avenue #4
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 632-6440
Days Gone By Antiques
Another great Fountain Square shop, Days Gone By Antiques features collectibles, vintage clothing, and antiques.
1028 Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
For those of you who are Twilight fans, you'll want to attend the Twilight Convention going on from July 9th to July 11th. Visitors will get to meet some of the cast, attend a vampire ball, play games, bid in auctions, and much more.
General admission tickets are $10 per day, with extras such as the ball and autograph sessions costing extra. So if you're a Twilight fan and looking for something to do this weekend in downtown Indy, why not grab a pal and head on down? You might just have the bite of your life!
When: July 9 : 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
July 10 : 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
July 11 : 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St.
With all the stresses of life it's nice to do something relaxing. That's where Janet Tarr's event "Slow is Good" comes in. The 2nd annual event allows visitors to relax and recharge. You're welcome to picnic on the expansive grounds, or meander through the wonders of the labyrinth that sits on the 6 acre property. The event will feature music from Brian Paulson and Jason Chaplin.
Set adjacent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art's massive campus, 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, will be one of Indy's newest and most exciting parks when it opens on June 20th. 100 Acres will be one of the largest art parks in the country, thus bringing more culture and excitement to the city.
Much like the name states, this 100 acre wooded park will feature works by artists including Kendall Buster, Type A, and Alfredo Jaar. The park will also include wetlands, gardens, a lake, and ongoing commissioned art work.
Admission is free.
Located between 16th & 20th / Delaware & Pennsylvania - Indianapolis in the historic Herron-Morton Neighborhood.
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-5
Warm weather means fun filled days outside, and what better way to explore Indianapolis than through one of the great parks around the city? Many of them are free, some offer classes, and others have a ton of activities to choose from. The best part is that you get to explore the natural side of the city. Following is a list of just a sampling of what Indy has to offer.
Eagle Creek Park
With over 5,000 acres of land and water, this northwest side park offers a multitude of activities and fun for all ages. The parks many amenities include a bark park for dogs, sailboat club, swim beaches, fitness courses, nature centers, nature preserves, boat and canoe rental, and a pistol and archery range.
Hours:
7am to Dusk every day
Admission:
Hiker/Biker $3
Vehicles $5
Busses $15
Other fees
Gates located off of 71st Street (by I-65) and 56th Street (by I-465).
Holliday Park
One of the city's oldest parks, Holliday Park is home to 95 acres which include a nature center, various trails, and a playground. One of the main features of Holliday Park are the massive ruins, perfect for photo shoots and day dreaming. This northside park is perfect for those who want to enjoy a stroll or a game of frisbee.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk every day
Admission:
Free
Gates located at 6363 Spring Mill Road.
Garfield Park
Established in 1881, Garfield Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis. The beauty of the park is a great reminder of the natural wonders that the city has to offer. The park offers various amenities including an arts center, sunken garden, pagoda, tennis courts, walking trails, horse shoe courts, and basketball courts.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk every day
Admission:
Free
Gates located at the 2600 block of Shelby Street, Southern Avenue and Raymond Street, and the intersection of East Street and Pleasant Run Parkway.
Sahm Park
This northeast side park, located in the Castleton area, was once known as Northeastway, but was renamed William S. Sahm Park. The central focus of this park is the aquatic center which offers a pool that features a zero depth area, lap lanes, three slides, and various spray features. The park also offers tennis courts, playground, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, a disc golf course, and fitness trail.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk every day
Admission:
Free
Gates located at 6801 E. 91st Street
Raymond Park/Indy Island
Established in the early 1990's, Raymond Park/Indy Island has quickly become a city favorite. Located on the southeast side of the city, the park offers adult fitness programs, an indoor aquatic center, prairie and wet lands, fitness trail, baseball fields, and basketball courts.
Hours:
Dawn to Dusk every day
Admission:
Free
Gates located at 8575 E. Raymond Street
With 206 various regional, community, and neighborhood parks, this is just a short list of what Indianapolis has to offer. Each park offers a variety of programs and amenities, and are perfect for exploring by yourself or with friends and family!
What do you get when you combine a scavenger hunt + fun + supporting a cause? You get Quash (Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's Scavenger Hunt)- a scavenger hunt supporting the Alzheimer's Association. Get a team of friends, family or colleagues together a have fun supporting this great cause.
This year's event location is the Rathskeller in downtown Indianapolis, and will take place on June 19. Not only will you have fun answering trivia questions, solving clues, and completing challenges, but you'll also feel great about the cause you are supporting.
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Ahh, baseball, the American past time. Who doesn't like a good game of baseball? While Indy doesn't have a major league team, we have a pretty great minor league team- the Indianapolis Indians.