Every year on Halloween night, children dress up in their favorite costume and walk from house-to-house in search of treats. The Marion County Public Health Department is offering important tips to help all little ghosts and goblins have a safe trick-or-treating experience. Costumes should be the right size to prevent trips and falls. Decorate costumes […]
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Sun King’s CANvitational Saturday, September 28
In 2009, Sun King Brewery brought Indianapolis local beer for the first time since the Indianapolis Brewing Company closed its doors in 1948. On Saturday, Sept. 28, history will be made again when Sun King hosts the inaugural CANvitational, the Midwest’s first-ever canned craft beer festival. The Sun King CANvitational will bring more than 30 […]
Open Streets Indy Takes Place September 29
Make plans now to participate in Indianapolis’ first Open Streets event, taking place Sunday, September 29th, from Noon – 5 p.m. Nearly 2 miles of Westfield Boulevard will be open to people – walking, biking, dancing, playing and socializing – and closed to car traffic. This free, family-friendly event will transform the street into a […]
500 Festival wins 23 awards from the International Festival & Events Association
The 500 Festival announced today it earned 23 industry honors from the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA). Earning top honors, the 500 Festival secured a Silver Grand Pinnacle, meaning it was recognized one of the best festivals in the world. In addition, this marks the fifth consecutive year that a 500 Festival event has […]
Indy Talks Event Emphasizes Benefits of Walking and Biking to School
Families are invited to attend a free event to learn about safe ways to walk and bike to school at Saturday morning’s Indy Talks event. IMPD officers will give hands-on demonstrations, and representatives from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will talk about programs to make neighborhoods friendlier for walking and biking. Only 13 percent of children walk […]
Barktember 2013 on Saturday, September 7 at the Monon Community Center Waterpark
Even though The Waterpark officially closes to the public after Labor Day, we have ONE MORE fun-filled day at the pool scheduled! Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation has teamed up once again with the Humane Society of Hamilton County for the annual “Barktember” celebration. Bring your four-legged friends and join us on Saturday, September 7, from noon – […]
Indy Labor Fest on Georgia Street on Saturday, Aug. 31
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, Georgia Street will be transformed for Indianapolis Labor Fest, a free-admission street festival with live music, food and beverages and a kids zone. The event will also include hands-on activities from unions across central Indiana. The family-friendly shows include: 11 a.m. – Noon 2 Taks […]
Registration is open for the 2014 500 Festival Princess Program
Registration is now open for the 2014 500 Festival Princess Program. The application is available and may be submitted online via the 500 Festival’s website, www.500festival.com, now through Friday, January 3, 2014. Becoming a 500 Festival Princess is an experience of a lifetime. The 2014 Princesses will serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival, the 2014 Indianapolis 500® and […]
Sun King Brewery wins Indiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup
Indianapolis’ own Sun King Brewery claimed the Brewers of Indiana Guild Championship Brewery Trophy during theIndiana State Fair Brewers’ Cup competition over the weekend. Sun King earned the title after receiving the most points of the 31 professional breweries entered in the 23 different categories of beer, which included four first-place beers. The other big award handed out […]
2013 Indiana State Fair: Free Stage Entertainment Schedule
The schedule is set for the MARSH FREE STAGE at the 2013 Indiana State Fair : August 2: KARMIN August 3: MATT NATHANSON & COCO JONES August 4: HISPANIC MUSIC DAY featuring Banda Las Tapatias and Bana Pelillos August 5: BLIND MELON and VERTICAL HORIZON August 6: HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR with The Turtles featuring Flo & […]