Today is Friday the 13th, commonly known as the most unlucky day of the year. Whether you’re superstitious or just a little stitious, we’ve rounded up a checklist of local activities you can do to celebrate the day — just don’t attempt them under a ladder.
Adopt a black cat
Did you know that black cats are the least likely to be adopted? You can do your part to fix that stat by stopping by a local cat cafe, Indy Humane, or Indianapolis Animal Care Services and making a new furever friend.
Find a good luck charm
Might we suggest stopping by Silver in the City to peruse its jewelry collection? You can even get certain pieces custom stamped.
Get a baker’s dozen
Treat yourself (and the office) to a baker’s dozen of donuts from Long’s Bakery or 13 croissants from Amelia’s.
Find a building without a 13th floor
Yes, it’s a thing in Indy. There are several hotels around town that abstain from having a cursed floor, including The Conrad and the JW Marriott.
Take part in a superstition
Check out IndyStar’s list of made-up local superstitions for 13 ways you can avoid disaster that are just too real. Our fave? Check out No. 7 — “What goes around, comes aroundabout.”
Swap your clothes
Throw bad vibes off your trail by switching up your look. For extra good karma, we recommend getting your new fits secondhand.
Cheers to an unlucky day
Hit up a local brewery to chase away the scaries with a pint or two.
Get a flash tattoo
Commemorate this day forever. These local tattoo studios usually offer Friday the 13th specials — be sure to check their Instagram pages or call ahead.
Go on a haunted tour
Grab a copy of Irvington Haunts and take a self-guided tour around the historic east side neighborhood.
Look for a four-leaf clover
Make your own luck by hunting down a shamrock in a local park during your lunch break.
Get your cards read
We see a psychic in your future. If you’re into that sort of thing, we’ve put a roundup of a few local spots to get some insight.
See a spooky movie
Kan-Kan Cinema always does a special screening of a new or classic horror film on Friday the 13th.
Stay at home and read a book
We’re not saying you’ll run into harm if you venture outside the house on this unlucky day, but if you’d rather be safe than sorry, we recommend reading up on the Circle City’s legends with Mythic Indy.