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October 17, 2022 • 
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An art mobile sits outside.

Big Car’s Wagon of Wonders will be onsite along with artist Derek Tuder with his mobile art gallery and selfie studio.

Photo provided by Downtown Indy Inc.

Get ready, INDY — this event is sure to spark some creativity.

Circle SPARK Fest is happening this weekend (Sat., Oct. 22-Sun., Oct. 23) at the Southwest Quad of Monument Circle from 1-6 p.m.

This free, brand-new seasonal celebration by Downtown Indy, Inc. and Big Car features:

  • Local artists and musicians
  • Artisan vendors
  • Pumpkin decorating

Saturday’s music includes Radar Gold, Books & Straight As, Vertice, and The Brothers Footman. Addie Kosten, Beatty and the Bayonets, Kristen Bales, and Los AntiExtraditables play on Sunday.*

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