Culture

INDYtoday: INDY_Stitch Club Indy needlepoint_MAR26
Culture
Needlepoint is back: Here’s how to try it in Indy
Needlepoint is one of the hottest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where you can learn the craft, pick up supplies, and meet other stitchers in Indianapolis and central Indiana.
March 19, 2026 12:12 PM
 · 
Staff
INDY_Athenaeum GermanFest_SEPT2022
Events
Celebrate Father’s Day at these events around Indy
Looking for a way to treat the father figure in your life this weekend? Here are some events around town you may want to check out.
June 12, 2024
 · 
Shea Stapley
Adults and kids interacting with a chimpanzee through a glass
Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Indianapolis
Let the kids plan a day of fun-filled activities.
June 11, 2024
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen
A tent set up outside the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Events
Commemorating Juneteenth in Indianapolis
From a food festival to a gospel music concert, here are all the free ways you can recognize Juneteenth around the Circle City.
June 10, 2024
 · 
Shea Stapley
two girls sit on the stairs of a wood playhouse outside
Sponsored
Conner Prairie invites Hoosiers to “Reflect Forward”
Sponsored by
The Central Library against a bright blue sky
Education
Join the Indianapolis Public Library’s summer reading program
There’s something for everyone this summer at your local library branch.
June 5, 2024
 · 
Nicole Hernandez
An aerial shot of downtown with Monument Circle in the distance
Live
The cost of living in Indianapolis
How much does it cost to live in the Circle City compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.
June 5, 2024
 · 
Nicole Hernandez
Home Again_Newfields_indy.jpg
Sponsored
You’re invited to explore “Home Again” in the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
Sponsored by
CityofCarmel_MeetMeonMain_INDY_May2024
Sponsored
This artistic experience is a stroke of genius
Here are all the details you need to know about the Carmel Arts & Design District and the Meet Me on Main event.
Sponsored by
A girl getting splashed with water at a public pool
Events
Indy hosting a Free Community Pool Day in celebration of Olympic Swim Trials
Are the upcoming swim trials making you want to jump into the pool? Take part in Free Community Pool Day.
May 24, 2024
 · 
Nicole Hernandez
Fruity and colorful margaritas in jar glasses
Food
Join us for Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Indianapolis from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 23, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
Load More
Latest News
More from INDYtoday
INDY_I Voted sticker with fall foliage_OCT2024
Government
Prepare to vote in the 2024 General Election in Indy
It’s important to vote in our elections, but it’s also important to know who and what you’re voting for.
October 21, 2024
 · 
Nicole Hernandez
INDY_Sprinkle Joy_Candy Corn macaron_OCT2024
Food
Local treats to fill your Halloween bucket with
Halloween is coming up and it’s got our sweet tooth craving local treats.
October 17, 2024
 · 
Nicole Hernandez
INDYtoday: INDY_Cultural Trail trick or treat event_OCT23
Culture
All treats, no tricks: Trick-or-treating events in Indy
Fill your candy pail (or twenty) with these treat stops, trails, and bashes.
October 16, 2024
 · 
Shea Stapley
People walking and biking on the Indy Cultural Trail downtown
Tourism and Hospitality
Activities for retired locals in Indianapolis
Looking for ways to enjoy the Circle City as an older adult? We’ve got some ideas for you.
October 15, 2024
 · 
Nicole Hernandez
Plate of pasta with red sauce and grated cheese
Food
Where to get great noodles for National Pasta Month
Red sauce, white sauce, and butter sauce lovers come together for this most important holiday.
October 14, 2024
 · 
Shea Stapley
A sculpture of Ann Dancing
Culture
Halloween costumes inspired by Indianapolis
Looking for a last-minute, hyperlocal costume? Dress as Indy’s iconic heroes.
October 14, 2024
 · 
Shea Stapley
INDYtoday: INDY_Beast of Busco giant turtle cryptid_OCT24
Culture
Meet the eligible bachelor + bachelorette cryptids of Indiana
Dozens of single cryptids are just waiting for love across Indiana. Will you find your perfect match?
October 14, 2024
 · 
Shea Stapley
A photo of one of IndyGo's new buses traveling along the new Purple Line; the green and blue bus is parked at a station.
Airports and Transportation
IndyGo’s Purple Line launches between Indianapolis and Lawrence
The Purple Line extends 15.2 miles and is designed to provide faster, more reliable transit — here’s what you need to know before you ride.
October 11, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
A rendering of the new Fishers Event Center shows the venue surrounded by visitors; there are banners featuring sports and events on the exterior walls, and a blue banner displaying the Indy Ignite logo.
Sports
Fired up in 2025: Indy Ignite to join roster of pro sports teams in Indianapolis
The women’s volleyball team will make its debut as part of the Pro Volleyball Federation in January 2025, playing their home matches at Fishers Event Center.
October 11, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
INDYtoday: INDY_squirrel_OCT24
History
The history of The Great Squirrel Stampede
Here’s the true story of the tree-mendous disaster that saw thousands of squirrels taking out entire fields of corn and other crops.
October 10, 2024
 · 
Shea Stapley