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Culture
A Merry Prairie Holiday brings magic to Central Indiana
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🍴 Get a taste of local flavor at this can’t-miss festival
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🍻 Raise a stein and toast to this local celebration
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📽️ Expand your universe at this local film festival
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Add to cal: Westfield’s Cuisine Connect Culture Festival
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Food
Wake up and smell the bacon at Baby Got Brunch
The 90s-themed food festival is back for its sixth year. Here’s everything you need to know.
July 18, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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City
IU Health Momentum Indy bike festival returns in July
This annual event features two criterium races, the Honor Major Taylor Fondo, kids bike races, and a bike expo.
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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
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Shea Stapley
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Bring on the bubbly at Uncork Me Indiana
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Events
Athenaeum hosting second annual Christkindlmarkt
The Athenaeum in the heart of Mass Avenue is getting ready to host its second annual German Christmas market.
November 3, 2023
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⚡ Indy EV Showcase 2023: What to know before you go
Hoosiers can get up to speed on the latest in electric vehicles, test drive new models, and demo electrical chargers while enjoying live music and activities for the whole family.
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