Falling for fall flavors 🍂

Where to get fall drinks in Indy

Indie Coffee Roasters is putting a spin on the traditional fall flavors. | Photo by @indiecoffeeroasters

It’s no secret that y’all love your fall flavors.

We’ve rounded up a list of seasonal sips that can get you in your fall feels + help you support a local business.

☕ Java House, Multiple locations
Java House has something in store for the year-round cold coffee drinkers. Check out the Pumpkin Cold Foam Cold Brew, Dirty Pumpkin Pie Chai, Pumpkin Spice Frappe, the ever-famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, and an old favorite, the Bonfire Brew.

☕ Indie Coffee Roasters, 220 E. Main St., Carmel
Get ready to fall for this fall menu by Indie Coffee Roasters — including a spin on the classic PSL called Hazy Pumpkin. Also try The Yzma, which is an ube, cookie butter, and toasted marshmallow latte.

☕ Neidhammer Coffee Co., 2104 E. Washington St., Suite 1
Neidhammer is rolling out quite the fall lineup with the Spiced Vanilla Pear Flash Brew, the Apple Butter Latte, the LumberJack Latte, the Pumpkin Patch Latte, and Apple Cider Slushies.

Neidhammer Fall Drink_INDY — The Spiced Vanilla Pear Flash Brew features house-made Spiced Vanilla Pear Cold Foam.

🥃 Hotel Tango Distillery, 702 Virginia Ave.
We’re here for Hotel Tango’s take on a nostalgic s’mores flavor with its ‘Shmallow Bourbon. Try its cocktails like the S’more Old Fashioned + ‘Shmallow Espresso Martini.

🥃 Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave.
The change in season calls for a celebratory boozy slushy. Enter: the S’mores Slush. Made with chocolate, ice cream, graham crackers + marshmallows — it’s everything a s’mores lover could want. You can find it at the Carmel, Fishers, and Kokomo Sun King locations as well.

🍺 Ash & Elm Cider Co., 1301 E. Washington St.
This brewery’s most popular seasonal cider — Autumntide pumpkin cider — is back. If you’ve never tried it, imagine mixing a pumpkin pie with an apple pie, and then add some carbonation to make it a light + refreshing beverage.

Warm or cold, boozy or caffeinated, Indy has every excuse you need to treat yourself to a fall beverage + shop local in the process.

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Today

Expressions of Hangzhou Exhibit | Mon., Sept. 12 | 9 a.m-5 p.m. | Global Village Welcome Center, 4233 Lafayette Rd. | Free | Learn more about Chinese culture with this exhibit displaying 35+ original works of art and calligraphy, 2022 Asian Games venues, and artifacts — running through November. 🌏

Tuesday

Movies at Midtown | Tues., Sept. 13 | Various times | 365 Monon Boulevard, Carmel | Free | Catch an outdoor movie on the big screen in Midtown Plaza near Sun King Spirits, Allied Solutions + Fork and Ale along the Monon. 🎥

Wednesday

Indianapolis Indians vs. Toledo Mudhens | Wed., Sept. 14 | 1:35 p.m. | Victory Field | $18 | Take your lunch break to the field + cheer on the Indians. ⚾

Thursday

Movements | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Old National Centre | $22.50 | See this post-hardcore band from California featuring Angel Du$t, snarls, and One Step Closer. 🎶

Friday

Oktoberfest at Guggman Haus | Fri., Sept. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | 1701 Gent Ave. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy this annual three-day celebration of Oktoberfest with German beer releases, live music, and a celebratory atmosphere in the Taproom, Festhall + Beer Garden. 🍻
Film Series: Rudy in Concert | Fri., Sept. 16 | Pre-concert talk at 7:10 p.m., film at 8 p.m. | Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Cir. | $15+ | Celebrate the start of college football season with a screening of this classic film, live scored by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra — and don’t miss the pre-concert talk with Rudy Ruettiger, the subject of the film. 🏈 *

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100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

68º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Development

Hamilton County official are working to finalize plans for an overhaul of the county fairgrounds in Noblesville — which would cost $63 million over several years. The goal is to modernize the site for improved + increased programming, including building an indoor show arena, expanding the exhibition hall, and adding a covered walkway, revamped llama barn, and new pavilion and gardens. 🦙 (IndyStar)

Open

America runs on Dunkin. The coffee + donut chain’s newest location in Meridian-Kessler is now open at 4851 N. College Ave. To celebrate, it’s offering 99 cent medium hot or iced coffees through Wed., Sept. 14. ☕

Health

Community North Hospital released plans to end its inpatient pediatric and PICU services next month. The hospital said its partnership with Riley Children’s Health has evolved the use of these services + the decision will not impact newborn care, NICU services, or pediatric outpatient surgeries. 🏥(WTHR)

Read

Indy’s first bookstore on wheels is traveling across the city to increase a positive perspective on Black literature and stories. Local mom Natalie Pipkin started Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore, where kids can step on board the bus, pick out books, and buckle in to read. You can keep up with it + find its next stop on social media. 📖 (WRTV)

Featured

Online learning platform Preply released a study of the “10 Best Small College Towns in the USA” that compared 200 college towns. Coming in at No. 8, the home of Purdue University — West Lafayette. Other Indiana towns that made the list include Bloomington (No. 76), Terre Haute (No. 96), and Muncie (No. 195). 🏫

Seasonal

A fall favorite at Newfields is getting ready to light up the night. The spooky, but not scary Harvest Nights returns from Fri., Sept. 30 to Sun., Oct. 30 featuring new treats from Sun King, Hotel Tango, and West Fork Whiskey + special events like a Spirited Mixer, Hocus Pocus Drag Show, and Art or Treat. Learn more + get tickets. 🎃 (IndyStar)

Plan Ahead

Get your costumes ready. The Indianapolis Art Center is hosting a free, family-friendly fall festival on Sat., Oct. 15 from noon-5 p.m. There will be hands-on art activities, 20+ local artist and artisan booths, and local food and drink vendors. It’s also still looking for artists to participate. Apply here. 🍁

Answered

If you’ve been having fun with our “Name the Hoosier” game — don’t worry, we didn’t forget about last week’s edition. Giving credit where it’s due, Stephanie S. was the first reader to submit the correct answer: Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. 👶

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Food

Choose your (fall drinks) character ☕

For City Editor Nicole, s’mores wins hands-down. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Now that we’ve told you where to get your fall-flavored fix in Indy, we want to know what you’re going for.

If you had to pick one, would you choose:

Caramel apple or Apple cider
Pumpkin spice or Chai
S’mores or Maple

Cast your votes here.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Nicole.

Editor’s pick: The first fall-flavored drink I tried this season was the Campfire Cold Brew from Blue Collar Coffee Co. at Bottleworks. I’m a big cold brew + s’mores fan so this drink was obviously a win for me. ☕

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