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🌸 Spring events are in bloom

Things to do this spring 2023 in Indianapolis, IN

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Gov. Holcomb proclaimed May 22, 2021 as Indiana Peony Day. | Photo by @indianapeonyfestival

Now that spring has officially sprung, we’re planting the seeds for some ideas to get your seasonal bucket list started.

Here are 10 can’t-miss Indy experiences + events to help you make the most of spring in the city.

Indy Eleven Home Opener | Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. | Support your boys in blue for the first time this year at IUPUI’s Carroll Stadium for the team’s 10th season or cheer them on next Saturday, April 8 for 317 Night.

Easter Egg 5K | Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. | Run or walk at White River State Park downtown and then hop right into an Easter egg hunt party for all ages.

xZooberance Spring Festival | Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 16 | The Indianapolis Zoo has expanded its annual spring festival for 16 days of fun with activities running from 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. The Bicentennial Pavilion will be buzzing with live music, dancing, and spring-centric art + activities.

Spring Blooms | Friday, March 31-Sunday, May 14 | Spring into the season at Newfields, no matter the weather, with hundreds of thousands of colorful blooms in the IMA Galleries, the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse, and Lilly House from the museum’s award-winning orchid collection.

Peony Brunch Express | Saturday, April 29 | Kick off the Indiana Peony Festival (Saturday, May 20) with a special 90-minute peony-themed train ride with brunch served by Andy’s Housepitality on the historic 1950s Nickel Plate Express train.

Food Truck Mondays | Beginning Monday, May 1 | Visit White River State Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for food trucks every Monday in May. Every week will feature two new food trucks — one sweet and one savory.

Events

Friday, March 31

Grub, Grooves, & Games: R&B Bingo Edition | Friday, March 31 | 6-10 p.m. | The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis | $0-$25 | Join this “Final Friday” of the month event for live performances, food, and adult games.

Saturday, April 1

Veteran Health Indiana Career Fair | Saturday, April 1 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Indianapolis VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th St., Indianapolis | Free | The Indianapolis VA Medical Center is hiring for multiple positions — bring two forms of ID and two references to this job fair.
Indy Spelling Bee | Saturday, April 1 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Athenaeum Basile Theater, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis | $50-$125 | Indy Spelling Bee is a new fundraiser presented by the creators of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” — it’s a spelling bee for adults.

Sunday, April 2

Indianapolis Indians vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Sunday, April 2 | 1:35 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $12-$85 | Visit the ballpark for Kids Eat Free Sunday — all children 14 and under receive a free hot dog, bag of chips, and Capri Sun with price of admission.

Monday, April 3

Half-Price Mondays | Monday, April 3 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | Back 9 Golf & Entertainment, 1415 Drover St., Indianapolis | $42 | On Mondays, all game play is 50% off at downtown’s golfing destination with 75 driving range bays, a variety of games, local cuisine, and multiple bars across the three story complex.

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News Notes

Weather

63º | Thunderstorm | 80% chance of rain

Traffic

Heads up southwest side commuters. INDOT is scheduled to finish lane switches on I-465 this weekend. Starting at 8 p.m. today, eastbound I-465 will be reduced to one lane between I-65 and I-70 near the airport, and several eastbound ramps will be closed. (WTHR)

Opening

The highly anticipated Tomorrow Bookstore announced its grand opening date. The independent shop will officially open its doors at 882 Mass Ave. on Saturday, April 15. It will be open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Get there early because the first 25 customers will get a free bookstore tote bag.

Development

Whitestown is fast-growing. A subsidiary of Carmel-based developer Pedcor Companies plans to build a 400-unit apartment complex near the Golf Club of Indiana. The Maddox will feature 11 residential buildings on ~33 acres, near the intersection of East Whitestown Parkway and Cardinal Lane. Construction would begin late this year with residents moving in mid-2025. (IBJ)

Announced

IMS announced pop-rock musician Bryan Adams will headline this year’s Carb Day concert with support from Soul Asylum. The concert is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26. Get tickets. (IBJ)

Plan Ahead

The wackiest baseball team is coming to Indy. The Savannah Bananas announced that they will be introducing a ticket lottery system where existing entries will be randomly drawn and offered a chance to purchase tickets, due to high demand. The team will play at Victory Field on June 29-30. (WISH)

Tech

A week after TikTok’s CEO testified on Capitol Hill about the app’s ability to keep user data safe, Purdue University made the decision to block access to TikTok on the university’s Wi-Fi network. People on campus will still be able to use TikTok on their cellular data plans. (WRTV)

Drink

An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Eat

🥁 And the winner is...

INDYtoday burger bracket

317 Burger is named the best burger in Indy

317 Burger takes the beef cake. | Graphic via 6AM City

With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments getting down to the Final Four on Saturday, April 1, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a face-off of our own.

Last year, you helped us name the best brewery: Metazoa Brewing Co. This year, we asked you to share your favorite burgers in Indy.

Winner

The votes are in. After an intense battle, 317 Burger has been named the best burger in Indy by our readers.

After 372 votes for the winning restaurant, 317 Burger earned 291 of those — winning by a landslide, or should we say “slider.”

Did the results shock you? Make sure you’re subscribed to our daily newsletters so you don’t miss out on the fun next time.

Congrats, 317 Burger. 👏

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The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
Nicole Hernandez

From the Editor

If you’re single and looking to mingle this spring, I’m hosting a “Spring Fling Mixer” seasonal mixology class for singles with Mixo Indy and Flower Boys on Saturday, April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn how to make two seasonal cocktails with floral notes + meet new people. Zero proof options are available for this class. Hope to see you there!

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