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• Marion County Fair | Thursday, July 6-Sunday, July 9 | 8 a.m. | Fairgrounds, 7300 E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis | $8 | Get your fair food fix, check out the dirt track, and enjoy some animal encounters — parking is free across the street from the main entrance at Gate 4.

• First Fridays | Friday, July 7 | 5-8 p.m. | SoChatti, 1125 E. Brookside Ave., Gate D2, Indianapolis | $15-$30 | Take part in a self-guided flight experience where you’ll sample flavors from around the world through chocolate — all while enjoying live music performances + pop-up shops from local artists.

• 2023 Indy Sprint Triathlon #2 | Saturday, July 8 | 8 a.m. | Eagle Creek State Park, 7840 W. 56th St., Indianapolis | $15-$75 | This second of three co-ed events offers athletes the chance to compete in an exciting, short course triathlon or duathlon that’s perfect for beginners or veterans.

• Summer Reading Camp | Sunday, July 9-Monday, July 31 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Indiana Half Price Books stores, 1551 W. 86th St., Indianapolis | Free | It’s not too late — join the bookstore chain’s Summer Reading Camp where readers can earn $5 Bookworm Buck rewards by marking off the days they read this month.

• Walk with Purdue Extension Marion County | Monday, July 10 | 6-7 p.m. | Richard G. Lugar Plaza, 200 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Walk + learn about rain gardens that border the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and discover why it’s important that water is diverted and conserved in these essential habitats.

• “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (now-Tuesday, July 11)
• Early Access showing: “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” (Monday, July 10 + additional regular dates)
• “Oppenheimer” (Thursday, July 20-Thursday, Aug. 10)

• Monument Circle will soon look different — and be partially closed to traffic. Crews have started installing turf on the southwest quadrant of the Circle as part of an expansion of programming the city has called “SPARK on the Circle.” Check it out this Saturday + enjoy food, games, and music. (WISH)

• Got a big business idea? ABC’s “Shark Tank” TV show is auditioning entrepreneurs + inventors with million-dollar ideas to pitch them on the show’s 15th season. An open call will take place Monday, July 17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Complete an application form. (IndyStar)

• Burger lovers, this one’s for you. Mark your calendars — Indianapolis Burger Week returns July 17-23. During this week, participating restaurants around Indy will serve burgers for $7. Bonus: If you download the app + eat at least four, you’ll be eligible for a grand prize drawing. See the full list of restaurants. (WRTV)

• Riley Hospital for Children ranks No. 1 in the state for childrens’ hospitals, according to the US News and World Report. The top spot was granted for the hospital’s pediatric specialties including cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes, and neurology.(CBS4)

• Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut chomped his way to another win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. He downed 62 hot dogs — buns included — in 10 minutes. The contest at New York City’s Coney Island boardwalk drew competitors from England, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, and Australia. (WTHR)

• Summer is here — AKA the season for road trips — and no matter what vibe you’re looking for, StLouisArts.org has you covered. Spend a day in St. Louis, MO (a ~3.45-hour drive from Indianapolis) and discover 30+ theaters, 40 live music venues, and 50 galleries and museums. What will you do in St. Louis?*

• If you’re looking to buy a new pair of sunglasses this summer, you’re in luck. Our online store (Six & Main) has you covered with a variety of polarized, floating sunglasses… that’s right they float in the water. Find your perfect pair now.