Editors’ Picks

• Shea | Half Moon Brow Studio | Dry winter skin already kicking in? Tomorrow, Nov. 24 only, gift cards are 30% off — you can buy them at either studio location or online.
• Jessalin | Tomorrow Bookstore | The Blow Out Book Sale will run all weekend with $3-$5 books until there’s no more to read.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Local Favorites

• Resolute Candles | These candles come in a variety of unique scents. Check out the “lumberjack” option and pull on your favorite flannel.
• Salt & Ash Soap Co | Give the gift of skin care and aromatherapy. Pro tip: Stock up your guest bathroom with fancy soaps and lotions — folks visiting for the holidays will thank you.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $2-$18 | See this magical model train wonderland with nine G-Scale trains winding through stunning landscapes + iconic landmarks of Indianapolis and the West.
• Celebrating Gratitude | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Museum admission | Learn with beadwork artist Katrina Mitten + jewelry artist JJ Otero.

• Small Business Showcase | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12-6 p.m. | Circle Centre Mall, 49 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | Free | Visit the second floor to support local, discover something new, or visit with your favorite small business owners.
• NaNoWriMo Write-In | Saturday, Nov. 25-Thursday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch, 6650 S. Harding St., Indianapolis | Free | Come work on your novel with other writers in the library’s reserved space.

• Indiana University Men’s Basketball vs. Harvard University | Sunday, Nov. 26, Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $34-$129 | For the 40th straight season and 113th time overall, the Hoosiers will defend their home court when they take on Harvard.

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at INDYtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• The ice rink at Holliday Park opens tomorrow, Nov. 24. The rink, located at 6363 Spring Mill Rd., will be open through Thursday, February 29. Tickets start at $14.

• Driving for the December holidays? Good news: Indiana’s sales tax on gasoline will drop to 18.6 cents per gallon starting Friday, Dec. 1. That’s almost five cents less than this time last year. (WISH)

• Looking for a way to get moving today? We’ve got a guide to eight local hikes that will work up any appetite. All skill levels welcome.

• Turkey or pork tenderloin? According to Slate, pork tenderloin would be Indiana’s official meat, especially breaded and deep-fried. Makes sense to us — Indy is home to multiple stops on the Tenderloin Lovers Trail, after all.