Plus, local coffee shops to try.
 
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🏀 A little warm up

Where to play sports indoors around Indianapolis during the cold months
Indoor basketball court at Greenwood Fieldhouse
The practice court at Greenwood Fieldhouse is lined for volleyball and pickleball + includes four basketball hoops. | Photo by @tommyjohnsonrealtor
It’s that time of year when it can be too cold to play a pickup game and the courts clear out.

If you want to stay active and continue playing your favorite sports, here are some facilities across central Indiana that provide indoor courts and fields.

Go West Sports, 9225 W. 10th St.
Pickleball fans will like this facility — it has five indoor pickleball courts. The other half of the facility is an indoor soccer field that hosts leagues for youth and adult teams in the fall, winter, and spring.

SportZone, 6601 Coffman Rd.
This facility says it’s known as one of the best indoor sports complexes in Indianapolis. It features three acres of indoor sports and fitness facilities from basketball and volleyball courts to soccer, softball, and baseball fields — and it even has an Endzone Pub and sports memorabilia.

Indianapolis Healthplex, 3660 Guion Rd., Ste. 120
This facility has everything you could ask for — including six indoor tennis courts, a 1/8-mile indoor track, a 2,500-sqft therapy pool and six-lane lap pool, a racquetball court, a full basketball court with volleyball and pickleball equipment, and even a cafe with a juice + smoothie bar.

Zip City, 6650 Bluff Rd.
This indoor facility on the south side has everything for your next adventure, like indoor ziplining, a trampoline park, rock walls, and rope courses — plus it replaced its indoor soccer field with nine top-of-the-line indoor pickleball courts.

Grand Park Sports Campus, 19000 Grand Park Blvd.
In addition to 31 multipurpose fields, the indoor facility features 300,000 sqft of indoor turf space with three full-sized indoor soccer fields and a mezzanine concourse for spectator viewing.

Greenwood Fieldhouse, 411 S. Madison Ave.
This newer facility in Greenwood is designed for all ages + offers turf fields, hardwood courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, an elevated walking track, and golf simulators.

Is there a facility we missed? Let us know so that we can add it to our list.
 
Events
Tuesday, Nov. 28
  • Family Game Night | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis | Free | Have fun with giant-sized games and enjoy our collection of classic and modern board, card, and dice games for kids and families.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
  • Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $10-$48 | Come out and watch the Fuel take on the Wheeling Nailers — and stick around for post-game autographs.
Thursday, Nov. 30
  • Treats for Santa Pottery Painting Class | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | uPaint Pottery Studio, 3113 W. Smith Valley Rd., Ste. D, Greenwood | $59 | Get ready for the holidays + paint a special tray for your cookies for Santa.
Friday, Dec. 1
  • Big Ten Fan Fest, presented by Dr. Pepper | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2 | Times vary | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis | $0-$12 | Big Ten Fan Fest, presented by Dr Pepper, returns to the Indiana Convention Center with interactive games, entertainment, giveaways, food + drink, and much more.*
  • Bubbles & Beats: Christmas Edition | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Plat 99 at The Alexander, 333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | Sip on bubbly drinks and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with festive tunes by DJ Scotty Manners.
Saturday, Dec. 2
  • Winter Art Sale | Saturday, Dec. 2, Saturday, Dec. 9 | 12-5 p.m. | Indianapolis Arts Center, 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis | Free | The Art Center will be a flurry with artists showcasing one-of-a-kind work, refreshments, and the holiday spirit.*
Events calendar here
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Cause

🤝 Double the giving on Giving Tuesday
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Help Second Helpings keep up the good work this winter. | Photo provided by Second Helpings
Happy Giving Tuesday, INDY.

In the spirit of this global day of giving, all donations made today to Second Helpings will be matched up to $50,000, thanks to the generosity of JRA Architecture and a local family.

The positive impact of your gifts will be twice as nice, giving Second Helpings the ability to:
  • Provide meals to neighbors in need this winter
  • Prevent food from entering local landfills
  • Train unemployed adults for careers in the culinary industry
Make a donation
News Notes
Today Is
  • Giving Tuesday, an annual celebration of generosity. There are so many local organizations you can choose to support this season, like Big Brothers Big Sisters or IndyHumane. Use this interactive map to check out charitable movements across the globe.
Coming Soon
  • A steakhouse is planned for the former LouVino spot in the Fishers Nickel Plate District. Cooper & Cow Steakhouse & Bourbon Lounge is set to open at 8626 E. 116th St. in December. The 4,200-sqft restaurant will have indoor + outdoor dining for approximately 110 guests, plus event space. (IBJ)
Civic
  • AES Indiana filed an agreement in a settlement which represent the interests of residential, commercial, industrial, and low-income customers. A residential customer using 1,000 kWH a month will see a $9.52 increase, or ~7.3%, under the new rates — instead of an increase of $17, or 13%. (WTHR)
Community
  • Early Friday morning, The Flying Cupcake on Mass Avenue experienced a robbery + is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to an arrest. The bakery posted surveillance video and a description of the suspect on social media. (WISH)
Sports
  • By the time Sunday’s game ended, the Colts were in the playoffs as a wild card team. Indianapolis kept their momentum going with a 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Colts take on the Titans Sunday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. in Nashville (hey, NASHtoday). (WTHR)
Seasonal
  • Santa Claus is coming to town. Do the kids have their wishlists ready? Here are some places around central Indiana where you can take the kiddos to see the big man. (IndyStar)
Cause
  • It’s Giving Tuesday. One way you can help is by supporting one of our favorite local organizations on this global day of giving. Your gift to fight hunger with Second Helpings will be matched (up to $50,000 by a local family + JRA Architecture), so it will go twice as far. Donate to Second Helpings, and have twice the impact on fighting hunger in central Indiana.*
Pets
  • Ever wanted to decode your pet’s DNA? Basepaws’ pet DNA tests provide insights into 300+ dog breeds and 280 health markers — and they’re $85 for Black Friday.*
 
Drink

☕ Something to sip on

Local coffee shops outnumber Starbucks in Indianapolis
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You can’t go wrong with a mocha, especially one that includes berries. | Photo by INDYtoday team
For richer or pour over, Indy’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning.

The Circle City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops.

Blue Mind Roasting, 646 E. 38th St. | This coffee roaster has been in business since 2015 + its storefront decided to expand its hours to serve you on Mondays, too. It’s also expanding its seating to the space next door and aims to have it ready by Saturday, Dec. 9.

Dream Palace Books & Coffee, 111 E. 16th St., Ste. 101 | Enjoy a good read while sipping on a coffee at this new shop that replaced the beloved Thirsty Scholar.

Please & Thank You, 849 Mass Ave. | Believe the hype. The chocolate chip cookies at this coffee shop are as good as everyone claims.

SKOSH, 2555 Shelby St. | This brand new spot in Garfield Park offers craft coffee, zero proof cocktails, baked goods, and a lifestyle studio to enjoy. It may just become your new third place.
City Guides are presented by Life In Indy.
20+ more local coffee shops
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicole
From the editor
I was just talking about this with a friend. Pickleball season is coming to an end — at least outdoors. I’m looking forward to continuing to practice my skills this winter at Go West Sports. Maybe I’ll see you there.
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