Know before you go

• Address: 2020 N. White River Pkwy W. Dr.
• Pro tip: You can also access the park on IndyGo Route 37 or via bike lanes on White River Parkway.
• Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk.
• Parking: Limited parking is available. You can find additional parking across White River Parkway on Belmont Avenue. Use caution when crossing White River Parkway, as there is no formal crosswalk.
• Restrooms and water: Portable restrooms are available. There is no drinking water available.
• Hosting an event: Belmont Beach is a privately-managed space + all organized events and activities with more than 20 people must be approved by the resident managing committee.
• Pet policy: Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet.
• Camping: Overnight camping is not permitted.
• Water warning: Stay off the dam. Swimming is very dangerous here. Use of this park and adjacent natural areas comes with risk, so please be responsible and use caution.

• Indy Art Center Pop-up at Centier Bank | Tuesday, May 7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Centier Bank, 6210 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Visitors can vote for their favorite art piece + get a code for 50% off to the Broad Ripple Art Fair.

• Indy Eleven vs. San Antonio FC | Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | Butler Bowl, 510 W. 49th St., Indianapolis | $10 | Cheer on Indy Eleven as they take on San Antonio FC in the US Open Cup Round of 32.

• Karaoke Night in TOC | Thursday, May 9 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Unleash your inner singer and bring your favorite songs to sing your heart out.

• Indy How Bizarre Vintage & Handmade Pop-up Market | Friday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Shop, sip, and learn in a new interactive vintage + handmade market that allows you to meet the maker and support local artists.

• Sonsio Grand Prix - Race Day | Saturday, May 11 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis | $45+ | The Month of May shifts into high gear when the stars of the NTT IndyCar Series take on the action-packed IMS road course.
• Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale | Saturday, May 11-Sunday, May 12 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Indy Urban Acres, 7700 E. 21st St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | For Mother’s Day weekend, shop native plants in support of a better cause.

• Mother’s Day Rosé Brunch | Sunday, May 12 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $85-$95 | Enjoy delightfully delicious housemade pastries, salmon lox, crab eggs Benedict, and dessert by Executive Chef Patrick Russ.
• Spanish Conversation Circles | Sunday, May 12 | 4-5 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Volunteers and students will facilitate fun, easy conversation to practice your Spanish language skills.

• Meeting four-legged farm friends
• Dining at the seed-to-table restaurant
• Unlocking history by exploring 34 historic Shaker buildings

• A boozy bookstore is coming soon to Noblesville. Chapter Lounge will be a comfy and cozy bookstore offering caffeine, cocktails, and a curated collection of books you’ll want to discuss. The shop has begun construction and is planning to open this summer. Follow along on Instagram.

• After nine years as a takeout restaurant downtown, Subito is planning to take over its neighboring space and expand its floor plan to add dine-in seating. The soup + sandwich restaurant also plans to add a satellite location at The AMP at 16 Tech. (IBJ)

• It’s time to renew an old rivalry. The Pacers put up a fight in New York, but fell to the Knicks 117-121 in the series opener. Game two is Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. (NBA)

• The Indy Autonomous Challenge, which debuted in October 2021, is set to return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, Sept. 6. In addition to the competition between self-driving race cars, the event will include programs that offer attendees a chance to engage with a range of technologies. Learn more. (IBJ)

• Live Nation’s “Concert Week,” which features shows at a discounted price, returns May 8-14 at concert venues across central Indiana. To purchase concert tickets for only $25, select a show and add the ticket type labeled “Concert Week Promotion” to your cart before going to checkout. (WTHR)

• Now that the weather is better, you may be thinking about getting on the water or trying something new — and that’s always more fun with a friend. Frank’s Paddlesports Livery announced it’s added tandem kayaks to its lineup of offerings on the White River. Book your next adventure.

• Expecting to give birth in August, Anna Rohrer topped a field of 7,900 other female runners to win Saturday’s Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon. She covered the 13.1-mile distance in 75 minutes and 16 seconds, winning the race for the second time in a row. (WRTV)

• The Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver AD Mitchell out of Texas in this past draft class. What does his potential look like with the team? Listen with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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