Looking for something eerie to do on Halloween — that doesn’t require a costume or an insatiable thirst for candy? Here are a few strange and unusual places you can visit.
The Magick Candle | Indiana’s oldest metaphysical store has everything you need to explore your witchy side, from crystals to candles. It also offers tarot readings and reiki — call ahead to make an appointment.
Nine Lives Cat Cafe | Cuddle up with a black cat for the afternoon — or better yet, adopt one to take home.
Crown Hill Cemetery | Take a stroll among 215,000+ graves, including those of America’s first “Public Enemy No. 1" and the 23rd US president.
Scarlet Lane Brewing | Grab a pint of “The Official Beer of Horror.” For an extra-strange experience, try McCordsville; it’s home to the dungeon of Sammy Terry, the longest running horror host in history.
Carmel Old Town Antique Mall | All antique malls are a little weird — but according to some visitors, there’s a booth here that sells dozens of petrified animals like scorpions, snakes, and bats.
Camp Chesterfield | Book readings, astrology lessons, and spiritual healing sessions with talented mediums or take a walk through the camp’s stone labyrinth — which claims to help you release old energy and shift into a “greater spiritual alignment.”
Moon Tree | Relax underneath a 30-year old sycamore tree grown from a seed taken to the moon and back during the Apollo 14 lunar mission.
The Eras Halloween Bash | 6-9 p.m. | Skyline Club | $37+ | 50% Taylor, 50% Halloween, 100% fun for the whole family.
Regency Masquerade Ball | 6-10 p.m. | The Wellington Fishers Banquet & Conference Center, Fishers | $100 | Waltz the night away to a string quartet symphony at this Bridgerton-themed ball.
12th Annual Dead Comics Party | 8-11 p.m. | The Cabaret | $15 | The Midwest’s best performers pay tribute to their favorite dead comedians.
Friday, Nov. 1
Champagne Problems Brunch | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Plat 99 | $35 | November flush and your flannel cure await at this brunch for Swifties.
All Swiftie Trivia | 6-8 p.m. | Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard, Carmel | $10 | All ages are welcome to test their knowledge of Miss Americana.
Harrison Center First Friday Gallery Opening | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Explore new gallery openings, including a whimsical collection of folklorico-inspired pieces and a magnificent display of Japanese sashiko artworks.
Slow your roll. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, INDOT plans to permanently cut the speed limit on US 40 in Plainfield from 55 to 45 mph. Check out the affected area. (WTHR)
Civic
Yesterday, Gov. Holcomb cut the ribbon on the expansion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy training facility. It’s the first major expansion made since the campus, which serves 600+ Hoosier law enforcement officers every year, opened in 1975. (WTHR)
Show
Don’t have Taylor tickets? Let your tears ricochet and rock out to local artists this weekend instead. 70 performers will put on free street shows across the city as part of the “Swift City Sessions” — get the schedule. (IBJ)
Opening
The grand opening of Niyyah Coffee’s newest location will take place this Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. Stop by the first floor of the Ayr Apartments at 6160 N. Rural St. for a taste of its fall drink menu + tres leches cakes.
Hoosier
Fishers High School student Parker Melling just pulled off the near-impossible: Scoring a perfect 36 on his ACT exam. Only about one-quarter of 1% of students who take the test get a perfect score. What, like it’s hard? (WISH)
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