Will you be in the crowd this Thanksgiving? | Photo via @drumstickdashindy
If unconventional workouts aren’t your thing + you’re more inspired to run, walk, or trot as the weather starts cooling down — check out these seasonal struts happening around Indy.
Turkey trots
Drumstick Dash | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 9 a.m. | Broad Ripple | $39 | Move your feet so others can eat during the 22nd annual Drumstick Dash.
Turkey Burn Run/Walk | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 9-11 a.m. | Craig Park, Greenwood | $15-$35 | Gather your family, friends, and arch rivals for this fun 5K for adults and kids to support the battle against kids’ hunger.
Winter runs
Still need some time to train? Check out these runs in December.
GlĂĽhwein Gallop 5K | Saturday, Dec. 14 | 9-11 a.m. | Carmel | $36 | This scenic run will start and finish at the Christkindlmarkt festival + will include a costume contest and warm mulled wine after the race.
Santa Hustle | Sunday, Dec. 15 | 8:30 a.m. | White River State Park | $30-$100 | Join a 5K, half marathon, or kids dash in support of Little Red Door Cancer Agency — plus bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots.
Thursday, Nov. 7 Game Night | 5-7 p.m. | Indy Reads | Free | Bring your family, friends, or favorite game to play.
Saturday, Nov. 9 Profit From Podcasting | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 801 Shelby St. | $47 | Learn how to maximize your podcast revenue using cutting-edge AI technology.
Hotel Tango Veterans Day Celebration | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | The Fletcher Place Tasting Room | Cost of purchase | Rally the troops, raise a glass, and honor those who’ve served at this Veteran-owned distillery.
Sunday, Nov. 10 Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hub & Spoke, Fishers | $0-$45 | Connect with natural holistic health practitioners, as well as health + well-being resources and products that are available in the area.
Monday, Nov. 11 Choreoblitz Dance Class | 6-7 p.m. | Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective | $20 | Attend a class for intermediate dancers that is based in hip-hop.
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Let the gourd times roll at Thieves this fall. | Photo provided by Thieves Indy
Head over to Thieves for double the trouble, and all the Hotel Tango Pumpkin Somethin’ this fall.
Stop by the bar in Broad Ripple to experience the new fall menu, featuring the limited-edition seasonal spirit, and decide which is your favorite.
We’ve got our minds set on trying the Kiki, Do You Love Me? Pumpkin Somethin’ Espresso Martini and the Pumpkin Somethin’ Sour. Which one will you be sipping on?
The Intercontinental Hotel will be the first luxury hotel to open downtown in two decades. It’s planned to open this winter + will feature 170 guest rooms, two restaurants, 5,000 sqft of event space, and a penthouse suite with views of Monument Circle. On the 11th story, it will have Astrea Rooftop Bar — the highest rooftop bar in Indy. (IndyStar)
Number
More than 350,000 Marion County residents cast their ballot in this year’s election — marking a record-breaking turnout for in-person early voting. (WTHR)
Sports
The NFL announced that the Week 11 Colts at New York Jets game on Sunday, Nov. 17 has been flexed to 1 p.m. The game was originally scheduled to kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday Night Football. The Sunday night matchup now features Cincinnati and the LA Chargers. (WTHR)
Listen
Caitlin Clark will be joining David Letterman for a conversation at Ball State University on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. It’s part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series, which was established by the university in 2008. Ticket info will be announced at a later date. (WTHR)
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Kick start your training by joining On the Run’s last weekly run of the season on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will have pop-up runs throughout the remainder of the fall + winter months.