This is Wayfair’s biggest (and best) Black Friday sale to date. | Photos provided by Wayfair
We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is “setting the perfect vibe.” Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces — at up to 80% off.
Yes, Black Friday came early. Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfair’s extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.
Here’s what we recommend checking off your list:
Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.
3. Minimize clutter
Storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.
Family Dance Party | 10-10:30 a.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free | Shake your sillies out while singing and dancing with the kids in your life.
Winterlights presented by Bank of America | Tuesday, Nov. 26-Sunday, Jan. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Newfields | $25+ | Nearly two million lights will dazzle + delight beneath your feet and overhead during the eighth annual holiday tradition in The Garden.*
“The Office” Trivia | 5:45-8:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | $5 | Set up your Megadesk in preparation for this trivia night — maybe you’ll even win a Dundee.
Bluegrass Open Jam | 7 p.m. | Duke’s Indy | Cost of purchase | Bring your own instrument to pick or just enjoy the music, food, and drinks.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Gobble Gallop 5K | Hendricks Regional Health YMCA, Avon | $35 | Run + raise funds to help west side community members access YMCA memberships and programs.
If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, you might want to keep an eye on the weather, as a storm system may be heading our way Wednesday evening. Bookmark the forecast here. (WTHR)
Transit
Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go... on IndyGo. Bus service will be free on Thanksgiving + Christmas day, as well as after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. See the schedule. (WTHR)
Shop
Step aside, Thanksgiving and Black Friday. The new hottest November shopping event is Record Store Day, taking place on Friday, Nov. 29. Find deals + giveaways at local record stores, such as limited-edition vinyl and mystery goody bags. (FOX59)
Open
Mooresville’s Gray Brothers Cafeteria has been serving central Indiana since 1944, and yesterday it opened a second location at 1090 N. Avon Ave. The store will provide locals with homemade pies, cakes, and baked goods — just in time for Thanksgiving. (WTHR)
Eat
We’ll take another serving of green bean casserole. That’s the side dish that reigns supreme in Indiana, according to Google search trends. Find some other great local eats for your Thanksgiving.
Community
Since 2009, the Big Toy Giveaway has gifted hundreds of thousands of toys to Hoosier families in need — and this holiday season, it’s making its return on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Check out the distribution schedule. (WTHR)
Sports
It’s time to talk inconsistency. What’s causing the Pacers to yo-yo in between wins and losses? Locked On Tony East breaks down the key factors.
Home
Don’t let drafty windows cause your energy bill to increase as temperatures drop. Prepare your home for winter with Renewal by Andersen® premium windows and doors. Get your free quote.*
The Buy
The Buy
An electric salt and pepper grinder set that’s 20% off for early Black Friday. Snag one for just over $20 for yourself or as a holiday gift for your chef-iest friend.
Happy holiday week, Indy. I’ve already attended two Thanksgiving feasts, with two more to go. Luckily, they’ve been “nontraditional” meals, which has me thinking about the possibility of making a lasagna as our star dish next year.
