Winter holiday festivities | Add these events to your calendar to help you get into the Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Yule spirit.
Fishers Event Center guide | The new sports + entertainment venue is officially open, with dozens of exciting upcoming events, including the Fuel’s home opener tonight.
Magical Mornings | 9-10 a.m. | Indiana State Museum | $13+ | Visit with Santa, hear stories from North Pole elves, and feed a (stuffed) reindeer during this hour of sensory-friendly fun.
Puzzle Club In-Person | 10-11 a.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, Zionsville | Free | Take a breather and work on a crossword, word search, or physical puzzle.
Rudolph’s Run | Friday, Dec. 6-Saturday, Dec. 28 | 7-8 p.m. | Indianapolis | $30 | Take part in a scavenger hunt for Indy’s best holiday decorations from the warmth of your car.
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration | Friday, Dec. 6-Monday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Hilbert Circle Theatre | $34+ | Experience this quintessential Hoosier holiday tradition, featuring famous tap-dancing Santas, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” yummy treats, and more.*
Saturday, Dec. 7
Monster Drawing Rally | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Newfields | $13+ | Cheer on your favorite artists during a live drawing showcase, and even buy some drawings to take home.
Winter Joy Community Sing | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Riverside Park Auditorium | Free | Sing away the winter blues to secular tunes with other community members.
Napoleon Dynamite Live | 8 p.m. | Irving Theatre | $34+ | Join Napoleon, Pedro, and Uncle Rico for a screening + discussion of the beloved indie classic.
Check out the Indy Art Center in Broad Ripple or the Fishers Art Center in the Fishers Municipal Complex. | Photos provided by Indy Art Center; GIF created by INDYtoday
Whether you’re an experienced artist or exploring a new hobby, this local landmark is your go-to destination for curiosity, imagination, and inspiration in Indy.
A canvas of possibilities
Offering 1,750+ unique hands-on art experiences each year, the Indy Art Center provides ample opportunity for Hoosiers to get creative with professional teaching artists.
Attendees of all ages (and skill levels) are invited to experiment with a range of media, including:
In addition to diverse studio programming, the center features seven galleries showcasing local, regional, and national artists. The best part? Exhibits are always free and open to the public.
Pro tip: The holidays are right around the corner — snag a gift card to give the gift of creativity this season.
Oxford University Press announced its pick for Word of the Year — “brain rot.” Other finalists included “lore,” “dynamic pricing,” and “slop.” Counter the brain rot by touching grass at a local park or heading to one of Indy’s museums. (Time Magazine)
Travel
Southwest fliers should get their ginger ale while they can. This week the airline began to end its cabin service earlier — at an altitude of 18,000 ft — to reduce injuries. It’s all good — there are plenty of food and drink options at IND before you board.
Listen
In case your Instagram feed isn’t filled with people sharing that they’re in the top 1% of Taylor Swift listeners, allow us to inform you: Spotify Wrapped is out. If you’re looking for a new listen, check out these Indy musicians to add to your playlist.
Shop
Looking for a gift that provides an experience? Check out this Indiana Adventure Bucket List deck that comes with 50 scratch-off cards with things to do all around the state — including exciting expeditions like underground cavern tours.
Active
Along with grabbing hot cocoa and looking at the dazzling downtown Westfield holiday lights, Hoosiers can add one more holiday activity to their festive bucket list: Skating on the Westfield Ice Ribbon. Plan some time to experience this holiday magic before it ends on Jan. 4, 2025. Grab tickets.*
Finance
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Finance
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City Guide
City Guide
🐴 Brown County bonanza
Nashville is home to several sweet shops — just make sure you hit them all before they close for the day, typically by late afternoon. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Need a little getaway before everything freezes over? How about an outdoor adventure-themed trip to Brown County? Here are our insider recommendations.
Things to do
Brown County Nature Center | Watch nature come alive in the yard behind the center, which is decked out with bird baths, feeders, trees, and animal toys.
Strahl Lake + Ogle Lake | Enjoy beautiful scenery as you circle the two lakes. Outlooks + benches are available as you walk, and all trails are open from dawn to dusk.
Places to eat
The Restaurant at Hard Truth | Dine the Big Woods way with outdoor seating, fire pits, and live music on the terrace stage. Pro tip: Try the pulled pork BBQ nachos paired with Brown County-made Quaff ON! beer.
Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls & Cafe | Pick from 15+ cinnamon roll flavors or take a page out of City Editor Shea’s book and order the Breakfast Volcano, an unholy combination of a cinnamon roll, scrambled eggs, and sausage gravy.
The AirFly Pro — it’s a nifty gadget that will wirelessly transmit audio from in-flight entertainment to Bluetooth headphones so you can ditch those pesky wired earbuds.
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