Lunar New Year celebrations around Indy | 2025 is the Year of the Snake, an animal representing sensitivity, adaptability, and a calm + collective nature — and we’ve collected a list of events to celebrate.
Affordable flights out of IND | Dreaming of jetsetting to warmer weather? Us too. We searched KAYAK for cheap flights so you don’t have to.
Your local bookstore horoscope | Supporting local is in for 2025, so if you’re looking for your next great read — here’s where the stars are telling you to shop.
Friday Night Fitness | 6-7 p.m. | F45 Training West Carmel, Zionsville | $20 | Get ready to sweat, burn calories, and have a great time with experienced trainers + fellow fitness enthusiasts.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Tiny Terrarium Necklace Workshop | 1-2 p.m. | Dammann’s Garden Center & Greenhouse, Inc. | $16 | Visit the greenhouse to make a mini terrarium necklace with live moss.
Sunday, Jan. 26
The Chemistry of Coffee | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Blue Mind Coffee | $11 | Learn more about the chemistry that goes into every cup of coffee.
Monday, Jan. 27
Career Center | Monday, Jan. 27-Tuesday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Indianapolis Public Library, East 38th Street Branch | Free | Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive one-on-one assistance.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Marvel Trivia | 5:45-8:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | $5 | Trivia avengers, assemble: Grab a pint and put your knowledge to the test.
Enter to win the ultimate winter staycation at Hotel Carmichael
Presented by Hotel Carmichael
Come alive this winter in Carmel, the heart of Central Indiana’s cultural and entertainment hub. | Photos provided by Hotel Carmichael; GIF created by INDYtoday
Dreaming of a luxurious winter escape?
We’ve partnered with Hotel Carmichael to give one lucky reader a one-night stay at this stunning Autograph Collection hotel in Carmel (redeemable on a date of your choice through Monday, March 31; subject to availability; valued at $750).
But that’s not all. This prize also includes a $150 gift card to Vivante, the hotel’s premier dining destination, where Hoosiers can savor an exceptional culinary experience crafted by expert chefs. Plus, enjoy an unforgettable evening of live entertainment with two tickets to a Feinstein’s show of your choice.
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Feeling lucky? Simply fill out this form by Wednesday, Feb. 5, at noon ET. Our lucky winner will be announced on Friday, Feb. 7.
Pro tip: Score a bonus entry when you complete the full survey.
Heads up Indy commuters. If you frequent 71st Street on the northeast side, you’ll have to take an alternative route for the next week. INDOT crews are closing East 71st Street at I-465 until 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 for crews to demolish the old I-465 South bridge over 71st Street. (WTHR)
Concert
Rock and punk icons Billy Idol and Joan Jett will perform at Ruoff Music Center for the “It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again!” show on Saturday, Aug. 30. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. today. (IndyStar)
Sports
Fans from at least 53 different countries purchased tickets for the Pacers vs. Spurs games in Paris — a record for any league event anywhere in the world. Find out how to watch tomorrow’s game. (NBA)
Ranked
Beep beep. Indiana is the No. 3 best driving state, based on metrics like road quality and low traffic congestion. Guess they haven’t been on Kessler Boulevard lately. (WalletHub)
Eat
It’s National Soup Month. Whether you’re reaching for Progresso’s new Soup Drops — “soup you can suck on” — or a hearty local bowl, we hope you’re making the most of our favorite month.
History
The moon just landed a spot on the World Monuments Watch’s list of at-risk historical sites. Specifically, the remnants of early moon landings were identified as in need of preservation. See the global map of other watch sites.
Number
$50,000. That’s one of the bonuses Instagram is offering creators of short-form videos. We’re not doing it for the cash — we just want to keep you informed. (The Verge)
Listen
The Pacers are in Paris to take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs twice. How could such a unique trip impact the team’s season? Locked On host Tony East is joined by Dustin Dopirak of the IndyStar to break it all down.
Travel
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The Indianapolis International Airport opened back in 1931. | Photo by Indianapolis Airport Authority
Air travel is fun — the whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at the Indianapolis International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 50+ nonstop flights.
Current airport updates
IND ended 2024 on a record-breaking note. Indianapolis International Airport made history with more than 10 million people traveling through it in 2024.
The airport also announced several nonstop flights will be coming to IND soon. With these additions, Indianapolis will have 52 nonstop destinations to offer travelers.
Here’s the breakdown:
Tampa Bay — Frontier Airlines, launching March 6
Atlanta — Frontier Airlines, launching March 7
Dublin, Ireland — Aer Lingus, launching May 3
Portland, OR — Allegiant Air, launching May 23
Chicago Midway — Southwest Airlines, launching Aug. 5
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One of my goals for 2025 is to travel more. Weekend trips, long trips, international trips — doesn’t matter. I just want to be catching flights this year. Some trips I’m working on this year are New York, Chicago, maybe Puerto Rico or Hawaii, Hocking Hills, and maybe Cancun. Where are you planning to travel to this year? Share your itinerary with me.
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