Whether you’re looking for antique baroque furniture or an IKEA rug, an estate sale near you is sure to hold treasures you’ll love. | Photo by Christopher Bowns via Creative Commons
The sun is shining, spring cleaning is underway, and no matter your aesthetic — the siren call of local estate sales is beckoning.
Here’s how you can discover the unique find of your dreams at an estate sale near you.
Getting started
First, check out Estatesales.net or Estalesales.org early in the week to bookmark sales of interest. Most start on Wednesday or Thursday, with many sales continuing through the weekend. With this mobile app, you can easily access directions to your sale of choice.
MiLB Midwest Regional Career Fair | 4-7:30 p.m. | Victory Field | Free | Network and interview with sports employers from Midwestern US Minor League Baseball and Partner League organizations.
Yoga Night | 6:15-7:45 p.m. | ROCKaBLOCK Design Studio | $20 | Unwind with a manifestation yoga flow, followed by local shopping + an art show.
Wednesday, March 19
Charli xcx + Stitch Workshop | 6-7:30 p.m. | Square Cat Vinyl | $20 | Everything is romantic when you’re learning how to cross-stitch your favorite lyric alongside fellow Charli fans.
Free Community Film Series: “Wonka” | 7 p.m. | Schrott Center for the Arts | Free | Step into the magical musical world of Willy Wonka at a screening that chala-may leave you in tears.
Thursday, March 20
Inspire Her Summit | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Grand Hall at Historic Union Station | $125+ | Attend dynamic workshops led by powerful women leaders and connect with nonprofits and volunteer opportunities.
March Madness Viewing Party | 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Danny Boy Beer Works, Carmel | $100 | Watch your bracket blossom or bust with an open bar + food options including shrimp cocktail, filet sliders, and buffalo dip.
Tuesday, March 25
Corks & Forks, Presented by Kroger | 7-9:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $150 | Corks & Forks is a food and beverage journey on the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with creative dishes, signature drinks, silent auction, and more.*
Over the weekend, a water main break at the Fort Harrison Water Treatment Plant resulted in a boil water advisory for all Lawrence residents. The city made repairs + conducted safety tests yesterday morning, and anticipates the advisory should lift later today. Stay informed. (WTHR)
Opening
A new Piada Italian Street Food location is opening at 8930 E. US Hwy 36 in Avon tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Consider it carbs for a cause: 50% of grand opening day sales will be donated to Avon High School.
Closing
Nobody can stay 21 forever. Forever 21 announced it’s closing all US stores, including those at Castleton Square and Greenwood Park Mall. Going-out-of-business sales have already begun, with both locations closing the week of March 30. (WISH)
Civic
Did you take advantage of the lovely weather last week? So did DPW, which reported its crews filled almost 22,000 potholes across Indy. 13,000 complaints are still in the queue, but with $16 million in fresh funding, the agency hopes to help neglected neighborhoods soon. (WTHR)
Announced
Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane — actually, it’s the Goodyear blimp. The iconic aircraft will fly over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy 500. It will be the first visit to our city since a brief flyover in 2021. (WTHR)
Small Biz
Good things come in small packages. We’ll be celebrating Small Business Week, an initiative to highlight our city’s local enterprises from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. If you own a local small business, join us by filling out a form about your venture.
Sports
Anthony Richardson vs. Daniel Jones: Who will come out on top as QB1? Get Locked On Colts’ prediction.
Shop
From handmade products in College Square to unique galleries in the Artisan Village and experiencing the creative process firsthand with artists at work, this city in Kentucky is the perfect destination for your spring shopping — just ~ three hours away. Explore Berea’s unique culture.*
Finance
Car insurance premiums are projected to hit $2,101 annually by 2025 — a record high. Switching providers might save you over $1,300 each year. Why leave money on the table? Get matched with a more affordable plan.*
Outdoors
With spring comes outdoor concerts + music festivals — luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments, like that must-see show).*
Stat
0%. That’s how much interest this card offers into 2026 — no wonder experts call it “hands down” one of “the best balance transfer cards."*
Travel
The opposite of sticker shock? Going’s free travel membership, which alerts you when flights leaving your airport are 40-90% off. You’re welcome.*
The Buy
The Buy
A reusable, exfoliating soap bag. Slip any soap bar into this bag and use it like a body scrubber to get a rich, soapy lather fast.
I was craving Mediterranean food on Friday, and apparently, so was the rest of Indy. I waited over an hour in line at the grand opening of Indiana’s first CAVA, but the harissa avocado bowl was well worth it. Here’s what else we loved.
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