If your little one loves noodles, they’ll be in heaven at Michaelangelo’s. | Photo by @munchingwithminis
The best things in life are free — and that includes feeding your kids at your favorite local restaurant.
Here’s a rundown of restaurants where your little ones can dine for free. Note: Deals are subject to change — we recommend calling ahead.
Tuesday
Big Woods | Free kids meal with purchase of an adult entree.
Roots Burger Bar | Free kids meal with purchase of an adult entree — options include wings, sloppy Joes, and hot dogs, plus bottomless drink refills and a small cup of ice cream that little ones get to make themselves.
Play Pickleball with Mindy | 3-4:30 p.m. | Arthur M. Glick JCC | $20+ | Learn the ins and outs of dinking, body positioning, footwork, and other essential pickleball skills.
The Play That Goes Wrong | Sunday, April 13-Sunday, May 11 | Times vary | Indiana Repertory Theatre | $25+ | An unconscious leading lady, a corpse that won’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything — what else could go wrong?
Wednesday, April 16
Healing Through Nature for Kids | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | IPL East 38th Street Branch | Free | Settle in for a bilingual reading of “Thank You, Earth” followed by drawing + writing about caring for the environment.
Steak + Songs | 7 p.m. | Duke’s Indy | Cost of purchase | Listen to honkytonk stories and songs while feasting on a classic steak dinner.
Thursday, April 17
MKNA All-Neighborhood Meeting | 6 p.m. | Half Liter BBQ | Free | Join a casual conversation about history, future developments, safety, and public transit on College Avenue — food will be available for purchase.
Welcome to Indiana, Makayla Timpson. The Fever selected the power forward from Florida State with the 19th overall pick in yesterday’s WNBA draft. Learn more about what she’ll bring to the team. (IndyStar)
Tech
Where we’re going, we don’t need roads... err, drivers. INDOT is teaming up with the Ohio Department of Transportation for an $8.8 million, multiyear project to test self-driving trucks on I-70. Learn more about the tech involved. (WTHR)
Number
$15.9 million. That’s how much the Craft Brewers Conference, coming to Indy from Monday, April 28 to Thursday, May 1, is expected to generate in economic impact for the city. Get tickets or keep an eye on our newsletter for public parties + limited edition beer drops taking place that week. (IBJ)
Outdoors
Are you as passionate about Indy’s trails + greenways as we are? Show your love for our land and help shape its future at an upcoming Indy DPW community meeting. See May dates + times.
Community
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Indy’s first-ever AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Community Market is coming to The Stutz on Sunday, May 4. The free event promises handmade goods, treats, and art from local vendors, as well as a speed friending session. Register to attend.
Health
Western Governors University opened a new $5 million nursing simulator + learning center in Indy, with the goal of training 1,000+ new registered nurses by 2028. According to the Indiana Hospital Association, our state needs an additional 5,000 nurses by 2031. (WTHR)
Listen
The name on everybody’s lips is gonna be... Lamar Wilkerson. Can the Hoosiers land the transfer portal’s most popular prospect? Get the odds with Locked On.
Feast your senses at Downtown Dinner Theatre. From Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 18, immerse yourself in “Imagination,” the debut show featuring live performances paired with lunch, dinner + Sunday brunch. Pro tip: Purchase a ticket to the first five productions + receive a free ticket to the Holiday Magic show.*
Finance
$1,300. That’s what you could spend on a brand new tablet, smart watch, and noise-canceling earbuds — or what you could spend overpaying for car insurance. If you like the former option, see what you could save by switching car insurance providers.*
Featured Deal
Restock your wine fridge ahead of spring + summer events. For a limited time, Swirl Wine Shop is offering up to 70% off premium collections of red, white, and mixed selections.*
The Buy
A breathable long-sleeve tee, great to pair with jeans and jackets on cool spring days.
East siders: Before you head out for your morning coffee, we regret to inform you that Neidhammer is closed today due to a water outage. If you need a nearby replacement brew, check out our coffee guide.
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