Just keep swimming | Pool season is officially here — see where you can make a splash around Indy.
Swoon over June | Make this summer memorable with the best events happening this month.
Summer staycation | Pretend you’re a guest on “The Late Show” at this Airbnb south of Broad Ripple.
Events
Events
Friday, May 30
Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun | 7:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $14+ | Cheer on the Fever a little extra as the team pushes through without Caitlin Clark.
Summer Season Celebration | Splash Island Family Water Park, Plainfield | $5+ | Celebrate the start of summer with family-friendly activities at the waterpark.
Saturday, May 31
5K Beer Run x Kismetic Beer Co | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kismetic Beer Company | $40 | Run, walk, or jog the course + celebrate at the finish line.
Paint Your Pet | 4-6 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, Greenwood | $60+ | Paint a masterpiece of your pet — pros will sketch them beforehand so you’re ready to go.
Sunday, June 1
Plant Stop, Won’t Stop | 12-5 p.m. | Broad Ripple | Cost of purchase | Shop 90+ vendors selling plants and plant-related goods, plus enjoy a pet adoption pop-up, music, food, and drinks.
Summer of Sundays | Sunday, June 1-Sunday, July 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Indy Movements Arts Collective | $20 | Join a collection of dance workshops designed to challenge you with two different styles on the same day.
Monday, June 2
First Monday Open Mic | 5-8 p.m. | 10 East Arts Hub | Free | Singers, rappers, freestylers, dancers, poets, and all other performing artists are welcome at this open mic night.
Pacers in 6. If we’re going to taunt celebrities in New York, let’s make sure we’re playing to win. Knicks outplayed ‘Cers 111-94, but we’re still leading the series 3-2. It comes back home for Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tomorrow at 8 p.m. (NY Post)
Announced
Pacers Sports & Entertainment announced that WNBA All-Star Weekend festivities in Indianapolis will include a “Fever Fest” concert at Everwise Amphitheater. The show will feature three hours of live music + comedy on Saturday, July 19, leading up to the All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse that night. (IBJ)
Try This
In case you haven’t heard, Indy is making a splash. The city is hosting the 2025 Toyota National Championships from Tuesday, June 3-Saturday, June 7 at the IU Natatorium. The long-course meters competition is expected to host top athletes, including Katie Ledecky + Carmel Olympians Alex and Aaron Shackell. Get tickets.
Travel
$35. That’s how much Southwest travelers have to pay for one checked bag after the airline implemented its new policy this week. Traveling soon? See our tips for flying out of IND, including parking recommendations, unique nonstop flights, and airport eatery info. (Wall Street Journal)
Outdoors
What’s that buzzing? Mosquito season is here, and according to Orkin data, Indianapolis ranks No. 16 on its list of cities with the biggest swarms — so be prepared for some pesky guests next time you head to the park.
Eat
As May — aka National Burger Month — comes to a close, DoorDash has released data on the most popular burger in each state. Turns out, Indiana is flipping out over chicken burgers. If this sparked a craving, check out these chicken chains around Indy. (Food & Wine)
History
The US Treasury Department has placed its last order for penny blanks and announced plans to stop making the one-cent coin. Production is expected to end in early 2026 for the coin first minted in 1793, making the penny older than the city of Indianapolis. (Newsweek)
Listen
The Colts had an oddly aggressive offseason — adding guys like Charvarius Ward, Camryn Bynum, Daniel Jones, and Tyler Warren. But the roster could be improved, so what moves still need to be made? Listen with Locked On Colts.
Eat
Picture this: a sunny day, your favorite drink in hand, and a comfortable seat on the best patio in town. Grindstone on the Monon’s newly expanded patio can now accommodate even more of Indy’s patio lovers. Read: It’s the perfect place to unwind and catch up with friends.*
City Guide
City Guide
🏀 Big-headed ballers
“WTHELLY” by ROB49 has become the song of the season for the Pacers, with the artist showing up courtside at a couple games during the Playoffs. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Yes ‘Cers. We’re hyped up about the Pacers’ run this season — and what better way to show our Pacers pride than with a photo op in front of a mural repping the best basketball team in the East?
A new mural recently popped up for the Eastern Conference Finals in Fountain Square, and City Editor Nicole had to snap a picture of it. If you haven’t heard the viral song “WTHELLY” by ROB49 — just watch this and you’ll get it.
Here are a couple more ballin’ murals that you can’t miss.
It took local artist Kwazar Martin about 26 hours to finish the mural of Caitlin Clark over the span of five days.
Photo by Angelica Robinson/WTHR
Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton | By Kwazar Martin
A mural of Caitlin Clark went up on the city’s west side ahead of the draft in April last year and is among other portraits of people who inspire the local artist. Clark’s mural is next to one of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.
Reggie, Reggie, Reggie! Boom, Baby! | By Pamela Bliss
Standing at 60-ft tall, this is the tallest of the Hoosier icon murals downtown and depicts Reggie Miller, one of the Pacers’ most renowned former players.
A great find in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Get up to 60% off dresses, shoes, tees, and beauty before the sale ends this weekend. Here’s what we’re eyeing:
If you’re in Indy and you’re not paying attention to the Pacers, I beg you to stop sleeping on our team. It’s such an exciting time to be a Pacers fan — and if you follow me on social media, you know I won’t shut up about it.
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