If all else fails, you + your date could dance next to the fountain in Fountain Square. | Photo via @kristiswangophoto
Whether you prefer summer days or those summer nights, now’s a good time to take out your lifelong partner or brand new flame. If you’re yelling “tell me more, tell me more,” check out these hot date ideas.
58 miles of the White River are undergoing one of the country’s largest river redevelopment plans to make it cleaner and more recreationally friendly.
Get on the water | Looking for an adventure that beats the heat? Go to Frank’s Livery for a water excursion with kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards.
Go on a picnic | Plenty of parks around Indy are perfect for a picnic. One of our favorites is Highland Park, thanks to the skyline sunset view.
For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
Tappers Arcade Bar | Show off your classic gaming skills at this free-play arcade and pinball destination with 60+ games.
Pins | This perfect first-date spot has duckpin bowling + other games — plus, you’re right next door to The Garage, so you can grab a bite after working up an appetite.
Juneteenth $5 Day Passes | 6 a.m.-11 p.m. | North Mass Boulder | $5 | Hit the climbing walls, take a yoga class, sweat it out in the sauna, or just relax in the cafe.
Aloha Evenings: An Island Feast | 6-9 p.m. | Prime 47 - Indy’s Steakhouse | $150 | Savor a five-course, Hawaiian-inspired dinner paired with premium Kōloa rums.
Friday, June 20
Nights on Lockerbie | 5:30-9 p.m. | James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home & Visitor Center | $18 | Bring a picnic + enjoy live music from The Time Travelers on the lawn.
Pride Circus: The Greatest Slay On Earth | Estereo Nightclub | $23+ | Step into the big top for high-energy performances, incredible costumes, and show-stopping talent.
Saturday, June 21
Talbot Street Art Fair | Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Talbot Street | Free entry | Shop from 220 artists from across the country at Indiana’s oldest juried art fair.
Legacy Fest Block Party | 12-8 p.m. | Madam Walker Legacy Center | Free entry | Enjoy musical performances, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
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Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Expect closures of courts, city offices, and post offices. Observe today with these events around town, or celebrate over the weekend with free happenings at the State Museum, the Eiteljorg, and the State Fairgrounds.
Coming Soon
After opening its first three Indiana locations in May, Wawa is gearing up to debut its first Indianapolis stop. The convenience store will open at 3835 E. 96th St. on Thursday, July 10. Here’s what to expect. (WTHR)
Environment
One of the largest civil infrastructure projects in the history of Indianapolis is nearing completion — and you’ll likely never even see it. Learn more about the DigIndy Tunnel System that will keep our waterways clean. (WTHR)
Listen
According to Coach Carlisle, Tyrese Haliburton’s participation in tonight’s Game 6 will come down to a game-time decision. Find out why with Locked On Pacers.
Announced
Le Peep, c’est chic — or shall we say, Maple? Seven Indy-area Le Peep restaurants are rebranding under the new name “Maple,” a reference to Indiana’s history of maple production. Keep an eye out for new themed menu additions. (IBJ)
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Festival
Culture and creativity collide at one of Indy’s most beloved summer traditions: the Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market & Festival, happening June 28–29. Shop stunning, one-of-a-kind works from 150+ Indigenous artists across the US + Canada — think: jewelry, beadwork, pottery, paintings + more. It’s the perfect downtown weekend for art lovers, foodies, and festival-goers alike.*
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Ahh, summer break — the time of year when many Midwesterners make a massive exodus down to Orlando for the theme park adventure of a lifetime.
If that’s on your agenda, check out our new sister publication, ORLtoday. It’ll take you far beyond tourist traps and help you discover some of the best food, activities, and events the city has to offer.
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