Don’t miss the annual block party. | Photo by Gen Con LLC
Gamers, grab your cloaks + ready your cosplay, because the best four days in gaming are right around the corner. Gen Con 2025 is Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Don’t miss the 25th Century Games’ booth in the exhibition hall. | Photo by @25thcenturygames
How to attend
Get your badge. Badges get you into Gen Con + the primary attractions, like the auction and the exhibition hall.
Get your tickets. Tickets will reserve your seat for a particular event in advance for a small fee.
Check out the exhibit hall map. With so much happening, you’re going to want to plan in advance where you need to be at what time.
Click the link below for more info — like some of our favorite highlights of the con.
A. The General Conference of Nerdom B. Genghis Convention: For Warlords and Warriors C. The Lake Geneva Wargames Convention D. Genetic Console Gaming Expo
Animal Meet and Greets | 6-7 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Irvington Branch | Free | Bring your young animal enthusiasts and snap a picture with the critters.
2025 Indianapolis’ Funniest | 7 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $20+ | It’s the semifinal round on this hunt to find the funniest person in town.
Ben Burnley | 8 p.m. | Old National Centre | $71+ | See the frontman of Breaking Benjamin unplugged and solo.
Wednesday, July 23
Yoga at the Market | 10-11 a.m. | City Market | Free | Join a refreshing mid-morning flow right in the heart of downtown.
Fly Tying Night | 5:30-9 p.m. | North Mass Boulder | Free | Join fellow fly-fishing enthusiasts to tie a bug or critter for seasonal Indiana fishing — extra materials and a tutorial are available for beginners.
Silversun Pickups | 8 p.m. | Old National Centre | $45+ | This alt rock band known for hits like “Circadian Rhythm” and “Lazy Eye” will take the stage.
Thursday, July 24
North Church Farmers Market | 4-6 p.m. | North United Methodist Church | Free | Stock up on produce, meats, and other farm-fresh items.
Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $24+ | Scroll down for an update on Caitlin Clark — but either way, the Fever will push onward.
SipEasy — a community bar space designed for sipping and sharing — will have its grand opening on Saturday, July 26 from 3 to 8 p.m. Be sure to snag some food to go with that wine.
Development
Skylake Adventure Park broke ground last week. In case you missed it, this nature theme park will feature a treetop ropes course, tubing hill, and natural lake — hence the name. (WTHR)
Sports
We have an update on Caitlin Clark — she will not be playing against the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty tonight. The good news? Her injuries may be improving, and head coach Stephanie White hopes to have a clearer vision of when she’ll return to the court after some evaluations. (Indianapolis Business Journal)
Shop
Broad Ripple Village will transform into an outdoor marketplace on Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for bouquets, vintage clothing, and art at this market featuring local vendors.
Announced
The grand marshal for the Brickyard 400 is blue and cookie-obsessed — that’s right, it’s Cookie Monster. The race begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. Snag your tickets.
Gallery
Did you make it to the Indiana Black Expo Celebration Gospel Explosion over the weekend? If not, take a look at the photos — we especially loved the pictures of visitors clapping and singing along. (Indy Star)
Listen
Let’s dissect the Pacers’ final games as they finished summer league play over the weekend. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Indiana Pacerswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Cause
Big milestone alert: Hensley Legal Group is about to hand out its 50,000th backpack to an Indiana student — and your student can be part of the celebration. HLG is hosting a Backpacks 4 Good giveaway event in Greenwood on Friday, July 25. Learn more + pre-register your student to snag a backpack.*
Sun, sun, sun. The sunflower field at Spencer Farm is now open. And it’s running a special for those who brave the heat — you’ll get two free cut sunflowers with field entry.
Take photos and wander through 3.5 acres of blooms for the price of $5 per person.
Meet the anywhere, anytime outfit — your go-to look to finish out the summer. Grab the complete outfit below for under $150:
👖 These loose + lightweight wide-leg pants keep you cool and chic.
👚 Pair them with this ribbed knit tank for a sleeveless look that’s still stylish.
🩴 Cushionaire’s No. 1 best-selling cork footbed sandals are comfy and walkable.
💎 These No. 1 best-selling hypoallergenic huggie earrings feature cute gem studs.
👝 Top it all off with a chic woven clutch that works for summer days or nights.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I just saw the new “Superman” movie, and can’t stop thinking about it. (There’s even a sneaky reference to the movie somewhere in this newsletter. Did you catch it?)
I don’t think Supes has ever saved the day in Indianapolis, but here are all the times Indy has appeared in a DC comic. Fun fact — Guy Gardner (aka Green Lantern) has a brother. And that brother is a fan of the Colts.
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