Kat Edmonson | 7 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen | $20+ | Enjoy a live performance from this artist who blends jazz, cabaret, and vintage pop.
Saturday, July 26
Indy Lemon Drop Festival | 3-8 p.m. | White River State Park | $45 | Drink ice-cold lemon drops in a variety of flavors — plus live DJs, food trucks, and shopping.
Tails and Trails Rescue Benefit Ride | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson | $25+ | Get on your hog to benefit Ruff Riders for Rescue — cars are welcome as well.
Family Creek Exploration | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Holliday Park | $5 | Get muddy exploring creatures in wet places — registration required.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live | Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Giant Hot Wheels crashing around — need we say more?
Sunday, July 27
Gays + Garlic Bread | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fletcher Park | $7 | All are welcome to enjoy some of the best things in life — community and garlic bread from a local baker.
The USDA is making a big move — and Indy is part of it. Indianapolis will be one of five hubs outside of DC with the goal of reducing cost and bringing the department closer to its customers. (WTHR)
Edu
Need school supplies? Head to Westminster’s Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2325 E. New York St. Folks are also welcome to donate supplies to the drive.
Cause
For the first time in 25 years, Habitat for Humanity will build a full-scale neighborhood development in Marion County. Want to volunteer? Apply by email. (NCAA)
Coming Soon
Seven new shops and restaurants are headed to The Union in Westfield. Look forward to newcomers like Pure Barre and Everbowl. See what else is coming. (Current)
Biz
IndyCar is getting bigger. The team is taking over a facility at 7615 Zionsville Rd. — tripling the current shop’s square footage. Plus, it has plans to modernize with features like a fitness center and an elevator. (WISHTV)
Drink
Looking for the perfect bar to catch the next Fever game? Check out All Women’s Sports Bar Network. We’re still waiting for some new spots to pop up on the map, but stay posted for Sports Bra coming in 2026.
Listen
How is training camp going? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Indianapolis Coltswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Try This
Turn up the volume, turn on the memories. The 2025 Indiana State Fair is celebrating the Soundtrack of Summer, in partnership with Get Prepared Indiana. From the exhilarating roar of rides to the mouth-watering bites, the Indiana State Fair is set to be your ultimate summer playlist. Plan your visit.*
Fact or Fiction
The color of your car impacts your car insurance rate. Fact or fiction? Luckily for Nicki Minaj, this is fiction. Still, rates can change for other reasons, so experts advise shopping around regularly. See if you could save with this quick questionnaire.*
Read
Tangle is a rare political newsletter that doesn’t take sides — it lays them out. Every day, it delivers balanced reporting on major political stories, minus the bias. Subscribe for free.*
The Buy
Amazon’s deals are still rolling, and we’re here for it. Shop more picks while the sales last:
📱 Shop 15% off a MagSafe portable charger that’s sleek, slim, and comes in light pink and lavender.
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📚 Get a like-new version of Kindle’s latest model, the Paperwhite, for 26% off.
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 was at Costco, and it was stocked with Halloween costumes. My dad looked confused, and I explained that it was for Summerween — an unofficial celebration of Halloween in the summer.
Get into the spirit, and check out this list of the most haunted places in Indianapolis.
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