The Cottage Home neighborhood gets its name from the large collection of cottage-style houses built between 1870 and 1900. | Photo by @cottagehomeindy
Forget the rising popularity of cottage cheese — in Indy, it’s all about Cottage Home.
This Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5-11 p.m., the neighborhood will throw its annual Halloween-themed party between the 700 block of Dorman Street and Highland Avenue. Admission is free to the fun-filled evening, featuring live music, local food and drinks from 20+ vendors, a kids area with balloon animals and cotton candy, and an artisan marketplace.
Fall colors are on their way — but they may arrive later than you think. Take a look at this updated map to find out when the trees will turn, and keep an eye on the Brown County leaf cam to plan your fall road trip.
Development
Southport just opened its first new apartment complex in 40+ years. Learn more about The Jacob Apartments and how you might qualify for a 10% monthly rent dicsount. (Mirror Indy)
Hoosier
The Indiana Department of Education announced its Teacher of the Year: Megan Johnson, a fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary School in Plainfield. Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Johnson.(WTHR)
Mansion Monday
We’re making heart eyes at this Tudor Revival-style estate that even Henry VIII himself would be jealous of. From 1.71 green acres of yard to five enormous bedrooms, it has it all — just wait until you see the great room.
Shop
Crafters, you need(le) to hear this. Shuttered retailer Joann is back as The Knit & Sew Shop, a co-branded “shop-in-shop” opening across 1,300+ Michael’s stores. Find a nearby Michael’s or go local with our craft store guide.
Sports
In case you missed it, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny is set to headline Super Bowl LX’s halftime show. The big game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California — until then, we’ll keep cheering on the Colts in hopes that they make it. (Variety)
Read
Come in and cozy up. According to new data from Google Trends, search interest in “cozy romance” and “cozy books” are at an all-time high, and searches for “fall romance books” have increased by more than 400%. Find your next cozy, fall-themed read at one of Indy’s local bookstores.
Number
96,350. That’s how many votes 32 Chunk received to win the title of Fat Bear Week 2025 champion. The huge bear won the crown for his salmon-eating dominance in Katmai National Park despite breaking his jaw earlier in the year. Hopefully he doesn’t show up along a local trail. (The Guardian)
Sports
Missed the Colts game yesterday? Catch up with Locked On.
Travel
As the leaves change, there’s no better time to explore this charming town in Hendricks County. From pumpkin picking on a crisp autumn day to guided hikes through scenic trails and horseback riding, Brownsburg offers endless seasonal activities. Start planning your visit.*
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you missed North Massive this weekend, you massively missed out. I loved watching talented climbers tackle seemingly impossible climbs — shout out to the two people dressed as the Lorax.
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