Many of the sculptures and structures seen within The Ruins were made from Indiana limestone. | Photo by @severalwizards
Are the leaves turning yet? With Indy’s fall colors starting to emerge, there’s no better time to take a promenade in the park. Here are a few spots where you’re sure to find some incredible autumnal vistas.
Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W. 56th St.
Explore 3,900 acres of woods or get out on the reservoir for a different perspective of the changing trees.
Believe it or not, this is a bird’s eye view of Eagle Creek Park in October.
White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St.
Downtown’s most popular park provides fun for the whole family. Walk along the west side for some beautiful autumnal colors, or make a detour inside the Indianapolis Zoo for ZooBoo.
Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr.
Known as the city’s “oldest multi-use greenspace,” this 128-acre park offers multiple gardens to get lost in. Bonus: Visit in the evening hours on Wednesday, Oct. 22 or Thursday, Oct. 23 for the Haunted Conservatory. The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, 1850 W. 38th St.
Watch the leaves turn orange + red while you have a very spooky season-appropriate picnic on “Funky Bones.”
Time to cover your tomato plants — we may have our first frost of the season tonight. Get a preview of what’s in store for weekend weather. (WTHR)
Outdoors
The 3-mile segment connecting the Speedway and Hendricks County sections of the B&O Trail is now open, creating nearly 17 continuous miles of rail trail. See maps of where you can ride.
Community
Need something to kick your weekend into high gear? Stop by Cars & Coffee at the IMS Museum on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The free event gives car enthusiasts the chance to connect over coffee for purchase and free donuts (while supplies last).
Announced
We don’t have beef with this news. Comedian Ali Wong is bringing her stand-up tour to Murat Theatre at Old National Centre on Thursday, May 14. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Plan Ahead
Carmel Christkindlmarkt unveiled its 2025 season lineup, complete with 150+ hours of live music and 50 food and vendor huts. But perhaps the most exciting news is the addition of a free shuttle service to alleviate parking woes. Now that’s a Christmas miracle.
Sports
Our apologies to the MLB, but we’re already looking forward to baseball in 2026, thanks to the Indians’ schedule drop. Get even further ahead of the curveball with ticket plans.
Listen
Notre Dame is preparing to face NC State this weekend. Get a preview of the game with Locked On.
Festival
It all starts today, Indy: The 34th Heartland Film Festival kicks off with 11 days of independent films, filmmaker Q&As, and Hollywood premieres. Don’t miss your chance to see future Oscar® contenders before they hit theaters. Snag your tickets.*
Try This
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Great news just in time for scary movie season: The Final Cut slice shop by King Dough and the Kan-Kan Bar is now open inside the theater. Check out hours.
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