Three Dolls & Co.'s story began 100 years ago, when the family’s great-grandparents opened a confectionery in Elevator Hill. | Photo by @threedollsandco
Cake Picnic is a simple concept. Friends and strangers alike gather in a public park to share food, stories, and community. There’s just one catch: No cake, no entry.
The Cake Picnic tour is rapidly spreading across the world, and while it hasn’t announced a stop in Indy yet, we did some daydreaming about what cakes we’d bring to the party.
The Cake Bake Shop’s cakes are celebrity favorites, with the mint chocolate chip cake even landing a spot on Oprah Winfrey’s famous “O” List in 2018.
Readers with a great memory will recall that Editor Shea got her wedding cake here. Gwendolyn’s Famous Earl’s Court Chocolate Cake may run us $125 — but we’ll be the most popular person at the picnic.
Carrot cake lovers, this one’s for you. Circle City Sweets’ version of the springy classic is moist, decadent, and perfect for sharing with friends. And if there was ever any doubt about how good the bakery is, owner Cindy Hawkins just won the World Dessert Championship.
Vicious Biscuit is known for its its bold flavors, made-from-scratch biscuits, and signature “Jam Bar.”
Photo by Andrew Cebulka
Coming Soon
Will you risk it for the biscuit?Vicious Biscuit announced it’s opening the first of 10 planned Indy-area stores at 8711 106th St. in Fishers in early 2026. Prepare your tastebuds for everything from beignets to Cuban-style biscuit sandwiches to mile-high omelets.
Try This
Tomorrow, Oct. 25, the Eiteljorg will host its annual Día de Muertos Community Celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free; stop by for mesmerizing music + dance performances, cultural exhibits, and the Día de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit, where visitors can honor loved ones.
Sports
Three Colts legends + a former Purdue QB have officially advanced toward induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Can you guess who? (WTHR)
Edu
In August, IU debuted a new online course all about artificial intelligence — and 40,000+ students and teachers have already taken it. If you’re a former student, you can now access the free course by logging into your My IU account. (WTHR)
Outdoors
Play it again, Sahm. Last week, Indy Parks broke ground on improvements to Sahm Park. The $2.7 million project will add a new playground, shelter, and pickleball courts. Take a peek at the renderings.
Cause
Do you have an extra suit lying around that needs a new home? Consider donating it to In Pursuit Of, a new local nonprofit that provides business clothes to men who are veterans, unhoused, or have a low income. Learn more about founder Brian Carman’s mission. (Mirror Indy)
Listen
Is Notre Dame experiencing a midseason transformation? Hear what Locked On thinks.
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This weekend, Indy is transforming into a trunk-or-treat town. There were way too many for me to include in our events section — so you can browse them all here instead. Happy full-sized bar hunting.
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