Old National Centre has a jam-packed event schedule for every age and interest. | Photo by Live Nation Indy
The weather may be cooling down, but happenings around Indy are only heating up as we approach the holiday season. Here are 30+ events you’ll want to add to your calendar, from the jolly to the jaw-dropping.
Concerts
The Used: 25 Year Anniversary Tour | Saturday, Nov. 1-Tuesday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | Old National Centre | $64+ | The taste of ink may be getting old, but this band is rocking as hard as ever.
Evening of Song | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Ruth Lilly Performance Hall | Free | Hear UIndy vocal students perform everything from classical arias to Broadway tunes.
Socializing
Book Exchange | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 12-4 p.m. | Midwest Leak Studio | Free | Bring a book, buy one, or simply share a story with a stranger.
Frequencies on the Full Moon | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Ujamaa Community Bookstore | $31+ | Treat yourself with scalp massages, a guided meditation and sound bath, journaling, and more.
Circle City Broadcasting, the parent company of WISH-TV Channel 8, announced plans to purchase WRTV-TV Channel 6. The $83 million transaction will be subject to FCC regulatory approval. (IBJ)
Announced
In other big business news, the largely abandoned Washington Square Mall is now for sale. Public meetings concerning the future of the mall will be scheduled soon — for now, take a look at its past. (WTHR)
Seasonal
Is it May yet? The Indianapolis Motor Speedway released its official schedule for all 2026 events, including the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Tickets are on sale now.
Sports
The Pacers just coughed up a McClung. The team signed guard Mac McClung, a three-time dunk contest champion, to a multiyear contract. The team also cut James Wiseman. (ESPN)
Concert
Next summer just got roughly five seconds longer. 5 Seconds of Summer is coming to Ruoff Music Center on Saturday, July 25. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
History
Want to see what Indianapolis looked like in 1900? A new exhibit at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center in Irvington showcases long-lost photos discovered under an old stairway. Get a sneak preview of the meticulously restored images. (Mirror Indy)
Fun Fact
Notre Dame is the No. 5 university with the most alumni playing in the NFL, with 49 active players. Find out who’s likely to join the league next with Locked On.
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Seasonal
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Number
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The Buy
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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.
As your unofficial free events concierge, I feel a responsibility to tell you that the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and Conner Prairie are both offering free admission on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 for Bank of America cardholders. Or if you happen to be out of town, you can find other free attractions across the country with this map.
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