Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Gifts for parents
Local pick: Hand-painted custom home portrait | $40+ | Preserve the memory of the home they started their family in with a custom watercolor painting by Indy-based artist Skye Smith.
Snack organizer | $36.95 | Parents will love how this organizer makes snack time portable and stress-free.
Car backseat organizer | $25.99 | Gift parents peaceful car rides thanks to a two-pack of car organizers complete with a clear tablet holder.
Garden kneeler and stool | $30.90 | We love this all-in-one stool that functions as both a bench and seat + organizes garden tools.
Smart birdfeeder with camera | $129.99 | Birders can watch special visitors up close with this durable and weatherproof birdfeeder.
Local pick:Pins Mechanical and 16-Bit Bar+Arcade gift cards | $20+ | Score bonus bucks (read: more fun for everyone) when you buy gift cards to both of these Indy hot spots. Get a $10 bonus when you spend $50 or a $25 bonus for spending $100.*
Meet the perfect setting for your next celebration. | Photo provided by Clancy’s Hospitality
The holidays are just around the corner — and if you’re like us, your calendar’s filling up fast with planning and prepping.
Our recommendation? Give yourself the gift of celebrating the season (or any reason) at Grindstone Public House.
From cozy family dinners and festive friendsgivings to office parties, this local favorite offers private dining spaces that let you host without the stress.
The Executive Room | Private space for up to 8 guests, ideal for intimate dinners
The Loft or Mezzanine Spaces | Flexible for 20-55 guests, perfect for receptions
The Stage Room | First-floor space seating 55 or 65 cocktail-style
Full Buyout | Host up to 200 seated or 220 standing guests
Plus, with a menu featuring elevated American classics, seasonal cocktails, and locally sourced ingredients, your event is sure to have an option for everyone.
Food banks across Indy are seeking support. Here are just a few organizations you can get help or drop food off at — meet even more with our volunteer guide. (WTHR)
Traffic
The Fountain Square corridor will soon become not only safer for bikers, but more sustainable. DPW released plans to construct a new barrier alongside the cycle track with a bioretention rain garden. Work is expected to start in early 2026.
Mansion Monday
The Louvre burglars: If you’re reading this and want to move to Indianapolis, we have just the house for you. Eight bedrooms, four acres, and royalty-ready amenities await — just stay away from our museums, please.
Pets
Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted? Now Halloween is gone, we want to make sure that Indy’s inky felines get the love they deserve all year round. Asher, Jasper, Fin Nahjem, Mocha, and Tiny are all awaiting adoption at IndyHumane.
Seasonal
The most famous Christmas tree in the US has been chosen. A 75-year-old Norway Spruce from upstate New York will light up New York City’s Rockefeller Center this holiday season. Soon enough, we’ll be hunting for the perfect tree of our own at a local farm or nursery. (NBC)
Travel
Ready to indulge your wanderlust? National Geographic released its list of top travel destinations for 2026. Whether you’re after animal encounters, ancient cultures, culinary paradises, or gorgeous landscapes, IND should be the first stop on your journey.
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Indiana’s favorite way to splurge? Hitting the water. A new study found yacht charters are our state’s most popular luxury experience. As for us, we’ll keep our luxury dollars to dry land — preferably toward a piece of Indy real estate. (Time Out)
Sports
The Pacers had a pretty disastrous offensive outing against the Mavericks last week. Find out what Locked On’s Tony East thinks went wrong.
Edu
Discover what makes St. Richard’s Episcopal School unique at the Fall Open House on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 8:30 - 10 a.m. Meet teachers, parents, and students, while exploring a curriculum that builds global citizens. Register to attend.*
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
Editor’s Pick
A trip to the library is a nice date idea for a couple of bookworms. | Photo by @vanelkco
According to new data from Google Trends, search interest in “cozy books” is at an all-time high, and searches for “fall romance books” have increased by more than 400%.
Grab your favorite cozy, fall-themed read (“Wuthering Heights,” anyone?) and head to one of the comfiest spots to turn pages in Indy:
Nestle into any number of secluded spots at the Central Library — where you can just keep grabbing book after book.
With fall foliage at its peak this week, settle in on a lakeside bench under the canopies of vibrant leaves at the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park.
Editor Shea’s pick is Noblesville’s Chapter Book Lounge, where you can cozy up with a cocktail or attend an evening book club.
A food warming mat — perfect for holiday hosting so your dishes don’t get cold before serving. It features seven temperature settings and is made from premium silicone to provide uniform heating.
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.
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