This Thanksgiving take-and-bake pot pie has gone viral on both Instagram and TikTok. | Photo by Amelia Morris via Pots & Pans Pie Co.
Want to celebrate Thanksgiving, but exhausted by the thought of cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit cold turkey — carry out full meals or procure local ingredients for a Thanksgiving dinner you’ll always remember.
Where to carry-out full meals
His Place Eatery | Order by Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m.
This catering package serves 10 people and includes your choice of smoked turkey breast or baked ham, two sides, cornbread muffins, and gravy.
Shapiro’s | Order by Monday, Nov. 24
Get your turkey, gravy, dressing, nine pounds of sides, and rye bread or buns to serve eight people.
Can’t go wrong with a charcuterie board as an appetizer.
Smoking Goose Meatery
Level up your spread with stuffed trillium brie en croûte, applewood bacon burnt ends with pumpkin glaze, and other seasonal items.
Field Brewing | Order by Saturday, Nov. 22
Knock out all your sides here with options including stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, and more.
Borage | Order by Friday, Nov. 21
Wow your guests with unique takes on traditional sides, like scalloped sweet potato chipotle gratin or white chocolate miso pumpkin pie.
Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Honor our military personnel by joining a special service at the Indiana World War Memorial auditorium at 11 a.m. — note that the annual parade has been canceled because of the snow.
Coming Soon
America’s favorite beaver may be coming to Indiana soon. Buc-ee’s is reportedly nearing a deal to purchase a site in Greenwood, as well as a second location in Boone County. Construction would likely take ~2 years. (WTHR)
Listen
Drumroll please. Bands of America is celebrating its 50th Grand National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium from Thursday, Nov. 13 to Saturday, Nov. 15, with 100+ high school marching bands competing. Get tickets. (WTHR)
Concert
The wheel in the sky keeps on turnin’, don’t know where I’ll be tomorrow — but we do know that Journey will be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, March 17. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Announced
Speaking of concerts, the Indiana State Fairgrounds plans to expand the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage in time for the 2026 fair season. Check out the upgrades. (WTHR)
Number
~3,400. That’s how many fans watched the Noblesville Boom make their home debut on Saturday at The Arena at Innovation Mile, selling out the stadium. Don’t miss the next game. (WTHR)
Sports
The Colts bagged another win in overtime against the Falcons on Sunday. If you missed it, get the recap with Locked On.
Seasonal
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The Buy
Nordstrom Rack’s Holiday Gift Guide is here. Shop some of the season’s best deals on stocking stuffers, top-rated gift sets, cashmere favorites, and unique fashion finds. Five can’t-miss deals from the guide include:
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.
Free treat alert: On Saturday, Nov. 15, you can show your Parlor Perks app at the downtown Indy, Greenwood, or Avon Parlor Doughnut locations to get a free layered donut. My favorite is the turtle cheesecake.
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