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Check out these upcoming events to fill your calendar with holiday + everyday fun.
Santa’s Big Snowball Fight | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 9:30 a.m. | The Children’s Museum | Museum admission | Kick off the holiday season at Indy’s biggest indoor snowball fight.
Holiday Wreath Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 1-2 p.m. | Dammann’s Garden Center | $50 | Design a beautiful wreath to adorn your front door.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 1 p.m. | Lucas Oil Stadium | $105+ | Houston is definitely going to have a problem at this matchup.
Cranksgiving | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Guggman Haus Brewing Co. | Donation | Pedal with a purpose to collect food for elementary school pantries.
Financial Self-Care for the Holidays | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | P30 | $13 | Plan your holiday spending with a budget that fits your lifestyle. Coffee Club Daytime Social | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | West Fork Social House | $25 | If you love the energy of a club but hate being out late, this party is for you.
130. That’s about how many car crashes were reported this week as a result of our first snowfall. Don’t make it 131 — get a refresh on winter driving best practices. (IndyStar)
Closing
The bad news: Popular Mass Ave eatery Mesh is closing after 15 years in business due to the property owner putting the building up for sale. The good news: You have until Sunday, Jan. 4 to stop by for one last Amish Chicken. (WTHR)
Asked
Did you happen to capture the Northern Lights that appeared over Indy this week? Send us your pics for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Watch
Lawrence North grad Omar Cooper Jr. made a touchdown catch that helped IU beat Penn State on Saturday — and it’s gone viral as “the catch of the year.” You have to see it to believe it. (WTHR)
Concert
Get your banana pancakes on the griddle.Jack Johnson will play at Ruoff Music Center on Saturday, July 4. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Ranked
This news note is for Editor Shea’s parents. One central Indiana city ranked No. 23 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of best places to retire — can you guess which one?
Sports
The Colts are strolling into their bye week sharing the NFL’s best record. Locked On has some thoughts on how they can keep it.
Try This
“Emerging Current,” the 2025 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship exhibition, is now open through Feb. 22, 2026, featuring bold, immersive works by five contemporary Native American or First Nations artists. We got a sneak peek, and trust us, you’ll want to see this one in person. Start planning your visit.*
Finance
Take a break from high-interest debt with this versatile card that offers 0% intro APR for 18 months on balance transfers. Plus, there’s no annual fee + you’ll earn cash back rewards on everyday purchases. Explore the perks.*
Simplify holiday hosting with when you get everything you need at the click of a button from Omaha Steaks. Choose from dozens of top-rated options like slow-cooked ham, premium, ready-to-cook turkey, grass-fed beef, and delicious sides like scalloped potatoes, sausage and cranberry stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole to make your perfect holiday meal.
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.
Need a family Christmas photo, but on a budget? The Indianapolis Marriott East hotel is hosting a free holiday event between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Nov. 30. Stop by for professional photos with Santa, ornament decorating, and seasonal treats. And if you want to pay it forward, there will be a donation box for toys and clothes for the Moorhead Community Resource Center.
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