Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
What do a literary quote clock, three pounds of salt, and a duck lamp have in common? They’re all in our holiday gift guide. Happy shopping.
Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges
Local pick: Indy tea towel from Silver in the City | $16 | Help them host their next get-together in local style with this towel featuring Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Monopoly Deal | $7.99 | This fun + family-friendly gift is a fast-paced version of the classic game.
Three pounds of really good salt | $49.95 | This one is sure to get some strange looks, but its silliness and sheer practicality might make it the most memorable gift at the party.
Second Sunday Retro Rewind Brunch | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Harry & Izzy’s Northside | There’s a new brunch in town — book your table and get ready to vibe at Second Sunday Retro Rewind Brunch, only at Harry & Izzy’s Northside.*
1,056,800. That’s how many travelers passed through IND in October, marking the first million-passenger month in the airport’s history. See the other two records it broke that month. (WTHR)
Mansion Monday
Don’t like having neighbors? How does 143 acres of private land sound? It’s not just the lot size that has us shocked — the 7,000-sqft house is even more glamorous than what you’re imagining.
Watch
Step aside, St. Elmo’s shrimp cocktails — a new eating challenge has entered the ring. At this year’s Big Ten Fan Fest, the dish formerly featured in the Major League Eating contest will be replaced with Ale Emporium’s legendary Hermanaki Wings. Can Westfield’s Joey Chestnut take home the win once again?
Number
$27,914. That’s the annual cost of raising a child in Indiana in 2025, according to new data from Visual Capitalist. But when it comes to family fun, the best things in life are still free — including these 15+ no-cost activities across Indy.
We’re on the hunt for Naunihal. According to a recent study, five out of ten Americans named Naunihal were born in Indiana between 2014 and 2024. Is that you? Write in. (WBBJ)
Read
The winners are in for the 2025 National Book Awards, with top fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult literature, and translated works awarded for their excellence. Whichever pages you’re turning at the moment, there are plenty of spots around Indy to enjoy a good read. (NPR)
You know that one friend who always says, “I need to get out more”? Send them to this unique dining and entertainment experience featuring cocktails, dinner, and live theatre inside a historic Indy landmark. Pro tip: Use code INDY for $5 off an individual ticket.*
Community
Do you need hiring help? We’ve got your back. Post your open roles on our Job Board + get connected with local candidates in no time. Pssst — did we mention it’s free?
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” as the old adage goes. That means Time Magazine’s best 100 photos of the year could fill an encyclopedia. If you’ve taken a photo of Indy that you love this year, reply to this email and send it in — we’d love to share your best snaps.
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