Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
Psst — It’s nearly mid-December. Finish your holiday shopping this weekend with our gift ideas:
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick: Something shiny from Windsor Jewelry | Prices vary | Surprise your special someone with a piece of jewelry as timeless as the 106-year-old shop it came from.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Local pick: All-local gift basket from Goose the Market | $80+ | Introduce your loved one to their new favorite snack by stocking their pantry with products by Indiana-based food artisans.
Gifts for students
Fidget toy pen | $16.99 | A great stocking stuffer, this chromatic, magnetic pen can be stacked into various shapes.
Due to dangerously cold temps, many outdoor events planned for this weekend have been canceled or moved indoors — including the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt and SPARK Holidays on the Circle. We’d recommend checking for updates on any other events you want to attend.
Travel
Want to accompany the Hoosiers to the Rose Bowl? Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are all adding nonstop flights from IND to LAX specifically for the big game. Tickets are on sale now. (WTHR)
Outdoors
One of the year’s most brilliant meteor showers, the Geminids, will dazzle the night sky this weekend, peaking between Saturday, Dec. 13 + Sunday, Dec. 14. Here’s how to watch. (WISH)
Traffic
The question on everybody’s lips: Can AI help DPW fix potholes faster? See how the city is testing new tech — and keep your fingers crossed. (WTHR)
Open
Just in time to shop holiday gifts for the gamer in your life, Pixel Haus has opened at 6357 Guilford Ave. The store sells vintage consoles and games, plus toys and collectibles. (Broad Ripple Random Ripplings)
Feel Good
Indiana’s first lady Maureen Braun decorated a Christmas tree at the Statehouse with 92 handpainted ornaments from each of Indiana’s counties, celebrating the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. See a few of the heartwarming creations and learn how to get free books each month. (WTHR)
It’s the final countdown: The fourth annual Indy Classic presented by Bush’s Chili Beans returns next Saturday, Dec. 20 — bringing a high-energy men’s college basketball doubleheader to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Catch Butler vs. Northwestern at 4 p.m. and Purdue vs. Auburn at 6:30 p.m.*
Try This
Where can you experience 1800s holiday traditions, glide across a sock skating rink, and snap a selfie with Santa? At this local event bringing magic to Central Indiana. Trust us: It’s a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.*
Sports
The Pacers want a center; does Daniel Gafford make sense? Here’s what Locked On thinks.
Older Adults
Are you taking advantage of these stellar senior discounts? From savings with Walgreens to a discounted Amazon Prime membership, we found 20 hacks all older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth.*
Shop
Your glasses called — they’re ready for retirement. Shop Zenni’s durable frames + advanced lenses for an upgrade, with most pairs under $80. Bonus: Take an extra 10% off with code TWW.*
Editor’s Pick
Do you have a seriously impressive holiday light display that would make even Martha May Whovier jealous? Or know a neighbor who does?
We want to build a map for our readers of the must-see houses around Indy where homeowners have gone above and beyond to design winter wonderlands.
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If you have any inkling to eat breakfast with Santa this weekend, I have good news: There are dozens of such events going on throughout Indy and the suburbs. Pick your fave.
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