Be mindful of your fellow sledders — take the long way up the hill to plan your next stunt. | Photo via Fishers Parks
Well, Indy, snow is returning this weekend — which means it’s a great time to cross sledding off your winter bucket list.
Indy Parks offers seven designated parks for sledding:
Brookside Park
Christian Park
Garfield Park
Paul Ruster Park
Rhodius Park
Southeastway Park
Ellenberger Park
Looking for a little something extra? Try:
Fort Harrison State Park | The $7 entrance fee gets you access to one of the biggest sledding hills in Indy, plus year-round amenities and activities.
Flat Fork Creek Park | Home of the tallest point in Hamilton County, Flat Fork’s 60-ft sledding hill is ADA accessible. Pro tip: For cautious little ones, try Heritage Park at White River instead.
Koteewi Run | No snow, no problem. Hop on a custom snow tube and hit 700 ft of groomed lanes, kept fresh with manufactured snow, then ride the tow line back up for another run.
The NCAA and Indiana Sports Corp announced a lineup of free fan events for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four tournament, coming to Indy Friday, April 3 through Monday, April 6. Start planninga weekend you won’t forget.
Cause
The Million Meal Marathon returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Feb. 10, with 2,000+ volunteers needed to pack one million nutritious meals for Hoosiers facing food insecurity. Sign up to lend a helping hand.
Sports
Will a change in scenery help the Colts’ performance? The team announced that it’s relocating its training camp from Grand Park in Westfield to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center near Eagle Creek in 2027. Don’t miss your final chance to see them in Westfield this summer. (IBJ)
Theater
The Indianapolis School of Ballet is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a dynamic new production, “Ethereal Blue to Fiery Red,” spinning across the stage at The Tobias Theater at Newfields from Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1. Get tickets. (WISH)
Outdoors
Need some free zen in your week? Carmel’s Kawachinagano Japanese Garden has officially reopened following a redesign led by world-renowned landscape director Hoichi Kurisu. A formal ribbon-cutting will be held in the spring. (WISH)
Drink
Shake Up and Indy Ignite were meant for peach other. The local canned cocktail brand and professional women’s volleyball team collaborated to create Spiked Peach, a new adult beverage with peach juice and lemon puree. Try it at the Fishers Event Center during the 2026 season.
Listen
Now that IU’s season is finally over, backup QB Alberto Mendoza (the younger brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza) has reportedly entered the transfer portal. Find out what happens next for the brothers with Locked On.
Edu
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Editor’s Pick
J’Adore Pastry’s creations aren’t just dessert — they’re edible artwork. | Photo by J’Adore
Tom Main of Freeland’s and Tinker Street — Outstanding Restaurateur
Youssef Boudarine of J’adore Pastry — Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
Jared May of Vida — Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service
Luz Gonza and Omar Gonza of Macizo Restaurant — Best Chef: Great Lakes
Congrats to these incredible Hoosiers — and all those working just as hard every day who didn’t land a spot on the list this time. Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, and winners will be celebrated during a Monday, June 15 ceremony in Chicago.
The Buy
A great dermaplaning razor for unwanted facial hair. This reusable, plastic-free one comes with 11 refill blades and can remove dead skin cells, peach fuzz, and hair on the upper lip, cheeks, and eyebrows.
Want to eat like a flippin’ champ? Sources say Coach Cignetti has ordered this exact Chipotle bowl 500+ times since arriving in Bloomington. I’ll have what he’s having.
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