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🏮 Ringing in Lunar New Year
In addition to live performances and interactive art activities, CAMi’s celebration will feature food available for purchase. | Video courtesy of Big Car Collaborative
Lunar New Year is upon us, and it’s the Year of the Fire Horse. Get ready to giddy up into a year of dynamic changes, new opportunities, personal growth, and a faster pace of life.
Here are a few events around town where you can celebrate this auspicious year, no matter your Zodiac sign.
The Dragon dance is thought to bring good luck and fortune in the new year.
Photo courtesy of Big Car Collective
Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 12-4 p.m. | Indy’s Global Village | Free | Immerse yourself in traditions surrounding the New Year with live performances, exhibits, food, and vendors.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Fire Horse | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 6-9:30 p.m. | CAMi | $15 | Celebrate with dance performances, fireworks, and activities like lantern + fan painting and origami.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Monday, Feb. 23 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free | Join the Carmel High School National Chinese Honor Society for calligraphy, paper cutting, music, and food.
Lunar New Year Festival | Saturday, March 7 | 12-4 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Watch a lion dance, orchestra performance, and Tai Chi presentation, then visit vendors for interactive activities.
2026 Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Pleasant, SC | Free | Pay tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry with a family-friendly boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the fleet, live music, a craft show, seafood samplings, and more.*
You know what’s even cooler than a mansion? A Lustron home, a rare mid-century modern house with less than 2,500 peers across the US. This one is located in Broad Ripple and has a price tag we bet is way below whatever you’re imagining.
Announced
Moms, this one’s for you: Earlybirds Club is coming to Indy on Friday, April 10. The dance party is geared toward “ladies who have sh*t to do in the morning” — and takes place between the reasonable hours of 6 and 10 p.m. Get tickets.
Stat
60 minutes. That’s how much extra daylight Indy will gain by the end of February (raises hands). As the days get longer, we suggest soaking up the afternoon sun by taking a hike. (AccuWeather)
Travel
Football season has been over for a matter of minutes, but the NFL is already looking ahead to next year. In October, the league will host a game in Paris for the first time. We hear it’s beautiful in the fall — find out for yourself with a flight from IND.
Trending
Move over, Labubu, there’s a new trending toy in town. A crying horse with an upside-down snout — the result of a factory mix-up — is the latest plushie obsession in China and beyond. If the craze continues, expect to spot a few at Indy’s kid-friendly spots.
Ranked
Hoosiers are not the best at pinching their pennies, according to a new WalletHub ranking. Indy ranks No. 137 out of 182 in the list of cities with the best budgeters. It’s easy to buck that trend with one of these lunch deals.
Home
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Number
240,000+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
Community
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Featured Deal
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The Buy
Searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Surprise loved ones with these gifts that can arrive by the end of the week.
❣️ Remind them how you feel with a little sign to say I love you that’s the perfect size for desks and night stands.
🧦 You can never go wrong with soft, fuzzy socks that make every step feel like you’re walking on clouds.
📚 The perfect gift for any book lover, a three-month Audible membership is under $50 + provides access to thousands of audiobooks.
🍽️ Spark spontaneity with this set of scratch off date ideas that’s been featured in US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, and more.
✋ This top-rated hand massager can ease sore hands with five intensity levels + two heat settings.
Happy National Pizza Day, Indy. Here are the best places to grab a slice around the city while you contemplate the age-old question — does pineapple belong on pizza?
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