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⛱️ This one time, at summer camp
Indy Parks hosts summer camps at 18 different locations across the city. | Photo by @indyparks
Fact: In a few months, kids will be out of school for the summer. If you just broke into a cold sweat, check out these summer camp options to keep your kid educated + entertained all season long.
Zoo Camp | Indianapolis Zoo
Send them on an adventure with zoo walks, educator chats, animal feeds, and animal-themed activities galore.
Indy Parks Summer Day Camps | Locations vary
Whether they’re interested in painting murals, protecting the environment, or preparing for their future reality TV career on “Survivor,” there are 75+ camp options for every kid.
Jaguar Summer Day Camp | IU Natatorium
Designed for kids ages five to 12, these camps cover everything from cheerleading to history to yoga. Bonus: Every camp includes swim lessons.
Youth Summer Camp | North Mass Boulder
Sign your six to 10-year-old up for a week of climbing, games, and team building.
Summer Art Camps | Indy Art Center
Just about every art medium has its own camp here, including glass art, costume design, and video production. There are even family sessions for artists and parents to enjoy together.
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It may still be winter, but the beach is calling. Playa Bowls, an East Coast-based superfruit and acai bowl shop, will open its first Indiana location in Fishers on Saturday, Feb. 21. Head to 11594 Whistle Dr. at 11 a.m. — the first 50 customers will get free bowls and T-shirts.
Sports
The NBA All-Star Game tips off on Sunday, Feb. 15, with Pascal Siakam repping for the Pacers. You can cheer him on by tuning in to NBC or Peacock at 5 p.m.
Development
Want to live in a former morgue? The chance could soon be yours, as local developer Zinkan Enterprises has proposed redeveloping the Flanner Buchanan property in Broad Ripple as a mixed-use complex with 120+ apartments and commercial space. The firm’s rezoning request is pending approval. (IBJ)
Concert
The plan is simple: Amp up your summer by seeing Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup, and 3OH!3 perform at Everwise Amphitheater on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Number
1,214. That’s how many lives Indiana Donor Network says were saved by Hoosier organ donors in 2025. And that’s not the only major milestone the network reached — help it beat its personal best this year too by signing up. (WTHR)
Travel
IND, you are cleared for takeoff. The airport broke yet another major record last year — see which one. (WTHR)
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Over the weekend, my husband and I finally made it over to The Courthouse Club in Noblesville for a dinner date — and between the exceptional food, the glamorous vibe, and the excellent live music, we were not disappointed. Pro tip: Skip the main menu and order 2+ appetizers or sides per person to share so you can try as much as possible.
The Courthouse Club has live music every Friday and Saturday night, plus Sunday during brunch hours.
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