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Plan Ahead
🗓️ Get into March gladness
You can bring your own car to the museum’s Pinewood Derby or borrow one from its lineup. | Photo by Kenneth Lu via Creative Commons
Here are your Marching orders, Indy. If you’re feeling a springy itch to get out of the house, fill your calendar with these fun events. Indy Eleven vs. Detroit City FC | Saturday, March 21 | 7 p.m. | IU Michael A. Carroll Stadium | $20+ | Kick off soccer season at the team’s home opener.
Pinewood Derby | Wednesday, March 25-Sunday, March 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana State Museum | $20+ | Witness the second-greatest spectacle in racing as homemade cars zip down the two-story, 125-foot track.
Five Minute PowerPoint Night | Thursday, March 26 | 7-9:30 p.m. | North Mass Boulder | Free | Watch passionate presenters geek out with fun slideshows on niche topics.
Stage Combat Workshop | Saturday, March 28 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Arts for Lawrence | $50 | Learn the fundamentals of safe + convincing fight choreography.
5K Fun Run: 2026 Indiana Brewery Running Series | Saturday, March 28 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Taxman CityWay | $42+ | Run, walk, or jog a 5K course, then celebrate at the finish line with local brews.
Touchdown. The Colts have signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract. See which kicker is also staying with the team. (WTHR)
Mansion Monday
You know what would make us consider moving to West Lafayette? An indoor pool. Check out this over-the-top home, which also features an indoor pickleball court, built-in fish tanks, and a “meditation room.”
Job
Need a summer gig? Indy Parks is hiring for 400 seasonal positions as lifeguards, camp counselors, park inspectors, food program coordinators, and more. If you complete your paperwork and training before Thursday, April 2, you’ll get a $250 bonus. (WTHR)
Number
$44,600-$133,800. If your household income falls in that range, you’re considered middle class in Indianapolis, according to a report from SmartAsset. Indy’s range was the No. 75 highest overall in the nation.
Travel
The world’s largest steam engine is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will start on the west coast Sunday, March 29, and travel from California to Wyoming — the eastern leg is being finalized. While we wait, we’re planning our trip on the Cardinal.
Try This
The search to crown the nation’s best riverwalk is on, and whilewe’re shocked White River State Park didn’t receive a nomination, we’re happy to see nearby Louisville in the running. In addition to exploring Waterfront Park, here’s what else we like to do when we’re in Derby City. (USA Today)
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Post of the Day
Recess Social is capturing a huge following for its inventive takes on nostalgic childhood treats. | Photo by @recess.social
What’s on our weekend to-eat list? Glad you asked — these matcha krispies from Recess Social. Bonus: The cafe also has a Lucky Charms drink on the menu for St. Patrick’s Day.
These No. 1 best-selling hotel collection pillows that deliver all-night comfort with cooling technology and double-edge stitching. Bonus: They’re machine washable for easy care.
If you aren’t already tempted to check out that “Ocean’s Eleven” screening tomorrow, here’s an added bonus: The theater just got brand new seats. See if you can snag the one donated by two famous “Friends” actors.
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