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Plan Ahead
🌷 Spring it on
Welcome spring by making a beautiful floral arrangement with your loved ones at George Thomas. | Photo by @georgethomasflorist
Spring has officially sprung. Get into the spirit of the hoppiest season with these fitness-focused, floral-forward, and family-friendly April events. Easter Egg 5K and Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 | 9 a.m. | NIFS | $17+ | Speedy hares and slow + steady tortoises will love this fun race, plus egg hunts for all ages.
Kids Terrarium Workshop | Saturday, April 4 | 1-2 p.m. | Alice’s Garden | $39 | Let your little green thumbs dive into the fun world of plants.
Learn to make a healthy, colorful terrarium with the help of Alice’s Garden.
Floral Workshop: Spring in Full Bloom | Wednesday, April 8 | 6:30-7 p.m. | George Thomas Florist | $65 | Design a cheerful spring arrangement featuring snapdragons, roses, carnations, and tulips.
Wildflower Weekend | Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Eagle Creek Park | Free+ | Participate in guided hikes, forest bathing, wildflower tea tasting, gardening workshops, and more.
Rock for Riley 5K | Sunday, April 12 | 8 a.m. | NCAA Hall of Champions | $15+ | Run or walk a beautiful course through White River State Park.
After announcing its forthcoming arrival last June, The Sports Bra finally has a home. The Portland-based bar chain, which exclusively shows women’s sports, will open at 15 E. Maryland this summer.
Concert
This is a beautiful thing:Benson Boone is coming to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, July 19. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Travel
You’re clear for takeoff.IND is adding Clear+ to its security checkpoints as soon as Monday, June 1, offering travelers a fast track through TSA lines. The partnership is projected to bring $700,000 in revenue to the airport in its first year. (IBJ)
Open
The bird is the word.Wing Shack has opened in the former Soulshine Vegan spot at 6516 Ferguson St. in Broad Ripple, cooking up traditional + boneless wings, tenders, and fries.
Announced
The Indiana State Fair announced this year’s theme will be “Always A Hit,” a baseball and Americana-inspired concept developed in partnership with the Indians. As such, the fair will feature experiences like a Wiffle ball Victory Field. We’d call that a home run. (WTHR)
Number
$6,244. That’s how much it could cost two out-of-town fans to attend the Final Four and National Championship games in Indy, including tickets, accommodations, and meals. At least you’ll save money on your stay — butif you’re planning on attending, save even more cash with some cheap local food. (Action Network)
Trending
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Post of the Day
Conner Prairie’s Museum Experience Center also includes a Spark!Lab where kids can tinker with small-scale building + engineering concepts. | Photo by @jillathome_
Great news: Conner Prairie is a year-round destination once again. Get a sneak peek at its new Museum Experience Center, which opens Friday, April 3. Editor Shea is going to have a hard time dragging her toddler away from those busy boards and the foam pit.
It’s the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t miss out on these savings for your best spring season yet:
🛍️ Save $150 on the Dyson Airwrap — that’s the lowest price of the year so far — for flawless blowouts with no heat damage.
🛍️ Instead of $50, pay $29.95 today for top-rated bluetooth earbuds, perfect for listening to audiobooks during walks on sunny days.
🛍️ Speaking of walks… thanks to a 50% off deal, you can get women’s lightweight sneakers for under $20 today, featuring mesh knit fabric and a memory foam insole.
🛍️ Get luxury mascara for under $10 — tarte’s lights, camera, lashes mini size lengthens lashes and adds volume for 16 hours.
🛍️ A 46% off deal on this women’s UPF 50+ athletic jacket means instant sun protection during warm weather jogs and hikes.
It may not be May yet, but Speedway is starting its engines early with the grand opening of Speedway City Garage, scheduled for tomorrow, April 1. Stop by for coffee, beer, and a whole lot of race day energy.
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