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🥕 Keep calm and carrot on
If you have little ones who want to meet the Easter Bunny at brunch, Conner Prairie’s event may be your best bet. | Photo by @connerprairie
No yolk, folks — Easter is just around the corner. Peeps are on the shelves, pastel is everywhere, and it’s time to plan brunch.
Here are a few local establishments hosting Easter brunches.
Provision | Sunday, April 5 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | $50/adult, $15/kid | Enjoy a family-style appetizer like tobiko deviled eggs, your choice of entree from steak + eggs to crab benedict, and a family-style dessert.
Traders Point Creamery | Saturday, April 4-Sunday, April 5 | Times vary | Dishes priced individually | Build your dream brunch from options including housemade cinnamon rolls, deviled eggs, sourdough lox bruschetta, and chicken + waffles.
Half Liter | Sunday, April 5 | 9-10:45 a.m. | $34/adult, $17/kid under 12, $8/kid under 6 | Feast on a buffet of eggs Florentine, stuffed beef tenderloin, French toast, shrimp cocktail, breakfast casseroles, and more.
Breakfast with the Bunny at Conner Prairie | Saturday, April 4 | 8:30-10 a.m. | $36/adult, $23/kid under 13 | Kids will love meeting the Easter Bunny after munching on fresh waffles, scrambled eggs, glazed ham, and French toast sticks.
Say hello to IND’s newest arrival: Avelo Airlines, offering year-round, twice-weekly flights to New Haven, CT, and Concord, NC. Planes will start taking off on Thursday, June 18. (WTHR)
Announced
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced the pace car driver for the Indy 500 will be the flippin’ champ of Indiana football: IU coach Curt Cignetti. Don’t forget to grab your tickets soon, as this year’s race is expected to sell out. (WTHR)
Traffic
The bad news: The Monon Trail and 16th Street crossing is the third most dangerous intersection for near misses in Indianapolis. The good news: An art installation going in on Saturday, April 25 hopes to change that. Learn more. (FOX59)
Edu
The University of Notre Dame announced that, in the 2026-2027 academic year, it will begin offering full tuition aid for families earning under $150,000. That’s not all — see how the changes will also affect those with an annual income below $60,000, as well as families with higher incomes. (WTHR)
Kids
Need a place to let the kids loose when the weather acts up? Meet The Nest Play Cafe, opening at 515 E. 22nd St. on Thursday, April 2. The space will have fun activities and elements for children ages 0-6, plus a cafe with Tinker coffee and charcuterie offerings.
Number
45. That’s how many track chairs are coming soon to Indiana state parks, empowering people to safely explore rugged trails on all-terrain electric wheelchairs. A few are already in service; you can reserve a free chair by calling ahead. (WTHR)
Eat
When dinner turns into a staring contest with your fridge, Forkful meals save the night. They’re fully prepared and ready in minutes — with zero seed oils and high-quality proteins. Use code CMD50 to take 50% off your first order.*
Tech
If your computer overheats with a few tabs open or sounds ready for liftoff, the problem might not be your device — it’s likely your antivirus. Many big-name brands are bulky + full of pop-ups. Webroot’s antivirus protection uses 33 times less space and scans up to six times faster. Get protected.*
Post of the Day
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history, with 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals. | Video by @indianafever
ICYMI, the Colts signed safety Jonathan Owens this week — which means we also get his wife, legendary Olympian Simone Biles. Welcome to Indy, the GOAT.
The best Easter eggs and decorations on sale ahead of the holiday. We recently shopped online party supply store Oriental Trading, and it’s got Easter covered — especially if you’re hosting an event on a budget. Check out our faves + use code BCFREESHIP for free shipping on any order:
Need a spring break day trip? Mark your calendars for mid-April, when Lafayette’s Exploration Acres expects to open for tulip season. With 900,000+ tulips across eight acres, there’s no better place to enjoy spring colors — and snap some pics for the gram.
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