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🍓 Local flavors, familiar faces

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We’re ready for bouquet season at Garfield Park. | Photo via @garfieldparkfarmersmarket
It’s officially spring, and nothing has us more excited for the weeks ahead than knowing farmers market season is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for the return of these seasonal markets:

Opening in May

Opening in June

Unique market features + parking details

Events

Wednesday, April 8

Behind the Book with Sarah Penner: “The Amalfi Curse” | 2-3 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free

100-Year Celebration 5K: Stride Through the Century | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Camp Dellwood | $15+

“Come From Away” | Wednesday, April 8-Sunday, May 10 | Times vary | Indiana Repertory Theatre | $38+

Thursday, April 9

Plates and Mates: Make New Foodie Friends | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Curry Leaf | $12+

Indianapolis Indians vs. Louisville Bats | 6:35 p.m. | Victory Field | $15+

Laughing At The Movies Comedy Show | 7-9 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema | $29+

Friday, April 10

Jurassic Quest + LEGO® Fest | Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 12 | Times vary | Indiana State Fairgrounds | $28+

“In and Around the Creek: Watercolors” by Scott Miller Artist Reception | 5-8 p.m. | SullivanMunce Cultural Center, Zionsville | Free

Earlybirds Club | 6 p.m. | Old National Centre | $38
Wine, wellness, and watercolors
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News Notes

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Pictured is Sweet Poison Victim, performing at a Levitt VIBE concert in 2025.

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Concert

Catch this vibe. The free, family-friendly Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series kicks off its third season on Sunday, April 12. Check out the diverse lineup of acts, ranging from bluegrass groups to Mexican folk music to Indian dance performances.

Sports

Couldn’t afford tickets to the Final Four? Yeah, us neither... but we bet you can afford to cheer on these lesser-known local professional sports teams, playing everything from ultimate frisbee to roller derby. (Mirror Indy)

Civic

Tax Day is one week away on Wednesday, April 15. If you still haven’t submitted your federal tax return, there is free help available in our area.

Read

The IPL Pike and Franklin Road branches will add Sunday hours
beginning on Sunday, April 12, bringing them to a seven-day service schedule. They’re not alone — see the six other locations that are already open on Sundays.

Plan Ahead

Spring is in full swing, meaning our calendars are packed with events like baseball games, gardening workshops, and outdoor festivals. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Indy’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.

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The Buy

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The Wrap

Calling all avian enthusiasts: Eagle Creek Park released the schedule for its annual BirdFest, with 25+ activities including hikes, egg hunts, raptor feeding, and more. Psst... keep an eye out for our new birding guide dropping next week.
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