A touring Disney concert built around music from across the catalog, staged for an arena. Tuesday evening at Gainbridge, which is an easy weeknight run in from the county. Geared toward kids without being unwatchable for the adults along for the ride.
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1 event,The Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with LeBron James on the visiting roster, so this one draws a big crowd. It’s a marquee matchup downtown and an easy trip in from the west side. Tip-off time is still being confirmed, so check before you go. |
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1 event,The ISO plays the score live while the film runs on the big screen. Friday is 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday are both 2:00 PM. |
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Every marching band in Indiana points its whole fall at this day. State Finals runs from morning into the night at Lucas Oil, and Hendricks County schools are usually well represented. Even if you don’t have a kid on the field, the top-tier bands are something to see. All four class championships in one afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. High school volleyball at this level is fast and loud, and tickets are far easier to come by than for the basketball finals. Short drive in from the county. |
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A traveling marketplace of oddities, curiosities, and sideshow performance at the State Fairgrounds. Strange in the best way.
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One of the NFL’s marquee matchups comes to Lucas Oil Stadium when the Colts host the Dallas Cowboys. Expect a packed house, a downtown buzz, and a game-day feel that’s worth the short drive in from Hendricks County. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m., though nationally televised games can shift, so double-check the time before […] |
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2 events,Five days and roughly 375 vendors, this is the biggest holiday shopping show in the state. Twelve dollars in advance, fourteen at the door. Wear comfortable shoes.
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3 events,The national marching band championships take over Lucas Oil Stadium for three days. Downtown fills up, so plan parking ahead. The national marching band championship takes over Lucas Oil for three days, with prelims Thursday and Friday, then semifinals and finals on Saturday. Bands come in from all over the country. If you’ve only ever seen state-level marching, this is a different thing entirely. |
6 events,Rick Steves narrates while the ISO plays music from across Europe, with film projected above the stage. Two nights at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. The Pacers host the Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in an NBA Cup group game, seven o’clock tip. Cup nights bring a different energy downtown, and this matchup has real history […] Pacers and Knicks in NBA Cup group play, which means the game actually counts for something beyond the standings. These two have history now, and the building reflects it. Friday […] |
2 events,The Colts host the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium for a Sunday afternoon of NFL football. Game day brings a real buzz to downtown Indianapolis, and it’s an easy […] |
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2 events,The reimagined Ringling Bros. show runs three days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with multiple performances. Tickets through the venue. Indiana and Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium is about as big as a November basketball game gets in this state. Friday night, neutral floor, and a crowd that will be […] |
2 events,The zoo lights up nightly from late November into early January. Included with zoo admission, and it’s one of the longest-running holiday traditions in the city.
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2 events,The Pacers host the Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 7:30 tip. It’s the Finals rematch, so this one will be the hottest ticket of the month. Buy early if you want […] |
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4 events,The Soldiers and Sailors Monument becomes the world’s largest Christmas tree the night after Thanksgiving. It’s free, it’s downtown, and it’s the official start of the holiday season in Indianapolis.
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Indiana’s high school football title games run back to back at Lucas Oil Stadium over two days. Tickets through the IHSAA. Black Friday night the Pacers host the 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in an NBA Cup group game, 7:30 tip. If you’d rather skip the shopping, this is a solid alternative. […] |
4 events,A German-style holiday market in the Rathskeller biergarten on Mass Ave. Gluhwein, raclette, live music, and multicultural holiday nights. Free to walk in.
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Downtown Indy sets up seasonal activities on Monument Circle on Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. It’s free to wander through.
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Thanksgiving weekend home game at Lucas Oil, one o’clock kickoff. A decent plan for the Sunday when everyone’s still in town and nobody wants to cook again. Giants come in […] |
5 events,The ISO’s holiday production hits its 40th anniversary this year, with performances running from early December through the 23rd. Showtimes vary by date, so check the schedule when you buy. Yuletide turns forty this year, and it’s still the Indianapolis Symphony doing a full holiday production with singers, dancers, and the tap-dancing Santas. Shows run December 4 through 23 with matinees and evenings, so there’s almost always a slot that works. Brunch with Santa is a separate add-on on December 13 and 20. |
7 events,The Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Downtown will be packed all day, so plan around it if you’re heading in.
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The Big Ten title game is back at Lucas Oil, prime time on a Saturday night in December. Downtown fills up all weekend for it, which is part of the […] |
