The Pacers open their season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Dallas Mavericks, and a home opener downtown is always a fun night out. Gainbridge sits right in the heart of Indianapolis, so it’s a quick drive in from Hendricks County. Tip-off time is still being confirmed, so double-check before you head in.
Walk Williams Park after dark and listen for owls, frogs, and everything else that gets loud once the sun goes down. Free, guided, and about an hour long.
Anthony Nunziata brings a mix of Broadway standards and Italian classics to the Hendricks Live! stage, backed by a full arrangement. It’s a warm, easy listen for an October evening. Plainfield picked up a real venue when this one opened, and nights like this are why.
