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Top 6 activities to do this weekend

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As fall temperatures creep in, there is plenty to do around Indianapolis this weekend to warm you up! 

Caffeine Crawl

When: October 2-3

Where: Various coffee shops 

If you're a coffee and chocolate lover and want to see what Indy has to offer, this crawl is for you. At every stop on the crawl there is a presentation and a free drink or chocolate sample. Each route is led by a Caffeine Crawl member, and there are different starting times and routes. 

For more information about what coffee shops are participating, click here.

Pumpkin Beer Fest

When: October 3

Where: Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple 

The Pumpkin Beer Fest brings more than 40 of the country's best pumpkin beers to one spot. There will even be some home brews. In addition to the beer tasting, there is a pumpkin costume contest and a pumpkin painting contest. 

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Designated drivers can get in for $5. 

For more information, click here.

Oktoberfest Carmel 

When: October 2

Where: Carmel City Center

This event is free and great for kids! There will be food, drinks, and live music. There will also be a biergarten. The Carmel City Center shops will be open during the event. 

For more information, click here.

First Friday Food Truck Festival 

When: October 2 

Where: Old National Centre parking lot 

This is the last First Friday Food Truck Festival for the year! There will be more than 30 food trucks, music, and fashion trucks. 

Tickets are $5 at the door. 

For more information, click here.

Indy Fit Expo 

When: October 3-4

Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds Expo Hall 

This is the largest fitness and multi-sport festival in Indiana. The exhibition floor will feature athletic and fitness companies. There will also be crossfit competitions, Olympic weightlifting competitions and live fitness workouts.  

This event is free for kids and offers a KidZone that includes a 50 foot inflatable obstacle course, fencing tournament and other kids activities. 

Tickets are $10. 

For more information, click here.

Indy Do Day 

When: October 1-3 

Where: Various locations

This is free and is a great way to help the community. You can find your own project or help out a non-profit or community organization that has submitted a request for help. You can share what you did by tweeting @IndyDoDay and #IndyDoDay. 

For more information, click here.