INDIANAPOLIS – This weekend you’ll feel good knowing the event you attended helped others in need. This is your chance to give back to the Indy community.
Here are your top 6 things to do this weekend in Indianapolis:
Mutt Strut
Indianapolis Motor Speedway – 4790 W. 16th Street
Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
You and your furry friend are invited to participate in the Mutt Strut, a walk around the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway track. All proceeds from the charitable event benefit the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
More information can be found here.
Indy VegFest
The Pavilion at Pan Am – 201 South Capital Avenue
Saturday at noon
Get introduced to some of the city’s vegan and vegetarian restaurants during the free Indy VegFest. The event will include local food vendors, fitness classes, kid’s activities, food samples and more.
More information can be found here.
Lemonade Day: Lemonpalooza
Monument Circle
Saturday at 11 a.m.
Teams from Angie’s List and Salesforce will compete to see who can sell the most cups of lemonade to help raise money for Lemonade Day Indianapolis, a program that teaches children entrepreneurial skills.
More information can be found here.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Military Park – 601 West New York Street
Saturday at 9 a.m.
Join thousands of walkers and runners help fight to end breast cancer during Race for the Cure. The fundraising event includes a 5K, family walk, a kid’s race and tribute to breast cancer survivors.
More information can be found here.
Indy Free Tree
Monument Circle
Friday at 11 a.m.
In honor of Arbor Day, Indianapolis Power & Light will hand out 1,000 free trees on Monument Circle. Those who grab their tree in enough time – while they last – can also enjoy free pizza.
More information can be found here.
Cyclegiving with Child Advocates
CYCLEBAR - 6010 W. 86th Street, Suite 130
Saturday at 2 p.m.
Work up a sweat and provide for the children of Child Advocates during their CYCLEBAR fundraiser. Proceeds from the one-hour indoor cycling class will “cover expenses such as fees for camps, sports, prom dresses, art classes, prescription glasses and other experiences and supplies that help provide a sense of hope and normalcy to an abused child.”
More information can be found here.
Looking for a little more? Here is a bonus event:
Bread Making Class: Easy Italian Bread
Great Fermentations of Indiana – 5127 E. 65th Street
Saturday at 11 a.m.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make loaves of Italian bread from scratch. Instructors will all teach kneading, proofing, shaping and baking skills.
More information can be foundhere.
