INDIANAPOLIS – The weather may be getting a little chilly, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of activities to get you out of the house.
Grab your sweatshirts and scarves and head downtown to enjoy some fun and festive fall activities.
Here are your top six things to do this weekend in Indianapolis:
1. Join the birthday bash
Whose birthday is it? Indiana’s birthday. The state turns 200 years old this year and the Indiana State Museum invites you to their Indiana Spirits: Bicentennial Birthday Bash this Saturday from 7-1:30 p.m. The third annual event has beer, wine and spirit tastings, live music and food from local restaurants. You’ll have the chance to make your own party hat, take photos at the festival photo booth and more. Two of the museum’s bicentennial exhibitions will be open during the event. All attendees must be 21 years old or older.
More information can be found at Indianamuseum.org.
2. Get some air time
The Colts may be in London this week, but the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is where the real action is happening. The Red Bull Air Race World Championships will take place Saturday from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. An air race sounds fun, but not really sure how it works? Pilots will compete on an aerial racetrack while trying to achieve the fastest possible time without gaining penalties. Tickets range between $40- $50 and packages are available.
More information can be found at redbullairrace.com.
3. Visit the International Marketplace
If you haven’t noticed, the west side of Indianapolis is home to a wide range of cultures, hence the reason why the area was renamed, International Marketplace. The neighborhood invites you to the 10th annual Taste the Difference Festival happening Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at New Wineskin Ministries. The event showcases the areas more than 30 ethnic restaurants, cultural exhibits and more. Last year, more than 1,500 people attended.
More information can be found at imcoalition.org.
4. Keep your health in mind
Freezing temperatures will be here before you know it, so what a great a time to learn about urban homesteading and food preservation. The annual TURN Festival is an annual celebration of urban sustainability hosted by Paramount School and Community Health Network. This one-day event, held Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 3020 Nowland Ave., will include a variety of educational activities on sustaining a healthy lifestyle, including workshops, demonstrations, food vendors and more.
More information can be found at turnfestival.com.
5. Great drinks for a great cause
Enjoy a night out in a relaxing environment with tasty adult beverages all while helping to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that impacts the lungs. Festiv-ALE: A Wine & Stein Celebration is a wine and beer festival benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event will feature over 100 local breweries, 50 wineries and food from local restaurants. You’ll also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, take photos at the selfie station and enjoy live music. VIP tickets are available.
More information can be found at indianafestivale.org.
6. Walk for Lupus
It seems like every weekend there is another walk to raise awareness about an illness, and this weekend highlights the 10th annual Walk to End Lupus at Military Park. This disease may impact the lives of more than 1.5 million Americans. The Lupus Foundation of America is featuring fun activities to help raise funds for research. You can expect live music from local band, Toy Factory, children’s activities and grilled foods like hotdogs and brats. The walk is free and begins at noon.
More information can be found at lupus.org.
