Here are your top six things to do in Indianapolis this weekend:
500 Food & Fashion Fridays
Various sites around Indy
Every Friday in May
Get dressed in your best black and white race-inspired attire each Friday in May to celebrate the 101 running of the Indy 500. You are then invited to snap a selfie and post it on social media using the hashtag, #500FashionFridays.
More information can be found here.
2017 First Friday Food Truck Festival
Old National Centre – 502 N. New Jersey Street
Friday from 5-9 p.m.
The First Friday Food Truck Festival will return for the seventh year with more than 30 food trucks. The event will also include games and family activities.
More information can be found here.
Indy 500 Porch Parties Kickoff
Harrison Center for the Arts – 1505 N. Delaware Street
Friday at 6 p.m.
In honor of the upcoming Indy 500 race, the Harrison Center for the Arts and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway encourage the community to host porch parties – a time for neighbors to come together and enjoy one another’s company. The kickoff event will include live music, race-themed activities and giveaways.
More information can be found here.
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Downtown Indy
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Thousands of runners will be led through the streets of Indianapolis and along the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track before crossing the finish line at this year’s mini marathon.
More information can be found here.
Irvington Community Yard Sale
Irvington Historic District
Saturday from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Rain date: May 7)
More than 100 homes in the Irvington neighborhood will hold yard sales offering the chance for you to find a new treasure. Some of the participating homes plan to donate all funds to charity.
More information, and a list of participating homes can be found here.
Indy Eleven Craft Beer Fest
Michael A. Carroll Stadium at IUPUI – 901 W. New York Street
Saturday at 5 p.m.
For the fourth year, Indy Eleven will host Craft Brew Night featuring 11 local breweries. Guests will receive a commemorative Indy Eleven cup and have the chance to sample beers before the team plays FC Edmonton.
More information can be found here.
