INDIANAPOLIS -- Finally, the days of the week we all look forward to - the weekend. If your weekend plans have dried up or you never had any from the jump, check out our top six things to do in Indy this weekend.
1. Get your costume early
Thinking of dressing as your favorite character or musician for Halloween? Or maybe you’re thinking of a gory and scary costume. Whatever you choose, you better do so fast because the Black Hat Bash at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is this Friday. This family-friendly event features music, local food, drinks (including a cash bar), party favors, a costume contest, costume fashion show and more. Tickets range from $30-$35 for adults and $20-$25 for youth. Museum members receive a special discount.
More information can be found at childrensmuseum.org.
2. Learn the hottest trends in fashion
Since 2006, Midwest Fashion Week has introduced trendy styles to Indianapolis and this year will be no different. Two runway shows at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, beginning at 8 p.m., will showcase the work of designers from all around the world. The Friday and Saturday night shows will include celebrity guest and live performances. Tickets are $40 per person and $15 for students.
More information can be found at midwestfashionweek.com.
3. Support the arts
There's so much chatter around the benefits of the arts for children and adults. Here's your chance to show your support. The Monument Circle Art Fair is this Saturday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and gives regional artists a chance to showcase their work at where else? Monument Circle. The event will include visual artists as well as musical performances and food trucks.
More information can be found at monumentcircleart.com.
4. Not your traditional GermanFest
Of course most German Fests include food and beer but this Saturday’s event, taking place at the Athenaeum Theatre, will change your expectations of the traditional. Get ready for an OctoberFast 5K, Wiener dog races, yodeling contests, and more than 100 vendors at the Urban Flea market starting at 11 a.m. All proceeds for GermanFest benefit the maintenance and care of the historic Athenaeum.
More information can be found at athenaeumfoundation.org.
5. Fall into fall
Looking for more fall fun? Traders Point Creamery is hosting Oktoberfest on the Farm this Saturday beginning at noon that will feature a hog roast, farm-inspired German food, a biergarten and more. It’s perfect for the kids too. Families can enjoy pony rides, hayrides, pumpkin picking, face painting, crafts and games. They’ll even get to sample the creamery’s products and watch a cow milking in the evening. All money goes to the Trader’s Point Rural Historic District, a space placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
More information can be found at traderspointcreamery.com.
6. Dogs + trivia
If you like trivia and dogs, you need to cancel your current Saturday night plans and put trivia night at the Harrison Center for the Arts on your calendar. Challenge your family, friends and others during this event that will benefit three animal agencies - Last Call K9's, Every Dog Counts and St. Roch Foundation for Dogs. You can reserve a table of eight that includes dinner and one round of drinks per person. If your table wins, not only will you be claimed the winner, you’ll receive a cash prize. Tables are $175 or $21 per person.
More information can be found at strochfoundation.com.
Keep reading! Here's an added bonus:
Take home a furry friend...or two
It's back, and for a good reason. The Indy Mega Adoption Event will bring in over 1000 dogs and cats hoping you'll fall in love and take one of them home this weekend. Unfortunately, animal shelters in the Indianapolis area are over capacity and you can help solve this problem Oct. 8-9 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Adoptions are only $30 and each pet comes microchipped. The part is, you get to take them home that day.
More information can be found at indymegaadoptionevent.org.
