Indianapolis Travel Guide — Races, Festivals, Campgrounds & Local Life
Thanksgiving weekend 2026 in Indianapolis: the Drumstick Dash, Circle of Lights, what's closed Thursday and Friday, free things to do and where to stay.
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Circle of Lights returns to Monument Circle on Friday, November 27, 2026. What happens on lighting night, where to stand, parking and budget stays.
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The SHPE National Convention comes to the Indiana Convention Center October 28-31, 2026. What attendees should expect, plus hotels, transit and Indy tips.
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BOA Grand Nationals returns to Lucas Oil Stadium November 12-14, 2026. How prelims, semifinals and finals work, ticket timing, and where band families stay.
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The 2026 Circle City Classic swaps its HBCU game for four Indianapolis high school games at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 26. Schedule, parade and tips.
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The 2026 Spirit & Place Festival opens November 5 on the theme CONNECTIONS. How the community-created model works and why the milestone year was actually 2025.
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Everything to know about Brickyard Weekend 2026 at IMS — the July 24-26 NASCAR race weekend, ticket prices, camping, and how it differs from the Indy 500.
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A practical guide to attending the Indianapolis 500 at IMS — tickets, seating, getting there, race weekend timeline, and budget tips for every type of fan.
Read more →Circle of Lights returns to Monument Circle on Friday, November 27, 2026. What happens on lighting night, where to stand, parking and budget stays.
Read more →The 2026 Spirit & Place Festival opens November 5 on the theme CONNECTIONS. How the community-created model works and why the milestone year was actually 2025.
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The Irvington Halloween Festival marks 80 years October 24–31, 2026 — street fair, costume parade, and milestone events in Indianapolis's historic east-side …
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The best campgrounds within two hours of Indianapolis — Indiana state parks, reservoir camping, Brown County, and practical tips on fees, reservations, and …
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Where to eat cheap and eat well in Indianapolis — Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Broad Ripple, Irvington, and downtown, with honest picks and what makes Indy a …
Read more →The SHPE National Convention comes to the Indiana Convention Center October 28-31, 2026. What attendees should expect, plus hotels, transit and Indy tips.
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Gen Con 2026 runs July 30–August 2 in Indianapolis. Here's everything you need to know: badge prices, hotel strategy, downtown survival tips, and what's new …
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A practical guide to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis — major conventions, getting there, nearby budget hotels and restaurants, and tips for …
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