Circle City Classic 2026: From HBCU Game to a Four-Game High School Showcase
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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Spirit & Place Festival 2026: Inside Indianapolis's 30th Anniversary Civic Arts Celebration
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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LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026: A Spectator's Guide to Tournament Week at Chatham Hills
LIV Golf returns to The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield August 21-23, 2026, hosting the Individual Championship finale on a Pete Dye course north of …
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Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2026: A Runner and Spectator Guide to Race Weekend
The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon runs Saturday, November 7, 2026. Course reputation, expo timing, registration deadlines and where to watch.
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Indianapolis Colts Training Camp 2026: Free Practices, Theme Days, and the Grand Park Fan Experience
The Colts' final training camp at Grand Park runs July 29 to August 20, 2026 — 13 open practices, seven of them free, and a move to Indianapolis in 2027.
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Irvington Halloween Festival 2026: Indianapolis's 80th Annual Street Fair
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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Brickyard Weekend 2026: A Visitor's Guide to NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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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Indianapolis 500 Visitor's Guide: What First-Timers and Returning Fans Need to Know
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.
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Spirit & Place Festival 2026: Inside Indianapolis's 30th Anniversary Civic Arts Celebration
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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Indiana State Fair 2026: Dates, Food, Free Days, and Everything First-Timers Need to Know
The Indiana State Fair runs August 7–23, 2026 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Here's the complete first-timer's guide: tickets, food, free …
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Best Campgrounds Near Indianapolis: State Parks, RV Parks, and Primitive Sites Within Two Hours
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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Budget Restaurants and Cheap Eats in Indianapolis: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
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 …
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Gen Con 2026 Visitor's Guide: What's New, Where to Stay, and How to Survive the Convention
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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Indiana Convention Center Visitor's Guide: Getting There, Conventions, and Budget Tips
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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