Things to Do This Weekend Near Indianapolis with Kids | May 8-10, 2026
Looking for fun things to do in Indianapolis this weekend? Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, or want to explore something new, Indy is full of exciting events and local adventures. From seasonal festivals and free community activities to indoor play spots and outdoor trails, there’s always something happening around the city.
Sonsio Grand Prix fans encouraged to ‘Plan Ahead’ with IMS.com
Fans attending the Sonsio Grand Prix NTT INDYCAR SERIES event May 8-9 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are encouraged to “Plan Ahead” through IMS.com/PlanAhead, an interactive web page that serves as a home base for fans headed to the track. The “Plan Ahead” page features detailed information about the...
Residents get first look at the future of State Road 37 in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Residents of Noblesville got their first look Thursday night at proposed design concepts for the State Road 37 Improvement Project. The Indiana Department of Transportation is partnering with the City of Noblesville on the project and says public input will continue to play a key role as plans develop.
IMPD: Suspected drunk driver flees traffic stop, causing fatal crash
One person died and another was critically injured after a suspected drunk driver fled a traffic stop in Indianapolis early Friday morning.
16-year-old charged as adult for murder following deadly robbery on Indy’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS – A 16-year-old is in jail and facing charges as an adult for a murder and robbery on Indy’s east side. The killing at a home on Treyburn Green Drive took place when the suspect was only 15-years-old. The accused killer has since turned 16, and court records show police used surveillance pictures and […]
Semi-autonomous mobility Corvette driven by Sam Schmidt up for sale
INDIANAPOLIS — Mecum Auctions returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds May 8-16 for the 39th Original Spring Classic, with about 2,500 classic and collector cars up for sale. Perhaps the most unique hot rod in this sale is a 2014 Semi-Autonomous Mobility-modified Corvette in which Sam Schmidt made history....
You Won’t Believe The Story Behind This Hidden Indiana Coffee Shop
When a general store becomes a coffee haven, magic happens in the most unexpected corner of Wabash. Modoc’s Market proves that the best transformations come with wooden bears and exceptional espresso. Let me tell you something about Indiana that you might not know. Hidden in plain sight throughout this...
INDOT: I-465 northbound reopened in northeast Indianapolis after semi crash
UPDATE (10:17 a.m.) — As of around 10:15 a.m., all lanes of I-465 are reopened after Friday morning’s semi crash. Original Story INDIANAPOLIS — A portion of I-465 in northeast Indianapolis is closed due to a reported crash involving a semi truck. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, all lanes are closed on I-465 […]
Inmate taken into custody after leaving correctional facility in Indiana
INDIANA — An inmate who left the Edinburgh Correctional Facility in Johnson County was taken back into custody Friday morning, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. An IDOC spokesperson said Montez Beech was taken into custody by correctional officers around 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 8. Officials said Beech left the minimum-security facility Thursday night. […] The post Inmate taken into custody after leaving...
1 dead, 1 critical after pursuit ends in crash on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a pursuit and fatal crash occurred on the near east side of Indianapolis early Friday morning. According to IMPD, at around 12:30 a.m., an officer observed a pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed and ignoring multiple stop signs. The officer attempted to […]

















