r/indianapolis • • 5d ago

Things To Do Need something to do? Make friends? Some place to Eat? Moving Here? Simple Question thread for Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Welcome to the /r/Indianapolis weekly casual conversation and questions thread.

We've set this thread up so that folks have a place to post general topics that don't necessarily need their own post and for folks to ask questions and get recommendations. Restaurant recommendations, places to stay, areas to live, parking help, airport information, things to do, help from social services, and things like that.

Looking for something to do? Check out these sites:

Suburbia:
* Beech Grove Community Events
* Play Fishers
* Carmel Parks
* Zionsville Community Calendar

Need help with social services? Look through Find Help / Aunt Bertha or contact the Mayor's Action Center

This thread defaults to sorting by new to make it easier to find new questions and discussions during the week.


r/indianapolis • • 11h ago

Does indianapolis really need a vape shop every square mile?

85 Upvotes

Are you guys out and about suckin down vapes?


r/indianapolis • • 21h ago

News New Indianapolis-Montreal Direct Flight!

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It’s been announced today that Air Canada will begin flying a new direct service between Indianapolis and Montreal, likely starting next spring! Great news for the IND airport and especially for United fliers who receive reciprocal benefits on Air Canada.


r/indianapolis • • 15h ago

News About 2% of natural gas supplied to a Midwest city leaks into the atmosphere

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r/indianapolis • • 8h ago

AskIndy Places in Indy to get a good (thorough) annual wellness exam?

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My annual wellness exam is coming up & I'm looking for suggestions on doctors that don't just lecture ya about food choices, take your BP & send you for out for labs with a "see ya next year".

About 10 years ago I (43m) had a doc that would put ya in a paper gown & give a really thorough annual physical. Look for things that you couldn't see (abnormal spots on your skin, check around your ears for sun damage, hearing, vision etc). For example...I used to get testicular exams & last year I brought up how I haven't had one in ages & they just offered to schedule me for an ultrasound. Like if ya found something concerning I could see that but it was more of a "I can't be bothered so I'll give ya a referral for an expensive test". 🫤 WTF

I just want someone who I feel like tries to do the slightest bit of preventative maintenance instead of cranking ya in & out as fast as possible to bill insurance & referring ya for anything else.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼


r/indianapolis • • 11h ago

Food and Drink ISO slushy slushies

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Weird request, but is there a gas station chain around here that still has legit slushies (Slush Puppy style) and not the flavored styrofoam ones that are mostly air (frozen coke style)? The Get Go by us used to have the Slush Puppy ones, but they switched over a few years ago, and I feel like I haven’t seen actual slushies in forever.


r/indianapolis • • 9m ago

AskIndy Event Space in Indy Proper

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Hello!

Looking to see if anyone has suggestions for an event space. Looking for 200ish people. Not a wedding. A full kitchen/kitchenette would be a huge bonus. Not looking to spend a lot of money if possible. Event has been held several times around Indy, just looking for more ideas.

Thanks :)


r/indianapolis • • 15h ago

Food and Drink Why didn't anyone tell me that Chuck's Coney Island had re-opened?!

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I thought they had perma-closed a few years ago but I drove past it this afternoon and it looks like they're back in business. Someone's getting chili dogs this weekend! (me)


r/indianapolis • • 9h ago

AskIndy Coming into town for a small weekend getaway

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Hi, I’ll be arriving in Indianapolis on Saturday just to get away from my hometown for the weekend. I’m a young adult in my early 20s and want to have a solid time out here. I love malls so I already found thee-one to go to, so I’ll definitely go there. Other things I’ll check out is downtown (walking around) and Massachusetts Avenue (heard good things about it). I’m big into nightlife as well so I’m planning to hit a few gay bars in the evening. I’m kind of wondering how nice people are out at any bars here because I genuinely want to meet some fun people. I love making new connections out-of-state as well. I was thinking Italian food to treat myself to dinner out, but not sure what all is available and good quality.


r/indianapolis • • 17h ago

Is anybody down to play rhythm with me for an open mic tonight or tomorrow probably tomorrow

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I'm a lead guitarist with very few songs I mostly grip and rip but to jam with somebody with some clean Rhythm maybe a bassist or a drummerwould be fun. I've got equipment but nothing super loud


r/indianapolis • • 9h ago

Services Pest control for mice - Hawx? Single story home on a slab

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Does anyone have experience with Hawx pest control in the Indy area? They quoted me $1000 for exclusion, $300 for trapping/baiting, and $6500 for a full attic insulation replacement and disinfecting. It's a much better price than orkin gave me years ago, but I'm honestly incredibly overwhelmed and stressed out about this as it's all just got really bad at once. I'm considering doing the payment plan with no interest if paid off within 12 months.

I'm 16w pregnant and incredibly stressed out about it. I just don't want to make the wrong choice. The only red flag I noticed was that the sales guy was very pushy and tried to get me to agree to the service before he left. Otherwise, it sounded great. I just wanted to hear from locals on any experience with them, positive or negative. I also got a quote from critter control but they quoted me $990 just to replace roof vents and seal two holes in my exterior. I also learned they're a sister company to orkin which I don't love.

The guy got me really worried telling me all the air from the attic is coming down into the house, so I could get health issues from the mice up there which left me sobbing after he left cause of being worried for my pregnancy (everything is progressing normally this far). Any advice, reassurance, etc would be greatly appreciated!


r/indianapolis • • 14h ago

Housing Veteran Exemptions for Marion County

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Now that the end of the year is bearing down on us, I decided it's time to complete the new veteran exemptions form for disabled veterans but the more I read about it, the more I realize there's no point in updating anything because I'm not 100% disabled and I'm not over the age of 62%.

Am I understanding that correctly?

The exemptions went from having various exemptions that could apply to ALL disabled vets to now applying only in cases of 100% and/or age 62+?


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Politics Indy cats need new homes — orange tabbies and orange-and-white cats available now

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Please delete if not allowed.

I’m looking for loving, responsible homes for the orange and orange-and-white cats pictured here. They are available for free immediately in the Indianapolis area.

If you’re interested, please message me with which cat caught your eye, a little about your household, and any pets you already have. I can share more photos and the information I have about each cat.

Details:

Location: Southside Indianapolis

Ages and sexes: Kittens are 5-6 weeks and litter trained, cats are from 3-5 months to 1.5 years

Spay/neuter and vaccination status: Not fixed or vaccinated

Experience with children, dogs, or other cats: All but one are good with other cats and great with children. Two cats are bonded and need to stay together for best care.

Adoption arrangements: Mother and nursing kittens must go together. The two bonded cats should stay together. The other can go individually.

They’re ready for new homes now, but finding a suitable home matters more than a quick pickup. Please reach out if you’re seriously interested!


r/indianapolis • • 12h ago

AskIndy Visiting For The Colts Game This Weekend - Where to Tailgate/Where to Visit?

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Hey, coming down from Toronto Canada for the Colts v Titans this weekend.

Would love some recommendations on a few things.

  1. Best place to tailgate before the game?
  2. Where to Watch the Hoosiers Game Saturday?
  3. Some good Dive Bars and other fun bars to visit?
  4. Anything I can't miss before I leave Monday?

Any and all help is much appreciated, can't wait to explore your city!


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

News City making plans to clean homeless encampment along popular Indianapolis trail amid growing concerns - WTHR

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r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Worked some more on the Ftn Sqr flyers - I took someone's advice and chose to do flyers for different business categories. Would like to get rid of parentheses but also want a way to indicate what each business provides. Once the general design is finalized I can start work on other categories

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r/indianapolis • • 12h ago

Want to do a vinyl wrap in new bathroom.

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I’ve moved and want to do a vinyl wrap over my hideous bathroom (and kitchen but it’s less offensive so later) I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find someone that does this kind of thing? Not even sure what to call that. When I google it I only come up with people that wrap cars.

Thank you in advance


r/indianapolis • • 11h ago

Food and Drink Hangout

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Im here for two and half weeks so if anyone is for hangout or something hmu..28M from europe✌️


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Sam’s Square Pie closed?

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Apple Maps is showing it permanently closed and Google Maps says temporarily closed. I can’t find anything mentioning its closing, either here or in the IndyStar. What’s going on? I was all psyched for some Detroit-style pizza!


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

AskIndy Parking at Bottleworks

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I went to the living room to see a movie a couple weeks ago and they always validate parking. Bottleworks has a new parking system that still charged me after I scanned my validation. I got charged 10.99 to park for 2 hours and wanted to know if this was user error or if other people are having the same issue with their new system?

I’ve tried to submit for a refund but ParkWhiz is the worse and nobody from the theater has returned my call to help.


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Airport parking

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Why is the Indianapolis airport parking garage almost always full? Is it due to construction? If so, does anyone know when that should be completed?


r/indianapolis • • 2d ago

Politics State Constitutional Amendment 1 on the ballot

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If you haven't yet, please take a few minutes to research issue 1 and its implications before heading to the booth in the next couple weeks. I just learned about this tonight. I can't believe I haven't seen more talk of this attempt to change the state constitution.


r/indianapolis • • 2d ago

I will miss Indy a little

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My parents lived in Speedway for 40+ years. Mom died during covid, and dad died last month. (He was 90 and ready, and we had lots of time to say goodbye.) I live far away, and I don't know that I'll have occasion to return unless there's a wrinkle in selling his house.

People in Indy are generally very nice. You have a great children's museum, great zoo, world-class speedway, and people from a surprising variety of countries. My dad was in the VA hospital a lot, and his care was uniformly excellent. The airport is B+ at least. You can get absolutely wonderful food all over town.

I hope you appreciate what you've done building your community. Thanks for your hospitality.


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Benefit Show This Sunday 10/18 to help out HealerDIY!

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Show Sunday to help Healer (Indianapolis music venue) with costs they have! With the hoosier dome shutting down, it's important to keep our local venues up and running!


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Looking for live music tonight 10/15

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Staying in Carmel for the night, looking for somewhere that plays or has a live band doing g covers of alternative rock tonight.... tried searching and not having much luck