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Dream Interpretation Booth presented by the Spirit & Place Festival
Have you ever awoken from a dream and wondered, “What in the heck did THAT mean?!” The Spirit & Place Festival is having fun with this DREAM theme this year by analyzing people’s dreams.* Do you dream about being naked in public? Driving a car? Flying? Stop by our booth and find out what it all means! (*Thoroughly untrained & unprofessional analysis offered... it’s free, what do you expect?)
Find out more »Roaming Historical Characters
Stop by the Monument and get into a casual conversation with Architect Alexander Ralston (1771 - 1827), who platted the streets of Indianapolis and Governor Oliver Morton (1823-1877), who ran the state of Indiana during the Civil War.
Find out more »Forensic Friends Drawing
Describe your friend to an artist who will sketch him or her. How accurate do you think the sketch will be with only your descriptive words as the artist’s guide? Find out with Forensic Friends!
Find out more »League of Lattes
Art comes in all different forms, and for some artists it's in the form of a little cup of frothy heaven. Mmm, coffee. Join us as some of Indy's top baristas throw down in hopes of claiming the title of the best. Judges will determine the best pour based on aesthetic beauty, definition, color infusion, and degree of difficulty and creativity. Points will be added for speed of delivery and taken away for sloppiness. It's gonna get hot!
Find out more »Indiana Landmarks’ Monument Circle Tours
Indiana Landmarks' guided tour explores the physical and symbolic heart of Indianapolis and tells the intriguing story of Monument Circle, past and present. During the tour, you'll hear about the Soldier and Sailors Monument, including why the woman on top faces south, as well as the roundabout's role in the city's original plan and stories regarding encircling architecture. No tour if raining cats and dogs! Reservation required. Advance tickets are $8 per adult (12 and up); $5 per member of…
Find out more »Circle City Classic Pep Rally
This pep rally includes university bands, cheerleaders, a DJ and more.
Find out more »Musical Family Tree presents !mindparade
Enjoy Bloomington's experimental rock group with psych pop influences! This !mindparade concert is free on Monument Circle! Find out more about !mindparade. Learn how our partner, Musical Family Tree, makes it their mission to spread Indiana music!
Find out more »Circle City Classic Parade
The Circle City Classic is in its fourth decade as one of America’s top football classics and favorite weekend celebrations. The Classic Parade is a family-oriented event with a focus on education which highlights honor students from central Indiana high schools. Pagentry, celebrities, floats and marching bands make this one of top parades in the country. Nearly 100,000 spectators watch the Classic Parade weave its way through downtown Indianapolis. Parade Grand Marshals have included renowned celebrities such as Jerry Rice,…
Find out more »Indiana Landmarks’ Monument Circle Tours
Indiana Landmarks' guided tour explores the physical and symbolic heart of Indianapolis and tells the intriguing story of Monument Circle, past and present. During the tour, you'll hear about the Soldier and Sailors Monument, including why the woman on top faces south, as well as the roundabout's role in the city's original plan and stories regarding encircling architecture. No tour if raining cats and dogs! Reservation required. Advance tickets are $8 per adult (12 and up); $5 per member of…
Find out more »Workout with the YMCA
Looking to switch up your excercise routine? Come get fit with exercises provided by YMCA staff. Click here to learn more about the YMCA!
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