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SPARK Happy Hour with Mr. Kinetik
Join us on Friday, September 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. for SPARK Happy Hour! Purchase a coffee, beer, wine, or Shake Up cocktail from Hanger Coffee presented by Coat Check and enjoy tunes from Mr. Kinetik. Mr. Kinetik is an Indianapolis-based DJ, musician, and instrumentalist inspired by a variety of genres, including funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, and more. He has been a part of various musical projects and hosts The Purple Crown Show on WQRT-LP 99.1 Indianapolis every Saturday…
Find out more »DANCE WALK INDY | INDIANAPOLIS (SPORTS THEME)
Dance Walk Indy (Sports Theme) Sports theme: Wear anything that screams sports! Think jerseys, Colts gear, Pacers, Fever, football-inspired looks, team spirit accessories, game day vibes, and anything that shows your Indianapolis spirit. In collaboration with @findfunindy, @wewalkindy, @danceworksindy, @dancefam_llc, and @quantumcavern , Dance Walk Indy is a citywide celebration where we turn sidewalks into dance floors and spreading smiles everywhere we go. No choreography, no pressure—just music, movement, and good vibes. Whether you’ve got two left feet or a…
Find out more »The LEGO® Friends Unicorn Cafe
Calling all unicorn lovers! The LEGO® Friends Unicorn Café is coming to town with a magical — and free! — experience. Step inside our café for an adventure filled with creativity and LEGO building that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Participating kids will receive a complimentary LEGO Friends mini-doll and a cake mini build. The LEGO Unicorn Café offers an age-appropriate build and play experience for kids ages 4–10. Please note: Due to small LEGO elements and potential choking hazards,…
Find out more »The LEGO® Friends Unicorn Cafe
Calling all unicorn lovers! The LEGO® Friends Unicorn Café is coming to town with a magical — and free! — experience. Step inside our café for an adventure filled with creativity and LEGO building that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Participating kids will receive a complimentary LEGO Friends mini-doll and a cake mini build. The LEGO Unicorn Café offers an age-appropriate build and play experience for kids ages 4–10. Please note: Due to small LEGO elements and potential choking hazards,…
Find out more »SPARK Kids Day
Come over to SPARK on Monument Circle for Kids Day! Kids day will feature a visual score collage Activity, face painting, Friendship bracelet activity, giant bubbles, and the Indianapolis Synphony Orchestra will also be hosting their instrument petting zoo! We hope to see you out at SPARK for this FREE and kid centered event! We at Big Car are teaming up with Downtown Indy Alliance and the City of Indianapolis — with support from the Indiana War Memorials Commission— to…
Find out more »Live Mural Painting + Meet SPARK Artist-in-Residence Siena Baldi!
Indy muralist Siena Baldi is bringing her creativity to Monument Circle for a live painting session as part of her SPARK artist residency! Siena is reimagining the mural on the Wagon of Wonders — transforming the mobile art experience with a vibrant new mural. Come watch the work take shape, ask Siena questions, and see how she approaches painting at this scale. ✨ LIVE MURAL PAINTING + MEET THE ARTIST 📅 Wednesday, September 23 ⏰ 9 AM–3 PM 📍 SPARK on the…
Find out more »Lunch Break Live! presented by Lake City Bank and Arte Mexicano with Nate Gonzales
Musician Nate Gonzalez will be performing at SPARK on Wednesday, September 23, from noon to 1 p.m. for Lunch Break Live! presented by Lake City Bank and Arte Mexicano. Bring your lunch, grab some treats from Hanger Coffee presented by Coat Check, pick a relaxing seat in the shade, and enjoy this free live music performance. SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, in cooperation with…
Find out more »SPARK Happy Hour with DJ Hop Machine
Join us on Thursday, September 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. for SPARK Happy Hour! Hop Machine is an Indianapolis-based DJ act founded and led by Ben Hopper, with his brother David frequently joining him behind the decks. Known for reading the crowd and building each set around the energy of the event, Hop Machine blends house and electronic music with pop, hip-hop, throwbacks, and recognizable favorites. From Indianapolis nightlife to private parties and community events, Ben has built Hop…
Find out more »SPARK Movie Night featuring Metropolis
SPARK Movie Night is coming! Join us Thursday, September 24 from 8–10 p.m. for a special screening of Metropolis at SPARK on the Circle. Watch this iconic film come to life with musicians performing the movie’s score live alongside the screening. The screen will be located in the park near the Wagon of Wonder, and free popcorn will be available while supplies last. Bring a blanket or chair, settle in under the stars, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind movie night downtown!
Find out more »Artist Activation: Monster Pins with Gab Peabody
Join Gab at Spark! on Monument Circle for a Monster Pin Workshop September 26th from 12–2pm! During this workshop, you will develop a monster and memorialize your new friend by making it into an awesome accessory. All are welcome! SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, in cooperation with the Indiana War Memorials Commission.
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