Monthly Archives: September 2026

Weather Impacts the 2026 Indiana State Fair Attendance

INDIANAPOLIS — The 169th Indiana State Fair closed after a 15-day celebration that showcased what the Fair does best: bringing Hoosiers together, celebrating youth, creating family fun, making memories and building traditions. This year’s Fair was unlike any other. Indiana experienced historic and significant weather events across the state, creating … Read More

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Launches $4 million Campaign

INDIANAPOLIS ‑ After 50 years of planting trees, restoring habitat, building neighborhood parks and hauling litter out of streets and streams, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB) is asking Indianapolis to help make that work permanent. The organization launched today Rooted in Indy: Nourishing a Greener Future, a $4 million capital … Read More

74th Annual Lord’s Acre Festival Sept. 18-19

McCORDSVILLE — A McCordsville tradition since 1952 returns Sept. 18 and 19 as McCordsville United Methodist Church welcomes the community to the 74th Annual Lord’s Acre Festival. The two-day festival will be held Friday, September 18, from 4–8 p.m. and Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. at McCordsville United … Read More

Welcome Fall in Broad Ripple at Third Thursday

INDIANAPOLIS – Celebrate the start of fall in Broad Ripple at Third Thursday’s Harvest & Harmony on Thursday, Sept. 17 from  6–9 p.m.  More than 40 Broad Ripple businesses will offer extended hours, specials, fall-inspired cocktails, and unique seasonal experiences throughout the Village. Live music will be featured at locations … Read More

New Street Projects Slated for Downtown

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning next year, several one-way streets downtown will be converted to two-way traffic, in an effort to slow vehicles and upgrade intersections and traffic signals. Plans include converting streets to 2-way from spring 2027 to spring 2029 on major thoroughfares, including: • Capitol Ave. from 21st to 38th … Read More