The day may have started out a little cloudy and rainy, but hopefully the rain won’t last and you and the family can get up and out of the house. There are tons of things to do today so check em out:
- It’s the 157th Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds. One of the best fairs in the nation and has tons of activities. Going on now through Aug. 18th. See http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/index.html for the daily activities
- Since the State Fair is back, so is the ride to the fair on the WFMS Fair Train. There are 9 departures every day from Fishers starting at 8:45am and runs until 9:15p. For more information visit http://www.itm.org/Fairtrain.php
- Check out the Mayor’s Latino Soccer Cup at Northwestway Park this for the 2 day event t his weekend presented by the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and many more. See their website for more details and schedules and scores http://indymayorlatinosoccercup.org/
- Are you ready to “Roll up your sleeve” as the news anchors of WTHR have been saying. It’s the WTHR Blood drive going on today at 8 Indiana Blood Center locations through 2.pm today. Donors have a chance to win a 4 pack of tickets to Holiday World. For all locations visit http://www.indianablood.org/
- Barnes and Nobles host their Back-To-School Story Time today starting at 11am. Get the kids ready to for school with Dr. Seuss and the fun activities at the Barnes and Noble in Stony Creek Marketplace. Visit http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ for more details
- The monster trucks are back as part of the Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals at the Indiana State Fair at 1p and 7pm. It’s going on at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand and tix are sold separately from admission to the fair. For more information check out http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/entertainment/hoosier_lottery.html
- Get your groove on at ‘Grooving’ in the Garden’. It’s the summer music series at Easley Winery with live music every Saturday from 2-5pm. See http://www.easleywinery.com/ for details
- Since its suppose to be cloudy all day, how about a horse drawn carriage tour of downtown? Blue Ribbon Carriage Tours & Yellow Rose Carriage Tours are both open daily; the length of the tour and pricing varies. See their website at http://www.blueribboncarriages.com/ or http://www.indycarriage.com/
- The game is on tonight as your Indiana Fever are playing against Chicago. The game is at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and starts at 7pm. Tickets available at the Fieldhouse box office or Ticketmaster. See http://www.wnba.com/fever for more information
- The game continues with Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field at 7:05pm. They take on the Louisville Bats weather permitting. See http://www.indyindians.com/
- Indy Jazz Fest is back at the Prairie at Conner Prairie with live music performances. There will also be a salute to Indiana composers and the one and only Michael Jackson. Visit http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/
- Are you ready for your mind to be blown? Mind Tripping is back at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel. It’s a comedy mind reading act and goes on most Fridays at 8pm and Saturdays at 8:30pm Visit http://www.mindtrippingshow.com/
Whatever you and your family and friends do, be safe and watch one another. Have fun!!
