Today is truly a beautiful day. Not only for the 500 Parade but for you and your family as well. School will be out soon so start getting ready this weekend with some of the events listed below….check em’ out .
- The gates are open for Legends Day at the Motor Speedway. It’s a full day of events including the IMS Kids Zone, IMS Midway and much more. For more information contact them at 317.492.8500 or see the website at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/.
- The Butterfly Kaleidoscope is back at White River Gardens with over 30 native and exotic species, plus an interactive building station. Exhibit is open now until Sept. 1st and while there check out the Indianapolis Zoo along with White River Gardens. Make it a day at White River Gardens with the family. For more information on all three events see www.indianapoliszoo.com/.
- Not sure you have what it takes to survive? Be a part of the Survival Skills Workshop at Conner Prairie. You can learn how to find water, food, shelter and make fire. The workshop runs until 4pm today and is discounted for members. For more details see www.connerprairie.org/.
- Escape from the family and discover the art of wine-making and experience Grape to Glass Winery Tour at Easley Winery held each Sat./Sun from 12-5pm. Groups over 10+, please call in advance as no reservations are needed. Contact Easley at 317.636.4516 or www.easleywinery.com/tours.html.
- At 12 noon the 58th Annual IPL 500 Festival Parade kicks off in Downtown Indy. It’s the unofficial start of summer. For parade routes and more see www.500festival.com/parade.
- Mary Poppins is back and this time at Beef and Boards May 15th through June 29th. Times and performances vary, for more information contact them at 317.872.9664 or via webpage at www.beefandboards.com/.
- Get your groove on at Easley Winery for Groovin in the Garden with live music and great wine. This event is free, but you will need to BYOC…Bring Your Own Chair to this summer music series. See the website at www.easleywinery.com/.
- At 3pm the Indy Dash 5K Beer Run and Tasting in Indianapolis begins. The walk is all followed by a food buffet, beer tasting and entertainment all evening. See www.indy500dash.com/ or give them a call at 317.638.9273.
- Experience a race eve tradition with red carpet, VIP and celebrities as part of the KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Tickets are still available, see www.500festival.com/other-events/snakepit-ball for more details.
- Don’t miss your Indiana Pacers in Game 3 as they battle the Heat in Miami tonight at 8:30pm. #GOPACERS.
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