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It’s that time of year when we thank all of the mothers holding down the families out there. Not only the mothers, but the Aunts, Grandmothers, Sisters, and more taking care of the family. Temps today should be high in the 80’s, close to 90 degrees. That’s something we havent seen in a while here in Indy. Scattered storms on and off, but mainly later tonight. Get the family out of the hot house and outside to check out what’s up in and around your city.
- The starts out with the INDYCAR GRAND PRIX at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gates opened at 7:30am, but the midway opens at 11:30am. There are all sorts of activities for the entire family. To get more information go to bit.ly/AI-ims2018
- It’S MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND at the Indianapolis Zoo. The family can participate in a zoo wide scavenger hunt, find out about how the animals at the zoo take care of their babies and much more. Get your tickets at indianapoliszoo.com/events-and-groups/zoo-events/mothers-day-weekend
- Catch a breeze as you swing through the tree’s down the zip line or Tarzan swing as part of the GO APE TREETOP ADVENTURES at Eagle Creek. To schedule your adventure head over to goape.com/indianapolis
- Downtown will be filled with music this afternoon as part of the VIRGINIA AVENUE MUSIC FEST that starts at 11am. Over 100 performances by more than 100 bands, artists & more in the Fountain Square area. It’s absolutely FREE and there’ll be food trucks and more. Get details at virginiaavenuemusicfest.com
- The SALESFORCE & JP MORGAN CHASE 500 FESTIVAL KIDS DAY is on Monument Circle from 12noon to 4pm. Plus the rookie run starts at 12:30pm. Face painting, activities in a circus like environment and more. Plus 106.7WTLC will be there with prizes. Get ready for the largest outdoor festival for the kids because it’s absolutely FREE. To register for the rookie run, go to 500festival.com/youth/rookie-run/
- The 16th ANNUAL INDIANA WINE FAIR is in Brown County today from 1pm to 7pm. Sample and buy wine from over 30 Indiana vinters plus music, food trucks and more. For prices go to indianawinefair.com
- Take a ride on the PUBLIC GONDOLA on the Central Canal in downtown Indy. Make your reservations online at visitindy.com
- Spend an evening with Super Hero’s at Victory Field as your INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS take om the Columbus Clippers at 7:05pm. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at indyindians.com
There’s more going on around the city and you can find them at AroundIndy.com. Plus all weekend long you have a chance to win free tickets for your Mom to the IBE Music Heritage Festival 2 with Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Brandy, Blackstreet, Teddy Rile & Dave Hollister.
