The morning may have started off foggy, but according to WTHR.com, the sun will peak through later this afternoon with highs in the low 80’s. There are so many things going on today that I am not able to list them all, like the 10th Annual WAMMfest in Greenwood, Indy’s Voice for Animals Launch Party in Indianapolis, and more. Check out some of the events happening today in and around your city.
- It’s the last weekend to be a part of the 161st running of the INDIANA STATE FAIR at the fairgrounds. Today there’s a demolition derby, watermelon seed spitting contest, plus cooking demo’s. To get your ticket go to indianastatefair.com
- The 2nd ANNUAL BBQ THROWDOWN kicked off at 8am at Four Day Ray Brewing. This is an all-day fundraising event to support the Fishers Fire Foundation, with firefighters BBQ competition at 5 PM. For ticket prices go to squareup.com/store/fishers-fire-foundation/
- Get ready for college with the 11th ANNUAL CLD COLLEGE PREP CONFERENCE & COLLEGE FAIR at the Indiana Convention Center. This is for both students & parents to hear from experts from K-12, post-secondary education, and NCAA. Sessions are specifically designed for students & student-athletes in grades 8th-12th, and their parents! Families attending the Conference will leave feeling better prepared to ask the most beneficial questions in regard to making the right college choice. Details available at cldcpc2018.eventbrite.com
- The PARISH FESTIVAL AUGUSTRAVAGANZA is this weekend at Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Parish off of Southeastern Ave. Enjoy the baby crawl, rides, games, food trucks and more. Plus later at 6pm, the fun continues at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish off of Kenwood. Find out more at archindy.org/criterion/local/festivals.html
- Be a part of the THRIVE COMMUNITY DAY, an Indianapolis initiative at the Indiana State Museum Lawn at White River. Have fun with the family friendly activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, games and 106.7 WTLC will be there too. Come and have fun starting at 11am- 2pm. Details on this website at tlcnaptown.com
- It’s BIKE TO CAMP DAY at the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp in Westfield. Fans are encouraged to ride their bikes on the Monon Trail to the camp where there’s a joint practice with the Baltimore Raven to prepare for Monday nite’s game. Practice is free, but you will need a ticket and can get one at colts.com/news/full-colts-2018-training-camp-schedule. Gates open at 12pm.
- Cumberland Road Church in Fishers is holding FAMILY FUN NIGHT at 4pm. This is a free event with food, a bounce house, games and more. For details contact 317-997-0252
- Your INDIANA FEVER WNBA BASKETBALL team is at Bankers Life Fieldhouse today at 4pm to battle the Chicago Sky. The first 1,000 fans 14 and under will receive a free hot dog, chips and drink, plus the chance to shoot a free throw after the game! Tickets start at only $13 & may be purchased at fever.wnba.com
To find out more things going on in and around your city, go to AroundIndy.com. Plus all weekend long you can win a family 4 pack of tickets to attend the UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS in Cincinnati Aug. 25th. Just listen for your chance to be the 10th and you win!!
