Best time to visit Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

1 THING TO DO IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN (MAY 16 - MAY 26)

Hummingbird Migration

Hummingbird Migration

May–September • nature

Catch a glimpse of native ruby-throated hummers until the tropics beckon them back south

19 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Indiana State Fair

Indiana State Fair

out of rangeAugust 2-18, 2024 • event

A major Midwestern entertainment attracting a million people every year

Indiana Comic Convention

Indiana Comic Convention

out of rangeMarch 22–24, 2024 • event

Which celebrity do you want to meet at this comic con?

Indiana Fall Colors

Indiana Fall Colors

out of rangeOctober • nature

Discover Indiana's largest nature preserves in their full glory

Sandhill Crane Migration

Sandhill Crane Migration

out of rangemid-September–mid-December • nature

One of the most impressive bird congregations in North America

Indianapolis 4th of July Events & Fireworks

Indianapolis 4th of July Events & Fireworks

out of rangeJuly 4–7, 2024 • event

Dazzling displays and fun events to celebrate Independence Day in Indy

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse

out of rangeApril 8, 2024 • event

Some spots on Earth wait for the moment of solar totality for hundreds or even thousands of years. To capture a spectacle, you have to be truly lucky

Indianapolis Crossroads Air Show

Indianapolis Crossroads Air Show

out of rangeOctober 28–29, 2023 • event

Visit one of the biggest air shows in Indiana!

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights

out of rangelate November–December • event

Check out the largest and most impressive dazzling displays in the city to get into the holiday spirit

Indy Jazz Fest

Indy Jazz Fest

out of rangeSeptember 26–October 1, 2023 • event

Dive into the swing and laid-back vibe at the annual festival in Indianapolis

Feast of Lanterns Festival

Feast of Lanterns Festival

out of rangeAugust 24, 2024 • event

The Feast of Lanterns festival isn't just about lanterns

Winterfest: Brewers of Indiana Guild

Winterfest: Brewers of Indiana Guild

out of rangeFebruary 9–10, 2024 • event

A great occasion to have fun along with like-minded booze-lovers

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day

out of rangeMarch 14–15, 2024 • event

Experience the true spirit of St. Patrick's Day as the city turns green

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

out of rangeOctober 21–28, 2023 • event

The oldest and one of the largest Halloween festivals in the United States

Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival

Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival

out of rangeAugust 20, 2022 • event

Immerse into a magical nighttime experience of lanterns on water

Christmas at the Zoo

Christmas at the Zoo

out of rangeNovember 18–December 30, 2023 • event

One of the oldest zoo lights displays in the country

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31  • event

Kiss the old year goodbye in Indy

Verizon 200

Verizon 200

out of rangeAugust 13, 2023 • event

One of NASCAR's most iconic races at an iconic location

Bacon Festival Indianapolis

Bacon Festival Indianapolis

out of rangeAugust 26, 2023 • event

Try out over 40 bacon and pork-inspired dishes and plenty of delicious beer

Christmas in Pendleton

Christmas in Pendleton

out of rangeNovember 11, 2023 • event

Kick off the holiday season in the suburb of Indianapolis

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