Top 8 things to do in Indy this weekend: IU Health Momentum Indy, Indianapolis Water Lantern Festival, IBE Film Festival, Indiana Black Expo and more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each week, WISH-TV highlights eight events and activities happening over the weekend around Indianapolis. 

Below are eight great events you should check out from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13, 2025.

HENDRICKS CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS – BYE BYE BIRDIE 

Friday, July 11,2025 

Hendricks Live! 
200 West Main Street, Plainfield, Indiana 46168 

Hour(s):  
7:30 p.m. 

Ticket Prices: 
Adult (19-64): $24.00 
Senior 65+: $21.00 
Child (5-18): $21.00 
Children 4 and under: Free  

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.  

JULY PORCH CONCERT: Staci McCrackin 

Friday, July 11, 2025 

The Indianapolis Propylaeum 
1410 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 

Hour(s):  
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

This event is free. For more information or to register, click here.  

CARMEL FARMERS MARKET  

Every Saturday until September, 27,2025  

Carter Green 
Carmel, IN 46032  

Hour(s):  
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   

This event is free. For more information, click here. 

GARFIELD PARK FARMERS MARKET  

Every Saturdays until October 25,2025 

Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens 
2432 Conservatory Dr,Indianapolis, Indiana 46203 

Hour(s): 
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

This event is free. For more information, click here.  

IU HEALTH MOMENTUM INDY

Friday, July 11, to July 13, 2025

Mass Ave Crit Bike Races
Friday,11 July
435 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
4:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Honor Major Taylor Fondo p/b Zipp
Saturday, 12 July
University Park, North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Indy Crit Bike Races
Saturday, 12 July
University Park, North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Mini Major Taylor Ride
Saturday, 12 July
307 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Kids Zone p/b Riley Children’s Health
Saturday, 12 July
University Park, North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.

Parkside Throwdown at Marian University
Sunday, 13 July
3649 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222

For more information or to register, click here.

IBE FILM FESTIVAL, INDIANA BLACK EXPO

Saturday, July 12, 2025

IBE Headquarters
Indiana Black Expo, Bldg.3
601 N. Shortridge Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219

Hour(s):
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(The doors open at 10:30 a.m.)

This event is free. For more information, click here.

INDIANAPOLIS WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Military Park
601 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Hour(s):
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Free admissions for kids under 8 with paid adult tickets. Lanterns are not included.

Regular Price 34% Off – Until July 12, 2025:$37.99

At the Event Price, At Event On –July 12, 2025 (if not sold out):$57.99

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

2025 LEVITT VIBE INDIANAPOLIS MUSIC SERIES: JULY CONCERT

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Tube Factory Artspace
1125 Cruft Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Hour(s):
12:00 p.m. to 3:00p.m.

This event is free. For more information, click here.

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