17 Things to Do in Indianapolis This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Carbon Leaf with Melanie Pierce

Carbon Leaf headlines HI-FI on Friday, October 16, with Melanie Pierce opening.

Friday, October 16, 2026 · HI-FI

Jesse Roper at Turntable

Jesse Roper brings his groove-heavy blend of Americana and blues to Turntable, presented by Forty5, with last-minute tickets available.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Turntable

Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins play Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 20.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:00 PM · Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Gasolina: Reggaetón Party

A reggaetón party at The Vogue on Friday, October 23; the listing shows it as sold out.

Friday, October 23, 2026 · The Vogue

Arts & Culture

Kim's Convenience

Ins Choi's hilarious and heartwarming comedy, directed by Cara Hinh, runs on the Janet Allen Stage through November 15.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Janet Allen Stage, Indiana Repertory Theatre

Creative Time Together

A creative hangout hosted by Art Connections for Sensitives, with a $25 fee listed.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:30 PM

The Magic of David Ranalli

A magic show by David Ranalli at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael

Festivals & Special Events

Downtown Fall Fest

A free first-ever fall festival on Lugar Plaza with pumpkins, yard games, fall photo ops, a Kids Corner, and local vendors.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Lugar Plaza

Friends Social at Newfields Harvest Nights

A friend social at Newfields' spooky-not-scary Harvest Nights, with expedited entry, pumpkin blinky lights, and a 2026 commemorative pin included.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 6:30 PM · Newfields

Free Events

Free Day! Día de Muertos Community Celebration

A free community day at the Eiteljorg celebrating Día de Muertos.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Eiteljorg Museum

Family-Friendly

Trail & Treat on the Canal

A free Halloween trail and treat event starting at the Indianapolis Colts Canal Playspace.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 5:00 PM · Indianapolis Colts Canal Playspace

Date Night

Murder at Millfields and Dinner

A murder-mystery dinner hosted by Art Connections for Sensitives.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 4:00 PM

Indianapolis Speed Dating for Singles Ages 25-45

A speed dating night for singles ages 25 to 45 at Upland Brewing on College Ave.

Monday, October 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Upland Brewing on College Ave

Food & Drink

VIVA!

An end-of-year culture and community gathering with cocktails, mocktails, live violin, a photo booth, and a phone booth.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · The Alchemist

Sports

Goals & Connections

A soccer scrimmage followed by networking, bringing together soccer, community, and career growth.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Indianapolis 5K Fun Run x Metazoa Brewing

A 5K fun run at Metazoa Brewing, part of the 2026 Indiana Brewery Running Series (21+).

Saturday, October 24, 2026 11:00 AM · Metazoa Brewing Company

Outdoors & Active

Toot Your Glutes

A neon-glow cardio workout for adults 18+ with music, fitness, and new people, with complementary parking in the Urban League lot.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Indianapolis Urban League, 777 Indiana Avenue