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The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legend Experience at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum is invigorating, enticing, adrenaline-pumping, and legendary -- with every single step. With 12 outside sports experiences and three indoor exhibits encompassing physical fitness and awe-inspiring sports history, you won’t want to miss this new model of health and fitness.

At Caplinger's Fresh Catch, locals line up at the no-frills counter, order the famous shrimp po’boy or the seafood Philly loaded with crab and lobster, and happily eat at simple metal tables. Nothing fancy, just impossibly fresh fish flown in regularly and cooked with care. The quality rivals coastal shacks, making you forget you are in the Midwest.

Film critic Patty Spitler says Steven Spielberg revisits one of his signature themes, the possibility that humans are not alone in the universe, in his new sci-fi thriller, “Disclosure Day.” The film continues Spielberg’s exploration of extraterrestrial life, a subject he previously examined in films such as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” It also touches on theories involving potential government secrecy surrounding alien encounters.

Princess Tiana’s new story is here! The Disney heroine is at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum and she needs your special spice! Produced by Walt Disney Imagineering and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, “Tiana’s Joyful Celebration” is the first-ever museum exhibition dedicated to Princess Tiana. This unforgettable celebration will run through Jan. 3, 2027, at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis before traveling to other museums across the U.S.

The world of Indiana broadcast journalism has suffered a profound loss. Steve Sweitzer, Chief Photographer at WISH-TV for many years, passed away May 21, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 76.

EIGHTY. Eight zero. A number that sounds . . . elderly. OK, I need to own that because, as we all know, the alternative is worse. Reflecting on life at this milestone can take a lot of different paths. I can think of things I regret, and things I’m grateful for. Looking back, I am very grateful that I grew up when I did, in the 1950s and ’60s, when childhood was innocent and worries were few.

Families can create connections to the natural world through "I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit," May 22-Sept. 7 at the Indiana State Museum, 50 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis 46204. Developed by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Charley Harper Art Studio, the exhibit showcases the signature style of “minimal realism” of Charley Harper, whose deep commitment to conservation came through in his clever artistry. Through I AM WILD, visitors can discove

Lincoln Lodge at American Village is going to the dogs… in the best way! 🐾 We’re thrilled to host the Indy Dog and Disc club dog every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. on our lakeside lawn — and you’re invited to join the fun! Bring your own chairs, your friends and family, and get ready to cheer on some talented pups as they compete in high‑flying frisbee games.

In the exhibition "Bold: New Voices in Contemporary Art," guests will discover thirteen works from the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields that highlight our ever expanding and globally relevant contemporary art collection.

Indianapolis might be hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, but that does not stop locals from enjoying some of the freshest seafood in the Midwest. Tucked away on Shadeland Avenue in Indianapolis, Caplinger’s Fresh Catch has become the go-to destination for anyone craving quality fish, whether you want to buy it fresh or enjoy it cooked to perfection right there.

Jennifer Weber is 52 years old. She wasn’t supposed to live much past 10. The Indianapolis woman has Cystic Fibrosis, a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. It can affect people of every racial and ethnic group. Read her story and how you can participate in a fundraiser on May 3:

American Senior Communities (ASC), Indiana’s largest senior living and healthcare provider, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for exceptional performance across multiple categories in its 2026 Best Senior Living ratings.