Indianapolis, IN
Enjoy your artsy side with these 8 free things to do in Indianapolis

Tickets that cost zero dollars are always popular, and Indianapolis artists are generous enough to share their talent for free at several events throughout the fall.
Museums will welcome crowds to see their collections and engage in hands-on activities. Monument Circle will continue to invite everyone to a pop-up mini-park to check out a mobile art museum, play ping-pong and other games, and eat snacks. And world-class musicians will regale listeners at concerts full of music they’ve spent years perfecting.
Here are eight free events you won’t want to miss. Make sure to register in advance for those that request it and donate if you can to keep the art coming.
PlayFest Indy
Sept. 9 to 15 at multiple venues. Tickets and more information at newharmonyproject.org/pfi
In this initiative by the New Harmony Project, eight playwrights will develop plays with Indianapolis theater companies. The public concert-style readings will take place from Sept. 13 to 15, and audiences can stay for a post-performance talk with the writer at each one.
Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series
Several Sundays from Sept. 1-Oct. 20 on the lawn behind Garfield Park Art Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive. Schedule at bigcar.org/project/vibe
A group of creative folks — including Arte Mexicano en Indiana and Big Car Collaborative — are bringing in musicians, vendors, artists and poets for afternoon concerts that will fend off any Sunday scaries. The events aim to be family friendly and neighborly as they use a part of the park you might not have explored before.
Free museum days
Explore exhibits, gardens and activities as these Indianapolis museums offer free admission:
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15. 3000 N. Meridian St. Fiesta de la Familia is a celebration of Latin American cultures, with special programming throughout the museum. Reservation is required at childrensmuseum.org.
- Newfields: 4000 N. Michigan Road. Admission is free during regular operating hours on the first Thursday of every month, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. Reservation is required at discovernewfields.org/visit. Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust cardholders receive one free general admission ticket during the first weekend of every month. Learn more at discovernewfields.org/about/community.
- Eiteljorg Museum: 500 W. Washington St. On Oct. 14, the museum will mark Indigenous Peoples Day by featuring Native American performers and presentations. On Oct. 26, the museum will feature music, dancing, activities and a marketplace as part of its Día de Muertos Community Celebration. Admission is free both days. Learn more at eiteljorg.org.
Spark on the Circle
11 a.m. through dusk through Nov. 3 on Monument Circle. circlespark.org
Back in an expanded role for its second year, Spark temporarily transforms one quadrant of Monument Circle into an urban park — complete with turf, yard games and plenty of space to lounge and enjoy the city’s vibes. See a full schedule of artist workshops and special events at circlespark.org. (Swifties should keep an eye out for announcements regarding celebrations planned during Taylor Swift’s Nov. 1-3 stop in Indy!)
Jazz afterparty on First Fridays
9 p.m. on First Fridays at McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St. mcgowanhall.org
These jam sessions, led by pianist Christopher Pitts, have a vibe that mixes talented musicians, inventive experimentation and a speakeasy feel. They’re the perfect way to wrap your First Friday visual art explorations.
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Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Garfield Park. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Riverside Park. 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Holliday Park. Registration requested for the events at icomusic.org.
Enjoy classic programs from a stunning group of musicians who are trading the indoor concert hall for three verdant parks. Bring a picnic and blanket and let the music waft over you.
Opera in the Park
Sept. 7 at MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park. Register at indyopera.org.
Renowned soprano Angela Brown, Maestro Alfred Savia, and more Indianapolis Opera stars and guests will perform in the annual event that will kick off the institution’s 50th anniversary season.
Indy Parks Free Concert Series
Through October at parks around the city. parks.indy.gov/free-concert-series
Cathy Morris, the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, PsyWrn Simone and Premium Blend are among the performers who will lend soundtracks to breezy summer and fall evenings. Check the schedule often as Indy Parks adds more dates.
Contact IndyStar pop culture reporter Holly Hays at holly.hays@indystar.com.
Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or d.bongiovanni@indystar.com.

Indianapolis, IN
Pacers rookie Kam Jones arrested after police chase on I-65

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers rookie guard Kameron “Kam” Jones has been arrested and booked into jail after police say he was driving recklessly and started a police chase on I-65.
Jones, a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was booked into the Marion County Jail on Monday morning and preliminarily charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and felony resisting arrest.
Indiana State Police said a trooper tried around 10 a.m. to pull over a car that was “very erratic” and driving recklessly on Interstate 65. A chase reportedly began near the I-65 North Split and ended near the Fletcher Avenue exit, where the driver was identified as Jones.
Online jail records show Jones is currently being held in the Marion County Adult Processing Center and that a bond has not been set as of 1 p.m.
The 23-year-old out of Marquette was selected 38th overall by the Spurs in June before being traded to Indiana. The Pacers signed Jones to a four-year contract in early July, but he has yet to make his NBA debut while dealing with a reported back injury.
The Pacers acknowledged Jones’ arrest in a statement sent Monday afternoon to FOX59/CBS4:
“We are aware of the situation involving Kam Jones. We are in the process of gathering additional information and will not have any additional comment on the matter at this time.”
If convicted of resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony, Jones could be sentenced to up to 2.5 years in jail and fined up to $10,000.
Indianapolis, IN
4 things learned from Colts Week 7 performance vs. Chargers

Following the Colts’ Week 7 win over the Chargers, here are four things we learned from their performance.
The Indianapolis Colts dominantly improve to 6-1 as they take down the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24 to capture their third straight win.
At this point, it feels like clockwork how Indianapolis’s offense produces. Quarterback Daniel Jones recorded yet another two-touchdown, 200+ passing yard performance with no turnovers, while running back Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground.
Rookie tight end Tyler Warren added to his already impressive rookie campaign, while Michael Pittman Jr. is once again one of Jones’ favorite targets. Receiver Alec Pierce played his second consecutive game after missing two straight games due to injury, and was the Colts’ leader in receiving yards (98).
Let’s highlight the top takeaways from Indianapolis’ Week 7 victory.
Jonathan Taylor is the MVP frontrunner
Taylor just recorded his third game this season with a hat trick of rushing touchdowns, after entering the game leading the NFL in carries (115), rushing yards (603), and rushing touchdowns (7).
He recorded 16 carries for 94 rushing yards and three scores, and averaged nearly six yards per carry.
It feels like there isn’t anything that Taylor can’t do, as he also tallied three receptions for 38 receiving yards, his second-most receiving yards on the year.
Alec Pierce is getting back into a groove.
After missing two straight games, Pierce made his return to the Colts roster in Week 6 vs. the Cardinals, where he recorded two receptions on four targets for 48 yards, but still did not look 100%.
Pierce led Indianapolis in targets (10) and caught five receptions for 98 yards. He led the Chargers in receiving yards, tallying 29 more than tight end Tyler Warren, who finished second-best on the team.
He hauled in a 48-yard deep ball, matching his production from Week 6 in a single play, and averaged 19.6 yards per catch.
The Colts won the turnover battle
Indianapolis’s defense helped its offense en route to a 38-24 victory with two interceptions against Justin Herbert, who had only four interceptions through the first six weeks of the season.
When Herbert can protect the football on offense, the Chargers are 2-1, but when he turns the ball over, they are 1-3. In fact, in the last three games, Herbert has thrown an interception, and the Chargers have lost.
His two interceptions came at the hands of defensive tackle Grover Stewart and safety Nick Cross, who both recorded their first interception of the season.
Stewart recorded the first interception of the game, after batting Herbert’s pass midway through the second quarter, that turned into a tip drill where he recovered his own tipped ball.
Cross picked off a potential touchdown pass from Herbert, intended for Quinten Johnston, to retain a 20-3 lead late in the first half.
The Colts won the turnover battle 2-0 after not to give the ball away on offense.
DeForest Buckner set a personal season high in sacks
Indianapolis defensive tackle Buckner entered the game with just a single sack on the season, but doubled his production against the Chargers. He sacked Herbert twice, the most on the team.
The Colts finished the game with three sacks, pushing the Chargers back 29 yards, and recorded 15 quarterback hits, with Buckner being responsible for four of them.
Buckner finished the game with five tackles, four solo tackles, and two sacks, adding to his 18 solo tackles and single sack on the season.
Indianapolis, IN
IMPD investigating hit-and-crash on west side of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on the west side of Indianapolis Saturday evening.
Public emergency reporting systems indicate officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 5200 block of Mecca Street around 8:12 p.m. to investigate a crash in which at least one person may have sustained serious injuries.
FOX59/CBS4 sent a crew to the scene, which was located just off of South Lynhurst Drive near Raymond Street. That crew found one IMPD squad car in the area upon its arrival.
Police at the scene told FOX59/CBS4 that they were investigating a hit-and-run crash. Those officers indicated that the crash was the result of a disturbance of some sort.
IMPD has not yet confirmed exactly how many people were injured in the crash. Police have not reported the number of cars that were involved in the crash.
As of this article’s publication, no additional information on the crash or the circumstances that led to it had been made available.
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