Indianapolis weekend events: Heartland International Film Festival, ghost walks and more
The 33rd annual Heartland International Film Festival is underway with more than 100 independent films on the docket.
What's happening: The 11-day festival that began Thursday and runs through Oct. 20 includes 28 world premieres, 73 regional premiers, 20 special presentations and 10 Indiana Spotlight films.
The theme of this year's fest is "Expand Your Universe," and attendees are encouraged to explore "stellar films from across the galaxy."
Screenings are being held at Emagine Noblesville, Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant, Landmark Glendale 12, Living Room Theaters and Newfields.
Many of the films will also be available to view online.
If you go: Tickets start at $12 for single screenings, and a bundle of 10 tickets can be purchased for $110.
The complete film guide is available here.
The list of films available virtually can be found here.
Check out the rest of our picks for the weekend:
🎸 Rock out at a horror-themed music festival when Camp Terror hits the Garnet Events Center & Waterfront Hotel in Speedway.
3pm-1am Friday, 10am-12am Saturday.
Tickets start at $75.
🧝 Transport to a land of magic, myth and mayhem at the ITSNOTACON! II gaming convention this weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Single-day tickets are $15, and three-day passes are $35.
🧟 Go on a haunted ghost walk that starts at the Slippery Noodle Inn, 7pm Friday.
Tickets start at $23.
👣 HamCo residents can get their ghost walk on during the Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk, 7pm Friday.
Tickets start at $23.
🎤 Party like Johnny Dang when rapper That Mexican OT brings his Lonestar Luchador Tour to Old National Centre, 8pm Friday.
Tickets start at $53.
🥍 Experience the"fastest game on two feet" during the inaugural USA Lacrosse Experience all weekend at Carroll Stadium.
Tickets are $15 for one day or $20 for the weekend.
🍺 Hop over for a brew in Broad Ripple during the Broad Ripple Beer Fest, 3pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $40.
🏴 Celebrate Scottish traditions during the 2024 Indianapolis Highland Scottish Games & Festival, 9am-9pm Saturday at the Marion County Fairgrounds.
Tickets start at $15 for adults and $5 for children.
Kids 5 and under get in free.
🎵 See pop star P!nk do aerial acrobatics during the Summer Carnival Tour at Lucas Oil Stadium, 6:30pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $25.
🎨 Experience the fusion of Mexican and Latin American art during the AHORA pop-up event, 11am-4pm Saturday at Eiteljorg Museum.
Tickets start at $20.
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