Indianapolis weekend events: Croquet, Jason Aldean, Rod Stewart, Fever and more
Driving the news: The 31st annual Wicket World of Croquet event is inviting players from around the state to Marion County for a day of fun and fundraising on the lawn.
A croquet tournament featuring more than 100 players is the main event.
There will also be local food and drink vendors, pop-up shops, interactive experiences, a live art auction and more.
Proceeds from the event benefit educational and civic programming at the site.
Zoom in: If you attend, be sure to dress to impress in your best all-white outfit.
It doesn't have to be fancy. Everything from streetwear to three-piece suits are welcome. Just make sure you nail the color scheme.
If you go: 10am-4:30pm
General admission tickets, which don't include food and drink, are $10 in advance and $15 the day of.
All access passes that cover lunch, drinks, snacks and activities start at $75.
Here are the rest of our picks for the weekend:
🐸 Catch the next summer concert at Broad Ripple Park when alt rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket headlines a show 7pm Friday.
Tickets start at $70.
⚾ Take in a game or three at Victory Field as the Indianapolis Indians host the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Games start at 7:05pm Friday, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday.
Tickets start at $15.
🎵 Bop to a little Blues in the Alley when Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels and Rebekah Meldrum play a free show at The Cabaret, 7pm Friday.
Reserved seats are spoken for, so bring your own chair.
👪 Have some family fun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during Disney's Descendants and Zombies concert, 7pm Friday.
Tickets start at $61.
🎻 Kick back at Conner Prairie for a pair of Symphony on the Prairie performances.
Dark Star Orchestra will present a Grateful Dead live concert experience at 7pm Friday. Tickets start at $13.
A Billy Joel and Elton John combo tribute starts at 8pm Saturday. Tickets start at $13.
🤠 Go full throttle with country star Jason Aldean when his tour stops at Ruoff Music Center, 7:30pm Friday.
🤘 Rock out with Rod Stewart at Ruoff during his "One Last Time" tour, 8pm Saturday.
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If you're looking to have a wicket good time in Indy this weekend, head to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Driving the news: The 31st annual Wicket World of Croquet event is inviting players from around the state to Marion County for a day of fun and fundraising on the lawn. A croquet tournament featuring more than 100 players is the main event. There will also be local food and drink vendors, pop-up shops, interactive experiences, a live art auction and more. Proceeds from the event benefit educational and civic programming at the site. Zoom in: If you attend, be sure to dress to impress in your best all-white outfit. It doesn't have to be fancy. Everything from streetwear to three-piece suits are welcome. Just make sure you nail the color scheme. If you go: 10am-4:30pm General admission tickets, which don't include food and drink, are $10 in advance and $15 the day of. All access passes that cover lunch, drinks, snacks and activities start at $75. Here are the rest of our picks for the weekend: 🐸 Catch the next summer concert at Broad Ripple Park when alt rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket headlines a show 7pm Friday. Tickets start at $70. ⚾ Take in a game or three at Victory Field as the Indianapolis Indians host the Omaha Storm Chasers. Games start at 7:05pm Friday, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday. Tickets start at $15. 🎵 Bop to a little Blues in the Alley when Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels and Rebekah Meldrum play a free show at The Cabaret, 7pm Friday. Reserved seats are spoken for, so bring your own chair. 👪 Have some family fun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during Disney's Descendants and Zombies concert, 7pm Friday. Tickets start at $61. 🎻 Kick back at Conner Prairie for a pair of Symphony on the Prairie performances. Dark Star Orchestra will present a Grateful Dead live concert experience at 7pm Friday. Tickets start at $13. A Billy Joel and Elton John combo tribute starts at 8pm Saturday. Tickets start at $13. 🤠 Go full throttle with country star Jason Aldean when his tour stops at Ruoff Music Center, 7:30pm Friday. 🤘 Rock out with Rod Stewart at Ruoff during his "One Last Time" tour, 8pm Saturday.
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