02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis is celebrating Star Wars Day, Sunday, May 4th, with these events
A long time ago... May 25, 1977 to be precise, an epic space opera arrived at 43 movie theaters in a galaxy not so far away.
Star Wars and its subsequent films have since become one of the most popular movie franchises of all time, spawning TV shows, toys, books and graphic novels adored by fans the world over.
May the 4th — a pun off the line, "May the Force be with you" — is popularly known as Star Wars Day, an informal holiday in which devoted fans celebrate their appreciation of the cinema saga created by George Lucas.
Here are some ways both children and adults can celebrate Star Wars Day in Indianapolis:
May The Rave Be With You
Where: 7 Johnson Ave, Indianapolis
When: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 3 - 3 a.m. Sunday, May 4.
What: Monsterz Inc. in Irvington is hosting a Star Wars-themed dance party for adults age 21 and older. "Come as your favorite Star Wars character," according to an event announcement on their official website. "Bring your light saber and interstellar vibes to fill the night as DJs drop beats powerful enough to shake the Death Star."
No Jedi mind tricks: Test your Star Wars trivia at the Indianapolis Taproom
Where: 1301 E Washington St, Indianapolis
When: 7-9 p.m., Sunday May 4
What: The Ash & Elm Cider Co. is hosting a Star Wars trivia night at its Indianapolis taproom, according to a social media post. Along with trivia, the night will include a costume contest, prizes and food. The event is kid-friendly. Organizers expect the event to be popular and encourage those interested to reserve a space on OpenTable.
Can't make it to that event? There's another Star Wars trivia night happening at Books & Brews at 9402 Uptown Drive Suite 1400, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
Another trivia event for families is happening earlier in the day at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Hamilton East Public Library, the Noblesville Branch, located at 1 Library Plaza.
Get your little Padawan some robes: Star Wars Drop at Once Upon a Child
When: Sunday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What: Once Upon a Child in Greenwood and in Indianapolis will be dropping gently used Star Wars apparel in celebration of Star Wars Day.
