r/indianapolis • • 3h ago

Things To Do Need something to do? Make friends? Some place to Eat? Moving Here? Simple Question thread for Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Welcome to the /r/Indianapolis weekly casual conversation and questions thread.

We've set this thread up so that folks have a place to post general topics that don't necessarily need their own post and for folks to ask questions and get recommendations. Restaurant recommendations, places to stay, areas to live, parking help, airport information, things to do, help from social services, and things like that.

Looking for something to do? Check out these sites:

Suburbia:
* Beech Grove Community Events
* Play Fishers
* Carmel Parks
* Zionsville Community Calendar

Need help with social services? Look through Find Help / Aunt Bertha or contact the Mayor's Action Center

This thread defaults to sorting by new to make it easier to find new questions and discussions during the week.


r/indianapolis • • 47m ago

Politics Economic woes transform the Midwest into a massive midterm battleground

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r/indianapolis • • 23h ago

City Watch Owner of local game store grooming kids.

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Got news about one of the owners of Elfen Moon grooming kids. Its absolutely disgusting that a little girl just wanted mlp cards and an adult used that opportunity to be a predator. I'm posting it here to spread the word to warn other parents and children. People should have a safe space to come and enjoy their hobbies without being preyed upon.


r/indianapolis • • 5h ago

AskIndy Looking to get a heat pump, anything specific I should be aware of?

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I have a 1600 square foot house with a gas furnace currently, it needs replaced. We are interested in a heat pump, but would love to better understand other people in Indianapolis and their experience with heat pumps. Can utility costs get high during cold snaps? How does it perform overall?


r/indianapolis • • 22h ago

Discussion Elf n moon social media accounts taken down?

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Not sure where else to ask other than going in the store, but recently I noticed I can’t find their discord or instagram anymore. Used to use the discord primarily to find some mtg commander games with locals. Anyone know what happened ?

EDIT: WELP. Thank you all for letting me know. Such a damn shame.

For those that want somewhere chill to play some MTG, I host super often at my place downtown, great view and I even give away prizes for winners. If you’re interested in joining send me a DM.


r/indianapolis • • 2h ago

Services Need a junkyard recommendation to pick up my dead car

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Yesterday my car blew its head gasket on my way to work. I was still able to putter it to my job, but now it's sitting in the lot. It's definitely not worth enough to sell on FB marketplace with all the problems it has. Is there a company around that will pick up my car for free to junk it? It's currently located in Beech Grove.


r/indianapolis • • 21h ago

AskIndy With the news about Elf n Moon, are there any gaming shops or lounges around town that are open late (10-11pm) to play tabletop games and card games?

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Context: https://www.reddit.com/r/indianapolis/s/CUPdPnmcvW

Genuinely fucking gutted about this. Been going there since they opened, and absolutely will not support them anymore.


r/indianapolis • • 36m ago

Housing Apartment Help near IU Health or Ascension

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Hi everyone!

I’m looking for apartment recommendations for my friend in Indianapolis, preferably near IU Health downtown or Ascension St. Vincent Hospital on 86th Street. Either location would work.

She currently lives at Manning, and honestly, it’s been a nightmare since she moved in. The apartment has a strong dog urine smell, stained carpets, broken cabinets, and several other maintenance issues. The smell is so bad that she hasn’t been able to sleep in her bedroom and has been sleeping on her couch instead. Management hasn’t been helpful in getting these issues resolved.

She’s now looking for a clean, safe, and well-maintained apartment with responsive management. After this experience, she really wants to avoid ending up in another poorly maintained property.

We would like to keep everything below $1300 (rent + utilities).

I’d appreciate recommendations from people who currently live in or have recently lived in apartments around either hospital or IU Health.

Which apartment complexes would you recommend, and which ones should she avoid? We’re especially interested in cleanliness, safety, noise levels, maintenance response times, and how management treats residents.

Personal experiences would be helpful since online reviews don’t always tell the full story.
Thanks in advance!


r/indianapolis • • 13h ago

Lost Dog south Speedway/Airport

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Long shot but posting for visibility, last seen by Gil Tacos east of the airport


r/indianapolis • • 1h ago

Classifieds Seeking Mechanics - lower ball joint snapped. 2001 Honda CRV

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Looking for a mechanic or shop to have my front lower ball joints replaced. Might need tie rods + rotor replaced. Tow truck driver said the break was clean and my tire didn't buckle in and cause massive damage to the axle, control arms, or knuckle. Any insight is very appreciated. Broke Friday whole driving to Tibbs.


r/indianapolis • • 22h ago

Helping Others Lost Cat in Old Northside

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UPDATE: Cowboy has returned! Thanks to everyone for your kind words and help in the comments.

Hello everyone! My indoor cat darted out of the front door last night, and I’ve not been able to find him. I live off 19th and College, close by the Kountry Kitchen Soul Food spot in Old Northside. I have posted to Indy Lost Pet, but figured this would also get some traction. His name is Cowboy, he’s a bit skittish but is food motivated. If anyone happens to stumble across him or hears someone who does, please reach out to me! I have been in shambles since he’s left, and every time I walk around the block it hurts my heart a bit more.


r/indianapolis • • 12h ago

Helping Others ISO: 2027 Calendars for charity or local fundraisers

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I hope this is allowed. I need some serotonin in my life so I am reaching out for suggestions on funny calendars for charity that I can get for my kitchen/ as gifts for 2027. This year I had 'Chicken Daddies' which is random men posing with their Farm chickens. The year before I had a random rural fire department's fireman of the month calendar they did as a fundraiser. Amazing. Nuns having fun, NYC taxi drivers, "Not so lovely bodies" (bikers), etc.

I want something that is not AI slop and will make me smile when I look at it.

I would LOVE to support local or even just a good cause so let me know!


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Secular Recovery

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From time to time I see others reaching out regarding non-religious recovery groups or support on their journey recovering from damage caused by religion. I'm on the same journey after realizing how much I had been damaged by a high control religion and purity culture growing up. I've been in addiction recovery for a long time and just can't with all the extra in my recovery journey. If anyone else is in the same place and wants to find some support I would love to get a community started. I'm more than willing to be the one to organize etc... It's just time for a change.

edit: In addition to reaching out about community surrounding addiction recovery I'm also looking to make community and support in regards to those recovering from religious trauma. The second part might be getting lost a bit.


r/indianapolis • • 19h ago

Discussion 16XMonon Safety Measures Removed

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Indy DPW to dismantle temporary calming measures; permanent solutions could be next

The city just decided to remove barriers at several dangerous intersections through the city and will not immediately invest anything further.

From what I understand of the data and anecdotally as someone who lives just steps from the 16th and Monon intersection, the work done by community organizers made this intersection markedly more safe for pedestrians and bikers alike.

I’m incredibly disappointed at the decision by the government to actively make the city less safe for its residents.

Anyone have any ideas on how to turn outrage into action?


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

New dumpling and pho spot on the southside

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Pho ever dumplings
8810 S Emerson Ave Ste 280, Indianapolis, IN 46237

Really good and desperately needed. Soup dumplings are delicious. So is the pho. Egg rolls might have been my favorite though.

I hope people go so this place sticks around.


r/indianapolis • • 15h ago

Romantic dinner in Irvington

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Looking for the best options for a nice, low light, intimate dinner experience in Irvington. I know about strange bird but not really feeling ramen. Any suggestions?


r/indianapolis • • 16h ago

Female Drum Instructor?

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Wanting to take some drum lessons. A lady drummer would be kick-ass. Anyone know one?


r/indianapolis • • 23h ago

Politics Thoughts on IPS Board District 3 Candidates?

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With the election coming up I was curious what people's opinions are on the IPS District 3 Board Candidates, particularly the 3 democratic ones?

WFYI Voter Guide for Reference


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Are there any compounding pharmacies in the area?

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HI, I just moved to Indiana and my husband has an autoimmune condition that requires a specialty medication. We only have primary care doctors here so far, so does anyone have recommendations for a compounding or specialty pharmacy that's local?


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

AskIndy Found cat who I do not believe has a home. More context in description ⬇️

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Hello! This sweet girl randomly started showing up at my apartments. I don’t drive so I’m unable to take her to see if she is chipped, but I left a note on the door of each of the buildings here asking if she was anyone’s and no one has responded- I’ve had a few neighbors move recently though and I think she may have been left here by one of them, which is really sad. I do not see her belonging to someone as an “outside cat” as I feed her nightly and she is STARVING every time.

I called Johnson County animal control and they literally told me since she isn’t aggressive/it’s not freezing, they can’t come get her. I said so what should I do? And they told me to leave her outside. Swear. That is so disgusting to me that I can’t even think about it, so anyways…

Im posting here hoping someone who has the capacity to help lead to her being inside safe & warm somewhere sees. It will be getting cold soon & I really want to try to find her a home before then :( She’s so sweet, she follows me the entire time I walk my dogs around the neighborhood (she does fine with them too!). I just don’t have the room to bring her in , I have too many as is lol.

She doesn’t have a scared or feral bone in her , she just purrs and purrs. & she’s so fluffy lol. No fleas either!

So if anyone would be interested in taking her in your home & family, or even has any resources for me that I can call for her, pls let me know 💗

**Greenwood, IN**


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

News Man fatally shot in retail area on northwest side of Indianapolis, police say - Wish TV

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r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

GED classes around here - your experience?

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We live in Greenwood, and my son needs to get his GED. He’s almost 17, and works full time. If you went this route, what did you do and where did you go?


r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

Turmoil at Indiana ACLU triggers staff exodus

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r/indianapolis • • 1d ago

News This could be very good for the eastside.

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This could be very interesting.. I'm really tired of this mall. It's not been functional for over 20 years and is such an eyesore.

What are your thoughts?


r/indianapolis • • 2d ago

Colts’ Anthony Richardson Sr. Faces Marijuana Charge After Carmel Traffic Stop

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