Weekend events: Indiana Peony Festival, Broad Ripple Art Fair and more
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There are busy weekends in Indianapolis, and then there are really busy weekends in Indianapolis.
Why it matters: This upcoming one is the latter.
🌸 Celebrate the state flower with food, vendors and live music during the 5th annual Indiana Peony Festival in Noblesville's historic Seminary Park.
Flashback: Gov. Eric Holcomb declared that the third Saturday in May be known as Indiana Peony Festival Day on May 22, 2021.
- The free event runs from 10am-4pm.
🎨 Discover something that moves you at the 53rd OneAmerica Financial Broad Ripple Art Fair, 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday at the Indy Art Center.
The vibe: More than 150 artists will sell their work, and Indy Jazz Fest will curate live music.
- Tickets start at $22 for adults and $12 for kids between ages 5-12.
The rest of our weekend picks:
🎭 See Broadway star Patti Murin put on a show when she does a pair of performances at The Cabaret, 8pm Friday and Saturday.
- Tickets start at $85.
🏉 See the nation's top rugby teams go at it during the USA Club Rugby XVs National Championships at Kuntz Stadium, Friday-Sunday.
- Single-day tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for kids.
- Full game schedule here.
⚾ Swing for the fences when the Indianapolis Indians host the Louisville Bats for a weekend series.
- Games start at 7:05pm Friday, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $15.
🏳️🌈 Celebrate the intersectionality of the Asian American Pacific Islander and LGBTQ+ communities at the free 2025 AAPI Pride Celebration, 7pm Friday at 10 East Arts Hub.
- RSVP here.
🎵 Rock with country singer Zach Top when he brings his "Cold Beer & Country Music" tour to Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 7:30pm Friday.
- Tickets start at $123.
🏀 Cheer on the Indiana Fever as they open the 2025 WNBA season at home against the Chicago Sky, 3pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $85.
🏁 Race to IMS for Indy 500 Fast Friday and qualifiers.
- Fast Friday practice starts at noon and the qualification draw starts at 6:15pm Friday.
- Qualifying runs start at 11am Saturday and 4:05pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $25 for Fast Friday and $30 for quals.
🏎️ Visit the graves of racing royalty during the Racing Legends driving tour at Crown Hill Cemetery, 1pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $10. Advance sales only.
🎹 Listen to the sounds of the final Indianapolis Children's Choir performance of the 2024-25 season when they present "Dawning" at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $16 for adults. Kids 5 and under get in free.