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Top six things to do in Indianapolis this weekend: April 14, 2017

Posted at 6:07 PM, Apr 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-16 16:41:29-04

INDIANAPOLIS – This weekend you can relive the 90s at a roller skating party, dress up as your favorite movie character and run a 5K for a cause.

Here are your top six things to do in Indianapolis this weekend:

Indiana Comic Con

Indiana Convention Center – 100 S. Capital Avenue

Friday – Sunday beginning at noon

The Indiana State Convention Center will be filled with more than 150 booths of comics, cosplay, videos, toys, action figures, anime, video games and more. Plan to attend? Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite character.

More information can be found here.

 

Flat12 Bierworks Roller Jam

Roller Cave Family Fun Center

Saturday at 10 p.m.

It’s time to lace up your skates and head to the 90s-themed roller skating event this Saturday. The night will feature Flat12 beer (of course) and an arcade. This event is for those 21 and over.

More information can be found here.

 

Indy Cultural Trail Egg-Stravaganza

Indianapolis Cultural Trail

Saturday at 10 a.m.

Join the city’s largest Easter egg hunt where you’ll have the chance to find more than 5,000 eggs along the Cultural Trail. Eggs will be hidden along the 8-mile trail, but designated starting places will be set.

More information can be found here.

 

Chocolate Cooking Class for Tweens

table by Market District – 11505 N. Illinois Street.

Sunday at 10 a.m.

This hands-on cooking class made just for tweens ages 10-12, will teach them where chocolate comes from and how to spot real chocolate versus the imposters. Attendees will also mold chocolate and create their own truffles.

More information can be found here.

 

iPhoneography Workshop

Homespun: Modern Handmade – 869 Massachusetts Avenue

Saturday at 1 p.m.

Sharpen your photography skills using just your iPhone at a workshop held at Homepsun: Modern Handmade. The class, taught by a local professional photographer, will help you learn basic skills like lighting and composition.

More information can be found here.

 

Run for Riley

Indiana State Museum – 650 W. Washington Street

Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Fans of 5Ks will enjoy this weekend’s event benefiting the patients at Riley Hospital for Children’s NICU. Each race participant will receive a t-shirt and finishers medals.

 

More information can be found here.