Came here for the NCAA Final Four Fan Fest 2026 and had a blast! The kids enjoyed themselves too…read more There was so much to do, see, and experience. From freebies to fun pop-ups with games, we spent a long time here and still didn't get to see everything. They really did a great job with this event. There were so many interactive activities, giveaways, photo booths, and even free haircuts, which was such a nice touch! One of the highlights was when my husband made a trick shot and won me a letterman jacket, the best prize of the day! I love it! Since we were there for a while, we ended up getting food, which was a little pricey, but the lady working was super nice and hooked us up. We ordered chicken tenders and got way more than we paid for, so that was a win. All of the kids walked away happy, tired, and full of fun memories. I'm so glad we got to experience this!

I finally got to go to GenCon this year, and wow! I got lost in the convention center SO MANY…read moreTIMES, and I definitely didn't even see all of it in the 5 days I was there. I loved the way they set up the installations of different vendors and game developers/distributers. Loved that the convention center seems to switch themes depending on what event is happening. The plae was clean, the workers were nice, and I'll be back next year I Hope!

The upscale facilities of the Hendricks County Fairgrounds set the Fair above other local fairs…read more The fairgrounds are equipped with all modern buildings, Conference Center, new sidewalks and a huge parking lot. This is the most impressive fairgrounds that I have visited in Indiana. I paid my $5 admission with granddaughters in tow, and attended day 2 of the Hendricks County 4-H Fair, along with more than 1000 other people. The buildings and grounds are pristine. Exhibits and vendors were in the Conference Center. Despite the crowds, it was easy to move around and see everything because of the wide aisles and logical layout. The number and quality of the exhibits were incredible. Lego constructions, posters, cake decorating, sewing, baking and wood working are just some of the entries that I visited. A "Chopped Competition" was in progress and attracting a lot of excitement. Another special offering of the Fair is that 4-H exhibitors will oversee and allow handling of the animals by attendees. My granddaughters were beyond thrilled to hold a bunny and cozy up to a Jersey cow. They asked questions and learned about farm life. Placards stating interesting agricultural facts are scattered throughout the fairgrounds. There are demonstrations scheduled daily, such as wood carving. The arena is large and open. We watched horse competitions during our visit. And there is plenty of fair food. I counted at least 30 food trucks offering anything from potato ribbons to iced slushees. We opted for the 4H Cafe, that was serving pork burgers for $5 and 50 cent milk shakes! The pork bbq was very good, while the grilled cheese was overly greasy. Of course, it wouldn't be Indiana without a car show. Antique and classic cars are on display near the entrance of the Fair. The kids enjoyed seeing the old cars. Carnival Rides are available July 14-19 and are a special blend of vintage and new technology. Concerts and other special events are listed on the fair website. Restrooms are modern and maintained. The walk from the parking lot was a haul - we got in our steps. Bring water, hat, sunscreen. There are hand washing stations near the barns. The grounds are fully wheelchair and stroller assessable. The Hendricks County Fair has everything to offer that the State Fair has with lower prices. If you only do one fair this year, I'd recommend a visit.

Good place for larger casual events! The pricing to rent isn't too bad (~$450 per room, so $900 for…read moreboth North/South Hall combined). They do charge separately for each table and chair which is interesting for a venue like this. There's a full kitchen attached and the area is nice too. They were easy to communicate with over email.

Have you even heard of Historic Saint Joseph Hall?…read more Probably not. You should. This lovely little event center is located directly behind, you guessed it, St. Joseph Brewery and it's my understanding it's the same team involved. I attended the Heartland International Film Festival Awards last night and they were held in the event center located on the second floor of this deceptive from the outside building. I say "deceptive" because from the outside this looks like an older, "lived in" building in downtown Indy that is simple and straightforward. You could easily mistake it for an apartment building. The history of St. Joseph Hall is pretty remarkable. It was built in 1892 and actually used originally as a schoolhouse serving St. Joseph Parish. Run by the Sisters of Providence, it was used as a school for boys and as a Parish hall. St. Joseph Parish closed in 1949. The Archdiocese still owned it, but leased it to the Near-Eastside Civic Association. Not long after, the fire department would actually close the building due to safety concerns. In 1953, St. Mary's Church took over the building and began some renovations to use it as a meeting space and rec hall. As a fun fact, they were the sole downtown organization that would allow the just starting ACLU to meet in their facilities and the first ACLU meeting in Indy was held here. In 1971, the Archdiocese began renting the building to the Hispanic Center and eventually donated the building to them. They owned it until 2004. A couple then purchased it with an adoption agency on the first floor, an event center, and the second floor was largely for art auctions. Finally, current ownership took over in 2017 and serious renovations began. It's my understanding that there's still an adoption agency on the first floor. As is true for St. Joseph Brewery, despite the challenges an effort has been made toward accessibility. It's not perfect, but it's an 1892 building. I don't expect perfect. The west entry offers a single accessible parking space and a concrete curb cut with ramp into the back entry. There's an elevator to the event center (and it's a well done elevator). It does involve going through the adoption center office (which requires staff presence due to confidentiality concerns, of course), but staff are super accommodating. While the outside looks simple and straightforward, the event center dazzles. Our event had about 126 or so attendees sitting at tables and it was sublime. Food was provided by St. Joseph Brewery and it was excellent. All the employees were friendly and helpful and yet also didn't disrupt the event when cleaning or working. St. Joseph only does one event in a day - so they can completely focus on one event and give the event the attention it deserves. The acoustics in the venue were awesome (there was a musical performance) and award presenters (myself included) were easily heard and seen. The layout was awesome. This would be a great venue for a small-to-moderate sized event including weddings, corporate events, parties, etc. The facility also includes a house directly next to it (which is how the access works) that offers a small outdoor area that can be used. I honestly loved this event. I loved how much the staff went out of their way to accommodate the wheelchair use. The parking lot is a bit small and that would hinder large events here, however, this isn't really made for large events. There's also street parking around it for overflow parking, though this is a residential area with apartments right across the street. They do have restrooms, I believe on each floor, though I didn't try them out for access. Great experience in every way and I would definitely return with my own special events. While I doubt I'd organize an actual disability-specific event here, for those needing accommodation I'd simply recommend contacting them in advance to make sure arrangements are made. This great up-and-coming facility wisely offers intelligent, effective use of a historic building and offers a cool spot for a special event.

We cannot recommend this venue enough! We had our wedding here in August 2020 and could not say…read moreenough good things about the management (Adam) and Historic St. Joseph Hall. Adam accommodated our every request and helped us navigate planning a wedding during the pandemic. Adam was extremely flexible, easy going, and all around made our day run so smoothly. With the ever-changing restrictions around the pandemic, Adam was willing to work with us at every turn. Pricing was reasonable and the food was absolutely delicious!! I heard horror stories about other venues, and we are so thankful we chose North Street Events for our wedding! We highly recommend this place!

I really love the Bicentennial Unity Plaza because it is a nice area where there are events held…read morehere. I have been to several events such as (Pacers or Fever events ), watch parties, and yoga. I know during the winter month they change this area from a basketball court to ice skating which I have yet to do. It's so nice that this area can function into so many different things. I love how it's a fun area for people. They have bathrooms out here and sometimes they have a snack stand opened here. All the events I have been here were free but I do know the ice skating does cost. If you have not been here you are missing out. Especially during basketball season.

Bicentennial Unity Plaza is the plaza outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It has a giant basketball…read moreto take photographs in front of. There are also basketball courts that anyone can play on. Various events are also held here. Bicentennial Unity Plaza is a nice addition to downtown Indianapolis.

Everything went well with hosting the pregame receptions…read morefor Michigan in the Final Four. Location , food , beverage , festive atmosphere and welcoming to Lucas Field before games executed well .

I own Navi Coordination, and I had the opportunity to coordinate a wedding at Crane Bay Event…read moreCenter in October 2025. Crane Bay was a joy to work with. All of their staff was incredible, kind, and went above and beyond. The communication with the venue was seamless and prompt throughout the entire planning process. My clients were very impressed with their experience also. I will continue to highly recommend Crane Bay Event Center to future clients.

I had the privilege of attending an event at VisionLoft Events, a three-location Indiana…read more(technically, I think Stutz is considered one location that includes event center/Stutz Car Museum) center weaving together strong personality, high-tech capabilities, and a nice personalization of atmosphere. Started by Julie and Dan Johnston, VisionLoft is a beautiful space that is ideal for business events, wedding receptions, and a number of other special events that would benefit from a comfortable atmosphere and strong tech (You'd be amazed how hard that combination is to find). This is located in downtown Indy, of course, and is adjacent to Wheeler Mission (It works. Let your biases go.). You enter through a two-sided glass doorway. There's a beautiful fireplace and bar area, wood floors, a greenery area, modern seating (clear, quietly dignified), and as someone who was a speaker during the event I liked that I didn't have to go up on a stage. VisionLoft utilizes several caterers as options including some right from Mass Avenue. The event I attended utilizes Nameless Catering, a caterer I've been familiar with and a caterer I've long appreciated. People were friendly, the atmosphere was comfortable, and service was strong throughout. Parking can be along nearby streets or parking garages (it's all paid). For those getting married in nearby churches or on Monument Circle, this would be an amazing reception option. I did not try the restrooms, though they are labeled as accessible and there's an obvious effort at accessibility at both front and back entrances (odds are the back entrance is ramped also for the caterers). Where I feel obligated to drop what would definitely be a 5-star review is in that area of accessibility. Even upon arrival (before the crowd), moving around was a tad difficult given the table layout. Once people arrived? It was close to impossible - this created the inability to really enjoy the food (or even get to it) and the bar. By the end of the event, I was starved and hit Mass Avenue (fortunately, a close journey of 1-2 blocks). As someone who deals with accessibility on a daily basis, I saw easy tweaks that could have been done to ensure everyone could enjoy the space. It seems like the intention was there, however, in terms of accessibility it definitely fell a bit short (I don't have this experience at Stutz, by the way. It's clear this company cares about access because they went way above and beyond at Stutz). Overall, this is a beautiful space that I definitely recommend. The atmosphere is modern yet also personal and and warm. The high-tech features are great. The acoustics worked quite well for speakers. The proximity to major downtown attractions is for sure awesome. I would definitely return, however, I might shy away from a sold-out or I might simply encourage some advanced planning to improve accessibility.

An absolutely stunning co-working space in Indy…read more It's stylish, comfortable (with lots of formal tables as well as more informal couches and even a cozy fireplace area near a whiteboard wall, making brainstorming fun), and has plenty of presentation equipment, including high tech options with lots of touch screens and such. Staff as friendly and helpful with all the tech and more to boot! Bathrooms were tidy, coffee was plentiful as were sodas and waters throughout the day, and it's walkable to the City Market which makes taking a tasty lunch break easy to do. Not just a work space either. I could see this place being the perfect location for a lovely cocktail party or catered gathering as well.

We attended several shows at this very cool old theater. It's quite lovely, but it has a real…read moreproblem for which there is no easy, cheap fix: It only has two single user restrooms. It's just not enough for shows with hundreds of attendees, and results in long lines. It was a problem at every single one of the half dozen shows I was at.

Cool historic theatre in Fountain Square. Large venue with raised stage. Table seating the night we…read morevisited. Lots of events scheduled so visit their website. We went to watch a swing band and it was just like stepping into an old movie. They even offered swing classes prior to the concert. Fun venue for parties or other events. The rooftop is also fun when open.

Went to a work event Saturday night at the Lions Club in New Pal and it was a great space for the…read moreevent. The venue was very clean, easy to find, and had plenty of parking available. Inside there were sturdy tables and chairs set up, along with a bar and kitchen area that made the space really functional for hosting. Overall, it's a nice, simple venue and definitely a good option to keep in mind if you're planning an event.

This is a very nice large building, that is almost all open on the inside and available for rent…read morefor various festivities such as; birthday, graduation, retirement, family reunions, and other type parties and events. They also have the annual BBQ and wine fest here, which is a great place to come and sample some of the local wineries as well as various brews of beers, along with several different BBQ places that you may want to hire in the future to cater your own event. The building is located at the west end of town on Hwy 52. The Lions Club also has meetings and events of their own that they put on for fundraisers, such a fish fry. And during the summer you can usually find a farmers trailer parked in the cornder selling all types of fresh picked vegetables, such as ears of corn in the shuck, tomatoes, watermelons, squash, zucchini, and much more!