Andrea Pearce

Get ready to eat, explore, and celebrate at the Sixth Street Arts Festival on June 13! Between the art, music, shopping, and amazing food, this is one festival you won’t want to miss. Grab your friends and join us for a day full of creativity, community, and fun on Sixth Street!

Communities around the state will be commemorating America’s 250th birthday with special events and celebrations.

From June 4-7, Hobart's Lake George waterfront will host the 35th Annual Lakefront Festival, one of Northwest Indiana's signature summer events.

Newfields is a 152-acre cultural campus home to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Fairbanks Park, The Garden, Lilly House, and the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse. Enjoy special exhibitions on view now in the IMA Galleries ranging from fashion to Impressionism.

A garden tour through a historic community is more than a leisurely stroll—it’s a journey through time, told in petals, pathways, and preserved architecture. Enjoy one of Madison’s favorite events with an America 250 twist during Madison in Bloom: A Patriotic Garden Tour.

Whether visiting for an afternoon or an entire weekend, Hobart offers a destination where curiosity shapes the experience, exploration comes naturally, and memorable moments arrive without the premium price tag.

Dunes Arts Summer Theatre continues its 75th season with Terrence McNally's acclaimed romantic drama "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," opening Thursday, June 25, and running through Sunday, July 12.

Enjoy shopping from many vendors at Lavender Daze, including the lavender boutique; while sipping one of their delicious lavender wine slushies, pick a fresh bundle of lavender from their field, or sit back and take in the sounds of the musicians.

This Thursday will mark the 7th Anniversary of the Martinsville Cruise-In On The Square! Be sure to plan to come out and help them celebrate. Enjoy dinner at a downtown eatery and browse all the awesome cars, trucks and more on display. This weekly event in Downtown Martinsville takes place each Thursday from 5 to 9 pm from April through October, and all are welcome, whether you have a cool ride to show off, or you're just a spectator.

Our Summer issue highlights ‘The Art of Travel’ and art-related destinations perfect for a getaway. This issue also features some of the hot spots for family fun, and our ‘Riding Solo’ feature is filled with ideas for the best places to travel solo. Foodies will love reading about Indiana’s great food trails, and Indiana’s best Culinary Destinations!