Meet your neighbors at these upcoming events.


Cars & Gravy
Jun
17

Cars & Gravy

It’s back for 2023! Everyone welcome!!

Bring your vehicle - feast on homemade biscuits & gravy - meet your neighbors

This month, all food and beverage sales donated to Indiana Youth Group!

Want to support this wonderful neighborhood organization but cannot attend C&G?

Click on the link below!

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Cars & Gravy
Oct
15

Cars & Gravy

Bring your car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, amphibious vehicle, … AND your appetite. Our free, family- and pet-friendly event is back for another year!

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Cars & Gravy - Donation Drop-Off to Benefit Coburn Place
Oct
15

Cars & Gravy - Donation Drop-Off to Benefit Coburn Place

Friends of 38th will be collections donations to benefit our neighbors at Coburn Place. They empower survivors of domestic violence in the Greater Indianapolis area. Coburn Place believes in starting with safe housing and letting them lead the way. We offer supportive services and lift survivors – and their children – up so they can soar. We serve everyone – cisgender, transgender and nonbinary survivors. Breaking the cycle of abuse creates stronger people, stronger families and – ultimately – stronger communities. For more information about this incredible organization, visit https://coburnplace.org

A list of items needed will be posted on the Friends of 38th Facebook and Instagram at the beginning of October.

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Black Leaf Vegan Pop-Up
Oct
14

Black Leaf Vegan Pop-Up

Stop by for some delicious food from Black Leaf Vegan - a Family-owned and operated business who desires health for all communities in order live happy, healthy, and wealthy lives by providing life-sustaining, plant-based products that heal the mind, body and soul. For a peek at their menu and to learn more about Black Leaf Vegan … https://www.blackleafvegan.com

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Cars & Gravy
Sep
17

Cars & Gravy

Bring your car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, amphibious vehicle, … AND your appetite. Our free, family- and pet-friendly event is back for another year!

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Blues & BBQ
Aug
27

Blues & BBQ

A celebration of 38th Street and our neighborhood! Enjoy live music. Feast on BBQ and other delicious foods from local vendors. Games for the kids (and young at heart)! Event itself is free and everyone welcome.

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Cars & Gravy
Aug
20

Cars & Gravy

Bring your car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, amphibious vehicle, … AND your appetite. Our free, family- and pet-friendly event is back for another year!

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Cars & Gravy
Jul
16

Cars & Gravy

Bring your car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, amphibious vehicle, … AND your appetite. Our free, family- and pet-friendly event is back for another year!

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Cars & Gravy
Jun
18

Cars & Gravy

Bring your car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, amphibious vehicle, … AND your appetite. Our free, family- and pet-friendly event is back for another year!

Fresh veggies for sale this month too! Soul Food Project will be offering a selection of tasty, locally-grown veggies. Quantities are limited, so arrive early. For more about this nonprofit urban farm in Indianapolis, visit https://www.soulfoodprojectindy.org/home

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Cars & Gravy - Donation Drop-Off to Benefit Indiana Youth Group (IYG)
Jun
18

Cars & Gravy - Donation Drop-Off to Benefit Indiana Youth Group (IYG)

We will be hosting a donation drop-off to benefit Indiana Youth Group (IYG) in conjunction with this month’s Cars & Gravy. IYG creates safer spaces to foster community and provides programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and magnifies their voices. To learn more about this wonderful Indianapolis-based organization, visit https://www.indianayouthgroup.org

A list of items needed found at this link - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DAEFR3DASH2A/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

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Lights of 38th Street
Dec
5
to Jan 1

Lights of 38th Street

Lights on 38th Street presented by Friends of 38th Street will be an opportunity for the residents and businesses along 38th street to join in the holiday spirit and help bring lights to the corridor. These lights will connect two seasonal destinations presented by our “Big Friends” at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center and Newsfields Winterlights.

38th Street is prone to unsafe vehicular traffic and the Friends of 38th Street want to ask you slow traffic down with your light displays and community engagement.

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Indianapolis Turkey Trot
Nov
26

Indianapolis Turkey Trot

Run or walk your turkey off! Join us on Thanksgiving morning for this family- and pet-friendly event. All registrants eligible to win prizes from local businesses AND the moved coveted Turkey Trot Trophy! Proceeds benefit the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation.

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Cars & Gravy
Oct
16

Cars & Gravy

A monthly free community event that welcomes cars, trucks, motorcycles, ... vintage, new, custom, all makes and years. No fee or registration required. Just stop by 9am-noon to show off your vehicle. We offer delicious foods and beverages for sale from several local vendors. Event is free, family- and pet-friendly, and everyone welcome. Pictures of previous events and information for 2019 at Facebook.com/National.Indy and Instagram @ National_Indy

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Friends of 38th Super-Duper Pop-Up Event
Oct
14

Friends of 38th Super-Duper Pop-Up Event

The last (maybe) pop-up of 2021 is going to be super-duper! Joining Friends of 38th:

  • Black Leaf Vegan

  • Custard Dogs

  • Vino Mobile Bar

  • Soul Food Project Indy

  • Resolute Candles

  • Canned Good

  • White Clover Designs

  • IndyCraftivist

  • tarot card readings by Gwyneth Harris of The Kindred Spirit

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Local Author Fair
Sep
18

Local Author Fair

Join us during Cars & Gravy to chat with local authors! Grab a few books (fall weather is perfect for reading) and find out what’s happening in Indy’s literary scene.

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Cars & Gravy
Sep
18

Cars & Gravy

A monthly free community event that welcomes cars, trucks, motorcycles, ... vintage, new, custom, all makes and years. No fee or registration required. Just stop by 9am-noon to show off your vehicle. We offer delicious foods and beverages for sale from several local vendors. Event is free, family- and pet-friendly, and everyone welcome. Pictures of previous events and information for 2019 at Facebook.com/National.Indy and Instagram @ National_Indy

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Blues & BBQ on 38th
Aug
28

Blues & BBQ on 38th

Join us at Blues & BBQ on 38th, a free community event featuring a live performance by the Governor Davis Band and lots of delicious local BBQ and beer for purchase. Proceeds support advocacy efforts by Friends of 38th.

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Cars & Gravy
Aug
21

Cars & Gravy

A monthly free community event that welcomes cars, trucks, motorcycles, ... vintage, new, custom, all makes and years. No fee or registration required. Just stop by 9am-noon to show off your vehicle. We offer delicious foods and beverages for sale from several local vendors. Event is free, family- and pet-friendly, and everyone welcome. Pictures of previous events and information for 2019 at Facebook.com/National.Indy and Instagram @ National_Indy

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National Night Out
Aug
3

National Night Out

Join the Mapleton Fall Creek Neighborhood Association from 6-8pm for National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

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Black Leaf Vegan Pop-Up
Jul
23

Black Leaf Vegan Pop-Up

Black Leaf Vegan popping up on 38th Street! They are a family-owned and operated business who desires health for all communities in order live happy, healthy, and wealthy lives by providing life-sustaining, plant-based products that heal the mind, body and soul. See our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for menu, updates, etc.

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Cars & Gravy
Jul
17

Cars & Gravy

A monthly free community event that welcomes cars, trucks, motorcycles, ... vintage, new, custom, all makes and years. No fee or registration required. Just stop by 9am-noon to show off your vehicle. We offer delicious foods and beverages for sale from several local vendors. Event is free, family- and pet-friendly, and everyone welcome. Pictures of previous events and information for 2019 at Facebook.com/National.Indy and Instagram @ National_Indy

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