Grand Nationals, Here We Come

It’s here!  Grand Nationals is the highlight of the band season for many families.  There is just so much to do in between watching our band.  Here are some ideas:
My family enjoys stopping at Wilson’s Farm Market, right outside of Carmel.  They have an amazing selection of fresh baked goods, bulk food, canned jams, jellies, relishes, pickles and an impressive deli.  We like to stop on the way down to get some snacks for the hotel room and then on the way back too.  I think we will bring a cooler this time to bring home pies and other ready to bake goodies. Side note, they have an incredible bulk candy section.
Wilsons Farm Market:  1720 E 256th St, Arcadia, IN 46030
https://www.facebook.com/wilsonfarmmarket

Within walking distance of Lucas Oil is Shapiros Deli.  Shapiro's Delicatessen is a family-owned Jewish deli in Indianapolis, Indiana, known for its sandwiches, fried chicken, and stuffed cabbage. The deli has been a staple in the Indianapolis food scene for over 100 years.  Their bakery has some amazing desserts.

https://shapiros.com/indianapolis-stadium-village-babe-denny-shapiro-s-delicatessen-food-menu

The weekend we are in Indy, there is a holiday mart at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.  
https://www.indianastatefair.com/events/2024/junior-league-holiday-mart2

There is also a fun looking exhibit at the Eitejorg Museum.  Jingle Rails, a holiday train exhibit.  This is right downtown Indy.
https://eiteljorg.org/exhibitions/jingle-rails/

There is always the Children's Museum of Indy.  They have a special WinterFaire Exhibit right now that looks cool.
https://www.childrensmuseum.org/

30 minutes from Indy is Fishers.  There are some fun places to visit there as well:

IKEA in Fishers:   https://www.ikea.com/us/en/stores/fishers/
TopGolf:  https://topgolf.com/us/fishers/
Adrenaline Family Adventure:  https://adrenalineactionpark.com/
Connor Prarie: https://www.connerprairie.org/