13th Annual Mutt Strut at Garfield Park, May 15

By Kristin Conrad
Humane Society of Indianapolis

The Humane Society of Indianapolis’ biggest day of impact for shelter animals is almost here. The 13th annual Mutt Strut is Sunday, May 15, 2016, in a new location at historic Garfield Park, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana.

This event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Money raised will help the non-profit organization fulfill its vision of ensuring that Central Indiana animals are treated with dignity and respect and live free from cruelty, harm and neglect.

Each year the organization cares for more than 5,000 animals. Fundraising events like Mutt Strut are vital to IndyHumane, as the organization receives no government funding.

Last year more than 7,000 people and 6,000 pets attended Mutt Strut, which has been named the Best Charitable Event in Indianapolis by NUVO readers for the past seven years.

“It’s hard to believe that Mutt Strut is almost upon us,” says Summer Keown, Special Events Manager for the Humane Society of Indianapolis.

“We’re thrilled to hold the event at Garfield Park this year and help show off one of Indianapolis’ beautiful parks. The dogs are going to love all the greenspace, and we have several fun, new activities available for participants!”

Day-of registration opens at 10:30 am, and the official Mutt Strut walk kicks off at noon. Music, vendors, food, and activities are available from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.

New activities this year include: musical entertainment throughout the day at the McAllister Amphitheater; pet care seminars from B.C. Henschen of Platinum Paws and Harrison College; kids activities including Colts in Motion and Big Car’s Wagon of Wonders; a beer garden featuring Sun King Brewing Company and New Day Craft; a photo booth run by the talented photographers behind the Instagram accounts The Whitest Pups You Know and Three Silly Pits; and a lure course run by Lucky Dog Adventures where your dog can lose the leash and chase a lure across the field for $10.

Participants can register at http://indymuttstrut.org/register/ or on-site the day of the event.

Full details and a schedule of the day’s events are available at http://indymuttstrut.org/.

Things to do in Indianapolis, July 28-Aug. 3, 2014

Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
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1. FRI-SUN: 158th Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds
2. SAT: Indy Eleven Pro Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI
3. SAT: Keith Urban in Concert at Klipsch Music Center
4. TUE: ‘Bobby ‘Slick’ Leonard: Heart of a Hoosier’ at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
5. THU: Pride of Indy Concert and Jazz Bands Live at Garfield Park
6. MON-SAT: Brown County 4-H Fair in Nashville
7. MON-SAT: 112th Annual Fayette County Free Fair in Connersville
8. THU-SUN: Jasper Strassenfest in Dubois County
9. SUN: Peter Frampton in Concert at the Carmel Palladium
10. THU-FRI: 7th Annual Mixwest Conference at the University of Indianapolis
11. MON, WED-SAT: Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Anderson University
12. SAT-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
13. THU: ‘Animals and All That Jazz’ at the Indianapolis Zoo
14. THU: ‘Concerts on the Canal’ at the Indiana History Center
15. FRI-SAT: Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

To see thousands of upcoming events and things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana, visit our main Web site at http://aroundindy.com/, or visit our  mobile Web site at http://aroundindy.com/mobile. Thank you for making AroundIndy.com your #1 source for things to do around Indy!

Things to do in Indianapolis, Dec. 2-8, 2013

Dancing Santas at Yuletide Celebration, Hilbert Circle Theatre.
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15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana

1. THU-SUN: Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
2. SAT: 3rd Annual Big Ten Championship Football Game at Lucas Oil Stadium
3. FRI-SUN: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra ‘Yuletide Celebration’ at Hilbert Circle Theatre
4. SUN: St. Nikolaus Festival at the Indianapolis Athenaeum
5. TUE: Taylor Martin’s Indy Magic Monthly at Theatre on the Square
6. FRI-SUN: ‘The Nutcracker’ by Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre at Pike PAC
7. FRI-SUN: Ride the Polar Bear Express Train at the Fishers Train Station
8. SAT: 4th Annual Fortville Winter Festival in Hancock County
9. FRI-SUN: ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ at the Basile Opera Center
10. SAT: Bill Cosby Live at The Centre in Evansville
11. SAT: Indiana Wind Symphony Live at the Carmel Palladium
12. THU-SUN: ‘The Nutcracker’ by Butler Ballet at Clowes Memorial Hall
13. MON-SUN: Conservatory Crossing at Garfield Park Conservatory
14. TUE: Community Tuesday at White River State Park
15. FRI: Winterfest 2013 in Downtown Anderson

Things to do in Indianapolis, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2013

Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University.
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Things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana
For the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2013

1. TUE, SAT: Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
2. MON-SUN: 15th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books at Arthur M. Glick JCC
3. FRI-SUN: 18th Annual Spirit and Place Festival in Indianapolis
4. WED: ‘Ghoulish Garfield’ Halloween Event at Garfield Park
5. TUE, SAT: College Men’s Basketball at Butler University
6. THU: Safe Night Halloween Trunk or Treat at the State Fairgrounds
7. FRI-SUN: Stewart’s Indiana Flea Market at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
8. THU: Merle Haggard Live at the Carmel Palladium
9. FRI: IDADA First Friday Art Tour in Downtown Indianapolis
10. SAT-SUN: 6th Annual Indiana Wine Trail ‘Fall Haul’ in Southern Indiana
11. THU-SAT: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Concert at Hilbert Circle Theatre
12. SUN: Yogi’s Vintage Toy and Diecast Show at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds
13. SUN: Disney Junior Live on Tour at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
14. SAT: College Football at Indiana University
15. TUE: TECH N9NE Live at the Old National Centre

To see thousands of upcoming event listings in and around Indianapolis, Indiana, visit our Web site at http://aroundindy.com/.

Things to do in Indianapolis, May 27-June 2, 2013

Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival.
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Things to do in Indianapolis
May 27 to June 2, 2013

• Indiana Pacers/Miami Heat Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
• 20th Annual Miracle Ride for Riley Children’s Hospital
• 14th Annual Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival
• Tim McGraw in Concert at Klipsch Music Center
• 145th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery
• 11th Annual Historic National Road Yard Sale on US Hwy 40
• Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show at the State Fairgrounds
• Little Flower Parish Festival in Indianapolis
• Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
• Circle City IN Pride Festival Community Picnic at Garfield Park

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