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    Come get a flower crown!!
    Joanna B.

    This is a great event and I think that it is wildly underrated. The people need to know about this very cool event. I would liken it to Museum by Moonlight but better food and better drink. The price point is about the same but the restruants that get involved with the event are higher end and the booze is free. The really special part is that you get to see the garden and flower displays before the Garden and Patio show opens up to the public. One thing I have noticed is that when you got to the Garden and Patio show the flower and deck displays kind of get lost between all of the vendors. This event really allows you to see the displays in full effect and let me tell you, they are SUPER impressive. Plus they make really amazing backdrops for pictures :) The crowd for this event is a bit different from some of the other similar events downtown and I wish this was a more popular event because I think it is really amazing and supports an amazing cause that helps individuals with disabilities. Some of the individual that they have helped over the years were at the event working the booths and that really brings it full circle and is proof of the good they are doing with your donations. I am really hopeful that as this event continues it lights on fire and spreads throughout the city. Would love to more people at this event so that it can help more people.

    Brittney R.

    2019: Another fabulous year for this event. There is so much going on at this event! From the silent auction with fabulous things to bid on, to live music, the psychics, the magicians, the photo booth, and all the delicious food samplings! And let's not forget the preview to the Patio and Garden show! Such an awesome event, you definitely don't leave disappointed...or hungry.

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    Teri W.

    Amazing time!!!!!!! Food was great, flowers pretty and plenty of alcohol!! Tip - come about an hour late to beat the crowds!!

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    Shelly B.

    This was a really fun event! I won tickets to attend and had no expectations but was pleasantly surprised at how fun it was! It was the 23rd year and the Food and Bev list was of the charts so I had an idea it would be well attended but thought it might be stuffy at $100/ ticket. I was very wrong! The music (and drinks) had everyone smiling and laughing and having a great time. The venue was perfect. Having all of the beautiful landscaping and seating for people to stop and mingle was lovely. I got lots of inspiration for my flower beds this year! When you decide what to wear keep in mind that there are bridges and stone pavers. I saw a lot of women struggling with their high heels. Being cash for quick parking and to tip for coat check and other services like characature drawings and fortune telling.

    Checking out the flower crowns with Molly & Myrtle and Yelp!
    Abby H.

    A fun evening out for a good cause! Great food, great atmosphere, great fun! It's always fun to dress up with friends just make sure you bring cash for tipping at things like coat check, caricatures, and fortune telling! Make sure to set up your bid number early and scope out all the auction items - there were SO many! And try to get there early in order to get a plate to help with eating while walking around!

    Karen S.

    Very nice event! They go all out on the food and drinks and entertainment. Loved the photo booth...This evening was just a great way to see some of the beautiful flowers and patios since this is the Prelude to The Flower and Patio show. I enjoyed making a flower tiara! Met some new folks and had a really nice night!

    Start of a great night!
    Pat D.

    A great event every year to attend. Plenty of food and drinks that are included in the price of the event with multiple music areas to listen to during the event. I would say that you need to come at the beginning of the event because later in the evening some of the food locations can run out of things. An I would also say maybe just walk to the end seeing what you would like to try as you walk back through because there are so many food options you might be full by the time you get to the end. Also because it is a straight line to the end and back a lot of people will come in and start there and no body has went to the back and worked backwards you won't have as many people around to try everything.

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    Second Helpings - 25th anniversary party on Monument Circle!

    Second Helpings

    (16 reviews)

    They do wonderful work. Rescuing food and at the same time feeing those in need and simultaneously…read moreproviding training in the service industry for individuals who could benefit from it. I call that a perfect trifecta. All the folks here are just really friendly and upbeat. I have never encountered a rude employee/volunteer here. Got leftovers from a company catering, or bought too much groceries, or run a business that may generate food waste? Bring what you cannot use to Second Helpings. No donation is too small or too big. Rest assured no food goes to waste. What they cannot use, they will pass on to other organizations. They do have guest speakers available if you want to do a food drive for them or inspire others. I try to attend their events like the Souper Bowl... Be prepared, this event is a mad house, but so much fun... Soup stations all around the building, try one, try all and then vote for your favorite. Some soups are also available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks are usually provided. So next time you don't know what to do with food, your time or money, consider donating or volunteering for this organization. Well worth it.

    It provides so much for Indianapolis and beyond. Food at no cost to over 200 agencies plus at many…read moreparks. The training program is valued at over $8,000 free of charge. Anyone completing the program can get an excellent paying job in the culinary industry. Second Helpings has an employment specialist on site. There are so many perks! Everyone there is happy! Anyone over the age of 18 can volunteer for as little or as much as they want to with very few exceptions.

    Indy Reads - Front entrance.

    Indy Reads

    (127 reviews)

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    After parting with the vinyl shop we turn the corner and come across books outside noted FREE... we…read moreimmediately made a b-line over to take a look and see what they had to offer. There were alot of books to choose from. we were all able to find something . After which we went in to take a look around. They had a wonderful selection of childrens books, rare books as well. Its a medium sized spot but they fit a childrens corner in. I was pleased to find vintage Richie Rich and Sugar and Spike comic books for 1.00. This was certainly a wonderful place to stumble upon which had alot of gems inside. The vintage type writers were a really cool touch as well. Everything about this place was inviting and warm. At the cash register I came across an assortment of stickers and if you know me, you know I love stickers..Of course I grabbed a couple to complete my purchase. There is a space right by the door that has a sitting area, the leather chair was so comfortable but it was thw huge leather ottoman for me and the chess set that makes you wanna learn to play, if you do t already no how too. I could spend hours sitting and reading. Finally it was time to go but I will most certainly be back to see what other treasures I can find. Until next time Indy reads!!!

    I have heard of indy reads, but had never had the chance to visit until recently, it is a well…read moreorganized space with an impressive selection of books! The shop embraces a cozy and welcoming feel, and the staff was very friendly! Can't wait to go back, check them out if you are in the area!

    Random Acts Of Flowers

    Random Acts Of Flowers

    (13 reviews)

    SoBro

    On this beautiful #ThankYouThursday, I want to share some gratitude for Random Acts of Flowers!…read moreThis nonprofit accepts fresh flower and used vase donations, then creates pretty bouquets that they deliver to people in healthcare facilities. They're making peoples' days all around the city and I think it's such a rad mission. If you have a wedding or big event, you should definitely donate your florals to RAOF instead of tossing them afterwards so they can continue to spread joy. If you don't have flowers or vases to donate, you can volunteer to make the bouquets or create an event for your office or friend group to craft bouquets while you chat. Super fun and simple!

    Random Acts of Flowers(RAF) is an amazing non-profit started by a guy named Larson who saw a need…read moreand immediately took action. This random act of kindness turned into Random Acts of Flowers... This organization has since grown to have locations not only in Indianapolis but also in the Knoxville and Tampa Bay areas. Over the years they've aided in the improved well-being of over 481,000 bouquet recipients nationwide!! This.is.AmAzInG!! Yesterday, through work, I had the opportunity to help create bouquets to be delivered at Eskenazi Health. Our goal was 125 bouquets, we surpass our goal and I couldn't be more thrilled! Feeling extremely blessed to have been apart of something that makes such a positive impact! Being a nonprofit they rely heavily on donations. Please up cycle your extra vases and unneeded floral arrangements. Together we can make a huge impact on someone recovering!

    Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

    Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

    (21 reviews)

    Fountain Square

    Let's be honest…read more There are certain non-profits and certain businesses that are simply 5-star organizations. Anything else is unacceptable. It's so true that if you see someone bash the organization, you immediately think to yourself "This is not someone I want to know." It's true. You know it's true. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is such a non-profit. It's hard to describe everything Keep Indianapolis Beautiful does. Truthfully, I'm probably not even aware of everything Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (also known as KIB) does. I just know that when it comes to keeping Indianapolis a wonderful place to live, KIB seems to always be involved. I first became aware of KIB years ago when longtime friend David Forsell led the organization. If you haven't met David (and his wife Shannon), they are, in my estimation, one of "Indy's Couples." That's an official designation now, I made it up. Okay, back to KIB. KIB has programs in three areas: Clean Neighborhoods - Adopt-a-Block, Great Indy Clean-Up, Plogging, and Busy Roads/Waterways. Trees & Native Habitats - Project Greenspace, Habitat Restoration, and Community Forestry. Engaged Citizens - Urban Naturalists, Tree Tenders, Youth Tree Team, and KIB Ambassadors. It seems like whenever there's a community event, KIB is involved (I'm currently working alongside a KIB staff person jurying a film festival). It seems like if there's a community partnership to be had, somehow KIB is engaged with it. Their events are well-run, well-led, richly beneficial to our community, and remarkably empowering. Their office on Fletcher Avenue In 2009 became the first civic nonprofit in Indiana to have a building LEED Gold Certified by the US Green Building Council! KIB has wind turbines, a cistern to collect stormwater, rain gardens, a pervious pavement parking lot (which lets water filter through), and a sunny atrium filled with native plants. They also have a green roof and are dog friendly! In other words, KIB lives its values. As a non-profit, they have the highest possible ratings from both GuideStar and Charity Navigator. In short, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is one of those non-profits I consider to be "Indy's Non-Profits." These are organizations that truly make Indy a fantastic place to live (and it is). I love KIB and I love everything they do.

    I joined KIB last year during the height of the pandemic, when I needed a healthy outlet to channel…read moreall of the anxiety I was feeling. I would go for walks daily to calm my brain, but I couldn't help but notice litter on the ground. It kind of messed with the calm vibe I was trying to accomplish -- every disposable mask and tissue and empty water bottle I would see on the ground would make me more and more irate. So instead of getting mad about it, I started to bring a trash bag and litter picker with me on my walks. Suddenly, my walks began to feel calming again. Picking up litter gave my walks a purpose. It gave me a feeling of control during a time when so many things felt out of my control (COVID cases spiking, the crumbling of society, etc.) Plus, I felt good knowing that I was helping, in a small way, to make other people feel calm during their walks, too, by removing the litter so they didn't have to see it. Not too long after I started picking up litter on my own, I found out about KIB. I learned that they have an Adopt-a-Block program, where you can "adopt" a portion of your neighborhood and maintain it (pick up litter, plant trees, etc.) I volunteered to be a Block Captain for a portion of the Monon Trail. KIB gave me some free supplies to help me start out (a nifty KIB trash bucket, lots of trash bags, gloves, a trash picker and a t-shirt). I've been an Adopt-a-Block Captain for almost a year now. Since then, I've walked lots of miles and picked up dozens (hundreds?) of buckets of litter. I've made friends with people I see regularly who use the trail where I pick up trash. I've had people come up to me and ask me about KIB (because they see me carrying my KIB trash bucket), and I'm always happy to sing this organization's praises and encourage others to adopt a block in their neighborhood, too. And KIB makes it super easy to do so. They are very inclusive and just want people to get involved in making their communities better places to live and play. I tend to enjoy picking up litter the most when I'm by myself, because it's become a meditative practice for me. But, I've also joined several litter-collecting projects that KIB has organized. These are always very well-thought-out, and they target areas of Indy that are under-cared-for and have a lot of litter lying around. During these events, it's nice to be around other people who love Indy and are as invested in it as much as you are. KIB has lots of projects happening all year, which is great because there is always something to do. I love this organization so much, and it's become a part of me and my lifestyle now. So much so, that one time, when my kids saw a KIB sign when we were out and about, they pointed to it and said, "Hey mom, that's you! That's the thing you do."

    Noble - nonprofit - Updated May 2026

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