Taylor Swift will close out her Eras Tour in Indianapolis Nov. 1-3, but you don’t have to have tickets to the show to join in on the fun.
From an all-ages disco with dinosaurs to a sunset hike, here are nine events where you can celebrate T-Swift all month long.
SWIFTIE ERAS NIGHT (UNPLUG SOY CANDLES’ VERSION)
Oct. 24
Head to Unplug Soy on Thursday, October 24, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a night filled with all things Taylor—from her iconic music spanning eras to custom-printed Taylor candles casting a magical glow. Sip on era-inspired cocktails, browse exclusive Taylor merch, and get crafty with friendship bracelet making. (You must have a ticket to attend. Each ticket includes two bracelets that can be made at the bracelet-making bar.)
OWL FEST: TAYLOR’S VERSION
Oct. 27
Eagle Creek Park is getting in on the fun with Taylor Swift-inspired owl shirts and Eras decor, and at 6 p.m., you can enjoy Night Hike: Taylor’s Version, a sunset hike along the reservoir to Taylor Swift songs. Free with park admission.
Trivia at Baby’s
Oct. 30
Wednesday, October 30, is T-Swift Trivia night at Baby’s. Trivia kicks off at 7 p.m. and you can expect special bonus prizes. babysindy.com
Swift Nights: A Taylor Swift Party
Nov. 1-2
On Nov. 1 and 2 from 4 to 11 p.m., 8th Day Distillery will host Swiftie Night. The free event will celebrate all things Taylor Swift with Friendship Bracelets: Craft your own or swap with other fans, T-Swift Themed Cocktails: Sip on a special menu inspired by The Eras Tour, Photo Opps: Capture your best Swiftie moments, Taylor Swift Music: Sing along to your favorite tracks all night long, and more. Free, 8thdaydistillery.com.
Taylorgate
Nov. 1-3
Join WZPL 99.5 FM for a live broadcast featuring a dedicated playlist of Taylor’s greatest hits at Bullseye Event Center. Get ready to “Shake It Off” at the ultimate Taylor Swift pre-concert party in Indianapolis, where Swifties unite for an unforgettable celebration of music and magic before the Indy concerts! The event includes hair bedazzling with blinger® Limited Edition Taylorgate Collection gems in all your favorite Eras colors, bracelet making/swapping, face painting like hearts around eyes, faces, 13s on hands, a makeup artist doing that “red lip classic thing that you like,” mocktails for Swifties with edible glitter—choose from Lavender Haze, Haylor, Red Lip Classic, Bad Blood, Blondie, The Fangirl, and Wonderland—and a themed photo booth. Tickets $125, bullseyeeventgroup.com
SWIFT + SHIMMER Pre-Party (Heirloom’s Version)
Nov. 1-3
The Heirloom at N.K Hurst is another location near Local Oil for Swifties of all ages to kick off Taylor’s three-day Eras Concert tour in Indianapolis. The venue is hosting a pre-concert event, including on-theme photo opportunities, activations, music, food, and mocktails. VIP ticket holders will have access to a private lounge, receive a clear clutch swag bag filled with concert-going essentials, and get to interact with the kittens available for adoption via Indy Humane.
$95-$150, www.crystalsignatureevents.com
Swiftie Par-TAY
Nov. 1-3
Even the youngest Swifties will enjoy this all-ages party at the Children’s Museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on all three days of the tour. Kids can get their photo taken with the iconic dinosaurs all decked out to welcome Taylor to Indy, trade friendship bracelets with museum staff and fellow Swifties, shake it off in Taylor-themed dance parties in the Sunburst Atrium, and even make bedazzled slime. Admission prices vary, www.childrensmuseum.org.
Brunch at Turntable Indy
Nov. 2
Enjoy live music spun by DJ Wild Woman, dazzling drag performances, a sparkling mimosa bar, bracelet-making fun, and more. The event is 18 and over, and doors open at 11 a.m.
Tickets $10, turntableindy.com
Shake It Off Fest
Nov. 2
The concert may be in downtown Indianapolis, but Carmel is in on the fun with the Shake It Off Fest in Midtown Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 2. Highlights include a friendship bracelet-making station, Ash & Elm Eras Cider box, and kids karaoke with Back 2 Rock.
Free, www.carmel.in.gov
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