The Weekend 5

"What are we going to do this weekend?" We have an answer for you! Each week Visit Indy publishes five can't-miss events for the upcoming weekend. Save yourself the trouble of checking back by getting The Weekend 5 sent directly to your inbox each Thursday morning.

This year's festival is ready for blast off. Experience the transformative power of film as Heartland connects audiences and filmmakers to share more than 110 independent movies over 11 days. Featured are 28 world/North American/U.S. premieres, 73 regional premieres, 20 special presentations, and 10 Indiana spotlight films, all following the theme "Expand Your Universe." MovieMaker Magazine has named this one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World for two straight years. Come see why through October 20. Watch movies in person at a variety of locations. Virtual viewing is also available. Tickets are $6 and up.

Spend a beautiful Sunday at Garfield Park for a free, family-friendly outdoor gathering with a focus on music, creative activities, and local vendors. Enjoy entertainment from Clint Breeze & Friends (pictured), Juan William Chavez, Sarah Grain & the Billions of Stars, and Girl Ultra as well as eats from RMY’S Soul/Comfort Food Mobile Kitchen And Catering.

The day of the big competition is here. Six quirky adolescents take the stage to compete to be the county's champion speller. The Tony Award-winning musical follows these unique characters on their journeys to word domination with clever, silly songs. It's the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the pandemonium that can erupt in a heated matchup. Catch it before it ends this Sunday at Indiana Repertory Theatre. Tickets are $25-$88.

The spooky tradition returns as The Children's Museum Guild's Annual Haunted House opens. This year, visitors should pack their bags for a creepy road trip to Boneyard Beach. Be ready for bumps in the road, music, and interesting fellow travelers. View during "friendly" or "frightening" hours through October 31. Every Wednesday, the Indiana Department of Transportation will hand out free bike helmets to Haunted House ticket holders. First come, first served, while supplies last. Tickets are $9.

Get ready for ghoulish good times as the Indiana State Museum kicks off spooky season Friday. As the sun sets, the museum comes alive with Dr. Rose's Mad Science Lab, Dunky's Candy Wheel, Cricket's critter catapults, Ross the Sloth's Giggle Graveyard, a scream booth, the bug barn, monstrous music, diabolical dancing, and more. Come in costume to compete for prizes. Tickets are $7-$12.

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