Events

Calling all volunteers! Mass Ave Clean Up day is a great way to meet friends and neighbors to create a beautiful and welcoming Mass Ave District.

Mass Ave Fall Clean Up

Mass Ave Fall Clean Up - Sunday, November 16, 9 AM to Noon

Join us for a fun and productive morning as we:

• Weed and sweep the street
• Pick up trash
• Enjoy good company and good vibes!

Before You Come:
Please fill out this < Quick Form. We will also have some hard copies available when you check in. 

Stay for Lunch!
We’re ordering some pizza to celebrate our hard work. A $5 optional donation helps cover our costs.

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Thank you for helping make Mass Ave shine for the holidays!
— Mass Ave Cultural Arts District & Mass Ave Merchants Association

Friday, November 21

Late Nite Shopper

November 21, 2025
Mass Ave Mile

Don’t miss the Late Nite Shopper Event

Join the night owls for an evening of extended shopping hours, special deals, and festive fun, with many businesses staying up WAY past their bedtimes! As an extra treat, sip and shop as you explore. Many of Mass Ave’s local restaurants offer warm beverages like hot cider or hot chocolate to ward off winter chills. Download the Mass Ave Indy app for more information, including a map of participating businesses and special offers.

Saturday, November 29

Small Business Saturday - Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29

November 29, 2025
9:00 am
Mass Ave Mile

Small Business Saturday is all about strengthening our community by supporting local, independent businesses.

To show appreciation for your year-round support, the Merchants of Mass Ave are giving back with a special treat: the first 10 customers of the day at each participating shop will receive a free “Shop Small” Swag Bag, filled with gifts and prizes. It’s our way of saying thank you for shopping small and keeping our neighborhood vibrant!

• • Shop & Sip on the Mass Ave Mile
  • Snag a swag bag while they last
  • Enjoy all-age hot & cold beverages
  • Unique/ special deals/ discounts

Mass Ave Summerfest 2025, Saturday, July 19

Artists & Makers Wanted for Mass Ave Summerfest in 2026

July 17, 2026
600 Block of Mass Ave

Calling all local artists and makers!
We invite you to showcase your fine art and maker capabilities at the third annual MASS AVE MILE SUMMER FEST BLOCK PARTY.

Mass Ave, in partnership with District and IF Theaters, closes the 600 block to traffic for a day of live music, food, drink and a street fair featuring a day of music performance, local artist and maker booths.

Mass Ave Cultural Arts District invites local artists and makers. to reserve their booth now. Limited to 50 spots. We hope you will join us and help us make the event grow each year so it will become a reliable venue for your art.
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Mass Ave Indy

Mass Ave Business and Merchants Association Monthly Meeting

Every Second Tuesday of the Month 2 PM - 3:30 PM

AGENDA

• Introductions & Welcome to New and Renewing Members
• Safety & Security Updates (IMPD & Mass Ave Safety/Security Committee)
• City of Indianapolis (Mayor’s Neighborhood Advocate)
• Board Report
• Membership Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Events & Promotions
• Other/Ad Hoc

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