Featured Events
Mass Ave Summerfest 2025 - Saturday, July 19
Mass Ave Summerfest Block Party
Mass Ave Sidewalk Sale
Mass Ave History Walking Tour
Mass Ave Summerfest - Saturday, July 19
July 19, 2025
10:00 am
646 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Enjoy the Excitement on Mass Ave! Join Us for a Day of Festivities! Shop the Sidewalk Sale, Take a History Tour, and join the Block Party as we transform the 600 Block of Mass Ave into a vibrant, traffic-free street festival filled with live music, local food and drink, and a butling marketplace of artists, makers and crafters!
Get ready for fun day of shopping, strolling, and entertainment at the Mass Ave Summerfest. Shop the Merchants Association Sidewalk Sale, sign up for a History Tour, or take in a day of local music and block party festivities. This day on Mass Ave is packed with summer treats and incredible finds you won’t want to miss! Download the Mass Ave app here for event details, your sidewalk sale passport and interactive map.
Block Party
The heart of Summerfest will be centered around the lively 600 block of Mass Ave, featuring a beautiful greenspace provided by festival partner Stenz Corporation. The 600 block will be closed to traffic and will reopen filled with up to 50 artist and maker booths. Local performers will provide a day of music and entertainment thanks to Stage Sponsor Cunningham Restaurant Group until 5 PM. No entry fee for the Block Party.
Sidewalk Sale
And a bonus, the Mass Ave Merchants Association will be holding its annual sidewalk sale throughout the district on Mass Ave from New York Street to the Bottleworks Hotel. Get your Merchant Association passport and visit at least 10 businesses to enter a drawing for a free overnight stay at Bottleworks Hotel.
Mass Ave History Walking Tour
Want to learn more about the rich history of Mass Ave? Join the Mass Ave History Walking Tour at 10 AM. Join us for a captivating 90-minute journey into the past of one of Indianapolis’s most iconic streets, guided by Massachusetts Avenue Cultural Arts District Board Member Jeff Stroebel. Attendance is limited to 12 participants, and the $20 ticket fee is a donation to the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District. Reserve Your Spot Today! Tours begin promptly at 10 AM. Registration Link here
Catch the Mass Ave Shuttle from either The Whit or Bottleworks parking garage. Your Perfect Event while waiting for a Game during the WNBA All-Star 2025 Events. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and savor local flavors while exploring creative offerings along Mass Ave. Our participating merchants will showcase their unique products outside their stores, enhanced by delicious snacks that elevate your shopping experience.
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Run 317 - August 1, 2024 - 7 PM
Run 317 -July 31 at 7 PM
July 31, 2025
Mass Ave Cultural Arts District
The Mass Ave Run/Walk is back on August 1 at 7 PM. This is the 11th year of the RUN(317) series. Around 2,000 participants are expected this year. Run 317 is proud to welcome Girls on the Run as our official charity sponsor of RUN(317) Mass Ave.
Mass Ave Neighborhood Gateway Cleanup Day
August 3, 2025
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Meet in front of the Marott Building, 342 Massachusetts Avenue (between Garden Table Restaurant and Tucker Realty) at 5 PM
Join Us to Help Keep Mass Ave Beautiful!
Be part of something inspiring! We will be working at the intersection of Mass Ave, College and St. Clair Street on preparing the large arc bed on College Avenue for planting in September. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to get dirty! Tools, trash bags and work gloves will be provided. If you have favorite gloves or hand tools, please bring them:
And after all that hard work? Let’s celebrate by having lunch together on the roofdeck over Vicino’s Restaurant!
Let’s grow something amazing—together!
Sign up in development.
IF Theatre presents the 2025 IndyFringe Festival
2025 IndyFringe Theatre Festival
August 14, 2025
IF Theatre
More info:
https://indyfringe.org/festival/
20 Years of Bold Performances, Big Ideas, and You. Let’s Celebrate! For two decades, IF Theatre has been shaking things up with performances that push boundaries, spark conversations, and leave you thinking long after the curtain falls. This year, we’re honoring our past—each risk, each breakthrough, each unforgettable moment—and looking toward a future filled with even bigger ideas and new stories to tell. And we’re doing it with monthly surprises, unexpected community partnerships, and special events all year long. This isn’t just an anniversary. It’s a full-throttle celebration of theatre, creativity, and the power of our shared stories.
Join IF Theatre at St. Clair and Mass Ave, as it builds up to the brilliance of the 20th Anniversary IndyFringe Festival – presented by Everwise Credit Union.
Join us Friday, September 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Community Rooftop Social on Mass Ave, Fall 2025
September 12, 2025
6:00 pm
Roof Deck over Vicino Restaurant, Enter at 350 Mass Ave door at ground level
Join us for a Rooftop Community Social on Mass Ave – June 6 at 6 PM for an evening of music and camaraderie.
- Celebrate the arts and vibrancy of Mass Ave.
- Meet our sponsoring Mass Ave merchants who are providing appetizers and a complimentary glass of wine or beer
- Enjoy live music by talented local artists.
- Connect in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking Ann Dancing on Mass Ave.
Registration signup in development
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 – Sunday, October 25 – 9 AM to 1 PM
Mass Ave Fall Clean Up - Sunday, October 25, 9 AM to 1 PM
WHAT WE WILL BE DOING
- Weeding and sweeping the street
- Painting curbs in Mass Ave logo colors
- Having fun!
- > Sign Up Form
Thursday, November 6
Mass Ave Cultural Arts District Holiday Cabaret Show Nov. 6
November 6, 2025
6:00 pm
District Theatre, 642 Mass Ave
Join us for the 2025 Mass Ave Holiday Cabaret Benefit at the District Theatre. More details in development.
Friday, November 21
Late Nite Shopper - Friday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 21
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.
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!
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- 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.
Sign Up Now!
Mass Ave Board Planning Retreat January, 2024
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
- Treasurer’s Report
- Events & Promotions
- Other/Ad Hoc
More info: contact@massaveindy.org
Coordinate with the Mass Ave Events Committee
The Mass Ave Events Committe will help get the word out about your event, and can coordinate with you so your event is successful. Contact events@massaveindy.org for more information.