IN The Community

National Record Day and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

April 17, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Experiencing the Eclipse “IN the Community”

April 09, 2024

Welcome to the final Special Eclipse Edition of the “IN the Community” podcast! The “IN the Community” podcast is all about events happening in and around central Indiana and it...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: How to take the best photos of total solar eclipse

April 08, 2024

The total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event and something to capture with a photo to remember, but the process can be difficult with the changing conditions.Verizon experts have shared...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Indianapolis Motor Speedway prepares for eclipse-viewing party

April 08, 2024

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday was gearing up for Monday’s total solar eclipse.As the home of the Indianapolis 500, billed as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the track is...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Fourth graders at Winchester Village preparing for total solar eclipse

April 07, 2024

The total solar eclipse will cross over Indianapolis on Monday, and many students are excited. Fourth-grade students and their teachers at Winchester Village Elementary are counting down the hours for when...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Eclipse over Lawrence County event underway

April 07, 2024

onya Chastain is gearing up to showcase Eclipse Over Lawrence County, an event filled with fun activities and entertainment. Happening from Friday through Monday, everyone, including visitors and locals, is...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Indians opening week aligns with eclipse weekend at Victory Field

April 07, 2024

he Indianapolis Indians are embracing the solar eclipse with special items for fans. It comes as opening week aligns with the weekend of the celestial sight.The Triple-A side’s first home...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis getting you ready for the eclipse

April 07, 2024

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is inviting families for a day filled with excitement, learning, and unforgettable experiences to celebrate the solar eclipse. The museum is planning a lineup of...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: City officials detail eclipse safety plans

April 05, 2024

Public safety officials on Thursday said planning and patience will be key to ensuring everyone’s safety throughout Monday’s eclipse festivities.Officials said they expect at least 100,000 visitors at more than...

Shining a light on the eclipse and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

April 04, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse episode: Fountain Square to host rooftop garden party for total solar eclipse

April 03, 2024

Eclipse viewers looking for amazing views and something to do for the total solar eclipse on Monday can go to The Rooftop Garden in Fountain Square for an out-of-this-world party.They...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: How will animals act during the eclipse? Indianapolis Zoo wants your help finding out

April 02, 2024

Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo are preparing for big crowds for the total solar eclipse. But not only are they expecting large crowds, they’re also expecting some activity from the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Are your eclipse glasses fake? Here’s how to tell if you have a pair

April 02, 2024

As the total solar eclipse, occurring across Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8, draws near, experts are reminding spectators to grab a pair of eclipse glasses to view the celestial...

Indiana State Museum: Total Solar Eclipse Celebration

April 02, 2024

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is a museum network spanning 12 locations throughout the state. They’re getting ready for the solar eclipse!Here, visitors delve into the art of...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Complete timing of the total solar eclipse on April 8 in Indiana

April 02, 2024

April 8 will be a generational event for Hoosiers. A total solar eclipse will grace our skies in the mid-afternoon. That leaves many asking: what is the full timing of...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Taking care of your health during the eclipse

April 02, 2024

There are now 14 days until the highly anticipated solar eclipse, but before you get ready to watch the event, WISH-TV is getting you ready with important information surrounding your...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: IndyHumane hosting dog-friendly eclipse viewing party

April 02, 2024

Your family pet may even be able to enjoy the total solar eclipse on April 8. The IndyHumane Society is hosting a family-friendly and pup-friendly event on the afternoon of...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Vincennes to host Dark Side of Wabash solar eclipse event

April 02, 2024

Indiana’s oldest city will likely experience the longest amount of darkness in the state. Scientists say the total solar eclipse will cause Vincennes to go dark for 4 minutes and...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Hotel Indy to celebrate solar eclipse

April 02, 2024

The United States will experience its second total solar eclipse and Indiana will be at the center of the path of totality. There are viewing events across the state to...

True Crime takes the stage and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

March 27, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Bloomington’s eclipse experience with Hollywood and science icons

March 25, 2024

In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse, Bloomington, Indiana, is positioned to become a prime destination for both local and out-of-town eclipse enthusiasts. To highlight what the city has to...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Doctors remind parents how to safely view total solar eclipse with kids

March 24, 2024

As the April Total Solar Eclipse approaches, doctors are reminding parents how to view it safely with their kids. A pair of solar eclipse glasses is really all a family...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Indiana police say on day of total solar eclipse, prepare for traffic

March 21, 2024

he Indiana State Police is trying to prevent the road congestion issue Kentucky saw in 2017 amid a total solar eclipse. Sgt. John Perrine of the Indiana State Police says...

Kicking off the Indy Eleven season and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

March 20, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Hendricks County expects thousands for ‘Race to the Eclipse’

March 20, 2024

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg is anchoring the eclipse festivities in Hendricks County on April 8. Organizers call the free viewing event “Race to the Eclipse.” It will...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Franklin prepares for total solar eclipse

March 16, 2024

Franklin, Indiana, is expecting hundreds of thousands of people to descend on the small city to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8.Franklin expects four minutes and two seconds...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Traffic delays could be issue in Indiana during total solar eclipse

March 15, 2024

Hamilton County officials had a total solar eclipse webinar on Monday night to educate the public to learn about their plans for April 8.Organizers focused on a range of topics,...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Will the weather be good for the total solar eclipse?

March 15, 2024

We are now less than one month away from the spectacular total solar eclipse in central Indiana on April 8. A huge factor in the viewing of the eclipse will...

The sweetest 5K in Indy plus St. Patrick’s Day and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

March 14, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to host cosmic educational event

March 14, 2024

he Children’s Museum of Indianapolis wants to give families an educational viewing experience for the April 8 total solar eclipse that’s out-of-this-world.Museum officials named their celebration of the cosmic event...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Conner Prairie plans family day of total solar eclipse activities

March 14, 2024

Conner Prairie is focusing on families and kids when it comes to their total solar eclipse programming to assure everyone has something to do come April 8.Andrew Bradford, vice president...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Butler planetarium show gives pointers for April’s total solar eclipse

March 13, 2024

he Holcomb Observatory at Butler University is preparing for the excitement of the total solar eclipse with a special show at its planetarium.It’s an immersive show called “Eclipse: The Sun...

Best places to watch the solar eclipse

March 10, 2024

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible throughout the continental United States. Indianapolis is in the path of totality for the event, meaning the moon will completely...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: College students help White River State Park plan for total solar eclipse event

March 09, 2024

White River State Park will be one of the biggest spots to watch the total solar eclipse as it passes over central Indiana on April 8.The Lunacy! Solar Eclipse Festival...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Bloomington prepares for Hoosier Cosmic Celebration during eclipse

March 08, 2024

Millions of Americans on April 8 are expected to gaze up at the sky for the total solar eclipse, a memorable experience, and 300,000 are expected to converge on the...

Ballet, Hockey, and film plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

February 28, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: How rare is a total solar eclipse?

February 27, 2024

April 8 will be a day Hoosiers remember for the rest of their lives if the skies can remain mainly clear. Shortly after 3 p.m., many will plunge into darkness...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: How the 2024 total solar eclipse will be different than the 2017 eclipse

February 22, 2024

The United States will be lucky enough to witness its second total solar eclipse in the last decade come April 8.Many across the country witnessed the spectacular August 2017 total...

Celebrating Black History month plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

February 21, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

All Things All-Star plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

February 14, 2024

Looking for something fun to do during Indianapolis’ NBA All-Star weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: April’s total eclipse will reveal a multitude of planets and stars in the sky

February 08, 2024

We all know not to stare directly at the sun when a solar eclipse is partial. As central Indiana approaches totality on April 8, the onset of darkness will be...

An All-Star Kickoff plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

February 07, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse episode: ‘Star Trek’ icon and Grammy nominee to shine during solar eclipse at IU

February 06, 2024

As Indiana University celebrates the solar eclipse in April, joining the locals will be “Star Trek” actor William Shatner and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and rapper Janelle Monáe.The fun at Hoosier Cosmic...

All-Star Art plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

January 31, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Why Earth’s total solar eclipse is unique

January 30, 2024

We all know the sight of a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Earth’s solar eclipse is unique compared to the rest of the solar system. It all has...

Carmel Planetarium teaches about the eclipse

January 29, 2024

Carmel High School Planetarium has been educating people on what to expect during the total solar eclipse on April 8.Much of central Indiana will be in the path of totality...

Devour Indy plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

January 24, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Why you should pay attention to the ground during 2024 solar eclipse

January 22, 2024

During a solar eclipse, it is no surprise that most people will have their eyes on the skies with the protection of solar eclipse glasses.Something you may want to pay...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: How a solar eclipse can affect the weather

January 22, 2024

Central Indiana is months away from a once-in-a-lifetime event. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will begin just after 3 p.m. in Indianapolis.There are endless details to know about the...

Bonus Eclipse Episode: Indianapolis prepares for first total solar eclipse in almost a millennium

January 22, 2024

Indianapolis is already bracing for its first total solar eclipse in more than 800 years, with the rare and spectacular event less than eight months away.There will be a number...

We’re Bopping! plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

January 18, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Ways you can give back on MLK Day plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

January 10, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Celebrating Diversity plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

January 03, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events Manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s...

Everything you need to welcome 2024 and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

December 27, 2023

Looking for something fun to do to wrap up 2023? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! He’s got you...

Christmas week Festivities plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

December 20, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

A musical holiday tradition plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

December 13, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

All the Holiday happenings plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

December 06, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

A mind is a terrible thing to waste plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

November 29, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Boldly Go… plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

November 22, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for Thanksgiving...

The Holiday’s kick into high gear plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

November 15, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for Thanksgiving...

Celebrating Moms and Vets plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

November 09, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for Veterans...

start a podcast and have a good clean laugh plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

November 01, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the...

Halloween Happenings plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

October 25, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! Halloween weekend is here! Don’t miss any of the fun in and around Central Indiana …scary or otherwise! Here’s what’s happening...

Party time for the kids plus more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

October 18, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! The weather is cooling down but the calendar sure isn’t. There’s a lot of fun things to do this weekend...

Fun fall events from the WISH-TV Community Calendar!

October 11, 2023

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! The calendar is packed with things happening in and around central Indiana! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday,...