Indianapolis Hotel Packages

Indiana competitive swimming schedules are packed for a great 2012. The Indiana University Natatorium will be hosting quite a few swim events that residents and guests will want to dive into for a lot of family fun and friendly competition as youth and adults of all ages participate in the year’s swim meets and championships.

With the first month of 2012 more than half way through, swimmers still have the Brefeuf Invite on January 24th and the Circle City Classic scheduled for January 27th thru January 29th.

February
2/4        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
2/10-2/11    IHSAA Girl’s State Championships – Swimming & Diving
2/11-2/12    Indy Synchronized Swimming Senior Association Meet
2/17-2/19    Indy Dolphins Invitational
2/24-2/25    IHSAA Boy’s State Championships – Swimming & Diving

March
3/9-3/11        Senior State Championships – Indiana Swimming
3/16-3/18    State Age Group Championships – Indiana Swimming
3/21-3/24    NCAA Division III Championships – Combined
3/28-3/31    Grand Prix Meet – USA Swimming

April
4/28        Synchro Meet – Indiana Association
4/29        IUPUI Kid’s Triathlon

June
6/22-6/24    Summer Invitational – Indy Dolphins
6/30        Indy Swim Fit Firecracker Invite

July
7/11        Interclub Championships
7/13-7/15    Summer Sizzler – Southeastern Swim Club
7/26-7/29    Swim Fest – Indiana Swimming

August
8/5-8/11        US Open National Championships – USA Swimming
8/12-8/17    Junior National Championships – USA Swimming

October
10/5-10/6    IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
10/19-10/20    IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
10/27-10/28    GRIN Fall Classic and Indy Starz Diving Creepy Classic

November
11/2-11/4    Fall Invitational – Carmel Swim Club
11/9-11/10    House of Champions
11/30        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet and House of Champions

December
12/1        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
12/1-12/2    House of Champions
12/7-12/9    Winter Invite – Indy Dolphins

Special Indianapolis hotel packages are available at the newly renovated hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn to swimmers, divers and families that are visiting the area. As one of the few downtown Indy hotels conveniently located less than 2 miles from the IU Natatorium, we make an ideal place to stay for participants to be near the events and also close enough to enjoy the attractions of Downtown Indy. Reserve your room today by visiting us online or giving us a call.

Indy 500 fans love their racing action, and it wouldn’t be the Indianapolis 500 without all the celebrations that take place before, during and after race day. The 500 Festival ensures that May in the city is a fun time for everyone with events, parades and programs for the whole family to enjoy.

And nothing kicks off the season than a good old parade to get the blood pumping and fans cheering as a pageant of floats and marching bands stream by along with plenty of recognizable celebrities and a general feeling of celebratory good times before the world’s largest event. This year’s 500 Festival Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 26th at noon in Downtown Indy, and for more information contact the ticket festival ticket office.

For those runners out there, the 500 Festival Mini Marathon is a regularly scheduled event. This year’s race is set for Saturday, May 5th. With sell outs year after year, the roster fills up fast so be sure to register early.

Downtown Indy hotels also fill up quickly as well so to receive the best hotel deal Indianapolis guests and residents can expect, contact our historic hotel Indianapolis for special packages. As one of the premier hotels near Indianapolis Speedway, our guests enjoy deluxe accommodations, luxury amenities and close proximity to all the city’s fun attractions. Visit us online today to reserve your room for the Indy 500 Festival. 

The American Coatings Show will really be laying it on thick when they come to Downtown Indianapolis this May. The show and conference will run from May 7th to May 10th and will feature 328 exhibitors at the Indiana Convention Center.

For the latest trends in paint and coatings, the Show serves as a learning forum for attendees, who receive vital information from experts in the coating industry. The conference also offers significant industry developments with regard to materials, lab, production, test and measurement equipment. With plenty of opportunities for business while there, show participants will also be able to view the latest in adhesives, coatings, sealants, paints and chemicals for construction to name just a few offerings.

For hotels near the Indianapolis Convention Center, Indiana residents and visitors alike will want to check out the newly renovated Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn. Our Indianapolis hotel packages offer affordability and convenience to Downtown attractions so that guests to the area can also see all the sites and sounds of our amazing Downtown area while in the city for the show and conference.

Reserve early to make sure rooms are available for the May event by calling us at (317) 955-9700. Special group rates can be found right online for companies sending their representatives to the American Coatings Show 2012.

America’s favorite pastime doesn’t get any better when you can enjoy all the youth baseball action in beautiful Downtown Indianapolis. The 2012 Pastime Tournaments season promises to be exciting with qualifying teams from all over the United States making their way to the Pastime Tournaments National Championships in their area. 

This year’s tournament schedule for Indianapolis starts in May and ends September 30th.  Be sure to reserve your Downtown Indianapolis hotels well in advance of your game day. The historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn puts you close to everything fun to do in Downtown as well as near the park when it’s time to play ball. For the best Indianapolis hotel packages, give us a call to book your room today (317) 955-9700.

13U
May 18 to May 20    Midwest Elite
June 14 to June 17    Freedom Classic

14U
May 31 to June 3    Midwest Open Invitational
June 7 to June 10    Midwest Elite
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational
June 14 to June 17    14U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 21 to June 24    Crusader Elite (14U and 15U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic
July 19 to July 22    Midwest Tournament of Champions
July 26 to July 29    Wood Bat National Championships

15U
May 31 to June 3    Midwest Elite
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational (15 U and 16 U)
June 14 to June 17    Midwest Open Invitational
June 21 to June 24    15U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 21 to June 24     Irish Elite (15U and 16U)
June 21 to June 24    Crusader Elite (14U and 15U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic (15U and 16U)
July 5 to July 8    Wood Bat National Championships
July 12 to July 15    Freedom Classic
July 26 to July 29    Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament (15U and 16U)

16U
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational (15U and 16U)
June 21 to June 24    Midwest Elite
June 21 to June 24    Irish Elite (15U and 16U)
June 28 to July 1    Midwest Open Invitational
July 12 to July 15    Wood Bat National Championships
July 19 to July 22    Midwest Tournament of Champions
July 26 to July 29    Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament (15U and 16U)

17U and 18U
May 31 to June 3    LIDS Bulls (17U)
June 7 to June 10    18U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 14 to June 17    Irish Elite
June 14 to June 17    Midwest Elite (18U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic (17U)
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic (18U)
July 5 to July 8    Super Select Showcase
July 18 to July 22    18U National Championships
July 26 to July 29    Super Select Showcase (16U and 17U)
Sept 22 to Sept 23    Fall Prospect Wood Bat at Valparaiso
Sept 29 to Sept 30    Fall Prospect Wood Bat at University of Notre Dame

For a complete listing of schedules, cost, locations and to register, visit the Pastime Tournaments site to learn more.

Downtown Indy hotels are making preparations for the influx of visitors to Indianapolis for the Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 27, 2012. Tickets are on sale for the event now, and hotels near Indianapolis Speedway are booking up fast for this fun event for the whole family.

Be sure to call our hotel for Indianapolis hotel packages to this traditional racing event. In fact, visit the Indy 500 website to receive a deluxe package for a three night stay at our hotel from Friday, May 25th to Monday, May 28th. The package includes tickets to the Indy 500, Saturday's Driver's meeting, motor coach police escorted transfers to the race, welcome gift and program as well as breakfast and other goodies during your stay.

While visiting Downtown Indianapolis, also make a holiday for the whole family by also stopping by area attractions that interest all ages. Several museums and historical attractions are nearby along with the zoo, theatre and plenty of fine dining. And don't forget the extras at the hotel for relaxing and getting away from it all. The Hilton Garden Inn has an indoor heated pool and spa, fitness center and restaurant to make your stay complete. When you want a little privacy, your room features high speed internet, on demand movies and a hospitality center with fridge and microwave. Room service is also only a call away.

Make your reservations to join city residents and visitors to attend the racing event of the year. Visit our online reservation center or give us a call to book your hotel package today.

There's plenty of basketball season left for Butler University Bulldog fans so whether you want to attend the Men's or Women's games or even both, 2012 promises to be an exciting year for college basketball fans.

As the preferred downtown hotel for Butler University, the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Downtown has Indianapolis hotel packages just for basketball game attendees. Receive the special $99 rate, which includes breakfast and self parking by making your online reservation today. 

Our hotel offers deluxe accommodations, room service, fitness center, swimming pool and restaurant to make your stay a little more like home. Make plans to reserve your room soon as Downtown Indy Hotels fill up fast. And to make scheduling your trip a little easier, below find the Men's and Women's basketball schedules for their home games.

Men's Basketball Schedule (at Home)

December 29        Green Bay
December 31        Milwaukee
January 13        Cleveland State
January 15        Youngstown State
February 2        Wright State
February 4        Detroit
February 14        Loyola
February 17-19        ESPN Bracket Buster
February 21        UIC

Women's Basketball Schedule (at Home)

January 5        Youngstown State
January 7        Cleveland State
January 26    Green Bay
January 28    Milwaukee
February 11    Valparaiso
February 16    Loyola
February 18    UIC
March 1        Detroit
March 3        Wright State
March 7        To be announced – Horizon League Championship

If the wintery cold weather has you feeling down, then why not look forward to a spring time getaway by planning a weekend trip to Downtown Indy this year? There’s nothing like a visit to the city to get you going again after being cooped up at home during snowy weather, and our Indianapolis hotel packages can be a real spring treat for you and your loved ones.

Warmer weather brings with it the blooming trees and flowers and there is no better time to visit the Indianapolis Zoo to see all the animals as they wake from winter’s slumber. Our Indianapolis Zoo package gives you deluxe accommodations, valet parking and zoo parking as well as zoo tickets for two adults and two kids. To get your day started, we’ll also provide breakfast for four at the Great American Grill.

With nature coming to life after the cold, there’s plenty to do in the city with walking around Downtown to see historic sites, visiting museums or even attending the theatre. Come for a weekend or week, and really enjoy the warmer weather.

And of course, spring is the start of the wedding season, and our hotel is one of the finest Indianapolis wedding hotels available for your special day. Give us a call to learn more about our hotel accommodations Indianapolis getaways or wedding packages.

With February just a short time away, are you planning a special Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart? Planning early will not only ensure that you have everything ready without delay, but it will also let him or her know that you spend a lot of time thinking about your love.

Why not spend your Valentine’s Day at the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn Downtown?

Our special romance package will give you two the private time away from it all so you can focus just on each other. Our luxurious room accommodations will have you relaxing in comfort with sparkling wine or cider chilling and waiting for your arrival. You’ll enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or a sensuous soak in the whirlpool. The Romance Package also includes a full breakfast for two at our gourmet restaurant or you can also exchange it for a dinner at participating Downtown Indy hotels instead. In fact, you might have so much fun and connection that you will want to linger a little longer with a late checkout or an extra overnight stay.

Perhaps instead for Valentine’s, you might want to enjoy a couple’s weekend with friends or even a little family time with the kids. Our Bed and Breakfast package is sure to bring a smile to every face and give everyone time to enjoy each other’s company away from everyday life. A day in the Indy city starts with a big, piping hot breakfast to get your vacation started touring and seeing the sights that Downtown Indy has to offer. This deal includes breakfast for up to four adults in the same room with kids 12 and under eating free. We even offer lazy breakfast room service until noon on weekends. Now how is that for a great getaway?

For hotel reservations Indianapolis guests should call our reservation line at (317) 955-9700 or visit us online.

Do you love wine?  If so, then you might just love the Wine Lovers Trail.

Here's a quick run down of this year's and next year's Indy Wine Trail events:

• Charm of the Season December 1-31, 2011
• Wine Lovers Trail Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, 2012
• Race into the Wineries May 1-31, 2012
• BBQ Wine Trail Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 2012
• Chili Cook-off Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, 2012

If you are interested in attending any of these events, then you have a couple of options when it comes to purchasing tickets.  You can buy them ahead for $25 a piece or you can buy them for $30 on the day of the event.  There are also designated driver tickets for only $12.  Of course, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase a ticket and the tickets are good both Saturday and Sunday.

If you go to all 6 events and get your "passport" stamped at all 6 events, then you can even receive a free gift - so why not try to make it to all of them?

The Indy Wine Trail Events matches up with our Wine Lovers' Indianapolis Hotel Packages.  So no matter if you are from in state or out of state, you might enjoy getting away from your daily routine and doing something fun with the one you love.  We can help you out with hotel reservations Indianapolis at our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis.

Oh the holidays. They are filled with fun, gifts, feasting and family, and of course, plenty of travel if you live far away from relatives and close friends!

Traveling during the holiday season can be quite the challenge especially if you plan on bunking in with family or friends. But if you are traveling to Indianapolis this year, why not plan on leaving behind the crowded family homes with multiple people trying to share the same bathroom and sleeping head to toe to find more bedroom space?

Join us here at the Holiday Garden Inn and really enjoy your time away from it all. Holiday family getaways are quite the treat especially when you are enjoying our warm and toasty indoor heated pool and hot tub while everyone else you know is fighting over room on the couch to play the latest video game or watch TV.

Meanwhile, you have your choice of downtown dinner locations to stave off hunger, catch a show or see the bright holiday lights decorating the downtown area. And when you return to your room, you can watch all the pay per view movies and play video games to your heart’s content on the big screen LCD flat panel TV. You’ll have all the extra space and luxury you need when on the family trip this year.

So what happens if you are a local? Try planning a little staycation and treat yourself to all the amenities our luxury hotel room Indianapolis location has to offer. There’s nothing like Downtown Indy hotels in the heart of the action to take your mind off the stress of holiday preparations and guests. Indianapolis hotel packages are available for holiday travel so give us a call or reserve your room online today.

The holiday season is almost upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Downtown Indy’s Circle of Lights taking place November 25th, the Friday right after Thanksgiving.

This larger than life event is sponsored by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 and expects a crowd of over 100,000. The free event kicks off with live entertainment and Santa’s very own workshop complete with candy treats, toy soldiers, elves, and of course, plenty of toys. Part of the show is televised and the lighting of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument occurs at 7:45 p.m. Central Standard Time. One lucky child is chosen from the statewide coloring contest to help flip the light switch with the Indianapolis mayor and Santa Clause.

The beautifully brilliant lights will display throughout the entire holiday season until early January. Families share in the spirit by making this a tradition each year so experience the magic of almost 5,000 lights adorning the Monument along with plenty of peppermint sticks, toy soldiers and sailors to complete the show.

Indianapolis hotel packages are available at our Indianapolis Downtown Hotel Hilton Garden Inn. For our discount hotel Indianapolis rate, visit hgi.com, and enter code LITE11 when making your reservation. To learn more about the 2011 Circle of Light event, visit Indianapolis Downtown’s site.

Indy residents and visitors will enjoy the exciting music events and concerts scheduled from now until the end of the year, and to make the holiday season special for friends and family, why not take the time to experience a mini vacation right in area Downtown Indy Hotels?

Our Indianapolis hotel packages offer a real get away from everyday life so treat yourself to luxury accommodations at our historic hotel Indianapolis residents just love to visit for some much needed rest and relaxation. While you are here, take in one of the over 100 area concerts with family and friends. Below find just a few of the exciting events scheduled for November and December.

November Events

November 2nd    Elizabeth Cook with Tim Carroll at Birdys
November 3rd    Lotus at Vogue Theatre
November 4th    JJ Grey & Mofro at Vogue Theatre
November 5th    Rock it to a Cure! At the Egyptian Room
November 5th    Ray Davies at Vogue Theatre
November 6th    Five Finger Death Punch at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 8th    Yonder Mountain String Band at Vogue Theatre
November 9th    Drumline Live at Murat Theatre
November 10th    Skrillex at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 11th    Naturally 7 at Clowes Memorial Hall
November 11-12th    Diary of Black Men Theatrical Play at Murat Theatre
November 12th    Everlast at the Amber Room
November 19th    Cameo featuring Steve Arrington at The Venue Conference Center
November 19th    Amy Grant and Michael W Smith at Murat Theatre
November 19th    Ledisi at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 21st     Furthur at Murat Theatre
November 22nd    Kid Rock at Egyptian Room
November 25th    The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Vogue Theatre
November 26th    Jeff Dunham at Conseco Fieldhouse
November 26th    Anthony Hamilton at Murat Theatre

December Events

December 2nd    Straight No Chaser at Murat Theatre
December 6th    Chicago at Murat Theatre
December 9-10th    Rejoice at Clowes Memorial Hall
December 17th    Handel’s Messiah performed by Indianapolis Symphonic Choir at Clowes Memorial Hall
December 19th    Christmas with Mannheim Steamroller at Murat Theatre
December 28th    Jim Brickman at Murat Theatre

For more details about November and December concerts as well as ticketing information, visit livenation.com or ticketmaster.com box offices online. For hotel reservations visit us online.

November is sure to be the hottest month for music with the 10th annual Tonic Ball on Friday, November 18th at Fountain Square Theater. Listen to the music made famous by Michael Jackson, David Bowie and R.E.M. all in one night jammed packed with live band entertainment all supporting a worthy cause.

The Tonic Ball raises funds to help raise funds to support Second Helpings, a charity dedicated to feeding Indy’s hungry. This incredible organization takes food that would normally be thrown out by restaurants, grocers and distributors and prepares it in their kitchen in order to distribute meals to the needy. Over 3,000 meals are delivered to missions, day care facilities and senior centers 6 days a week. Not only does Second Helpings serve food, they also created a culinary training program so those in need can also be trained for good jobs and gain employment in the food industry.

Tickets are on sale now for the Tonic Ball, but hurry because they sell out fast.

For hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors will find the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn to be conveniently located to the Tonic Ball and other desirable downtown attractions. Find the best Indianapolis hotel packages available for luxury accommodations, fine dining, swimming pool and exercise center at our location. Visit us online to make your reservation today.

Check out why you won’t want to miss the Tonic Ball in the following video.

With spooky festivities gearing up for a lot of horrific fun as the countdown begins toward the scariest October day of all, all Indianapolis residents should prepare for frightful times in the days leading up to Halloween. Downtown Indy is preparing for all Hallowed Eve with some exciting events sure to scare the socks right off of both young and old.

Run Like Hell
For 3 long miles goblins, ghouls and zombies will be on the chase for the best Halloween costume in the city as participants come dressed in their Halloween best for a fun race in the Run like Hell event at White River Park near the old Washington Street Bridge in downtown. Special prizes are awarded for best costume in a number of different categories with a bonus bounty of snacks and drinks for everyone who joins the race.

Historic Ghost Walk
For a haunted ghost walk or tour of ghostly hot spots, visitors will have a chilling experience visiting places where spirits haunt, killers lurk and scary tales came to pass throughout the city’s history. Historic Indiana Ghost Walks and Tours leads this family fun event into downtown Indy’s hauntingly historic past.

The Shining
Indianapolis Museum of Art presents The Shining on DVD. Buy tickets to see director Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece of terrifying horror for Friday, October 28th at 7 p.m.

Children’s Museum Haunted House
Join the Indianapolis Children’s Museum for the Vampire Vacation, a family friendly haunted house with spooky scenes from famous locations around the U.S. Rated in the top ten of haunted houses by Rand McNally, this Halloween destination is sure to please all ages.

Downtown Indy hotels offer convenient locations right near all the Halloween action. For the best Indianapolis hotel packages, call us here at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis downtown hotel for affordable luxury accommodations or make your reservations right online.

As part of The Salvation Army’s campaign to end homelessness in Indianapolis, the Apple Fest is coming to downtown this October. Appropriately themed with the idea that homelessness really bites, the event is sure to bring awareness, entertainment and a lot of great eating to downtown Indy in Monument Circle on Thursday, October 6th.

In partnership with Emmis Communications, the Apple Fest will feature Bandwagon performing live classics and top 40’s music during lunch time and a variety of family fun events will take place to raise needed funds for helping the homeless in the community. The Salvation Army estimates that about 7,500 Indianapolis citizens are homeless and most are comprised of families unable to afford basic shelter for parent and children. Twenty five percent or 1,500 of the Indy homeless are children. 

Until the event starts in October, be sure to visit the Apple Fest website and find out what you can do to help. When you bring a filled Bite Back food drive box to the event, you’ll receive a free apple cobbler dessert.  Also, Coats for Kids will be collecting coats for children to help them during the cold winter months, and when you donate kids’ coats, you’ll also receive a free cobbler as well.

For Downtown Indy Hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn offers visitors to Indianapolis hotel packages that are affordable and convenient to the Homelessness Bites events and other local area attractions. To make advance hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors should call us at (317) 955-9700.


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Time to let the plays begin at the Indiana Repertory Theatre 2011-2012 season. An exciting lineup of theater shows promises to delight Indianapolis locals and visitors to the city. The schedule for this year's performances include the following productions:

• Dracula by Steven Dietz - September 7 to October 1, 2011
• Going Solo Festival - September 20 to October 23, 2011
• William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar - October 21 to November 5, 2011
• Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - November 25 to December 24, 2011
• August Wilson's Radio Golf - January 10 to January 29, 2012
• God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza - February 28 to March 24, 2012
• Fallen Angels by Noel Coward - March 13 to April 15, 2012
• The Miracle Worker by William Gibson - April 17 to May 20, 2012

For ticketing information, call the Indiana Repertory Theatre box office at (317) 635-5252, and for season ticket packages, visit the Indiana Repertory Theatre online.

For hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors will find our Indianapolis Downtown hotel to be conveniently located to all the theatre shows, fine dining and area attractions. We also offer Indianapolis hotel packages to meet all Indy guests needs including our World Class Theatre Package. Visit our website to learn more.

Where do conductors, fine music and adoring fans gather together for a thrilling night of charismatic entertainment? Why the Opening Night Gala of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra of course! Join Conductors Krzysztof Urbanski and Jack Everly on Sunday, September 18th at 6 p.m. as they lead a night of music that will ignite the passionate fires within as never before.

The symphony will also host their special Happy Hour with Time for Three so symphony goers will not want to miss this extraordinary evening. The performance will feature favorite compositions written by John Stafford Smith, Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Everly, Bernstein, Berlin and Monti. In addition to their performances, the Indy Symphony offers various student programs and workshops. The organization pioneered the Arts Everyday feature for 2300 elementary school students every year. Funds raised help to educate and bring the arts to inner city youth. For ticketing information, be sure to call the Symphony Box Office at (317) 639-4300. Group discount information can be obtained from Jeff Johnson at (317) 231-6788.

For hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors and guests will enjoy the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn right in downtown where all the action is conveniently located within walking distance. The hotel features deluxe accommodations, wireless internet, in room hospitality, indoor heated pool and spa and on site fitness center. Hilton HHonors program members can also earn points from their stay. If you need Indianapolis group travel rates or special shopping or getaway vacation packages, please call the hotel at (317) 955-9700 for more information.

Indy, it’s time to get your silly on with Yo Gabba Gabba Live show presented by Kia Motors. Nick JR’s popular television show is now going live, and will be in Indianapolis at the Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University on Sunday, September 18th. With two show times at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., your kids are going to have the time of their lives, and with the great Gabba party package features available, they will have first class seats and bonuses they’ll be talking about all year long.

Each Gabba party pack receives one ticket for seating in the first 15 rows and a private VIP pass for the after party. The package also includes free gift shopping and photo opp with all the Gabba friends as well as a hosted party patrol for all the VIPs.

Yo Gabba Gabba takes dancing to a whole new level as hip hop legends Biz Markie and Leslie Hall come on stage with DJ Lance Rock and all your favorite Gabba characters. High energy fun with music, dancing and singing will take center stage for toddlers, pre-school kids and family. For tickets, visit Clowes Hall online ticketing booth.

Indianapolis hotel packages for visiting family and friends are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Star Hotel Downtown Indianapolis. Our discount hotel Indianapolis downtown offers deluxe accommodations with luxuriously appointed rooms, fitness center, wireless internet, heated pool and room service.  The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown area attractions and just a short drive from favorite Indy hotspots. Give us a call to reserve your room today at (317) 955-9700 or visit our hotel package site online.

Whether you enjoy walks, runs, triathlons or marathons, these activities encourage active lifestyles for staying healthy and fit. Indiana’s own Tuxedo Brothers event management firm sponsors various athletic events throughout the year that take fitness to a whole new level by helping participants have fun in healthy activities they enjoy while at the same time raising funds for worthy causes.

This fall brings a lot of exciting events that walkers, runners and even those who support various charities can actively participate in to bring awareness to these causes and help them financially at the same time. For the full schedule of events, you can see Tuxedo Brothers website here. Here are a few highlights for the rest of 2011:

September 17    Dick Lugar Run and Walk at Butler University in Indianapolis
September 18    Fishers Area Sprint Triathlon at Fishers High School in Fishers
September 24    Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk at City Market in Downtown Indianapolis
September 25    Beyond the Badge at Crown Hill in Indianapolis
October 1        Hit the Bricks at Zionsville High School
October 1        Wine at the Line at Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, Indiana
October 8        Spotlight on Nursing in Downtown Indy
October 22    Heart of Indiana at Celebration Plaza in Downtown Indy
October 28    Run Like Hell at White River State Park in Indianapolis
October 29    Pleasant Run Run at Historic Irvington in Indianapolis
November 5    Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in Downtown Indy
November 19    Outback Scramble at Eagle’s Crest in Indianapolis
November 24    Drumstick Dash in Broad Ripple Area
December 10    Jingle Bell Run in Downtown Indy at the Conseco Fieldhouse
January 21, 2012    Bop to the Top in Downtown Indy at the One America Building

With so many events scheduled, friends and family visitors will want to find affordable Indianapolis hotel packages so they can participate or attend to watch you run or walk for charity. One downtown Indianapolis hotels that visitors and locals love is our very own Hilton Garden Inn. In our luxury hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors find comfort and affordability, and with our close proximity to events and area attractions, we are conveniently located to everywhere visitors want to be in the city. Give us a call to reserve your hotel stay today: (317) 955-9700.