Events

The International Center aims to promote events in Indiana that highlight and celebrate cultural diversity and international relations. Whether you like to engage in international diplomacy, eat Chinese food, dance to Russian music, celebrate a French holiday, or participate in Scottish games, we hope you’ll find a way to celebrate and participate in our global city.

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Ukrainian Independence Day

Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Save the date for 2024 Ukraine Independence Day celebration! Guests will enjoy a unique exhibit, a program with many exciting performances, food, fundraiser, and socializing. Entry is free.  

Free

UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

Indy Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Join us and the Ukrainian Society of Indiana for this celebration of independence. Hear from a variety of guest speakers and performers, enjoy a parade featuring classic and contemporary vyshyvanka, activities, food and more. Family friendly event.

Free

Ethiopian Heritage EXHIBIT

Indy Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Learn about the untouched traditions of Africa’s only uncolonized country; Ethiopia. Ring in the new year with us during the Enkutatash Celebration on September 9 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Free

Fireworks Family Event

Monument Circle 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Indiana Latino Institute Brings FIREWORKS to Monument Circle for "Our Light, Nuestra Luz" Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Get ready for an electrifying night as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with the Indiana Latino Institute's signature event, "Our Light, Nuestra Luz," this Saturday, September 7th, from 6-9 PM at Monument Circle! This year, we're pulling out all the stops, and […]

Free

Enkutatash Celebration

Indy Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Ring in the new year the way they do in Ethiopia with guest speakers, performances, new year’s cards, a parade, craft activities, food, and lots more in this family friendly event.

Free

Soul Salsa & Sushi 2024

Barnes & Thornburg LLP 11 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us for food, fun, music, networking, career opportunities and socializing with the most talented multi-cultural professionals in Central Indiana! An event years in the making, Soul, Salsa & Sushi has become the multi-cultural event of the year in Indianapolis; and continues to serve a diverse community of professionals! Conceived to further the continuing relationship […]

$20

Chinese Mooncake Festival

Midtown Plaza Carmel 365 Monon Blvd., Carmel, IN

Come experience the City of Carmel's Chinese Mooncake Festival, this September 21.There is a dragon parade, traditional Chinese dancing and music and of course Chinese Mooncakes.Bring the whole family out to experience the culture and traditions of China in your own neighborhood. For more information, visit: Carmel Mooncake Festival Facebook

Free

Lielupe: Latvian Folk Dance

Carmel Middle School

"The 27th annual Carmel International Arts Festival (CIAF) welcomes international dancing artists this year in addition to the physical representations of art from around the U.S. and the world that the festival has become known for. A Latvian Folk-dance Ensemble known as Lielupe will perform during the festival which takes place Sept. 28 and 29 in […]

Free

Carmel International Arts Festival

Carmel Arts & Design District 2nd Ave NW and Main St, Carmel, IN

The Carmel International Arts Festival (CIAF) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is Educating the Community Through the Arts. The festival’s mission is carried out through a 2-day festival the last weekend of September in the Arts and Design District of Carmel, Indiana. With the 2 main arteries going through Carmel closed, CIAF brings in over […]

LATINO HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Indy Global Village Welcome Center 4233 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Our annual Latino Heritage Celebration is a celebration of over 20 different Latino countries. Enjoy performances, activities, health fair, vendors, food, and more in this family friendly event.

Free
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