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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Festival of Faiths

Veteran's Memorial Plaza

The Indy Festival of Faiths is an annual gathering in downtown Indianapolis designed to recognize, highlight, and celebrate the diverse religious landscape in central Indiana. A primary goal of the festival is to heighten awareness about the many religious congregations that coexist in our community and to provide an opportunity to share and learn about […]

International Citizen of the Year

Indiana Roof Ballroom 140 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us as we honor Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, the recipient of the 2016 International Citizen of the Year Award.

“Beyond Borders” Film

Butler University, Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Is there a human right to migrate? This film takes an in-depth look at the hot-button issue of legal and illegal immigration. The film explores the forces driving the immigration controversy from both sides of the debate, interviewing over 25 experts. “Beyond Borders” challenges us to acknowledge the bigger issues that surround this complex topic […]

Taste of Diversity

Garfield Park Arts Center 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Taste of Diversity is a free community event which promotes cultural diversity through food, entertainment, and connection. The event takes place in front of the Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN. We will have local food trucks offering different ethnic food choices, free games, prizes, animals from around the world, dance companies, community partners, local […]

Indianapolis Chinese Festival

IUPUI Wood Plaza Indianapolis, IN, United States

The city of Indianapolis is hosting the seventh annual Indianapolis Chinese Festival downtown onSeptember 24, at IUPUI's Wood Plaza from noon to 6 p.m.. This festival is held during the month of Chinese Moon Festival, which is the second largest Chinese festival after Chinese New Year.  The Moon festival in China is a celebration of the harvest […]

Taste the Difference Festival

New Wineskin Ministries 4501 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The International Marketplace Coalition (IMC) “Taste the Difference Festival” is now celebrating its 10th year!  Why travel around the world, when at this years festival you can sample dishes from at least five different continents, 30 plus restaurants and bakeries, along with experiencing many different here in Indy’s International Marketplace. Last year the success of […]

Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival

German Park 8600 S Meridian Street, Indianpolis, IN, United States

The Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival is a one-day festival featuring traditional Scottish highland games consisting of an athletic competition with 50+ world-class amateur athletes competing in seven ancient tests of strength and skill. Each year, an individual or period from Scottish history is chosen as a theme for the festival village. Period costumed […]

$15

2016 GermanFest

Discover Your Inner-German and party at the Athenaeum, for the Athenaeum. All proceeds from this event benefit the maintenance and care of the Historic Athenaeum. Celebrate German-American Day with this unique family event.  GermanFest is a day- long, indoor/outdoor festival that celebrates all things German, on Saturday, October 8th, 2016. Adults are $8 in advance and $10 at the […]

Fall Asian Festival

Broadway United Methodist Church 609 East 29th Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Fall Asian Festival, presented by Asian Help Services, will feature a buffet of Asian foods and traditional folk songs and music.

$25

Irvington Ghost Tour

Irvington, Indianapolis

Enjoy Indiana’s spooky Halloween season with the Irvington Ghost Tour.  Irvington, located five miles east of Indianapolis on Washington Street. Irvington’s unique qualities and characters provide the setting and material for the ghoulish anecdotes shared on the annual ghost tour.  Designated a Historic District in 1987, Irvington continues to be home to residents and local […]

$15
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