Events

Since 1980, La Plaza's FIESTA Indianapolis has been the premier celebration of Latinx culture in Indiana, bringing together a vibrant and diverse community and enhancing the cultural fabric of Indianapolis. JOIN US with your family to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. FIESTA Indianapolis is a free, family-friendly event to enjoy with a full day of […]

Think global and fest local at Global Fest 2022 presented by Good Living Indy. Join us to share traditions, honor heritage and learn about cultures through food, music, art and play. FEATURING LATINO Music by Grupo Bembé • JAPAN Katsumi’s Teaching Kitchen, LIC • INDIA Bollywood Beats • PERU Mambos Cheesesteak Grill • CHINA Indianapolis Chinese Performing […]

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the International Marketplace Coalition, in partnership with SADCO, will host the inaugural Latino Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. The festival will feature performances from local cultural groups, food trucks, nonprofit and Latino vendors and cultural galleries.

Every year CIC organizes Indy Festival of Faiths, Indiana’s largest one-day celebration of our diverse religious landscape. Over the past nine years, the festival has steadily grown in the number of organizations participating, the number of people in attendance, and the diversity of activities offered.

More than 20 authentic Mexican food vendors, bringing the best variety of tacos and more!

The Carmel International Arts Festival (CIAF) is a 502(c)(3) organization who’s mission is Educating the Community Through the Arts. This 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 100 […]

Performances Cultural food & food trucks Kids area Little market   Actuaciones Comida Culturales Camiones de Comida Area para ninos Mercadito

See the show in person at Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center or watch the livestream from home. Sponsored by the Estate of Frances Long Carolina Quiroga and Lyn Ford share the stage, as well as the stories of their heritages and hearts. These are the “family stories” of their communities and cultures. You’ll […]

Celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month with our Fiesta! What is Bayanihan in Filipino values? In the Philippines, the Bayanihan spirit is one of communal unity, helping others without expecting rewards, to achieve a certain goal. In earlier days, when houses were made of lighter materials such as coconut leaves, Bayanihan also meant helping one's neighbors […]

Heartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland International Film Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration […]