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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Indianapolis Oktoberfest

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

Join us Friday, September 13th as the north half of Monument Circle goes German to usher in the fall season!  The 9th Annual Monument Circle Oktoberfest, presented by the Columbia Club, will feature both German and American foods, beers & wines. Menu items will include cheeseburger on a beer bun, bratwurst, sauerkraut sandwich, jumbo franks, hot […]

Naturalization Clinic

Southeast Community Services Center 901 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN

Eligible Legal Permanent Residents will receive FREE assistance in completing their USCIS N-400 Citizenship Application form, fee waivers and partial waivers. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Southeast Community Services, located at 901 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Registration is REQUIRED. Call the Immigrant Welcome […]

Free

Rice & Beans Festival

Haughville Park 520 N Belleview Pl, Indianapolis, IN

Join us in Haughville Park from 2-6pm on Sunday, September 15th! There will be food, music, and activities the whole family can enjoy! Rice and Beans is a universal food across dozens of cultures and nationalities. We want to celebrate the many flavors of this essential dish and we can't wait to share a plate […]

Free

El Grito

Garfield Park 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN

The main objective of "El Grito" is to share Mexican tradition and culture with the citizens of Indianapolis. The Mexican Independence Day is a moment of celebration!   There will be 38 information booths, five restaurants, activities for children, and an exciting program consisting of five hours of live music and entertainment, concluded by a […]

Parade of Nations & International Festival

International School of Indiana - Michigan Road Campus 4330 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN

Experience, taste, and celebrate the world at this new ISI combined event! The school day will conclude with faculty, staff, all ISI students and parents convening on the Michigan Rd campus for a beautiful display of clothes and flags of different countries at this new ALL SCHOOL event. The celebration extends into the evening with The […]

Taste the Difference Festival & Sister Cities Fest

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

The 13th Annual Taste the Difference Festival & Sister Cities Fest celebrates different cultures via performances (dance, music, etc.), exhibitors and food samplings from more than 25 restaurants representing countries around the world. Attendees will also be able to experience the Sister Cities Kids Zone, free health fair, student art competition and other cultural exhibitors. Children five and under are free. Doors open […]

Free – $15

Global Fest

Northwood Christian Church 4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Global Fest is a free annual community event benefiting CFI School #70, an Indianapolis Public School. In 2018, we started on our mission to celebrate diversity and promote intercultural understanding through shared traditions, food, music, art and play. We call this mission, Global Fest. Global Fest is our annual event where we invite all of […]

Free

DRAGON BOAT RACE

White River State Park 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN

The dragon boats are coming to Indy as part of the 9th Annual White River Festival. The event serves as the Alliance’s annual fundraiser, helping to protect and improve our water. Dragon boat racing originated over 2000 years ago in China where the tradition remains strong, and it’s popularity in the West has been growing […]

Indianapolis Chinese Festival

IUPUI Wood Plaza Indianapolis, IN, United States

The city of Indianapolis is hosting the seventh annual Indianapolis Chinese Festival downtown on September 28, 2019, at IUPUI's Wood Plaza from 11 am to 5 pm. 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 […]

Free

VIVE LA FRANCE

The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts 355 City Center Dr, Carmel, IN, United States

Established in 1997, the Indiana Wind Symphony is the resident concert band of the Center for the Performing Arts.  The concert will consist of the following 9 pieces that link to France either through the storyline, composer's nationality, French patriotism, or quotation of musical themes: La Père de la Victoire                         Ganne Danse Bacchanale                              Saint-Saëns Fantasy […]

$20
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