Spring 2026 Optional Social Activities

Click Here to register for the Spring Collaborative & to sign up for your desired Optional Social events.

Indianapolis, Indiana, often nicknamed “Indy” or the “Crossroads of America,” is the capital and largest city of the state of Indiana. Located in the heart of the Midwest, it’s a dynamic and evolving city known for its sports culture, rich history, and friendly community vibe. There are many activities to choose from in the area. Please set aside “personal time” to enjoy the Optional Social Activities the ITA team has planned, plus add in a few of your own!

Remember that each Social activity below has links to read more about the activity and/or location. 

Click Here to email us with any questions.

Most of the activities have an additional cost and the prices are shown in each section below. Keep in mind that your standard registration fee includes all Meals during the event, the Sunday Receptions, and Monday night’s Dinner Party Event!

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MONDAY NIGHT DINNER PARTY (FOR ALL ATTENDEES)

Join your ITA friends and colleagues for an evening of your favorite beverages, delicious food, great music, and quality networking! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, unwind, and enjoy great company in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there!

All included in your registration!

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OPTIONAL EVENTS BELOW ALL REQUIRE REGISTRATION

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SATURDAY NIGHT Optional Dinner and Fun Event

PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL

Saturday – April 18

6:30 – 9:30 PM

Cost $150 per person includes an upscale dinner buffet and loads of entertainment!

Advanced Registration Required

LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF INDY A SHORT WALK FROM THE JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

In the heart of Indianapolis,  the 20,250-square-foot complex offers a game-changing experience that pairs bowling, darts and more games with amazing food and craft cocktails. This venue is designed to make every visit unforgettable, whether you’re gearing up for skeeball, or just enjoying a night out with fellow ITAers!

DARTSEE LOUNGE – Includes 3 Dartsee (Dart boards with Automatic Scoring) and 1 ping pong table.

VIP BOWLING LANES – Includes 2 full-size bowling lanes.

A semi-private set of lanes nearby.

For those that don’t want the fun to end. There’s an After Party at Punch Bowl – After Dark 9:00pm to Midnight! This would be an “on your own” party.

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SUNDAY MORNING Optional Social Event

THE INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Sunday – April 19

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cost: $100 includes Transportation, Museum Entry and Track Tour

Advanced Registration Required

MUSEUM REPRESENTS MORE THAN A CENTURY OF MOTORSPORTS HISTORY (https://imsmuseum.org/about-us/overview/)

Museum and Kiss the Bricks Tour

Explore the home of “The Greatest spectacle in racing”

“Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself!

 The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has been named one of USA Today’s Top Three Best Sports Attractions in the Country. Our facility currently boasts 80,000 sq. ft. of vintage cars, trophies, photographs, fine art, and other artifacts that capture the cultural significance of motorsports. 

Advanced Registration is Required

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SUNDAY MORNING Optional Golf Event

Sunday – April 19

TIME: TBD

Cost: TBD – likely $175 to $225

Advanced Registration Required (golf registration will open soon)

Golf location is being finalized. Note Golf will NOT include transportation this year and the golf coordinators will ensure everyone has a way to get to / from the course. Once golf details are finalized, then the registration for golf will be opened.

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Start your Monday morning MOTIVATED by joining Mark Severance and other ITA-ers for a Monday Fun Run / Walk starting at 6:00am. There will be a walking route and running route so both walkers and runners are welcome!!!

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TUESDAY EVENING Optional Dinner Event – For ITAers that are staying over Tuesday after the Collaborative

Location – TBD

Tuesday – April 21

Meet between 6:00pm and 6:30pm

*Advanced Registration Requested* – NO COST TO REGISTER*

*COST – On Your Own*

If you are staying over Tuesday following the Spring Collaborative conclusion and want to hang with other ITAers, join others at for dinner and/or drinks starting between 6:00 – 6:30pm.

Please note that there is no guaranteed seating or reservations.