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Wonderade Punch List
Indianapolis Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
A cool, cloudy Saturday turns into a sunny Sunday with no rain in the forecast, so bring jackets for both days. Saturday has the Kwik Stix Fantastical Fun event and the Lowes Fire Safety Kids Event; Sunday has The Little Mermaid Jr at Westlane Middle School and Pokemon League at Books & Brews Brownsburg.
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The weather read
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Saturday
56° / 40°
Cloudy, 19% rain.
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Sunday
64° / 43°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Free Kwik Stix painting at the Lakeshore Learning Store, an easy indoor stop for little artists.
Lakeshore Learning Store · Free · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Middle schoolers singing Little Mermaid songs is pure charm for young theater fans. Spots are limited, so book ahead and check the curtain time.
Westlane Middle School · $0 to $18 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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| Afternoon |
A fire safety event for kids at Lowe's on East 25th Street. Check the time first.
8801 East 25th Street Indianapolis IN 46219 · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Evening |
A spooky taco night from Little Legacy Kitchen makes Saturday dinner part of the fun. Book ahead and confirm the time.
8383 Craig St suite 200 · $18 to $77 · Indoors · Book ahead
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Sunday plan |
| Morning |
Another chance to catch the student cast of The Little Mermaid Jr, a sweet first musical for little ones. Book soon, seats are limited.
Westlane Middle School · $0 to $18 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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| Afternoon |
Missed the Kwik Stix fun Saturday? It's back Sunday afternoon at Lakeshore Learning, and free. Check hours before you go.
Lakeshore Learning Store · Free · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
A learn to skate session for kids ready to try the ice. Book ahead and confirm the session details.
Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion · $98 to $162 · Indoors · Book ahead
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 Evening |
Pokémon League at Books & Brews Brownsburg, an indoor evening for kids who play. Check the time first.
Books & Brews Brownsburg · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Sunday: Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Noblesville offers trampoline and adventure park play in a calmer setting. (Price not listed · Indoors)
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Heads up: Disney Presents The Lion King (Touring) takes over Old National Centre Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Giant Eagle
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 34 g protein per $
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Giant Eagle's boneless skinless chicken breast family pack is the best protein value in the ads, about 34 g protein per $. Roast it with broccoli or cauliflower on one pan and serve over rice. |
| Fresh Enhanced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Family Pack |
$2.99/lb |
| Giant Eagle Broccoli or Cauliflower Florets or Long Celery Sticks 12 oz. or 1 lb. pkg. |
2 for $5.00 |
| Giant Eagle, Fresh Express or Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits |
$2.99 |
| Minute or Carolina Rice 4.4 to 8.8 oz. |
3 for $5.00 |
Ad prices good through Wednesday, Oct 21.
How to cook it: Spread the seasoned chicken breasts and florets on a sheet pan and roast until the chicken is cooked through. Make the rice while it cooks and add a chopped salad kit on the side.
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Runner-up dinner · ALDI
Pork Night
At about 26 g protein per $, this boneless pork butt roast from ALDI is the best pork value in the ads. One roast feeds the whole table, and the leftovers make easy sandwiches the next day. Fresh Boneless Half Pork Butt Roast ($2.99 Per Lb., about 26 g protein per $), Pennsylvania Gala Apples 3-lb. Bag ($1.99), Chef's Cupboard Chicken Pot Pie or Steak & Potato Soup 18 oz. ($1.99).
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The weekend bonus
Pick up Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins and make carving the Saturday night plan. Save the seeds to roast for a snack.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Milk Gallon Kroger · about 49 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Fresh Family Pack Ground Chicken 48 oz. ALDI · about 30 g protein per $ |
$7.99 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Large, Grade A, 24 ct Kroger · about 28 g protein per $ |
$5.49 |
| Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops ALDI · about 24 g protein per $ |
$3.99 Per Lb. |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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