Things to Do in Indianapolis for Self-Care This Summer
If you're searching for things to do in Indianapolis this summer that actually make you feel good—inside and out—this curated self-care guide is for you. These women-owned & managed businesses across Indy and Carmel offer real, meaningful ways to reset your energy, reconnect with yourself, and support your well-being. Whether you're looking for creative outlets, skincare services, mental health support, or a style refresh, we’ve mapped out where to go and why each one matters.
The Ultimate Summer Self-Care Bucket List in Indianapolis
Create Art Studio – Broad Ripple
If you've been feeling creatively blocked or just want a break from digital overload, Create Art Studio is your new happy place. With open studio hours and guided classes, you can paint, build, or craft your way back to calm.
Location: Broad Ripple
Learn more: createartstudioindy.com
Bash Boutique – Carmel & Noblesville
Bash makes shopping simple. Their pieces are curated to flatter real bodies and fit into real routines—so you’re not stuck guessing what works. Whether you’re rebuilding your basics or hunting for something standout, you’ll walk out with pieces you’ll actually wear.
Amanda’s Exchange – Indy
A consignment spot that actually makes sense. Clear out the stuff that no longer fits your life and find things that do. (And yes, letting go of the jeans you’ve been saving for five years counts as self-care.)
Karma Cat Jewelry – Local & Online
A little sparkle never hurt. Karma Cat pieces are handmade, a little nostalgic, and totally unique—aka exactly what your outfit (or mood) is missing.
Attuned Wellness – Indianapolis
Therapy that actually feels supportive, not surface-level. If you’re doing the work—or want to be—Attuned is a beautiful place to start or keep going.
Check out these 5 attuned tips while you’re at it!
Balanced Friends – Virtual
Virtual detox bootcamps for when something’s off but you can’t quite explain it. Mold, metals, gut stuff—you name it. Balanced Friends helps you get back to feeling like yourself.
FACE FOUNDRIÉ
Fast, walk-in facials and lash lifts without the fluff. Your face deserves a little love, and you deserve to feel like yourself again—skin first.
D1 Training – Carmel
Not a gym. A vibe. Group workouts that are intense without being intimidating, and built for people who want to feel strong again.
Healthy Vibes — Epigenetic Hair Scans & Personalized Wellness Plans
Go beyond juice bars—Healthy Vibes offers integrative, root-cause health support using epigenetic hair analysis, functional lab testing, and detox coaching kits. It’s a science-backed way to feel good from the inside out. Add it to your route and reboot your summer self‑care routine.
Start Anywhere
You don’t have to do all of this. Start with one thing that feels doable and exciting. Book it, show up, and let that be enough for now.
And if you want more feel-good ideas all year long, check out our full Biz Babe Directory. It’s full of women who are doing cool things—and who would love to have you.
