Here's a list of events that have been postponed or canceled due to extreme heat

This weekend, Central Indiana is expected to endure some of the hottest summer days yet, and some organizers of outdoors events are changing their plans.

The heat index, a combination of temperature and humidity, is expected to be reach 100 degrees Thursday through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Here's a list of Indianapolis-area events that have been rescheduled or canceled due to the heat:

Art of Wine canceled

An Art of Wine event, which was scheduled for Saturday evening in Carmel's Arts & Design District, has been canceled.

In a Friday afternoon news release, a Carmel spokesperson said the city uses a temperature scale that considers temperature and humidity to determine whether an event should be canceled. Friday's weather exceeded the threshold for canceling events, and Saturday's weather was expected to as well.

People who purchased VIP tickets for the event can request a refund, the release said.

Cool Creek Park concert canceled

A Friday night concert feature Dave and Rae at Cool Creek Park in Carmel has been canceled due to the heat, the county announced Friday morning.

"Out of concern for the health and well-being of our fans, performers, volunteers, vendors and staff, tonight’s concert at Cool Creek Park, featuring Dave and Rae, has been cancelled due to the extreme and dangerous heat forecast through the weekend," the news release said.

Noblesville Concert Series event postponed

A Summer Concert Series event with "The Doo! Band" has been postponed until 7 p.m. Aug. 8, a city spokesperson said in a Thursday morning news release.

"With the concert series held outdoors in the open area of Dillon Park, city staff feels it would in the public’s best interest to reschedule tonight’s show for another time when the weather doesn’t cause health and safety concerns," the statement said. 

This list will be updated when new postponements and cancellations are announced.

Call IndyStar digital producer Ethan May at 317-444-4682 or email him at emay@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @EthanMayJ.