The IN List 2025: Aug 4 - Aug 10
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday | Aug 4
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Virtual Storytime Shorts: Camping: 9-9:15am. Ages 0-5. Tune in to the library’s YouTube channel for songs, rhymes, books and activities.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1.
Toddler Time: Camping: 10-10:45am. Stories, rhymes and songs.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Summer of Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 4-K. Songs, books and crafts.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Shop bargains on books.
Movers and Shakers: 11-11:45am. Ages 1.5-2.5. Books, songs and play.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop Off: all day. Homeschool families drop off your old curriculum in good condition this week, then come in on August 9th to pick out new materials.
Trivia at Nigh Brewing: 7pm. Free. 2067 Hadley Rd., Plainfield.
Tuesday | Aug 5
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: Camping: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6.
If I Built a School: A STEM Story Adventure: 6-7pm. Ages 6-11.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop Off: all day. Homeschool families drop off your old curriculum in good condition this week, then come in on August 9th to pick out new materials.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Avon Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Avon Hendricks Regional Health parking lot. Free to attend.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Victory Field. $1 concessions. Purchase tickets here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Aug 6
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. Ages 3 months-18 months. Music, books and play time.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. Grades 1-4.
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: Camping: 10-10:45am. Ages newborn-3.5
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Babies 0-1.
If I Built a School: A STEM Story Adventure: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop Off: all day. Homeschool families drop off your old curriculum in good condition this week, then come in on August 9th to pick out new materials.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Story Squad Book Club: 4-5pm. Grades 4-7.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 1:35pm. Victory Field. Purchase tickets here.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn.
Summer Fun Run/Walk: 4:30-6:30pm. Vandalia Trail, Amo Trailhead. Fundraiser that supports the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County. $35/person or $100 for a family of 4. Register here.
Pittsboro Farmer’s Market: 5:30-7:30pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Free to attend.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Aug 7
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 4:30-5pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 5-5:30pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers TIGERS: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 5-8. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Kaleidoscope Storytime: 5:30-6:15pm. Ages 3-6.
Story Thyme at Fresh Thyme Market Cafe: 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3.5-K. Stories, activities, singing led by Mr. Blake and a snack from Fresh Thyme.
Summer of Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 4-K. Sing songs with Mr. Blake, crafts and more.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop Off: all day. Homeschool families drop off your old curriculum in good condition this week, then come in on August 9th to pick out new materials.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Little Artist Painting Day: 11am-1pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. All ages. Paint a school bus to celebrate back to school. $15.
Brownsburg Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Brownsburg Town Hall green. Free to attend.
North Salem Farmer’s Market: 5-8pm. Downtown North Salem. Free to attend.
Maker Monthly: Sunflower Coasters: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Ages 13+. Make a sunflower coaster and celebrate National Sunflower Day. $5.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Victory Field. Thirsty Thursday- drink specials. Purchase tickets here.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour: 7:30pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville. Purchase tickets here.
Friday | Aug 8
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: Artists Way: 11-11:45am. Ages 2-3.5. Craft, songs and free play. Wear something kids can get messy in.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap Drop Off: all day. Homeschool families drop off your old curriculum in good condition this week, then come in on August 9th to pick out new materials.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Sensory Play Time: Sensory Seeking: 11am-12pm. Babies-preschoolers. Sensory friendly activities.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Children can create a craft. Free.
Indiana State Fair: 9am-10pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis). Children 5 and under are free. General admission tickets are $14. Buy advanced parking online here for $9.
Date Night at the Farm: 6-9pm. Oinking Acres Farm & Rescue Sanctuary, Brownsburg. Tour the sanctuary, meet the animals, u-pick flowers, food available from That Vegan Joint. Tickets are $15 (all proceeds benefit the pigs).
Movies in the Park: Moana: 6:30pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free popcorn provided. Activities begin at 6:30, movie begins at 7pm. Free.
Summer Concert Series: American West: 6:30-10pm. Pittsboro Golf Course. All ages. Live music and food available for purchase from Brozinni Pizza food truck. Free.
Descendants and Zombies World Tour: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Music from Disney’s Descendants and Zombie franchises. Purchase tickets here.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 7:05pm. Victory Field. Friday night fireworks. Purchase tickets here.
The Secret Garden: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour: 7:30pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville. Purchase tickets here.
BUNCO Night: 7:30pm. Level Two, Plainfield. Doors open at 7pm. Door prizes, drinks, snacks and prizes throughout the night. $35.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Aug 9
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 5-10. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Registration required for a 15 minute time slot.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Homeschool Meet and Greet: 10:30-11am. Meet other homeschool families, check out the library resources and pick up donated curriculum materials.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
Indiana State Fair: 9am-10pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis). Children 5 and under are free. General admission tickets are $14. Buy advanced parking online here for $9.
Natural Dye Workshop: 10am. McCloud Nature Park. All ages. Learn how to dye shirts using dye made from plants. Eco-friendly program. $20, registration required- tap here to register.
Summer Porchfest: 12pm-5pm. Downtown Danville square. Listen to live music from local musicians as storefronts, front porches, and alleyways become mini pop up stages. Bring a blanket or chair. See the artist line up here. Free.
Indianapolis Pizza Festival: 12-6pm. Monument Circle, Indianapolis. All ages. Unlimited pizza samples from Indy’s best pizzerias, live music, games and more! Purchase tickets here.
Hoedown at the Ranch: 5-10pm. Natural Valley Ranch, Brownsburg. Live music, line dancing, bonfire, lawn games, horse rides, animal encounters, pack a picnic or grab dinner from food vendors, and bring stuff for s’mores! Tickets required- $25 for adults, $15 for kids and kids 2 and under free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Victory Field. Circus at the ballpark. Purchase tickets here.
The Secret Garden: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
Sunday | Aug 10
Indiana State Fair: 9am-10pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis). Children 5 and under are free. General admission tickets are $14. Buy advanced parking online here for $9.
Avon Garden’s 3rd Annual Flower Festival: 11am-5pm. Avon Gardens. Walk through the gardens, grab food & drinks from food vendors, “build your own bouquet” bar, shop local vendors, and more. Free entry & parking.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 1:35pm. Victory Field. Kids eat free. Purchase tickets here.
The Secret Garden: 2:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
