The IN List 2025: Aug 11 - Aug 17
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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 11
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1.
Toddler Time: Unicorns: 10-10:45am. Stories, rhymes and songs. {WAITLIST}
Young Hoosier Book Club: 6-6:45pm. Ages 6-11.
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.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Paper Crafts: Map Making: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Use beans to create a fantasy map.
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime: 6-6:30pm. Ages 0-18 months. Meet other caregivers and storytime with your baby.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Stories, exploration and movement for toddlers.
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.
Clay Day: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Create an apple shaped dish. $15/painter.
Women’s Self Defense Class: 7:30-9pm. 75 Whittington Dr., Brownsburg. Wear workout clothes and bring water. Free.
Tuesday | Aug 12
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: Unicorns: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6.
Story Tails with the dogs from Love on a Leash: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 6-11. Bring a book and practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
Minute To Win It: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Compete against friends in minute long games.
LEGO Brick Printing Press: 5-5:30pm. School age children.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories, songs and activities.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm. Grades 1-4. Pick up a copy of the book of the month at the Youth Services Reference Desk.
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 Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Avon Hendricks Regional Health parking lot. Free to attend.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Aug 13
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: Unicorns: 10-10:45am. Ages newborn-3.5
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6.
Book Babies: 12:45-1. Ages 0-1.
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.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Mini Foosball: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Use everyday items to create a portable version of Foosball.
Family Game Show Night: 4:30-5pm. School age children-tweens.
CPR Training: 5:30-7pm. Ages 8+. Register here.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Touch A Truck: 4-5pm. For Children. See the firetruck up close, decorate a fire hat, meet a real life firefighter and more.
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.
Creek Stomp: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Ages 5+. Hike along the creek. Free.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn.
Summer Fun Run/Walk: 4:30-6:30pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. 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 14
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.
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.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Make It: Personality Portraits: 5-5:30pm. School age children.
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.
Creek Stomp: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Ages 5+. Hike along the creek. Free.
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.
Steve Trent Acoustic: 6-8pm. The Locale, Brownsburg. Listen to live music and grab dinner. Reservations recommended but not required.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve and Special Guests: 8pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville. Purchase tickets here.
Friday | Aug 15
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.
Creature Feature: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3-K. Animal themed storytime.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays 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.
Pints & Paddles: 5-8pm. Stephens Park, Brownsburg. For newer and experienced pickleball players- have fun playing then enjoy a beverage (must purchase) afterwards. Free.
Evenings in Danville: Small Town Mellencamp: 7-10pm. Ellis Park Amphitheater, Danville. Free.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Aug 16
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Flower Arranging: 10-11:30am. Grades 9-12 and adults. Learn how to make a flower arrangement.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 6-11. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Build It with LEGO Bricks: 2-4pm. School age children-tweens.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
Indianapolis Cars & Coffee: 8am-1pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Look at cars while sipping coffee then watch the drag strip fun runs starting at 10am. Free.
Color Me Plainfield 5K: 9am. Al and Jan Barker Sports Complex. Run or walk the 5k in this colorful event then grab a bite to eat from on site food trucks after the run/walk. $30/person. Register here.
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.
Recycled Material Roller Coaster Making: 10am-12pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Ages 6+. All materials provided. $5. Register here.
Dirt Works: 10am-12pm. Avon Town Hall Park. Children. See demos of big equipment and get up close with them, bring your own Tonka truck to play in the dirt pile, and learn about machinery. Free.
Summer Soundtracks: 6pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Bring blankets or chairs to listen to live music, play yard games, food and drink trucks available, beer & wine garden for 21+. Free to attend.
Little Big Town: 7pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday | Aug 17
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.
