The IN List 2025: Aug 18 - Aug 24
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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 18
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1.
Toddler Time: Merfolk: 10-10:45am. Stories, rhymes and songs. {WAITLIST}
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.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Sensory Playtime: Calming: 11am-12pm. Babies-preschoolers. Sensory friendly program.
Splatter Painting: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Use spray bottles to create a spray paint design.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Stories, exploration and movement for toddlers.
Full STEAM Ahead (Children): 3:30-4:30pm. Hands on discovery learning.
Devour Indy Summerfest Kick Off: Runs Aug 18th-Aug 31st. See a list of participating restaurants here.
Tuesday | Aug 19
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: Merfolk: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. {FULL}
Board Game Bonanza: 5:30-7pm. Grades 6-12. Games and snacks.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Pinwheels: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Letter Playground: 4:30-5pm. Babies-preschoolers. Games and activities focused on tracing letter shapes.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories, songs and activities.
Books and Bites Book Club (Teens): 4:30-5:30pm. Discussion of the book Caravel by Stephanie Garber paired with a treat.
Avon Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Avon Hendricks Regional Health parking lot. Free to attend.
Aviation Day: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Paint your own plane (provided). $5.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Aug 20
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: Merfolk: 10-10:45am. Ages newborn-3.5. {WAITLIST}
Book Babies: 12:45-1pm. Ages 0-1.
State Fair Fun: 4-5pm. Ages 6-11.
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.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
Teen Crochet Club: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
DIY Fairy Tale Theater: 4:30-5:30pm. School age children. Make your own fairy tale puppets.
Stop the Bleed: 5:30-7pm. Adults, seniors. Register here.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn.
Wednesday Night Thunder: 5pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Brownsburg. Racing. Purchase tickets 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 21
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.
Family Time: Merfolk: 6-6:45pm. All ages up to 6 years.
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.
Pajama Storytime: 5:30-6:15pm. Ages 3-6. Bring a stuffed animal and snuggle up for a storytime.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: No-Sew Pillow: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Make It: Yarn Dolls: 5-5:30pm. School age children.
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.
Cruise In: Cars Night at CP: 5-8pm. Connection Point Church, Brownsburg. Check out cool cars and grab an affordable dinner. Free to attend.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | Aug 22
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.
Mr. Blake’s Page Turners: 3-4pm. 3rd and 4th grade only. Read books, comic books, and more with Mr. Blake then come together to discuss the story and other activities.
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).
Date Night at the Farm: 6-10:30pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Brownsburg. Tour the sanctuary, meet the animals, grab something to eat from food truck That Vegan Joint. Tickets are $15 and all proceeds go to the pigs. Purchase here.
Summer Concert Series: The Cold Hearts: 6:30-10pm. Pittsboro Golf Course. Live music and food truck (The Grumpy Gringo). Free to attend.
Live Music at Pinheads: 7pm. Pinheads Brownsburg. Grab dinner, sit outside in the Beer Garden and listen to live music!
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Aug 23
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Family Movie Matinee: 2-4pm. School age children-tweens.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Elementary LEGO Club: 10:30-11:30am.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
Pilates in the Park: 9-10am. Avon Town Hall Park (near Crawford Barn next to corn hole area). Bring your mat and a water bottle. Free.
Evening in the Gardens: 6-10pm. Avon Gardens. Evening filled with yummy food, drinks, dancing and experiencing the garden under the stars. Tickets are $50 and include dinner, 2 drink tickets and dessert. Purchase here.
Free Summer Concert: No Fences: 7-9pm. Hummel Park Performing Arts Center, Plainfield. Premier tribute band to Garth Brooks. Lawn seating, food & drinks available from concession vendors. Free.
Astronomy: 9-11pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Stargazing, telescopes, sky viewing. Appropriate for all ages. Free.
York Automotive Concert Series: Sister Hazel: 8pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday | Aug 24
YMCA Doggie Dip: 12-4pm. Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Pool. $10/dog for members, $15/dog for non-members. Register in advance here.
Art in the Open: Enchanted Brushes & Caps: 2-4pm. Avon Town Hall Park shelter (will move inside to Town Hall chambers if rain). Guided painting, all materials provided. $35, register here.
