The IN List 2025: Aug 25 - Aug 31
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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 25
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Besties: 5-6pm. Tweens.
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.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
DIY Bouncy Balls: 5-5:30pm. School age children.
Tuesday | Aug 26
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teen Cuisine: Fairy Bread: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Storytime with an Author: 5-5:30pm. Babies-preschoolers. Ian Falconer themed story in honor of his birthday.
Avon Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Avon Hendricks Regional Health parking lot. Free to attend.
Hendricks County Future Pathways Fair: 6-7:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Explore different career opportunities by talking with colleges, apprenticeship, trade programs, employers, military, training programs. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Buffalo Bisons: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. $1 concessions. Purchase tickets here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Aug 27
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
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.
Brainstormers: 3pm. Grades 1-4. Hands-on STEAM challenge.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Bead Turtles: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime: 5-5:30pm. Babies-preschoolers. Learn more about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn.
NHRA U.S. Nationals: 8am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Brownsburg. Sportsman Qualifying/Time Trials at 8am and Hemi Challenge Qualifying session at 5:30pm. Tickets required, purchase here.
Pittsboro Farmer’s Market: 5:30-7:30pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Free to attend.
Indianapolis Indians vs Buffalo Bisons: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Half price tickets- use code HALF when checking out- Purchase tickets here.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Aug 28
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.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
Paper Crafts: Hoop Gliders: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Stories and Snacks: 4:30-5pm. Preschoolers-school age children.
NHRA U.S. Nationals: 8am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Brownsburg. See tickets and schedule of events here.
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.
Indianapolis Indians vs Buffalo Bisons: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Drink deals and Bark in the Park (dog tickets are $7). Purchase tickets here.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Luke Bryan: 7pm. Ruoff Music Center. Purchase tickets here.
Friday | Aug 29
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.
NHRA U.S. Nationals: 8:30am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Brownsburg. See tickets and schedule of events here.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Family Fun Night: 5-9pm. Pioneer Park, North Salem. Live music, food trucks, petting zoo & pony rides, vendors, foam pit and so much more!
Movies in the Park: 6:30pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Movie showing: Kung Fu Panda. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and snacks. Popcorn provided. Free.
Live Music at Pinheads: 7pm. Pinheads Brownsburg. Grab dinner, sit outside in the Beer Garden and listen to live music!
Indianapolis Indians vs Buffalo Bisons: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Purchase tickets here.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Aug 30
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Life With Littles: Caregiver Support Group: 10-11am. Children, adults. Discuss parenting topics and meet other caregivers of young children.
NHRA U.S. Nationals: 8am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Brownsburg. See tickets and schedule of events here.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
50th Annual North Salem Old Fashion Days: 7am-9pm. Downtown North Salem (Pearl Street and State Road 75). Live music, food, vendors, tractor pulls, bed races. Festival starts at 7am with a Smorgasbord breakfast at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. The Old Fashion Days parade is at 11am (the largest in Hendricks County!). Come early for good parking. See schedule of events here.
Celebrating Avon Festival: 11am-3pm. Avon-Washington Township Public Library. Petting zoo, food, candy drop and more! Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Buffalo Bisons: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday | Aug 31
NHRA U.S. Nationals: 8am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Brownsburg. See tickets and schedule of events here.
50th Annual North Salem Old Fashioned Days: 9am-9pm. Car show, live music, contests, bingo, lots of family fun. See full schedule of events here.
Indianapolis Indians vs Buffalo Bisons: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids eat free Sunday. Purchase tickets here.
