The IN List 2025: Sep 8 - Sep 14
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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 | Sep 8
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Virtual Storytime Shorts: Butterflies: 9am. Ages 0-6. Tune into the Library’s YouTube channel for a virtual storytime.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play.
Toddler Time: Butterflies: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5.
Teen Council: 4-5pm. Teens (grade 6-12).
Young Hoosier Book Club: 6-6:45pm. Ages 6-11.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Fall Into Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3-Kindergarten.
Hands On Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 2.5-4. Themed storytime with a craft.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Caterpillars: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create a caterpillar with recycled materials.
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime: 5:30-6pm. 0-18 months.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Preschool ages.
Teen Art Studio: 5-6pm. Teens. Open craft time.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 1 mile maze, appropriate for all ages. Recurring daily (until Oct. 31st) from dawn to dusk. Free.
Home School Art Day: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. $19/painter.
Tuesday | Sep 9
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts.
Teddy Bears: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes, songs.
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
512 Innovators 5-6pm. Grades 5-12. Test your coding skills or build something.
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. Elementary-12th grade.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm. Elementary ages. Reading and fun activities.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 1 mile maze, appropriate for all ages. Recurring daily (until Oct. 31st) from dawn to dusk. Free.
Weather Watcher: 10-11am. Ages 2-5. Outdoor classroom at Williams Park, Brownsburg. Learn about weather through exploration, hands on crafts and story time.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. $1 concessions. Purchase tickets here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Sep 10
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: 10-10:45am. Ages 0-3.5. Explore stories, rhymes and songs.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play.
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.
Test It: Balloon Rockets: 4:30-5:30pm. School age children. Make a balloon rocket then test how far it travels.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Stuffy Sleepover: 3:30-4:30pm. Elementary, preschool ages. Slumber party at the library for your kids stuffy. Start with a pajama storytime then children will leave their stuffy at the library all weekend. When they pick them up Monday Sept. 15th, they’ll get a personalized scrapbook with all of the adventures they had.
Weather Watcher: 10-11am. Ages 2-5. Outdoor classroom at Williams Park, Brownsburg. Learn about weather through exploration, hands on crafts and story time.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 1 mile maze, appropriate for all ages. Recurring daily (until Oct. 31st) from dawn to dusk. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn.
Wild Wednesday: 5pm. Lucas Oil Raceway, Brownsburg. Race your own car or watch others. Spectators $15 (adults 13+), Children 12 and under free.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Sep 11
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.
Fall Into Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3-K. Sing songs, make crafts, and more with Mr. Blake.
Kaleidoscope Storytime: 5:30-6:15pm. Ages 3-6. Music, songs, books for children of all abilities and emphasizes neurodiversity.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Homeschool: Classic Books Carnival: 2-2:30pm. School age children. Hands-on activity stations with classic children’s books.
Mario Kart Tournament: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 1 mile maze, appropriate for all ages. Recurring daily (until Oct. 31st) from dawn to dusk. Free.
Fall Candle Making: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Ages 12+. Choose from autumn scents and pour your own 8oz candle. $35.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. First Responders night, Thirsty Thursday (drink specials) and Bark In The Park (dog tickets $7). Purchase tickets here.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | Sep 12
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 1.5-3.
Miss Darlyn’s Creature Feature: 2-2:45pm. For preschoolers. Animal themed story-time, learning about butterflies.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Paper Crafts: Flower Bouquet: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 1 mile maze, appropriate for all ages. Recurring daily (until Oct. 31st) from dawn to dusk. Free.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Pints & Paddles: 5-8pm. Stephens Park, Brownsburg. Friendly matches of pickleball, socializing, then grab a drink after. Free.
Pumpkin Painting Party: 6-8pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Prices range from $22-$69 and includes all supplies.
Avon Parks Date Night: Salsa Under the Stars: 6:30-9pm. Avon Town Hall Park. Dinner from a food truck, drinks and latin dance session (one hour long). $35/couple (includes everything).
Live Music at Pinheads: 7pm. Pinheads Brownsburg. Grab dinner, sit outside in the Beer Garden and listen to live music!
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Purchase tickets here.
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of Silver and Gold: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Tickets required- $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for ages 17 and younger. Purchase tickets here.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Sep 13
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Great bargains on books.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Practice reading with licensed therapy dog. Registration required.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Sassafrass Beads Workshop: 12pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Hands on workshop to create your own bracelet or necklace. $20/person includes all materials and a cookie or muffin. Registration required.
Pittsboro 1883 One Room School House Celebrating 25 Years Open House: 1-3pm. Pittsboro 1883 One Room School (310 Osborne Ave, Pittsboro). Activities for children to explore and light refreshments provided. Free.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 1 mile maze, appropriate for all ages. Recurring daily (until Oct. 31st) from dawn to dusk. Free.
STEM Exploration Day: 10am. Indianapolis Children’s Museum (Sunburst Atrium). Ages 6+ and families. Included with museum admission.
Daddy Daughter Fall Ball: 5-7pm. Bosstick Gym, Danville. Dancing, finger foods, games and each daughter/granddaughter will receive a flower. Register here.
Our Table presented by Chef Logan McMahan: 6-10pm. Oinking Acres Farm & Rescue Sanctuary, Brownsburg. Intimate dining experience with a four course seasonal plant based dinner curated by chef Logan McMahan from Corridor in Broad Ripple. Cocktails and appetizers start at 6pm, dinner served at 7pm. Also hand-pick bouquets, wander the farm and mingle. $195/person. Grab tickets here.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Post game fireworks. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday | Sep 14
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 1 mile maze, appropriate for all ages. Recurring daily (until Oct. 31st) from dawn to dusk. Free.
End of Summer Foam Dance Party: 1-3pm. The Shops at Perry Crossing, Plainfield. All ages. Music, foam and fun!
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids eat free. Purchase tickets here.
Painting in the Park: 2-4pm. 600 East Main Street Danville, Shelter #2. Step by step instructions to create a summer landscape series. Bring your favorite beverage. $35 prepaid or $40 day of. Reservations required.
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of Silver and Gold: 3pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Tickets required- $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for ages 17 and younger. Purchase tickets here.
Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets required.
