The IN List 2025: Sep 15 - Sep 21
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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 15
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play.
Toddler Time: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. {FULL}
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Fall Into Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3-Kindergarten.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Shop bargain books.
Hands On Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 2.5-4. Themed storytime with a craft.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Sensory Play Time: Sensory Seeking: 11-11:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Sensory friendly program.
Neverland Adventure: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Peter Pan themed— explore stations and imaginative play.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Preschool ages.
Full STEAM Ahead: 4-5pm. Elementary and middle school ages. Build candy catapults.
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.
Tuesday | Sep 16
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. {WAITLIST}
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teen Cuisine: Kimchi: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn about and create your own batch of Kimchi.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am.
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.
Pottery Classes: 6-9:15pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Create 2 projects- Pumpkin candle holder and clay bowl. No experience needed. $45/person. Register here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Sep 17
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: 10-10:45am. Ages 0-3.5. Explore stories, rhymes and songs. {FULL}
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts. {FULL}
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.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Shop bargain prices on books.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Gamer Crafts: Dice Potion: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create potions for your dice rolls.
Science and Stories: Wizard of Oz: 4:30-5:15pm. School age children. Make your own tornado in a bottle.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
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.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Crafting experience. Free.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn. Free to attend.
Sunflowers at Sundown: 6pm. Avon Town Hall Park shelter. Ages 18+. Step by step guided painting of sunflowers. $35/person. Register in advance here.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase: Moms Unhinged: 7pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Clean-ish comedy show perfect for a girls night out. Purchase tickets here.
Blink 182- Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour: 7pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville. Purchase tickets here.
Thursday | Sep 18
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.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Shop bargain prices on books.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Zipper Pattern Bracelet: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Test It: Elephant Tooth Paste: 4:30-5pm. School age children. Science experiment.
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.
Naturalist’s Choice: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Wear close toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Naturalist team will lead you through exploration of engaging topic on the day’s conditions. Free.
Ladies Night Out: 5-8pm. Downtown Danville Square. Shop local and stroll through local boutiques and shops.
Cruise In: Cars Night at CP: 5-8pm. Connection Pointe Church, Brownsburg. Look at cars and grab an affordable dinner.
Quaker Days: Music on Main: 6pm gates open, concert starts at 7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn. Music by the American West Band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks on site to purchase food from or bring your own picnic. Free. More info & event lineup here.
Clay Spoon Rest Class: 6-8pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Class designed for adults but good for all ages. $19/participant.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | Sep 19
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Board Game Bonanza: 4-5:30pm. Grades 6-12. Night of party games with snacks and fun.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 1.5-3.
Mr. Blake’s Page Turners: 3-4pm. 3rd and 4th graders only. Read a new comic, graphic novel or book then come together to talk about it and activities.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Shop bargain prices on books.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement 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.
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. Evening of Pickle Ball matches- new and experienced players. Free to play, drinks available for additional cost.
4Wheel Jamboree: Monster Truck Racing & Freestyle: 6pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Events & other family friendly activities going on all day 8am-7pm. See full event schedule here. $20/adults ages 13+, $10/children ages 3-12.
Live Music at Pinheads: 7pm. Pinheads Brownsburg. Grab dinner, sit outside in the Beer Garden and listen to live music!
Evenings in Danville: 7pm. Danville Square. Live music by Matchbox Twenty Too. Free.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Sep 20
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
PAWS To Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 6-11. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Shop bargain prices on books.
Family Movie Matinee: 2-4pm. School age children-tweens. Free screening of a family friendly movie and a craft or activity.
Quaker Day Craft & Community Festival: 8am-4pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn. Food & beverage trucks, car show and craft and community booths.
4Wheel Jamboree: 8am-9:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Events & other family friendly activities going on all day. Monster truck racing & freestyle is at 12pm. See full event schedule here. $20/adults ages 13+, $10/children ages 3-12.
Quaker Days Back Your Badge Kids Race: 9am. Downtown Plainfield Main Street (Town Hall). Sign up here.
Beasley’s Orchard: Fall Festival & Activities Opening Weekend: 9am-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. Opening weekend for fall activities! Corn Maze, Hayrides, Apple Cannons, Straw Mountain, Barnyard Bonanza, Jumbo Jumping Pillow, Sports Target Toss, Pick Your Own Apples & Pumpkins. General admission tickets include all activities except price of pumpkins and apples. ($14/person, ages 2 and under free).
Free Admission Day at Conner Prairie: 10am-5pm. 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Free.
Pig Yoga: 10-11am. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Brownsburg. Bring your own mat, Yoga will take place in the field amongst the pigs. Can tour the farm after yoga. Tickets required, purchase in advance here.
Quaker Day Parade: 10am. Plainfield. See more info and parade route here. Free.
Kite Festival: 10am-1pm. Avon Town Hall Park (Ferkins Concert Area). Bring your own kite or grab a DIY Kite Kit (must register in advance for this- here). Bounce house, fun activities, food trucks, art station to decorate your kites. Free to attend.
Kids Outdoor Market: 10am-2pm. The Shops at Perry Crossing, Plainfield. Outdoor bazaar with the Children’s Entrepreneur Market. Free to attend.
Festival of the Arts: 10am-5pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Explore local artists, artisans and performers, purchase unique arts and crafts. Food vendors on site. Free to attend.
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 Workshop: 1:30pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Pour your own candle. $15/person (all materials provided plus cookies and coffee.)
WWE Wrestlepalooza: 6:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Purchase tickets here.
Plainfield Sky Dance Drone Show & U2 Tribute Concert: 6:30-9pm. Hummel Park, Plainfield. Hot air balloon rides (6:30pm), live music (7pm), and drone show (8:45pm). Local food & drink trucks available for purchase. Bring chairs and blankets. Free.
Movie Night in the Park- Inside Out 2: 7pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Bring blankets and chairs. Free popcorn provided, the Wandering Bee and Garnacha Spot food trucks will be on site. Free to attend.
Chrome Horse: The Bob Dylan Tribute: 8pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday | Sep 21
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.
4Wheel Jamboree: 8am-3:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Events & other family friendly activities going on all day. See full event schedule here. $20/adults ages 13+, $10/children ages 3-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Shop bargain prices on books.
Back Your Badge Marathon & 5K: 7:30am. Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center, Plainfield. Sign up here.
Festival of the Arts: 10am-4pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Explore local artists, artisans and performers, purchase unique arts and crafts. Food vendors on site. Free to attend.
