The IN List 2025: Sep 22 - Sep 28
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield, Danville, Pittsboro and Indianapolis.
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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 22
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.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Nancy Drew Mystery: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Kid-friendly mystery adventure.
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.
Sporties for Shorties: 10-11am. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownbsurg. Ages 4-5. Interactive 4-day intro into sports like t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35/child. Register here.
Shaboozey: 8pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
Tuesday | Sep 23
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes, songs.
Book Nooks: 5:30-7:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Just Like Rube Goldberg: A STEM Story Adventure: 6-7pm. Ages 6-11. Read a story then explore topics through experimentation.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
E-Sports League: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12. E-Sports competition.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Faux Neon Signs: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create your own faux neon sign.
Storytime with an Author: Jon Scieszka: 5-5:30pm. Babies-preschooler ages. Themed storytime.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Teen Cuisine: Ramen: 5-6pm. 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.
Sporties for Shorties: 10-11am. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownbsurg. Ages 4-5. Interactive 4-day intro into sports like t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35/child. Register here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Sep 24
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: 10-10:45am. Ages 0-3.5. Explore stories, rhymes and songs. {WAITLIST}
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.
Brain Stormers: 3-3:45pm. Grades 1-4. Hands-on STEAM challenge.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teen Crochet Club: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn how to crochet or bring your own project to work on while you hang with other teens.
Storytime Tea Party: 5-5:30pm. Babies-prescholer ages. Storytime tea party- bring your favorite stuffie.
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.
Sporties for Shorties: 10-11am. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownbsurg. Ages 4-5. Interactive 4-day intro into sports like t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35/child. Register here.
Plainfield Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church lawn. Free to attend.
Wild Wednesday: 5pm. Lucas Oil Raceway, Brownsburg. Race your own car or watch others. Spectators $15 (adults 13+), Children 12 and under free.
Pound Fitness in the Park: 6-7pm. Avon Town Hall Park Shelter. Free workout.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Sep 25
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: 6-7pm. Ages 0-6. Explore stories, rhymes and songs.
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.
Pajama Storytime: 5:30-6:15pm. Ages 3-6 (siblings welcome). Bring a stuffie and snuggle up for storytime.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
STEM Challenge: Chain Reaction: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Craft stick chain reaction to learn about cause and effect.
Stories and Snacks: Classics: 5-5:30pm. Toddlers-school age children ages. Enjoy a snack while listening to classic stories being read.
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.
Sporties for Shorties: 10-11am. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownbsurg. Ages 4-5. Interactive 4-day intro into sports like t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35/child. Register here.
North Salem Pop-Up Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Behind North Salem State Bank. Free to attend.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Lee Brice: What You Know About That Tour: 7pm. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park. Purchase tickets here.
Friday | Sep 26
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 1.5-3.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
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).
The Murat Shrine Circus: 12pm and 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
14th Annual Oktoberfest: 5-10pm. Monument Circle, Downtown Indy. All ages. Live music, German beers, traditional German eats, family friendly fun. Free to attend.
Date Night at the Farm: 6-9pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Brownsburg. All ages but geared more towards adults. Enjoy a date night strolling around the farm, shop at the Back Forty store, and get a bite to eat and drink from food trucks That Vegan Joint and Indy Beer Taps. $15. Purchase tickets here.
Summer Concert Series: John Stevens Jr: 6:30-10pm. Pittsboro Golf Course. All ages. Listen to live music by John Stevens Jr. and grab a bite to eat from the Kickstand food truck. Free admission.
SWING: 7-11:30pm. Victory Field. 1930’s themed event with local food, drinks and dancing that benefits the Indianapolis Indians Charities. Tickets required, purchase here.
Harvest Nights: 7pm (runs daily through November 2nd). Newfields, Indianapolis. Walk through fog filled forests in the Garden at Newfields with tens of thousands of pumpkins. Tickets required, kids 5 and under are free. Purchase here.
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 | Sep 27
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Red Cross Blood Drive: 10am-2pm. Grades 9-12 and adults.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Shop bargain books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Life with Littles: 10-11am. Children and adult ages. Discuss parenting topics and chat about your experiences while your children play with provided toys and activities.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
LEGO Club: 10:30-11:30am. Elementary-middle school ages.
Beasley’s Orchard: Hometown Heroes Weekend: 9am-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. 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. Free for first responders (must bring identification) and 50% off tickets for immediate family members. General admission is $14/person, ages 2 and under 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.
Hendrick’s County Author Showcase: 10am-1pm. The Author’s Patch, Danville. Free.
The Smile Stroll: 10:30am-2pm. Avon Town Hall Park. All ages. 5K walk/run/silent auction benefiting Camp About Face. Live music, light lunch, face painting, family friendly activities and more. $25 (all proceeds benefit children who attend Camp About Face).
National Alpaca Farm Day Open House: 11am-3pm. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. All ages. Farm tours, merchandise for sale, spinning demonstration and more. $5/person.
The Murat Shrine Circus: 12pm and 3:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
Survivor Team Challenge: 2pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 10+. Teams consist of 2 people and compete in strategy, physical challenges and chance. Team fee $8. Register here.
2025 Fall Demolition Derby: 6-8pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. All ages. Tickets required - $12 presale, $15 at the gate. Purchase here.
Evenings in Danville: Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show: 7-10pm. Downtown Danville square. Family friendly event. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit and listen to live music. Free.
Harvest Nights: 7pm (runs daily through November 2nd). Newfields, Indianapolis. Walk through fog filled forests in the Garden at Newfields with tens of thousands of pumpkins. Tickets required, kids 5 and under are free. Purchase here.
Sunday | Sep 28
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.
15th Annual Misty Eyes Bow Wow Bash: 12-5pm. Washington Township Park, Avon. Shopping (100 vendor booths), Pet Blessing, Bow Wow Bash Pet Contests, food trucks, Hendricks Power Ball Drop and more! $5/person donation requested.
Beasley’s Orchard: Hometown Heroes Weekend: 12pm-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. 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. Free for first responders (must bring identification) and 50% off tickets for immediate family members. General admission is $14/person, ages 2 and under free.
The Murat Shrine Circus: 1pm and 5pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
Harvest Nights: 7pm (runs daily through November 2nd). Newfields, Indianapolis. Walk through fog filled forests in the Garden at Newfields with tens of thousands of pumpkins. Tickets required, kids 5 and under are free. Purchase here.
