The IN List 2025: Sep 29 - Oct 5
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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 29
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.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Mad Hatter’s Mad Lab: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Wonderland inspired art and science lab.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories, play and movement.
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 30
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Teen Art Studio: 5-6pm. Teens.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teen Cuisine: Kimchi: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create your own batch of kimchi.
Art History for Kids: Pointillism: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Learn about Pointillism and make a related craft.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories and 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.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Oct 1
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
iCode Tech Club: 4-6pm. Ages 6-11.
My College Planning: Sophomore Success: 6:30-7:30pm. Grades 9-12 and adults.
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.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. Grades 1-4.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
The Story Squad: 4-5pm. Middle school ages. Book club with snacks and themed 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.
Hendricks County Winter Farmers Market: 4-6:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Free to attend.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Oct 2
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.
Story Thyme at Fresh Thyme Market Cafe: 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories, activities and singing with Mr. Blake. Snack provided by Fresh Thyme.
Super Spooky Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3-K. Sing songs, make crafts, and more with Mr. Blake.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Paper Crafts: Origami Claws: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Picture This: Introduction to Illustration: 5-5:30pm. School age children.
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.
Little Artists Painting Day: 11am-12:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. For toddlers & preschoolers. $15/person, register here.
Naturalist’s Choice: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Surprise adventure led by the naturalist team. Wear close-toed shoes that are okay to get dirty. Free.
Stumpkins: 6:30-8pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Ages 8+. Decorate tree stumps into pumpkin-themed decorations. $16/person.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Dracula: 7:30-9:30pm. Longstreet Playhouse, Danville. Intended for those who love thrills in the theater. Purchase tickets here.
Friday | Oct 3
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
First Chapter Friday: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11pm. Read the first few chapters of the book Out of the Valley of Horses then do activities based on what you read.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Sensory Play Time: Sensory Seeking: 11-11:30am. Babies-preschool age. Sensory friendly program.
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).
First Friday Night Cruise-Ins: 5-9pm. Downtown Danville square. Free.
Hope Community Church Fall Festival: 6:30-8:30pm. Hope Community Church, Brownsburg. Family friendly event with s’mores, hayrides, inflatables, glow trail, games and more. 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.
Live Music at Pinheads: 7pm. Pinheads Brownsburg. Grab dinner, sit outside in the Beer Garden and listen to live music!
Lainey Wilson Whirlwind World Tour: 7pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville. Tickets required, purchase here.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Dracula: 7:30-9:30pm. Longstreet Playhouse, Danville. Intended for those who love thrills in the theater. Purchase tickets here.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Blanton Woods Night Hike: 8-9:30pm. Blanton Woods, Danville. Bring your flash light or lantern for a fun and eerie night hike through Blanton Woods led by multiple people guiding you through the woods. $5.
Saturday | Oct 4
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
PAWS To Read: 11am-12pm. School age children. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Register for a 15 minute time slot here.
Beasley’s Orchard Heartland Apple Festival: 9am-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. The usual corn maze, hayrides, apple cannons, straw mountain, barnyard bonanza, jumbo jumping pillow, sports target toss, pick your own apples & pumpkins PLUS puppet shows, face painting, balloon magic and more. General admission tickets include all activities except price of pumpkins and apples. 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.
6th Annual Hendricks County International Festival: 11am-4pm. The Shops at Perry Crossing, Plainfield. Family friendly event. Performances, cuisines, exhibitors, vendors, food truck, live music, and more from over 20 different countries. Free.
Indianapolis Ballet Featuring Sleeping Beauty Suite: 2pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
The Apple Mash Dash: 3pm. Avon Town Hall Park. All ages 5K that ends with Apple Cider or Hard Cider at the finish line. Dress in your best costume and after the race head to the Harvest Time Fall Festival. $20/person. Each participant receives a t-shirt, medal and drink at the finish line.
Harvest Time Hayrides Fall Festival: 4-8pm. Avon Town Hall Park. Family friendly event with live music, Free hayrides, food trucks, vendors and more.
Nehemiah Ranch Fall Harvest Days: 6-9pm. Nehemiah Ranch, Avon. Live music, s’mores, hayrides, pumpkins, and more! $10 donation/person.
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.
Movie Night in the Park- Monsters Inc: 7pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Family friendly event. Last movie night in the park. Food available- Podium BBQ, Get Some Churros, the Wandering Bee and Grandma Kitty’s Cookies and free popcorn provided for the movie. Free to attend.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Dracula: 7:30-9:30pm. Longstreet Playhouse, Danville. Intended for those who love thrills in the theater. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday | Oct 5
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.
Beasley’s Orchard Heartland Apple Festival: 9am-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. The usual corn maze, hayrides, apple cannons, straw mountain, barnyard bonanza, jumbo jumping pillow, sports target toss, pick your own apples & pumpkins PLUS puppet shows, face painting, balloon magic and more. General admission tickets include all activities except price of pumpkins and apples. General admission is $14/person, ages 2 and under free.
Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
Sensory Play: 9-11am. Urban Air Adventure Park Plainfield. Park is transformed into a quieter, calmer environment for children with special needs and and sensory processing difficulty. $20.99/child (parent plays 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.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Dracula: 7:30-9:30pm. Longstreet Playhouse, Danville. Intended for those who love thrills in the theater. Purchase tickets here.
