The IN List 2025: Oct 6 - Oct 12
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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 | Oct 6
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3-Kindergarten.
Movers and Shakers: 10-11am. Ages 1.5-3. Playtime and listen and look at books.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Shop bargain books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Cat Portrait: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Pajama Storytime: 6-6:30pm. Babies-preschoolers. Dress in your PJs for a cozy evening storytime.
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.
Homeschool Clay Day: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Create a spider out of clay. $16/person.
Adam Sandler: You’re My Best Friend Tour: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Purchase tickets here.
Tuesday | Oct 7
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teen Study Space: 3-7pm. Grades 9-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Uno Tournament: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
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.
Sounds of the Night (Little Nature Sprouts Discovery): 10-11am. Ages 2-5. Explore nature through various storytimes. Adult must accompany children. $10/child.
National Night Out with Plainfield Police Department: 5-7:30pm. Charleston Pavilion in Hummel Park, Plainfield. All ages. Food, touch a truck, bounce houses, giveaways and more. Free.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Oct 8
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: 11-11:45am. Ages 0-3.5. Stories, rhymes and songs.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1.
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.
Teens Craft: X-Ray Hands: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Young Artists: Illusion Art: 4:30-5:15pm. School age children. For those that love making art.
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.
Here We Grow Again Consignment Sale: 10am-8pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Shop kids clothes, toys, shoes, books, and more at great prices. Free to attend.
Sounds of the Night (Little Nature Sprouts Discovery): 10-11am. Ages 2-5. Explore nature through various storytimes. Adult must accompany children. $10/child.
Tadpole Time: Fall Forest Fun: 10-11:30am. For children. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Gentle, nature filled adventure. Free.
Pumpkin Carving: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. All ages. Carve pumpkins (all materials provided), sip on warm apple cider and enjoy donuts. $15.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Oct 9
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.
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.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Homeschool: Picture This! Introduction to Illustration: 2-2:30pm. For homeschool families school age children. Draw illustrations to create a simple book.
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.
Here We Grow Again Consignment Sale: 10am-8pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Shop kids clothes, toys, shoes, books, and more at great prices. Free to attend.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Lecrae: Reconstitution World Tour: 7pm. Old National Centre, downtown Indy. Purchase tickets here.
Phil Wickham- Air1 Worship Now Tour: 7pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers. Purchase tickets 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.
Friday | Oct 10
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Buddies: 4:30-5:15pm. Ages 6-11. Team up with a teen from Brownsburg High School Key Club.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Hands On Storytime: 11am-12pm. Ages 2.5-4. Themed storytime with a craft.
Creature Feature: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3-K. Explore activities about the animals you meet in the books you read.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Teens Craft: DIY Scratch Art: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Kid-Chella Halloween Edition: 5-6pm. Preschool, elementary, tween ages. Wear your costume for a fun kids dance and music festival. 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.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Here We Grow Again Consignment Sale: 10am-8pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Shop kids clothes, toys, shoes, books, and more at great prices. Free to attend.
Bewitched BOOseum - Haunted House: 10am-5pm. Children’s Museum, Indianapolis. Friendly & frightening hours. Requires additional ticket (members $8, nonmembers $9).
Night at the Boo Bash: 6-8:30pm. Indiana State Museum located at White River State Park, Indianapolis. All ages. The museum comes alive with engaging activities across all 3 floors. 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!
Live at Mokey’s Outdoor Music: 7-10pm. Mokey’s on the Square, Danville. Live music with limited food and drink menu from Mokey’s. Bring a chair to sit on and enjoy the show. 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.
Teen Night: 8-10pm. Urban Air, Plainfield. Ages 13+. Access to the entire park for $23.99.
Saturday | Oct 11
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Giant Twister: 10-11am. Ages 6-11.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Young Writers and Artists Workshop with Professor Watermelon and Mr. Smart: 2-3pm. School age children and tween ages. Practice creative writing and illustration skills.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Shop bargain books.
CPR: 9:30am-12pm. More information here (library not handling registration).
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 5-10. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
McCloud Fall Colors Run 10k Walk: 8:45am-11:30am. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Register 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.
Here We Grow Again Consignment Sale: 9am-4pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Shop kids clothes, toys, shoes, books, and more at great prices. Free to attend.
Fall Colors Festival: 10am-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Family fun for all ages. Live music, local vendors, hayrides, bonfire, axe throwing, and hands-on experiences like butter churning, letter writing, and fire cooking. Free.
Brownsburg Fall Market: 10am-2pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Local vendors, live music, food trucks and fun for all ages. Free to attend.
Gospel Grace Baptist Church Fall Festival: 4-7pm. Gospel Grace Baptist Church, Brownsburg. All ages. Hayrides, petting zoo, barrel train rides, inflatables, Par 3 golf simulator contest, food trucks (food available for purchase) and more! Free.
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.
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 12
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 Arizona Cardinals: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, 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.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Dracula: 7:30-9:30pm. Longstreet Playhouse, Danville. Intended for those who love thrills in the theater. Purchase tickets here.
