The IN List 2025: Oct 27 - Nov 2
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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 27
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Besties: 5-6pm. Grades 6-12. Book club- read books from an assigned theme.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Super Spooky Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3-K. Sing songs, make crafts, and more with Mr. Blake.
Movers and Shakers: 10-11am. Ages 1.5-3. Dance, read and play.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Shop bargain books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Young Artists: Process Art: 5-5:30pm. School age children.
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 | Oct 28
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
I Need My Monster: A STEM Story Adventure: 6-7pm. Ages 6-11. Read a story then explore through STEM activities.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Club 512: Halloween Masquerade: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
STEM Challenge: Blinky Bugs: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn simple circuitry to make light up bugs.
Make It: Monster Corner Bookmarks: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Make a monster themed bookmark.
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.
Happy Haunts House: 6-8pm. ABA Center/Opportunity Center (1285 E Main St Danville). Sensory friendly family friendly activity to trick or treat through fun (not scary) themes and get candy. Free.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Oct 29
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
iCode Tech Club: 4-6pm. Ages 6-11.
It’s National Cat Day: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 6-11. Celebrate national cat day.
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.
Hoosier Ghost Stories with Spirit Indiana: 6-7pm. All ages. Dive deep into the Avon Haunted Bridge and Hannah House with paranormal investigator Chris Lawson.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
Teen Crochet Club: Ghost Family: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn to crochet or bring your own project to work on.
Young Writers: Sonnets: 4:30-5pm. School age children to tween ages. Learn about poetry and practice writing it.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Junior Chef: 4-5pm. Elementary and middle school ages. Learn how to read a recipe and safe kitchen skills.
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 Break Camp: Not So Spooky: 10am-2:30pm. Ages 7-12. Explore bats, snakes, spiders, owls and more. Hands on activities, hikes and games. $30/camper, register here.
Hendricks County Winter Farmers Market: 4-6:30pm. Expo Hall at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Free to attend.
Halloween Potions Craft: 6pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. All ages. Learn how to make your own decorative potion. $10 (includes all supplies).
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Oct 30
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.
Hoosier Ghost Stories and Haunted Places: 6-7:30pm. Teens and adults. Deep dive into Hoosier legends, ghosts and places like the Avon Bridge.
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.
Pajama Storytime: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 3-6. Wear your favorite pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and cozy up for a story.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive story time.
Trick or Treat on Simmons Street: 5-7pm. All ages. Trick or treating at the library.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Movie & Bingo: Vampire Edition: 5-7pm. Teens. Movie, bingo and snacks.
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.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Rediscovered: 11am. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Purchase tickets here.
Monster Indoor Putt Putt: 6-8pm. Lower Park Explorer Barn (457 Whipple Lane, Avon). All ages. Monster themed indoor 9-hole putt putt course with black lights. $5/person (2+ people) and $15/family (up to 6 people).
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | Oct 31
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Hands On Storytime: 11am-12pm. Ages 2.5-4. Themed storytime with a craft.
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).
Bewitched BOOseum - Haunted House: 10am-5pm. Children’s Museum, Indianapolis. Friendly & frightening hours. Requires additional ticket (members $8, nonmembers $9).
Scares on the Square: 6-8pm. Downtown Danville square. Family friendly event. Halloween fun with trunk or treating, games, music, food and more. Free.
Halloween Murder Mystery Event: 6:30-11pm. Avon Gardens. Ages 21+. Drinks, hors d’Ourves, photo ops, games, costume contest, stroll through the gardens lit up and decorated for Halloween plus solve a murder mystery. $50/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.
Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Tickets required, purchase here.
Nosferatu: 7pm. Hilbert Circle, Indianapolis. The original 1922 film presented with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra where organist Donnie Rankin will perform the soundtrack live. Lobby will be decorated for Halloween, come in costume and enjoy a spooky cocktail. Purchase tickets here.
Saturday | Nov 1
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.
Keeping Up Local Closet Sale: 9am-12pm. Noble Content Studio (540 Westfield Road Noblesville, IN). Womens clothing, shoes, accessories and more will be on sale from the creators behind Keeping Up in Carmel, Brownsburg, Downtown Indy, Greenwood and Fishers. Sizes range from 0-10, S-XL. Cash or venmo only, bring your own shopping bags. Free to attend plus get 20% off of an Everbowl purchase (located next to the venue).
Beasley’s Orchard Dia De Los Muertos: 9am-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. Celebrate day of the dead with all of the usual fall activities: corn maze, hayrides, apple cannons, straw mountain, barnyard bonanza, jumbo jumping pillow, sports target toss, pick your own apples & pumpkins PLUS candy giveaways, children’s costume contest, family pumpkin carving contest (at 2pm). General admission tickets include all activities except price of pumpkins and apples. General admission is $14/person, ages 2 and under free.
Fall Colors Hike: 10-11am. Williams Park, Brownsburg (shelter 3). All ages, guided hike. Free.
Spooky Surprise at Brie & Bartlett: 12pm. Brie & Bartlett, Brownsburg. All ages. Meet a witch and enjoy some yummy charcuterie and drinks. Free to attend.
Live Bats Presentation with Dr. Tim Carter: 6:30pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. All ages. Meet bats up close and learn more about them. 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.
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Tickets required, purchase here.
Sunday | Nov 2
Sensory Play: 9-11am. Urban Air, Plainfield. A calmer atmosphere for children with special needs and sensory processing difficulty. $20.99/child (parent plays free).
Beasley’s Orchard Dia De Los Muertos: 12pm-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. Celebrate day of the dead with all of the usual fall activities: corn maze, hayrides, apple cannons, straw mountain, barnyard bonanza, jumbo jumping pillow, sports target toss, pick your own apples & pumpkins PLUS candy giveaways, children’s costume contest, family pumpkin carving contest (at 2pm). General admission tickets include all activities except price of pumpkins and apples. General admission is $14/person, ages 2 and under free.
Jonas Brothers - Living the Dream Tour: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets start at $57, purchase here.
