The IN List 2025: Nov 3 - Nov 9
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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 | Nov 3
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play.
Toddler Time: Winter Animals: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes, songs and bonding with your little ones.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 18 months-3.5 years. Read books, sing songs, hands-on playtime.
Preschool Storytime: 10am-10:45am. Ages 4-Kindergarten. Sing songs, explore books and crafts with Mr. Blake.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Shop bargain books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive story time.
Versiti Blood Drive: 11:30am-3:30pm. Adults. Stop by and donate blood.
Toddler Bounce House: 5-5:30pm. Toddlers, preschoolers. High energy playtime.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories, play and movement.
Toys for Tots Donation Drop Off: 8am-3:30pm Monday-Friday through December 12th. Donate new, unwrapped toys and books for children in need in the Avon Town Hall lobby.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets start at $11, purchase here.
Tuesday | Nov 4
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: Winter Animals: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes, songs and bonding with your little ones.
Financial Literacy for Teens and Tweens: 5-6pm. Grades 6-12. Interactive workshop around financial decision making with fun games and prizes.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. Elementary through 12th grade. Pieces and boards provided. No registration required.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Teens Craft: Positivity Cards: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create motivational cards to share with the community.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories and activities.
Creative Writing Workshop: 5pm. Teens. Design characters and write their stories with local author, Gretchen Carlson.
Fossil Dig: 6-7pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Ages 6+. Learn about Indiana’s fossil history and set up your own dig site with a pre-made personal dig-a-tin. $8.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Nov 5
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play.
iCode Tech Club: 4-6pm. Ages 6-11.
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.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Teen Craft: Felt Journal Case: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Use felt and sew a decorative case for a small journal.
Young Artists: Name Art: 4:30-5pm. School age children. Create a masterpiece based on your name.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
The Story Squad Book Club: 4-5pm. 5th-8th graders. Discuss great stories, themed activities and snacks.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Kid friendly event. Explore a different craft. Free.
Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets start at $10, purchase here.
ISO Presents Sphinx at Madam Walker Theater: 7pm. Madam Walker Legacy Theater (617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis). Tickets are free, reserve here.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Nov 6
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 Time and Fresh Thyme Market Cafe: 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3-5 Stories, activities, singing and fun with Mr. Blake. Snack provided by Fresh Thyme Market.
Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3-K. Sing songs, make crafts, and more with Mr. Blake.
Family Bingo Night & Board Game Swap: 5-6pm. All ages. Bring in any old board games you don’t want anymore (make sure all pieces included) and take home a new game. If you get a Bingo, choose a book to keep.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
Heads Up Tournament: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Grab a card and act it out.
Marble Run Mania: 4:30-5pm. School age children. Create your own marble run out of household materials.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Step Into Autumn: 5:30pm. Adults. Bring your own welcome mat and create a seasonal design using provided paints, stencils and supplies.
First Thursday with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: 7pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Behind the scenes glimpse into ISO. Reserve tickets here (free).
Deconstructed Books: Junk Journal Workshop: 6-9pm. Indiana Farmhouse (72 S. Jefferson Street., Danville). Hands-on workshop taking apart old hardcovers and rebuilding as junk journals. All materials provided as well as light refreshments. $25.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | Nov 7
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
First Chapter Friday: The Great Shelby Holmes: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. Read the first few chapters and do activities based on that.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 18 months-3.5 years. Read books, sing songs, hands-on playtime.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Versiti Blood Drive: 11:30am-3:30pm. Adults. Stop by and donate blood.
Paper Crafts: Graffiti Art: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Arrival From Sweden: Music from ABBA: 11am. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $15, purchase here.
Come! Sip! Stay! Hendricks Humane 20th Wine & Spirit Tasting: 7-10pm. Ages 21+. CRG Event Center (2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield). Event aimed at combating dog and cat overpopulation as well as providing pet food and financial aid for medical expenses of owned pets. Guests will sample wine and spirit, light appetizers, silent auction, entertainment and more. $50.
Arrival From Sweden: Music from ABBA: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $64.80, purchase here.
Saturday | Nov 8
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends Book Sale: 9am-3:00pm. Shop great bargains on books.
CPR: 9:30am-12pm. Learn CPR.
PAWS To Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 5-10. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Register day of at the Children’s Reference Desk.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Author Visit: Imagination Station with Kim Howard: 10-10:45am. Babies-preschool ages. Readalouds, songs and activities with local author.
Author Visit: Young Writer’s Notebook: 10:45-11:15am. School age children. Practice your writing skills with local artist Kim Howard.
Build It with LEGO Bricks: 2-3pm. School age children.
Hendricks County Holiday Craft Show: 9am-4pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Family friendly event. One of the largest and oldest Holiday craft shows in the country. $5 (ages 12 and under are free).
Ornament Making Workshop: 10am-12pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Ages 6+. Craft 3 unique ornaments. $15/person. Register here.
Indiana Lyons vs South Bend Bison: 5pm. Bosstick Gym, Danville. Family friendly basketball game. Adults $10/person, Children ages 6-12 $5, Children 5 and under free, military veterans, active military and first responders free.
Arrival From Sweden: Music from ABBA: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $64.80, purchase here.
Sunday | Nov 9
Fall Into Art - a Cozy Autumn Painting Class: 1-3pm. Danville Town Hall. Step by step guided painting class taught by Amber Hinton of Tipsy Acrylic. $35. Register here.
Indianapolis Youth Orchestra’s 44th Season Opening: 5pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Tickets start at $27, purchase here.
