The IN List 2025: Nov 17 - Nov 23
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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 17
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. Stories, rhymes, songs and bonding with your little ones. [WAITLIST]
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.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Gamer Crafts: Cardboard Tops: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create a spinning top out of cardboard.
Comic Creator Camp: 5-5:30. School age children. Write & draw your own comic stories.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Toddler ages. Fun with singing, talking, reading and writing.
Full STEAM Ahead: 4-5pm. Elementary-middle school ages. Hands-on discovery of the sun with NASA Solar System Ambassador, John Shepherd.
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.
Christmas Nights of Lights: Indiana State Fairgrounds (Enter Christmas Nights of Lights at 1698 E. 42nd St. [Gate 3]) Family friendly. Indy’s largest drive through light show. Grab tickets here.
Tuesday | Nov 18
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: 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.
Club 512: Angry Birds: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12. Live action angry birds game.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
Paper Crafts: Origami Maple Leaves: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Myth Mania: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Jeopardy style game on Greek Mythology.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories, songs and activities.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm. Elementary ages. Reading, fun activities and friendship.
Books and Bites Book Club: 4-5pm. Teens. Discuss a book and enjoy a themed treat.
Sensory Leaves & Autumn Breeze: 10-11am. Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg. Ages 2-5. Explore nature through activities. $10.
Indiana Lyons Basketball Game: 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.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Nov 19
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play.
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6.
iCode Tech Club: 4-6pm. Ages 6-11.
Balloons Over Broadway: A STEM Story Adventure: 4:30-5:30pm. 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.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive story time.
Teen Crochet Club: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn how to crochet or bring your own project to work on.
Bilingual Story Time: 5-5:30pm. Babies, toddler, preschool ages. Story time presented in both English and American Sign Language.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Easy as (Pumpkin) Pie: 5pm. Teens. Create your own no-bake pumpkin pie.
GIVINGBack- MLM Community Pantry: 7:30am-3:30pm. Avon Town Hall. Drive through drop off to collect food for the Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry.
Sensory Leaves & Autumn Breeze: 10-11am. Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg. Ages 2-5. Explore nature through activities. $10.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Kid friendly event. Explore a different craft. Free.
Hendricks County Winter Farmers Market: 4-6:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Free to attend.
Turkey Pallet Craft: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 12+. Create a Thanksgiving turkey from recycled pallet wood. $5. Register here.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets start at $11, purchase here.
Thursday | Nov 20
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Get Ready for Kindergarten: 1-1:45pm. Ages 4.5-6. Work on basic skills needed for kindergarten.
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: 6-6:45pm. Ages 0-6.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Pajama Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 3-6. Books, songs and stories. Wear your favorite PJs!
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.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Teens Craft: Candy Flowers: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Squirrely Stories and Snacks: 5-5:30pm. Preschool age children. Listen to stories about squirrels and enjoy a snack.
Sensory Leaves & Autumn Breeze: 10-11am. Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg. Ages 2-5. Explore nature through activities. $10.
Clay Handprint Ornament Making: 12-3pm or 5-7pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. $19/handprint.
Ladies Night Out: 5-8pm. Downtown Danville Square. Stroll through local shops and boutiques with your girls. Exclusive specials and finds.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | Nov 21
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Kaleidoscope Storytime: 10-11am. Ages 3-6. Music, songs, books, activities and crafts emphasized on neurodiversity.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 18 months-3.5 years. Read books, sing songs, hands-on playtime.
Mr. Blake’s Page Turners: 4-4:45pm. 3rd and 4th graders. Dive into graphic novels and comic books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Gratitude Rocks!: 4-5pm. Elementary and middle school ages. Paint rock with gratitude-filled messages and hide for others to find.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Winterland Light Show: 6-10pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $10/car.
Winterlights at Newfields Opening Day: Kids 5 and under are free. Grab tickets here.
Friends-giving: 6-9pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Friends themed painting night with snacks, drinks and more. $10 (includes snack bar, drinks and a swag bag) + price of pottery of choice. Register here.
Saturday | Nov 22
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6.
Red Cross Blood Drive: 10am-2pm. Grades 9-12 and adult. Donate blood.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Life With Littles: 10-11am. Discuss parenting topics with other caregiver of small children. Topic: starting solids. Toys and activities provided for children while parents talk.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Bargain sales on books.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
LEGO Club: 10:30-11:30am. Elementary and middle school ages.
WinterFaire at the Children’s Museum: 10am-5pm. Children’s Museum, Indianapolis. The Winter Slide and indoor festive carnival like atmosphere is back! Included with museum admission. Recurring daily until 2/22/26.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt Opening Day: 12-9pm. Carmel City Center. Annual tree lighting at 6-6:45pm. Free to enter, pay for food, drinks and experiences.
Christmas at the Zoo Opening Day: 5-10pm. Indianapolis Zoo. New decor and experiences this year. Get tickets here.
Coffee & Canvas: Dinosaurs 10am-12pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Ages 8+. Guided painting experience. $12 everything included.
Annual Tree Lighting & Parade: 5-8pm. The Shops and Perry Crossing, Plainfield. Family friendly event. 54 ft tree lighting, music, reindeer and Santa visit. Free.
Winterland Light Show: 6-10pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $10/car.
Sunday | Nov 23
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Bonus Find: Crime Junkie Holiday Collection
Okay, not an event… but too good not to share. Crime Junkie just dropped their Holiday Collection and it’s so cute. If you’ve got a true-crime lover on your gift list (or you’re the true crime lover!), give it a peek! Shop here.
