The IN List 2025: Nov 24 - Nov 30
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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 24
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Besties: 5-6pm. Grades 6-12.
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.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Young Writers: Sensory Poetry Lab: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Use textures, sounds and scents to spark creativity and write poetry.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Toddler ages. Fun with singing, talking, reading and writing.
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.
Advent Calendar Craft: 6-8pm. Washington Township Park, Avon. Family friendly activity. Decorate your own advent calendar (small treats to put inside provided as well as crafts to decorate). Hot chocolate and eggnog provided. $20, register in advance.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Tuesday | Nov 25
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
E-Sports League: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12. E-Sports competition.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Teen Cuisine: Snowballs: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Make a cookies and cream treat.
Storytime with an Author: Jon Klassen: 5-5:30pm. Babies-preschool ages. Jon Klassen-themed story time.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories, songs and activities.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Nov 26
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
iCode Tech Club: 4-6pm. Ages 6-11.
Library closes at 5pm.
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.
Brainstormers: 4-4:45pm. Grades 1-4. STEAM Challenge.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Library closes at 5pm.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Kid friendly event. Explore a different craft. Free.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Thursday | Nov 27 : Happy Thanksgiving!
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Library closed.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Library closed.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Library closed.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Library closed.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Friday | Nov 28
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
Sensory Play Time: Calming: 11-11:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Sensory-friendly program.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Library closed.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Reindeer Day at Perry Crossing: 1-3pm. The Shops at Perry Crossing, Plainfield. Meet living reindeer in front of the big Christmas tree.
Christmas on the Square: 4-7pm. Downtown Danville square. Family friendly event. Caroling, write letters to Santa, snowball fights, appearance by the Grinch, and more. Santa lights the big tree at 6:30pm. Free.
Winterland Light Show: 6-10pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $10/car.
Santaland: 6-9pm. Ellis Park Train Station, Danville. Meet Santa, take your own photos and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. $5/child (max $20/family).
Winterlights at Newfields : Kids 5 and under are free. Grab tickets and a time slot to visit here.
Saturday | Nov 29
Shop Small Saturday: 9am-3pm. Downtown Danville. Grab coffee, breakfast, or lunch and stroll through local shops while supporting small businesses.
Brownsburg Lions Club Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9am-3pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Local vendors with Holiday themed crafts, gifts and food. Santa and food & drink vendors on site. $1 admission.
Christmas at the Orchard: Photos with Santa: 9am-4pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. The barn transforms into a Winter Wonderland and take your photo with Santa on his sleigh. Reservations required- pre-purchase your time slot here.
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.
Elves on the Loose: Light Up Main Street: 10am-7:30pm. Main Street, Plainfield. Shop local (Small Business Saturday), find the elves, earn prizes, visit Santa. From 6-7:30pm (in Bicentennial Plaza) enjoy fire pits, s’mores, music and the tree lighting at 6:30pm.
Science Claus starring Rick Crosslin and Keith Ramsey: 2pm. Hendricks Live!. Family friendly fun show with a mix of laughter, learning and holiday cheer. Tickets required.
The Polar Express Experience: 3-6:30pm. Washington Township Park Pavillion Center, Avon. Family friendly event. Wear your Christmas Jammies for photos with Santa, crafts, mini train ride, snowball fights and more. $10.
Christmas at the Zoo: 5-10pm. Indianapolis Zoo. New decor and experiences this year. Get tickets here.
Santaland: 6-9pm. Ellis Park Train Station, Danville. Meet Santa, take your own photos and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. $5/child (max $20/family).
Winterland Light Show: 6-10pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $10/car.
Sunday | Nov 30
Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium. Ticketed event.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Santaland: 6-8pm. Ellis Park Train Station, Danville. Meet Santa, take your own photos and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. $5/child (max $20/family).
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Ticketed event.
