The IN List 2025: Dec 1 - Dec 7
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield, Danville, Pittsboro and Indianapolis.
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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 | Dec 1
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play.
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 storytime.
Teens Craft: Kandi Cuffs: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
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.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Tuesday | Dec 2
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: Nursery Rhymes: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes and songs.
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
512 Clubhouse Hangout: 5-7pm. Grades 5-12. Hang out with friends and play games.
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. Elementary through 12th grade. Pieces and boards provided.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
STEM Challenge: Gummy Rescue: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
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.
Hamilton: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
Wednesday | Dec 3
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play.
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6.
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.
Paper Crafts: Pencil Holder: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Family Bingo Night: 4:45-5:30pm. School age children and tweens.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
The Story Squad: 4-5pm. 5-8th graders. Book club with themed activities and snacks.
Christmas Tea 2025: 10am-2:30pm. Ms B’s Teas, Clayton. 3 course tea service, treats and more in Christmas charm. $44 per person, Reservations required.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Kid friendly event. Explore a different craft. Free.
Hendricks County Winter Famers Market: 4-6:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Free to attend.
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!
Hamilton: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Thursday | Dec 4
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Versiti Blood Drive: 1:30-6pm. Grades 9-12 and adults.
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.
Kaleidoscope Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3-6. Music, songs, activities and crafts. Program emphasizes neurodiversity.
Mrs. Claus Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Preschool through 2nd grade. Hear Mrs. Claus’ favorite stories, mail a letter to Santa, and tell her what you want for Christmas.
Story Thyme at Fresh Thyme Market Cafe: 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories and activities with Mr. Blake, snacks provided by Fresh Thyme.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at discount prices.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Handmade for the Holidays: 5-7pm. Teens. Make a handmade gift, all supplies provided.
Christmas Tea 2025: 10am-2:30pm. Ms B’s Teas, Clayton. 3 course tea service, treats and more in Christmas charm. $44 per person, Reservations required.
Little Artist Painting Day: 11am-12:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. For preschool and toddler ages. Listen to a story, paint and enjoy a snack. $15/painter.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Hamilton: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra- The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
A Seussified Christmas Carol: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Family friendly show. Tickets required.
Friday | Dec 5
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
First Chapter Friday: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. Read the first few chapters of a book and discuss and do themed activities.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at discount prices.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 18 months-3.5 years. Dance, play and listen to books with Ms. Beth.
Creature Feature: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3-Kindergarten. Animal themed storytime.
Holiday Fest & Cookie Walk: 9am-3pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Craft booths, entertainment, cookie walk, vendors and more. Free.
Nature’s Ornament: A Family Craft Program: 10am. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Use natural materials found in the park to make unique decorations. Free.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Christmas Tea 2025: 10am-2:30pm. Ms B’s Teas, Clayton. 3 course tea service, treats and more in Christmas charm. $44 per person, Reservations required.
4th Annual Cookies with Santa: 5:30-7:30pm. Creation Cookies Cafe, Danville. Low sensory hour from 4:30-5:30. Cozy up inside the igloo, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. $5/child.
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).
Trees of Plainfield: 6-9pm. Al & Jan Baker Sports Complex, Plainfield. Sparking Christmas trees, treats from vendors, snowball fights, variety of festive activities, and more. Free to attend.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Hamilton: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
A Seussified Christmas Carol: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Family friendly show. Tickets required.
Winterlights at Newfields : Kids 5 and under are free. Grab tickets and a time slot to visit here.
Saturday | Dec 6
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Santa Shoppe: 9:30-9:45am. Ages 4-12. Children can find presents for family and friends, everything is $5 and under.
Santa Shoppe: 10-10:15am. Ages 4-12. Children can find presents for family and friends, everything is $5 and under.
Santa Shoppe: 10:30-10:45am. Ages 4-12. Children can find presents for family and friends, everything is $5 and under.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at discount prices.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. School age children. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Register for a 15 minute time slot here.
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.
Gingerbread Christmas Craft and Fine Arts Show: 9am-3pm. Plainfield High School. Oldest and largest fine art craft show in the area. $5 entry fee.
Sensory Santa: 9am-1pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Quiet & relaxing environment to allow kids to have a relaxed, low pressure visit with Santa. Free.
Christmas Tea 2025: 10am-2:30pm. Ms B’s Teas, Clayton. 3 course tea service, treats and more in Christmas charm. $44 per person, Reservations required.
Christmas Mini Market: 11am-2:30pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. Visit the animals and shop for a good cause. $10 to enter (all proceeds benefit the animals).
Reindeer Day at Perry Crossing: 1-3pm. The Shops at Perry Crossing, Plainfield. Meet living reindeer in front of the big Christmas tree.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 2 and 7pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Hamilton: 2pm and 8pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
A Seussified Christmas Carol: 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Family friendly show. Tickets required.
Brownsburg Christmas Under the Stars Parade & Winter Market: 4-8pm. Town Hall Green, Brownsburg. Family friendly event. Sensory room located inside the Town Council room. Shop the Winter Market on Town Hall Green from 4-8pm then parade starts at 6pm. More info including parade route here. Free.
Avon Tree Lighting & Carriage Rides: 4-6pm. Avon Town Hall Park. Crafts, live reindeer, see Santa as he arrives at Town Hall, write & mail letter to Santa, hot cocoa & mini donuts, horse drawn carriage rides and so much more! Free.
Christmas at the Zoo: 5-10pm. Indianapolis Zoo. New decor and experiences this year. Get tickets here.
Indiana Lyons Basketball Game: 5pm. Bosstick Gym, Danville. Fun, family friendly basketball game. $10/person, Ages 6-12 $5, Children 5 and under, seniors 55+, military veterans, active military and first responders free.
Christmas Under the Stars: 5-9pm. Eel River Township Community Building, North Salem. All ages. Caroling, family friendly activities and food. Free.
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).
Trees of Plainfield: 6-9pm. Al & Jan Baker Sports Complex, Plainfield. Sparking Christmas trees, treats from vendors, snowball fights, variety of festive activities, and more. Free to attend.
Winterland Light Show: 6-10pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $10/car.
Sunday | Dec 7
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at discount prices.
Christmas Tea 2025: 10am-2:30pm. Ms B’s Teas, Clayton. 3 course tea service, treats and more in Christmas charm. $44 per person, Reservations required.
Christmas Mini Market: 11am-2:30pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. Visit the animals and shop for a good cause. $10 to enter (all proceeds benefit the animals).
Hamilton: 1 and 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 2 and 6:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
A Seussified Christmas Carol: 2:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Family friendly show. Tickets required.
Indiana Lyons Basketball Game: 5pm. Bosstick Gym, Danville. Fun, family friendly basketball game. $10/person, Ages 6-12 $5, Children 5 and under, seniors 55+, military veterans, active military and first responders free.
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).
Trees of Plainfield: 6-9pm. Al & Jan Baker Sports Complex, Plainfield. Sparking Christmas trees, treats from vendors, snowball fights, variety of festive activities, and more. Free to attend.
