The IN List 2025: Dec 8 - Dec 14
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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 8
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play.
Study Break: Pet a Pup: 6:30-7pm. Teens grades 9-12.
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.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
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.
Homeschool Art Day: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. For children and families. Paint 3 magnets to look like Pillsbury sugar cookies. $14/artist.
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.
Tuesday | Dec 9
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Teddy Bears: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes and songs.
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6. {FULL}
Story Tails with dogs from Love on a Leash: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 6-11. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Club 512 Holiday Surprise: 5-6:30pm. Grades 5-12. Hang out with friends and play games.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Dragon Eggs: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Art History for Kids: Surrealism: 5-5:30pm. School age children.
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 school ages. Reading, fun and activities.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Snow Globe Craft: 6-7pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 7+. Build and design a snow globe. $5.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Hamilton: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Wednesday | Dec 10
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play.
iCode Tech Club: 4-6pm. Ages 6-11.
Inspiring Women in Indiana Sports: 6:30-7:45pm. Ages 6+.
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.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
PAWS and Relax: 5-6:30pm. Teens. Relax and recharge before finals with licensed therapy dogs.
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.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Cookies & Canvas: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 10+. Guided painting session, no experience needed. Cookies and all materials provided. $12.
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.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Thursday | Dec 11
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.
Pajama Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 3-6. Wear your favorite pajamas for books, songs and activities.
Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Songs, books and crafts.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Homeschool: Art Exploration: 2-2:30pm. School age children.
Teens Craft: Cryptid Coasters: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
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.
Naturalist’s Choice: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Depending on weather, season and local wildlife activity, explore a topic based on the day’s conditions. Free.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Hamilton: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
Mercy Base Church & Second Chance Church Present: A Night to Rescue: 6:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Christian music stars Billy Ballenger and Anderson Cain perform an inspirational concert to help children in need. Tickets required.
Friday | Dec 12
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
Paper Crafts: Cyclops Eye: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Origami craft.
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.
Mr. Blake’s Page Turners: 4-5pm. Dive into graphic novels, comic books and all around great books with Mr. Blake.
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).
Lights with the Alpacas: 6-8:30pm. Abundant Joy Farm, Lizton. Family friendly. Walk through 85,000 Christmas lights and meet the Alpacas. $25/car ($20 cash price).
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: 2 and 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Hamilton: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Ages 10+. Tickets required.
Hendricks Symphony Presents: Deck the Halls with Silver & Gold: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Tickets required.
Winterlights at Newfields : Kids 5 and under are free. Grab tickets and a time slot to visit here.
Saturday | Dec 13
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Shop books at a bargain price.
CPR: 9:30am-12pm.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 5-10. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Build It With Lego Bricks: 2-3pm. School age children.
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.
Breakfast with Santa: 9-10:30am. Ash & Oak Weddings, Avon. Family friendly event. Visit Santa, make a craft, and enjoy a Chik-Fil-A breakfast. SOLD OUT.
Santa’s Workshop Market- Craft Fair: 9am-2pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro (Legion and Scout buildings). Handmade crafts and unique gifts. Food trucks also available for food purchases. Free to attend.
Breakfast with Buddy the Elf: 10am-12pm. Washington Township Park, Avon. Enjoy breakfast with Buddy the Elf (Pancake feast with a topping bar including spaghetti). Register here.
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.
Santa’s Workshop: 10am-12pm. 6570 E. US Highway 36, Avon. All ages. Build a toy, donate a toy and visit with Santa. Tickets are $25 for one adult and one child.
Christmas, Kitties, and Canvases: 11am-1pm. Oinking Acres Farm & Rescue Sanctuary (located in the fully decorated loft above the barn). Paint your own Christmas kitty canvas while spending time with the farm kitties. Tickets $25 each and includes painting kit with pre-printed canvas, brushes, paint and more.
Hometown Holiday at Hummel Park: 12-4pm. Hummel Park, Plainfield. Family friendly event. Indoor/outdoor event with hot chocolate, cookies, photo with Santa, train rides, pony rides, crafts and more. Free.
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.
Christmas at the Zoo: 5-10pm. Indianapolis Zoo. New decor and experiences this year. Get tickets here.
Christmas Evening in the Park: 5-8pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Family friendly event. Santa photos, tree lighting at 6pm, DJ, and horse-drawn carriage rides. 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 14
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.
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.
Hendricks Symphony Presents: Deck the Halls with Silver & Gold: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Tickets required.
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.
