The IN List 2025: Dec 15 - Dec 21
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 15
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Study Boost Care Packages: all day. Grades 6-12. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk and pick up a Study Boost Care Package to make studying for finals a little better.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play.
Get Ready for Kindergarten: 1-1:45pm. Ages 4.5-6. Work on basic skills needed for kindergarten.
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.
Teens Craft: Phone Charms: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Young Artists: Watercolors: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Experiment with watercolor paints.
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 and middle school ages. Learn about energy transformation and make ice cream in a bag.
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 16
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: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6. {FULL}
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6.
Finals Study Space: 3-6:30pm. Grades 9-12.
Auntie Claus: A STEM Story Adventure: 6-7pm. Ages 6-11.
Study Break: Oreo Taste Test: 6:30-7pm. Grades 9-12.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
E-Sports League: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
Mario Kart Tournament: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories, songs and activities.
Books & Bites Book Club: 4-5pm. Teens. Teen book club paired with a themed treat.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Pottery Classes: 6-9:15pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 14+. Make chip & dip bowls in clay. Register here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets required.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Wednesday | Dec 17
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.
Auntie Claus: 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.
Brainstormers: 4-4:45pm. Grades 1-4. STEAM challenge to spark curiosity and creativity.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool ages. Interactive storytime.
Teen Crochet Club: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn how to crochet or bring your own project to work on.
Make It: Winter Terrarium: 5-6pm. School age children.
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.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Thursday | Dec 18
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.
Family Time: Cookies: 6-6:45pm. Ages 0-6.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Songs, books and crafts.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Teens Craft: Paper Lanterns: 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.
Winterland Light Show: 6-9pm. Ellis Park, Danville. Drive through light show. $5/car.
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Friday | Dec 19
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Winter Workshop at the Library: 3:30-4:30pm. All ages. Seasonal crafts, games and hands on activities to enjoy before the Reindeer visit.
North Pole Reindeer Visit: 4:30-5:45pm. All ages. Live animal show featuring real, live reindeer.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
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.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Make & Melt Perler Bead Creations: 12-2pm. Elementary and middle school ages. Drop in craft session.
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.
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).
Paint ‘til You Faint: 6pm-12am. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. PJ party to paint the night away.
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.
The Nutcracker (Presented by the Children’s Ballet & Hendricks Symphony): 7pm. 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 20
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 6-11. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Family Movie Matinee: 2-4pm. School age children. Free screening of a family friendly movie.
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.
Winter Board Game Blitz: 10am-2pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Play an assortment of board games, hot drinks, and hang with friends and family. 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.
The Nutcracker (Presented by the Children’s Ballet & Hendricks Symphony): 2 and 7pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Tickets required.
Christmas at the Zoo: 5-10pm. Indianapolis Zoo. New decor and experiences this year. Get tickets here.
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).
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 | Dec 21
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.
AES Indiana-Yuletide Celebration: 2 and 6:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Family friendly holiday performance. Tickets required.
Winter Solstice Skate with Santa: 3-4:30pm. Holliday Park (6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis). Family friendly event. Meet Santa while ice skating. Tickets include skate rental (children 4 and under are free).
Winter Solstice at Pecar Nature Center: 4:30pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Fun facts about winter solstice, enjoy hot apple cider (bring your favorite mug) and forage the forest for items to help decorate your Christmas tree. $4.
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).
