January 5 - January 11 2026: IN List
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 | Jan 5
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Virtual Storytime: 9-9:15am. For ages 0-5. Tune in to the Library’s YouTube channel to get ideas for books, activities and more.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. For ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play together.
Toddler Time: 10-10:45am. For ages 1-2. Explore stories, rhymes and songs.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Big and Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 1.5-6 years. Join Miss Beth and Mr. Blake for a storytime with interactive books, music and hands-on fun.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Shop bargains on books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills.
Versiti Blood Drive: 11:30am-3:30pm. Adults. Sign up here.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Toddler, preschool ages. Storytime with time to explore.
Tuesday | Jan 6
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories, songs and crafts.
Teddy Bears: 10-10:45am. For ages 2-3.5. Explore stories, rhymes and songs.
Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. For ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories, songs and crafts.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
512 Innovators: Paper Airplane Challenge: 5-6pm. For grades 5-12.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. For grades 1-4. Take on a challenge or build your own creation.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, toddlers and children. Interactive storytime.
Paper Crafts: Geometric Art: 3:15-4:15pm. Teens. Stop into Teen Central to create art.
Directed Drawing: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Live, step-by-step drawing demonstration to teach you to create your own.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories and play.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Wednesday | Jan 7
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories, songs and crafts.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. For ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play together.
It’s a Snow Day!: 4:30-5:30pm. For 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.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Teens Craft: Pinecone Owls: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
The Story Squad: 4-5pm. For 5th-8th graders. Book club with themed activities, snacks and discussions. This month’s book: Winterhouse by Ben Guterson (pick up a copy at the Youth Services Reference Desk).
Thursday | Jan 8
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.
Sunshine Studio Crafts: 10-11am. For ages 3-6. Crafts for all levels.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Homeschool: Float Your Boat: 2-2:30pm. School age children. Explore basic physics for homeschool families by building a simple boat.
Homeschool Curriculum Swap: 2:30-3pm. School age children. Bring any homeschooling materials you’re done with and swap with others.
Teens Craft: Felt Succulents: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Little Artist Sensory Day: 11am-12:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. For toddler and preschool ages. Class includes a story, snack and make snowflakes out of clay. $15 per painter.
Nature Hike: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. For all ages and experience levels. Guided hike through the McCloud Nature Park trails. Bring water and dress for the weather. Free.
Friday | Jan 9
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
First Chapter Friday: 4:30-5:30pm. For ages 6-11. Read the first few chapters of the book The Very, Very Far North and do fun activities based on what you read.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 18 months-3.5 years. Dance, play and listen to books with Ms. Beth.
Kaleidoscope Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 3-6. Sing songs, play with toys, activities crafts and more. Program emphasizes neurodiversity.
Afternoon Storytime: 2-2:45pm. For ages 3-6. Songs, books and crafts with Mr. Blake.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Manga Meet Up: 4-5pm. For teens. Talk about all things anime and manga, share reviews and enjoy candy.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Saturday | Jan 10
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Shop bargains on books.
CPR: 9:30am-12pm. Learn CPR. Register here.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. For ages 5-10. Bring your favorite book and practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Build It with LEGO Bricks: 2-3pm. School age children. Follow a challenge theme or build something from your imagination.
Professional Championship Bull Riders: 7pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers. Fun for all ages. Get tickets (children 4 and under are free).
Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
