January 12 - January 18 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 12
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
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. [WAITLIST]
Young Hoosier Book Club: 6-6:45pm. Ages 6-11.
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.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Galaxy Slime: 3:15-4pm. Teen ages. Make your own galaxy inspired slime.
Cosmic Adventures: Glow in the Dark Art: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Make a special project that glows in the dark.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Toddler, preschool ages. Storytime with time to explore.
Homeschool Clay Day: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Learn how to paint a dinner plate. $18/painter.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Tuesday | Jan 13
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories, songs and crafts. [FULL]
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.
Story Tails with the dogs from Love on a Leash: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 6-11. Bring a book and practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Club 512: Jeopardy: 5-6pm. For grades 5-12. Play Jeopardy for the chance to win big in Library Bucks (every player goes home with at least $20 in Library Bucks).
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. Elementary through 12th grade. Boards & pieces provided.
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.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Stories and play.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm. For elementary school ages. Reading, fun activities and friendship.
Snowy Science: 10-11am. For ages 2-5. Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg. Explore snow and ice through stories, activities, hands on experiments and crafts. $10/child.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Wednesday | Jan 14
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories, songs and crafts. [FULL]
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. For ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme and play together.
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.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, toddlers and children. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Nebula Jars: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Cosmic Adventures: Oil Pastel Auroras: 5-6pm. School age children. Learn oil pastels.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Teen Cuisine: 5-6pm. Teen ages. Build your own fruit parfait.
Snowy Science: 10-11am. For ages 2-5. Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg. Explore snow and ice through stories, activities, hands on experiments and crafts. $10/child.
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Thursday | Jan 15
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: Moon: 6-6:45pm. For ages 0-6. Early literacy.
My College Planning: Career Planning for your Student: 7-8pm. For grades 9-12 and adults.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Ages babies-preschoolers. STEAM concepts and early literacy skills.
Cosplay Crafts: Cosmic Crystals: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Friday | Jan 16
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.
Afternoon Storytime: 2-2:45pm. For ages 3-6. Songs, books and crafts with Mr. Blake.
Mr. Blakes Page Turners: 4-4:45pm. For grades 3-4 only. Read a new comic or graphic novel then talk about it with activities and more.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
Paper Crafts: Bubble Galaxy: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create your own galactic images.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Kpop Demon Hunters Paint Party: 6-9pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Themed pottery projects and a snack bar. $10/person + price of pottery. Register here.
Wellness Tea Tasting: 6:30-8pm. Ms. B’s Teas, Clayton. Guided tasting of serveral wellness focused teas and light refreshments. Ticketed event ($20/person).
Indiana Pacers vs New Orlean Pelicans: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Saturday | Jan 17
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 6-11. Bring a book and practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Harlem Globetrotters- 100 Year Tour: 2pm and 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Sunday | Jan 18
Hendricks County Humane Society Dogtona: 12-4pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Fun event for the dogs with games for them to play, informational booths, adoptable dogs available, and more. $5/dog (free for the humans).
