IN List 2026: Mar 2 - Mar 8

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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 | Mar 2

Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.

  • Big and Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. For toddler and preschool ages. [FULL]

  • Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. All ages. Shop for 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.

  • Dungeon Drop In: 3:15-4pm. For teens.

Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.

  • Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Storytime with room to wiggle and explore.

WWE Monday Night Raw: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.

Tuesday | Mar 3

Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.

  • Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts. [FULL]

  • Preschool Storytime: 1-1:45pm. For ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts. [FULL]

Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.

  • LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. For elementary ages.

  • 512 Innovators: 5-6:15pm. For grades 5-12. Code or build something cool. [FULL]

Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.

  • Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.

  • Paper Crafts: Mini Bins: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn how to create mini bins from recyclable materials.

  • Music Makers: 5-5:30pm. Preschool ages. Learn basic music skills and make your own instrument to take home.

Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.

  • Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Interactive storytime focusing on building early literacy skills.

Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.

Full Moon Hike- Blood Moon: 8-9pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. All ages. Calm, guided evening walk while learning how moonlight affects life and nature. Free. Register here.

Wednesday | Mar 4

Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.

  • Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts. [FULL]

Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.

  • STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For young children. Interactive storytime with STEAM concepts.

  • Propeller Powered Cars: 5-5:45pm. For school age children. Hands-on activity.

Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.

  • Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For ages 0-18 months. Music, rhymes, story and play time. [FULL]

Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.

  • The Story Squad: 4-5pm. Fun and engaging book club for middle schoolers.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Session #1: 3:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.

Thursday | Mar 5

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.

  • Story Thyme at Fresh Thyme Market: 10:30-11:30am. For ages 3-6. Stories, activities, singing and fun with Mr. Blake plus a snack provided by Fresh Thyme Market.

Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.

  • Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.

  • First Aid and CPR For Kids: 5-6pm. School age children.

Little Artists Painting Day: 11am-12pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Painting session for preschoolers and toddlers - read a story, paint a shamrock and enjoy a snack. $15. Register online or walk-in.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Session #2: 12pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.

Nature Hike: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Guided nature hike. Free.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Session #3: 6:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.

Friday | Mar 6

Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.

  • First Chapter Friday: Leeva at Last: 4:30-5:30pm. School age children. Read the first few chapters of a book and do activities based on what you read.

Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.

  • Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 18 months-3 years. Read books, dance, play time and possible craft. [FULL]

  • Kaleidoscope Storytime: 11-11:45am. For ages 3-6. Program designed for children of all abilities and emphasizes neurodiversity. Songs, books, toys and a simple craft/activity.

  • Afternoon Stortime: 2-2:45pm. For ages 3-6. Songs, books, crafts and more with Mr. Blake.

  • Pokemon Club: 4-6pm. For grades 1st-4th. Drop-in to trade cards, enjoy comics and video games and more.

Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.

  • Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.

  • Teen Cuisine: Oatmeal Bites: 3:15-4pm. For teens. Learn to make oatmeal bites.

Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Session #4: 12pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Session #5: 6:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.

Friday Night Strings / Jeff Hubbard: 7-9pm. The Kickstand Bar & Grill, Danville. Listen to live music by Jeff Hubbard. Free to attend.

Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Puffs: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.

The Sleeping Beauty: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University. Get tickets.

Saturday | Mar 7

Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.

Spring Fling 5K & 10K: 9am. Talon Stream Paved Trail, Plainfield. All ages. 2nd race of the Plainfield Runs Series. Register here.

Hop Into Spring: 10am-1pm. Laurel Hall (5514 Laurel Hall Dr, Indianapolis, IN). All ages. Spring themed event with interactive activities, live bunnies, lambs and chicks in site, and a dedicated photo session with a professional photographer. Get tickets and learn more here.

Coffee & Canvas: Spring Birds: 11am-12pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Guided painting session. Coffee & materials provided. [FULL]

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Session #6: 2pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.

Swarn Park Ribbon Cutting & Aku Statue Reveal: 2pm. Hobbs Station, Plainfield. Free event.

The Sleeping Beauty: 2 and 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University. Get tickets.

Indiana Lyons Basketball Game: 3pm. Bosstick Gym, Danville. High energy, family friendly basketball game. Adults: $10/person; Children ages 6-12: $5; Children 5 and under: Free Seniors 55+,military veterans, active military, and first responders: Free.

Monster Energy AMA Supercross: 6:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.

Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Puffs: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.

Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders at Whiskey Bent Bar & Grill: 9pm. Whiskey Bent Bar & Grill, Avon. 21+. Music starts at 9pm.

Sunday | Mar 8

Indiana Lyons Playoff Game: 2pm. Bosstick Gym, Danville. High energy, family friendly basketball game. Adults: $10/person; Children ages 6-12: $5; Children 5 and under: Free Seniors 55+,military veterans, active military, and first responders: Free.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Session #7: 2:15pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.

Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Puffs: 2:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.

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