IN List 2026: Apr 13 - Apr 19
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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 | Apr 13
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6. [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. For ages 18 months-6 years. [FULL]
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. All ages. Shop for bargains on books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Dungeon Drop In: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Pollinator Party: 5-5:30pm. For school age children. Crafts & activities.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Storytime with room to wiggle and explore.
Homeschool Art Day: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. $15/painter.
Tuesday | Apr 14
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6.
Story Tails with the Dogs from Love on a Leash: 6:30-7:30pm. For ages 6-11. Practice reading with a furry friend.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
512 Clubhouse Hangout: 5-6:30pm. For grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Gamer Crafts: Pentomino Blocks: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Myth Mania: 5-5:30pm. For school age children.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Interactive storytime focusing on building early literacy skills.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm. Elementary school ages.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Wednesday | Apr 15
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Baby Animals: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1.
From Hands to Handles: How Bacteria Spreads: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 6-11.
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.
Teens Craft: Gnomes: 3:15-4pm.
Little Artists: Finger Painting: 5-5:30pm. For children, babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
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.
PAWS To Read: 5:30-6:30pm. For ages preschool-elementary. Read a story to a furry friend. Register for a 15 minute time slot.
Hendricks County Winter Farmers Market: 4-8pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Free to attend.
Decades Music Trivia: 6-8pm. Washington Township Park, Avon. Pizza provided and included with cost. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. $8.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.
Thursday | Apr 16
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.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Birdseed Ornament: 3:15-4pm.
Family Storytime: 4:30-5pm. For toddlers, babies, children and preschoolers.
Nature Hike: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages and experience levels. Free.
Ladies Night Out: 5-8pm. Downtown Danville. Sip, shop and save.
Friday | Apr 17
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]
Afternoon Storytime: 2-2:45pm. For ages 3-6. Songs, books, crafts and more with Mr. Blake.
Mr. Blakes Page Turners: 4-4:45pm. For elementary ages.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Homeschool Ecology Series: Meteorology Mayhem: 10am-11:30am. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. For school age kids. $10.
Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: 10am-6pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Ages 18+: $8.00; Ages 11-17: $3.00; Ages 10 and under: Free. Tickets are good for all 3 days, purchase at the door. Cash only.
NHRA North Central Division Spring Nationals: Gates open at 10am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis.
York Automotive Concert Series: Jordan Feliz: God Is Good: 7pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Saturday | Apr 18
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Red Cross Blood Drive: 10am-2pm. Grades 9-12 and adults.
PAWS To Read: 11am-12pm. For ages 6-11. Bring a book and read aloud to a licensed therapy pet.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Teen Prom: 5-8pm. Teen prom night in an enchanted forest.
NHRA North Central Division Spring Nationals: Gates open at 10am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: 10am-6pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Ages 18+: $8.00; Ages 11-17: $3.00; Ages 10 and under: Free. Tickets are good for all 3 days, purchase at the door. Cash only.
Make & Take in the Parks: 10am-12pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Shelter 3. Family friendly event. Make & take a seed bomb. Free.
Jam as a Fam: 10:30-11:15am. Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg. Family friendly event. Song, movement and fun. $25. Register here.
Copper Top Customs Spring Outdoor Market: 10:30am-5pm. Copper Top Customs, Clayton. Free to attend.
Craft It Yourself: Build Your Own Fairy Garden: 11am-1pm. Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center. All ages. $15.
Spring Florals Painting Class: 1-4pm. Indiana Farmhouse, Danville. Adults. Painting workshop. $35.
Mother’s Day Handprint Making: 1-5pm. uPaint Pottery, Plainfield. Stop in and make a clay handprint then a uPaint artist will hand paint it. $19/painter.
Bountiful Babies at the Ranch: 2-4pm. Natural Valley Ranch, Brownsburg. Ages 1-8 and families. Games, pony rides, make a snack to feed the goats, and see baby animals. Tickets are $10 per person in advance or $13 per person day of. Get tickets.
ArtScape @ Your Library: 7-9pm. Avon Library. Adults. Art, music, food, and live auction. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
Sunday | Apr 19
NHRA North Central Division Spring Nationals: Gates open at 10am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis.
Pigs & Native Plants: 11am-2pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Brownsburg. Learn about native gardening. $30.
Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: 11am-4pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Ages 18+: $8.00; Ages 11-17: $3.00; Ages 10 and under: Free. Tickets are good for all 3 days, purchase at the door. Cash only.
Let’s Fly a Kite Day: 2-4pm. Williams Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly event. Bring a kite or make your own with provided supplies. Free.
