IN List 2026: May 4 - May 10
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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 | May 4
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6.
Next Chapter: 5:30-6:30pm. For grades 6-12.
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.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Flower paintings: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Baby Cafe: Lap-Sit Storytime: 5-5:30pm. For 0-18 months.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Storytime fun for toddlers.
Tuesday | May 5
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. For elementary ages.
Crafting Connections: Painting for Teens: 5-7pm. Grades 5-12.
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. For families.
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.
STEM Challenge: Blooming Flower: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories & play for preschoolers.
Graduation Cap Decorating Party: 5-6pm. Seniors bring your graduation cap and decorate it with provided supplies.
It’s a Terrarium! Star Wars DIY: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 10+. Register here.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Tuesday Dollar Menu. Get tickets.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Family friendly Broadway musical. Get tickets.
Wednesday | May 6
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1.
Let’s Show Mom Some LOVE on Mother’s Day: 4-5pm. Ages 5-10.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Pressed Flower Bookmark: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Make It: Recycled Flowers: 5-5:30pm. For school age children.
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.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm. Reading, fun and friendship for elementary ages.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Family friendly Broadway musical. Get tickets.
Thursday | May 7
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: 10-10:45am. For preschoolers.
Story Time at Fresh Thyme Market: 10:30-11:30am. For preschoolers. Story, songs and more with Mr. Blake and a snack provided by Fresh Thyme.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Cosplay Crafts: Floral Crown: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
uPaint a Story: 11am-12:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. For preschoolers and toddlers. $18/painter.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 11:05am. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Family friendly Broadway musical. Get tickets.
York Automotive Concert Series: Steep Canyon Rangers: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Friday | May 8
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Cups to Candles: 4:30-5:30pm. For grades 5-K. Crafting event for mother’s day.
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. Blake’s 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.
Paper Crafts: Pop-Up Garden: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Mother’s Day Tea Service: 11:30am-2pm. Ms. B’s Teas, Clayton. Celebrate mom with tea, three-tiered tower of dainty eats and a mocktail. Reservation required. $50.
Morgan Wallen: Still the Problem Tour: 5:30pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Let the Games Begin: 6-8pm. Eaton Hall, Brownsburg. For families. Bring a board game to play or try one from their collection. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Get tickets.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Family friendly Broadway musical. Get tickets.
Friday Night Strings- Drew Lasley: 7-9pm. The Kickstand Bar & Grill, Danville. Live. music. Free to attend.
Hendricks Civic Theatre Presents: The Phantom Tollbooth: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Saturday | May 9
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
PAWS To Read: 11am-12pm. For elementary ages. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Register for a 15 minute time slot.
Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.
Black Sheep RC Modelers: Summer Float and Fly: 9am-2pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Free to attend (membership required to participate in floating or flying of RC vehicles).
Hendrick’s County Authors Showcase: 9am-2pm. The Author’s Patch, Danville. Food trucks, 40+ local authors to get books signed and more. Free to attend.
Mother’s Day Weekend: Make & Take: Paint a Pot/Plant a Flower: 9am-4pm. Indiana Farmhouse, Danville. Hands-on creative experience for all ages. $5 (register here).
Mother’s Day Painting: 10am-12pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Guided painting session for ages 10+. Coffee & materials provided. $12/person. Register here.
Roots to Wings Spring Market: 10am-4pm. Roots to Wings Barn Market, Clermont.
Celebrating Her: 10:30am-12:30pm. Eaton Hall, Brownsburg. Moms relax with coffee & treats while little ones craft. $10/person. Register here.
500 Festival Kids Day: 11am-3pm. Monument Circle, downtown Indy. Indy’s largest free outdoor festival for kids. Free.
Mother’s Day Tea Service: 11:30am-2pm. Ms. B’s Teas, Clayton. Celebrate mom with tea, three-tiered tower of dainty eats and a mocktail. Reservation required. $50.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 2 and 7:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Family friendly Broadway musical. Get tickets.
Food Truck Friday: 5-10pm. Daredevil Brewing Co (1151 N Main St, Speedway). For all ages. Food trucks, live music and more. Free to attend.
Morgan Wallen: Still the Problem Tour: 5:30pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Regency Masquerade Ball: 7pm. Lizton Lodge, Lizton. Multiple ticket tiers available for the Twilight Masquerade, offering varying entry times and perks like drinks, desserts, entertainment, and VIP experiences (18+ event). Get tickets.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Star Wars & teacher appreciation night. Get tickets.
Hendricks Civic Theatre Presents: The Phantom Tollbooth: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Sunday | May 10
Mother’s Day on the Farm: 11am-2:30pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Brownsburg. Spend mother’s day supporting the pigs plus permanent jewelry and food trucks on site. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 1 and 6:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Family friendly Broadway musical. Get tickets.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids eat free. Get tickets.
Hendricks Civic Theatre Presents: The Phantom Tollbooth: 2:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
