IN List 2026: May 18 - May 24
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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 18
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Buddies: 4:30-5:15pm. For ages 6-10. Team up with a teen for fun.
Book Buddies: Teen Volunteers: 4:30-5:15pm. Teens grades 9-12.
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.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Mini Wreaths: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Optical Illusion Art: 5-5:30pm. For school age children.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Storytime fun for toddlers.
Full STEAM Ahead: 4-5pm. For elementary and middle school ages. Hands on discovery- simple circuits.
Indy 500 Practice: Gates open at 11am, practice is from 1-3pm. Ticketed event, $25 (children 15 and under are free with a ticketed adult). Get tickets.
Tuesday | May 19
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6.
The Girl with a Mind for Math: a STEM Story Adventure: 6-7pm. For ages 6-10.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
512 Clubhouse Hangout: 5-6:30pm. Grades 5-12.
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. For families. Learn or practice playing chess on provided boards.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Red Cross Blood Drive: 12-4:30pm. Adults.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories & play for preschoolers.
Tadpole Time- Salamander Safari: 10-11am. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Explore the park and see what you can discover, wear clothes that can get wet/muddle. $5/child.
Buds & Bids: Plant Sale & Auction: 2-8pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds (Cartlidge Barn). Plants for sale priced starting at $5. Free to attend, refreshments provided.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Wednesday | May 20
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For babies. [FULL]
Brainstormer STEAMWorks: 4-4:45pm. For elementary ages.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Children’s Masquerade Party: 5-5:45pm. For toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. Decorate your own mask & dance the night away with kid friendly music.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
PAWS to Read: 5:30-6:30pm. Preschool ages. Practice reading with a furry friend. Register for a 15 minute time slot.
Nature Discovery- Naturalist’s Crossing: 10am-12pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Animal Crossing-inspired adventure for kids with hands-on activities like fishing, bug hunting, fossil searching, and more while exploring the park in real life. $5/person.
Plainfield Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn. Free to attend.
Movie Night in the Park: 7pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Family friendly event, movie showing - Shark Tale. Bring blankets and chairs. Go early for glitter tattoos, food trucks, and activities. Free.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.
Indiana Fever vs Portland Fire: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indy. Get tickets.
Thursday | May 21
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Take & Make Papier-Mache Cave!: all day. For ages 6-10.
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.
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.
Summer Reading Kickoff at Dips: 3-5pm. All ages. Register for summer reading and all DSCS students will receive a free scoop of ice cream.
Rooted in Nature Club: Nature Scavenger Hunt: 4-5:30pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. For teens. $10/person.
Cruise-In: Car Night at Connection Pointe: 5-8pm. Connection Pointe Christian Church, Brownsburg. Family friendly event, look at cool cars and grab an affordable dinner. Free to attend.
Flower Clay Class: 6-8pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Hands-on clay class for children to create spring flowers. $29-$54.
Friday | May 22
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.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
Carb Day: 8am-6pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Get tickets.
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.
Carb Night Classic Featuring the 73rd Anniversary Hoosier Hundred: 2pm (gates open) with races and events happening all day. Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis. Family friendly event includes Hoosier Hundred, USAC Silver Crown Series, USF2000, USF PRO 2000, and All-Star Pavement Midgets. GA tickets $25, reserved seating tickets $35. Get tickets here.
Jack and Diane’s Birthday Bash: 5-7pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. All ages. Themed activities and fun to celebrate the turtle’s birthdays. Free.
North Salem Farmer’s Market: 5-8pm. North Salem State Bank (7 N. Broadway St., North Salem). Free to attend.
Movies in the Park: 6:30pm (movie begins at 7pm). Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly event showing the movie Cars. Free.
Yoga in the Park: 7-8pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville (Bluegill Shelter). Bring your yoga mat & water. Free.
Friday Night Strings- Brian Dean: 7-9pm. The Kickstand Bar & Grill, Danville. Live. music. Free to attend.
Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Saturday | May 23
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
LEGO Club: 10:30-11:30am. For preschool-middle school ages.
Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.
Legends Day: 8am-3pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ticketed event, get tickets.
Williams Park Splash Pad Opening Day: 10am. Williams Park, Brownsburg. Will be open daily Sunday-Monday: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday: 3:30-8:30 p.m and Wednesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 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.
Campfire Cooking: 6:30-8pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Learn how to cook over a campfire. $3/person. Sign up early.
Astronomy with IAS: 9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Best for ages 8+. Stargaze with provided telescopes plus learn from the Indiana Astronomical Society and Park Naturalists. Free.
Sunday | May 24
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.
110th Running of the Indianapolis 500: Gates open at 6am. 11:47 am- driver introductions, 12:24pm- National Anthem, 12:29pm - “Drivers to Your Cars” command, 12:36 pm - Back Home Again in Indiana, 12:38 pm - Command to Start Your Engines, 12:45pm - Green Flag. Ticketed event, can also watch on TV (blackout lifted).
