IN List 2026: Jun 29 - Jul 5
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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 | Jun 29
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Dino Zen Gardens: 3-4pm. For grades 6-12. Create your own Zen garden.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-11am. For toddlers ages 18 months-3 years.
Summer Storytime: 10-10:45am. For preschool ages.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Make It Monday: Bilbouquet: 12:30-1:30pm. For teens.
Guess It: 12:30-1:30pm. School age children. Fun trivia games.
Design a Dino: 4:30-5pm. School age children.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Storytime fun for toddlers.
Brownsburg Lions Club 4th of July Extravaganza: 6-11pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly- carnival rides, food kitchen and corn tent. Free entry, $30 carnival wristbands.
Tuesday | Jun 30
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Pokemon Club: 2-4pm. For elementary ages.
Club 512: Candy Sushi: 5-6pm. For grades 5-12. [FULL]
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.
Tech Tuesday: Dough Circuits: 12:30-1:15pm. For teens. STEM activities.
Create It: 12:30-1:30pm. For school age children. Simple coloring, crafts and art projects.
Dino Dance Party: 4:45-5:30pm. Children, preschoolers, toddlers.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories & play for preschoolers.
Sensory Swim Tuesday at Murphy Aquatic Park: 9-11am. Murphy Aquatic Park, Avon. Activity pool, toddler zone, and central play feature will be open and maxed at half capacity. A pool pass/membership is not valid during this time. Visitors are welcome to stay for the rest of the day if they would like. $10.
Adopt a Critter Summer Camp: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Ages 5+. Paint a critter and make a cozy habitat for them. Snacks provided. $32/painter.
Nature Journaling: 2-3:30pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Guided walk to explore nature with your journal (provided, or bring your own). $3/person.
Avon Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Parking lot of Hendricks Regional Health, US Hwy 36 (just east of Dan Jones), Avon. All ages, family friendly. Free to attend.
Brownsburg Lions Club 4th of July Extravaganza: 6-11pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly- carnival rides, food kitchen and corn tent. Free entry, $30 carnival wristbands.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Wednesday | Jul 1
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For babies. [FULL]
LEGO Club: 11-11:45am. For elementary ages. [FULL]
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Wednesday Crafternoon: Beaded Conches: 12:30-1:15pm. For teens.
Build It: 12:30-1:30pm. For school age children. Practice building and problem solving with blocks and bricks.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Cretaceous Creations: 1-2pm. Preschool, elementary, middle school ages. Summer reading craft.
Plainfield Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn. Free to attend.
Summer Fun Run/Walk: Echo Hollow Nature Park: 4:30-6:30pm. Echo Hollow Nature Park, Plainfield. All ages. Run/walk and visit different parks each week. $35/person or $100 for a family of 4.
Brownsburg Lions Club 4th of July Extravaganza: 6-11pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly- carnival rides, food kitchen and corn tent. Free entry, $30 carnival wristbands.
Pittsboro Farmers Market: 5:30-7:30pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Opening night! Free to attend.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.
Avon Summer Concert Series: The American West Band: 8-10pm. Murphy Aquatic Park, Avon. Family friendly event. Free entry.
Thursday | Jul 2
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Drop in Storytime: 10-10:45am. All ages. Outdoor reading.
Crochet: Amigurumi: 11am-12pm. For grades 6-12.
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.
Storytime at Fresh Thyme Market: 10:30-11:30am. For preschool ages. Fresh Thyme Market Cafe (9040 Rockville Rd, Avon). Stories, activities, singing and snacks provided by Fresh Thyme.
STEM Lab: 5-5:45pm. For elementary ages. [FULL]
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Try-It Thursday: Straw Rockets: 12:30-1:15pm. For teens. Different activities weekly.
Sing It: 12:30-1:30pm. For school age children. Explore rhythm, music and song with with activities and games.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Stars, Stripes and Sips Tea Party: 4-5pm. Preschool, elementary and middle school ages. Bring your American Girl Doll or favorite stuffy for a tea party, crafts and games.
Wild Tea Program: 1-2pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Learn about wild teas that can be found in your own garden and backyard. $5/person.
Brownsburg Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Brownsburg Town Hall Green, Downtown Brownsburg. All ages, family friendly. Weekly outdoor farmers market with 30+ vendors. Free to attend.
Brownsburg Lions Club 4th of July Extravaganza: 6-11pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly- carnival rides, food kitchen and corn tent. Free entry, $30 carnival wristbands.
Friday | Jul 3
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Dino Tales with Bright Star Theater: 11am-12pm. For children up to ages 11. Hilarious fables brought to life by dino characters.
First Chapter Friday: Ages 6-11. Read the first few chapters of a book and do fun activities based on what you read.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Library closed.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Feature Friday: 12:30-2:30pm. For teens. Join the library for a movie.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Library closed.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
North Salem Farmer’s Market: 5-8pm. North Salem State Bank (7 N. Broadway St., North Salem). Free to attend.
First Friday Night Cruise-In: 5-9pm. Downtown Danville. Walk through and look at classic cars while enjoying Downtown Danville. Free to attend.
Brownsburg Lions Club 4th of July Extravaganza: 6-11pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly- carnival rides, food kitchen and corn tent. Free entry, $30 carnival wristbands.
America’s 250 Car Show: 6-9pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Family friendly event with live music, food trucks and vendors. Free to attend.
Avon Night at the Park: 6-10pm. Avon Town Hall Park. Family friendly event with live music, local vendors, food, treats, activities, fireworks and more. Free.
Yoga in the Park: 7-8pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville (Bluegill Shelter). Bring a yoga mat and water. Free.
Saturday | Jul 4
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Library closed.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Library closed.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Library closed.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Library Closed.
Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.
Alpaca Yoga: 9-10am. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. Do yoga in a field among alpacas. Bring a yoga mat and water. $30.
Brownsburg 4th of July Parade: 10am. Free to attend.
Pittsboro Freedom Celebration: 2-10:30pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Family friendly event. Parade kicks off at 2pm on Main Street, then park opens with vendors, food, displays and more. Kids magic show starts at 5pm. Fireworks at 10pm. Free.
Danville Food Trucks & Fireworks: 5-10:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds (enter at Gate 5 only). Family friendly event. Coolers allowed (no alcohol- Central Normal Tap will be on site). Free to attend.
4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza: 5-10:30pm. Guilford Township Hummel Park, Plainfield. Family friendly event with live music, bounce houses, bungee trampolines, face painting, balloon twisting, over 20 food trucks & local vendors and more. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Fireworks start at 9:55pm. Free to attend.
Brownsburg Lions Club 4th of July Extravaganza: 6-11pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly- carnival rides, food kitchen and corn tent. Free entry, $30 carnival wristbands.
Brownsburg 4th of July Concert & Fireworks: Concert starts at 7:30pm, fireworks are at dusk around 10pm. Town Hall Green, Brownsburg. Yard games, live music and food trucks. Sensory friendly viewing of fireworks from inside Eaton Hall.
