IN List 2026: Jul 13 - Jul 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 | Jul 13
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Unearth Dirt (INSIDE): 10-10:45am. For ages 0-5.
Young Hoosier Book Club: 6-6:45pm. For ages 6-11.
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.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Storytime fun for toddlers.
Wild World of Nature Series: Try Archery: 10am-12pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. For ages 10+. No experience necessary, level 1 archery instructors will help guide you through taking your first shot with a bow. 30 minute time slots. Free. More info.
Tuesday | Jul 14
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Unearth Dirt: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-5.
Teen Murder Mystery Party: 5:30-7:30pm. For grades 9-12.
Story Tailes with Dogs from Love on a Leash: 6:30-7:30pm. For ages 6-11. Bring a favorite book and practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Pokemon Club: 2-4pm. For elementary age kids. Drop in program to learn, play and connect through Pokemon trading cards.
Club 512 World Cup Semifinals: 3-5pm. For grades 5-12. Stop by to watch.
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. For families.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
CPR Training: 5:30-7pm. Open to all ages 8+. Register here.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories & play for preschoolers.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm. Elementary ages. Reading, fun activities and friendship.
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.
Kids Yoga: 10-11am. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park (Bluegill Shelter), Danville. Bring a beach towel or yoga mat for a beginner-friendly class. Free.
Tadpole Time: Natural Dyes: 10-11am. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Dye a piece of fabric to take home. $5.
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.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Pretty Fast Run Club: 7-8pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Women’s run club- run, jog or walk. All skill levels welcome. Free.
Wednesday | Jul 15
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Unearth Dirt: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-5.
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. For ages 0-1.
Ancient Art Explorers: 6-7pm. For ages 6-11. Hands-on art exploration.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For babies.
LEGO Club: 11-11:45am. For elementary ages.
Club 512: Kangaroo Court: 2-4pm. For grades 5-12. Sign up to represent Carole Baskin-Robbins or Jungle Jim as their decades-long feud plays out in civil court.
The Brickyard Legacy: Stockcars to Racing’s Crown Jewel: 6-7pm. Family friendly event.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Cretaceous Creations: 1-2pm. Preschool-middle school ages. Summer reading craft.
Memory Maker: 5pm. For teens. Dig into your story and preserve the moments, memories and history that makes you unique.
PAWS to Read: 5:30-6:30pm. For preschool and elementary ages. Read a story to a furry listener.
Fossil Hunters: 10am-12pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Search for Paleozoic marine fossils, like crinoids and corals, and learn how to identify them. $5.
Plainfield Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn. Free to attend.
Summer Fun Run/Walk: McCloud Nature Park: 4:30-6:30pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. All ages. Run/walk and visit different parks each week. $35/person or $100 for a family of 4.
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.
Indiana Fever vs Golden State Valkyries: 8pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Thursday | Jul 16
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Drop in Storytime: 10-10:45am. All ages. Outdoor reading.
Ancient Art Explorers: 2-3pm. For ages 6-11. Hands-on art exploration.
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.
STEM Lab: 5-5:45pm. For elementary ages.
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.
Get That Bag Girl Summer Camp: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. Ages 5+. Drop off camp where you’ll paint your favorite store logo (choose between Sephora, Target, Lululemon, Starbucks, uPaint) on a purse vase that can be used for pencils or flowers. $32/painter. Register here.
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.
Cruise-In: Car Night at Connection Pointe: 5-8pm. Connection Pointe Christian Church, Brownsburg. Family friendly event, grab an affordable dinner and browse through classic cars. Free to attend.
Friday | Jul 17
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Harry Potter and the Black Lake at Hogwarts: 1-2pm. For ages 6-11.
Ice Cream Social: 2-3pm. For all ages to wrap up Unearth a Story.
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Legos: 3-5pm. Family friendly, all ages.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. For toddlers.
Preschool Treasure Hunt: 2-2:45pm. For preschoolers.
Club 512: After-Hours Among Us: 5:30-8pm. For grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. For babies, toddlers, preschoolers. Stories, music and movement.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
E.T. Bracket Series Race #11 and #12: gates open at 4pm, racing begins at 5pm. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis. Family friendly event. Weekend kicks off with Friday Night Test-n-Tune + Dial for Dollars 50/50 race. Get tickets (kids 12 and under free).
North Salem Farmer’s Market: 5-8pm. North Salem State Bank (7 N. Broadway St., North Salem). Free to attend.
Pints & Paddles: 5-8pm. Stephens Park, Brownsburg. Play pickleball then unwind with a glass of wine or pint. Free to attend and play (drinks $).
Evenings in Danville Summer Concert Series: 7-10pm. Ellis Park Amphitheater, Danville. Family friendly event, Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band. Free.
Yoga in the Park: 7-8pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Beginner friendly class for adults. Bring a towel or yoga mat. Free.
Indiana Fever vs Seattle Storm: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Night Hike: 9-10:30pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Walk through the trails guided by a naturalist to explore what the woods have to offer. $5.
Saturday | Jul 18
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
PAWS To Read: 11am-12pm. For ages 6-11. Practice reading with a licensed therapy pet.
Coatesville Car Show: 7am-2:30pm. Downtown streets of historic Coatesville. Browse classic and custom cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and more while enjoying live music, food, games, raffles, a silent auction, and family-friendly activities. Free for spectators.
Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.
Cars & Coffee: 8-11am. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Family friendly event, walk through and look at cars, vote on your favorite, and grab a bite to eat from food trucks. Free to attend.
Alpaca Yoga: 9-10am. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. Bring a mat and water for a beginner yoga session among Alpacas. $30. Get tickets.
E.T. Bracket Series Race #11 and #12: gates open at 8am, on-track action begins at 10am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis. Family friendly event. Get tickets.
Tucker Wetmore- The Brunette World Tour: 6:30pm. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty: 8pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Sunday | Jul 19
E.T. Bracket Series Race #11 and #12: gates open at 8am, on-track action begins at 10am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis. Family friendly event. Get tickets.
Hendricks County 4-H Fair: recurring daily. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. See fair schedule and get tickets here.
