IN List 2026: Jul 27 - Aug 2
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield, Danville, Pittsboro and Indianapolis.
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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 27
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Diamond Art Bookmarks: 3-5pm. For kids in grades 6-12. Craft diamond art bookmarks while watching Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) during this relaxing summer movie and craft event.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Tuesday | Jul 28
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Watch Party: 5-7:30pm. For grades 9-12 and adults. Join fellow Marvel fans for a showing of Spider-Man: No Way Home with popcorn provided as you prepare for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Club 512: Auction: 5-7pm. For kids in grades 5-12. Teens and tweens can use Library Bucks to bid on prizes like tickets, gift cards, games, LEGO sets, books, and more at this summer auction.
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.
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.
Name That Skull: 1-2pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Kid friendly event. Free.
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.
Pretty Fast Run Club: 7-8pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Join Brownsburg’s women’s run club for a free, active meetup where all skill levels are welcome to run, jog, or walk while connecting with others in the community. Free.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Wednesday | Jul 29
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
DONUT Panic!: 3-8pm. For kids in grades 6-12. Stop by the teen area after school for a free donut from BPL to celebrate the first day of school and kick off a great year.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Colts Training Camp Kick-Off: 9-11:30am (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 10-11am. Grand Park, Westfield. Family friendly event with open practices, Colts City activities, family events, football drills, player appearances, food and more. Free tickets required (grab here)
Nature Journaling: 2-3:30pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Take a guided nature walk, learn to observe and record what you see in a nature journal, and receive a small journal to use (or bring your own).
Plainfield Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn. Free to attend.
Summer Fun Run/Walk: Scamahorn Park: 4:30-6:30pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. All ages. Run/walk and visit different parks each week. $35/person or $100 for a family of 4.
BFF Indy Happy Hour: 5:30-6:30pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. For adult women to connect by meeting new friends at BFF Indy Happy Hour on The Prewitt's rooftop patio, featuring discounted happy hour drinks and bites. Free, RSVP here.
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.
Thursday | Jul 30
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
DONUT Panic!: 3-8pm. For kids in grades 6-12. Stop by the teen area after school for a free donut from BPL to celebrate the first day of school and kick off a great year.
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.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Colts Training Camp: 9-11:30am (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 10-11am. Grand Park, Westfield. Family friendly event with open practices, Colts City activities, family events, football drills, player appearances, food and more. Free tickets required (grab here)
Formula DRIFT: Gates open 11am-10pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis. Qualifying runs begin in the evening with PRO qualifying from 7–10 PM. Watch professional drivers battle it out in tandem drifting competitions at Formula DRIFT’s first-ever event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, featuring PRO and PROSPEC championships, qualifying rounds, and weekend-long racing action. Get tickets. (children 5 and under free).
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.
Stitch Your Pet: 6-9pm. Indiana Farmhouse, Danville. Create a personalized embroidered portrait of your favorite dog or cat in this beginner-friendly workshop, with all supplies and instruction included—just bring an item you'd like to stitch on. $33.85. RSVP Here.
Friday | Jul 31
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Paint by Sticker Night: 4:30-5:30pm. For all ages, families. Create a Paint-by-Sticker masterpiece in the Children’s Area, using stickers to make artwork similar to paint by numbers.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. For babies, toddlers, preschoolers. Stories, music and movement.
Colts Training Camp Kick-Off: 9-11:30am (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 10-11:15am. Grand Park, Westfield. Family friendly event with open practices, Colts City activities, family events, football drills, player appearances, food and more. Free tickets required (grab here)
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Formula DRIFT: Gates open 12-10pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis. QPROSPEC competition runs throughout the afternoon and evening. Watch professional drivers battle it out in tandem drifting competitions at Formula DRIFT’s first-ever event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, featuring PRO and PROSPEC championships, qualifying rounds, and weekend-long racing action. Get tickets. (children 5 and under free).
North Salem Farmer’s Market: 5-8pm. North Salem State Bank (7 N. Broadway St., North Salem). Free to attend.
Bourbon & Baseball: 6-9pm. Grand Hall at Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center, Indianapolis. For ages 21+. Enjoy a bourbon tasting experience featuring five premium bourbon offerings, handcrafted cocktails, food pairings, and interactive stations while supporting the Indiana State Fair Foundation. Get tickets.
Movies in the Park: 6:30pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly event. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free outdoor showing of Hook under the stars, with complimentary popcorn provided. Free.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Anastasia: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Drew Lasley - The Patio Stage: 8-10pm. The Kickstand Bar & Grill, Danville. Live music. Free to attend.
Saturday | Aug 1
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
PAWS to Read: 2-3pm. School age children. Children can practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog during a 15-minute session. Registration is required.
Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.
Market in the Park: 9am-2pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Family friendly event. Shop local artisans, baked goods, crafts, homemade goods, and more. Free to attend.
Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale: 9am-1pm. Family friendly event. Shop sidewalk sales, local deals, and the Downtown Danville Farmers Market for a morning of bargains, fresh produce, handmade goods, and more. Free to attend.
Alpaca Yoga: 9-10am. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. Practice yoga alongside friendly alpacas in this outdoor class. Please bring your own mat, sunscreen, and pre-register, as space is limited. Register here.
Card Show at the Eyrie: 11am-3pm. The Eyrie Event Space, Plainfield. All ages. Browse sports cards, trading cards, and collectibles from local vendors while buying, selling, trading, and connecting with fellow collectors. Free. Get tickets.
Formula DRIFT: Gates open 12-10pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis. PRO competition and finals run through the evening, with the trophy ceremony around 10:15 PM. Watch professional drivers battle it out in tandem drifting competitions at Formula DRIFT’s first-ever event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, featuring PRO and PROSPEC championships, qualifying rounds, and weekend-long racing action. Get tickets. (children 5 and under free).
Chicken & Beer Fest: 12-6pm. University Park (University Square), Indianapolis. Enjoy a community-focused food festival featuring 30+ local chefs and beverage vendors, live music, the Hot Wing Challenge, and food and drink tastings in downtown Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Colts Training Camp Kick-Off: 2-6pm (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 4-5:30pm. Grand Park, Westfield. Family friendly event with open practices, Colts City activities, family events, football drills, player appearances, food and more. Free tickets required (grab here)
Darius Rucker- Songs of Summer Tour: 7pm. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Anastasia: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Sunday | Aug 2
Sensory Play: 9-11am. Urban Air, Plainfield. All ages. Enjoy a quieter, sensory-friendly experience at Urban Air Adventure Park designed for children with special needs and sensory processing differences. $20.99/child (parent plays free).
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Anastasia: 2:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
