IN List 2026: Aug 3 - Aug 9
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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 | Aug 3
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Next Chapter: 5:30-6:30pm. For grades 6-12.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-11am. For toddlers ages 18 months-3 years. [FULL]
Preschool Storytime: 11-11:45am.
Pokemon Club: 3-5pm. For elementary aged kids.
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 10-11:15am. 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)
Tuesday | Aug 4
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. For elementary aged kids.
512 Innovators: Shedding Light on Reptiles: 5-7pm. For kids in grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Colts Training Camp: 9am-12pm (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 10-11:30am. 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)
Yap with a Naturalist: 1-2pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. 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.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Tuesday Dollar Menu. Get tickets.
Pretty Fast Run Club: 7-8pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Women’s run club- run, jog or walk. All skill levels welcome. Free.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Wednesday | Aug 5
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Let’s Celebrate Back to School with a Craft Buffet Open House: 5:30-7:30pm. For ages 6-11. Drop-in craft event featuring a variety of supplies, creative activities, and open-ended projects. No registration required.
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.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For babies. [FULL]
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
The Story Squad: 5:30-6:30pm. A monthly book club for middle grade readers featuring group discussions, themed activities, and snacks. Perfect for kids who love books and making new friends.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Plainfield Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn. Free to attend.
Summer Fun Run/Walk: Talon Stream Park: 4:30-6:30pm. Talon Stream Park, Plainfield. 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.
Thursday | Aug 6
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.
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.
Teen DIY: Zen Gardens: 3-4pm. For teens. Build your own zen garden.
uPaint a Story: 11am-1pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. For preschoolers and toddlers. $18/painter. Register or walk-in.
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.
Colts Training Camp: 6-11pm (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 8-10pm. 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)
Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Friday | Aug 7
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For babies.
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).
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. Family friendly event with classic cars, hot rods, and specialty vehicles. Free to attend.
Live Music on the Patio - Landon Keller: 7-10pm. Pittsboro Golf Course. Outdoor live music, food truck and drinks. Free to attend.
Yoga in the Park: 7-8pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park (Bluegill Shelter), Danville. Bring a yoga mat & water. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Get tickets.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Anastasia: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Saturday | Aug 8
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Shapes: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-5. A storytime program featuring books, songs, rhymes, movement, sensory play, and a simple craft with caregivers. Siblings welcome.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. For elementary aged kids. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
There’s a Robot!: With Dr. Carlotta Berry: 3-4:30pm. For school age children.
Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.
Colts Training Camp: 8am-12pm (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 10-11:35am. 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)
9th Annual “Artists Paint the Town” Plein Air Event: 8am-5pm. Gallery on the Square, Danville. Family friendly. Outdoor art festival featuring plein air painters, live music, family art activities, local vendors, food trucks, shopping, and an afternoon awards ceremony. Participants fee, Free to public.
Design ‘n Dash: Crafty Cones: 10-11am. Bundy Lodge, Brownsburg. Family-friendly morning at the park featuring outdoor play, a themed ice cream cone craft, and creative fun for kids. Free.
Soap Felting with the Alpacas: 10am-12pm. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. All ages. Learn the art of soap felting using alpaca fleece from Montrose Farms to create a hand made, eco-friendly felted soap. All materials provided; suitable for all skill levels. Ticketed event.
Danville Summer Porchfest: 2-10pm. Downtown Danville. Family friendly event. Walkable music festival featuring live performances on porches, storefronts, and other outdoor spaces throughout downtown Danville. Enjoy a variety of music genres while exploring the town. Free.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Anastasia: 2:30 and7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Free Summer Concert- Parrots of the Caribbean - The Sounds of Jimmy Buffet: 7-9:30pm. Hummel Park Performing Arts Center, Plainfield. Family friendly. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy live music, food vendors, and outdoor fun. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Astronomy with IAS: 9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. For ages 8+. Stargazing at McCloud Nature Park with guided sky seminars and telescope viewing led by the Indiana Astronomical Society.
Sunday | Aug 9
Colts Training Camp: 8am-12pm (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 10-11:30am. 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)
Avon Gardens Flower Fest: 11am-4pm. Avon Gardens, Avon. Family (and pet) friendly event. Celebrate summer at Avon Gardens’ annual Flower Festival featuring cut flower bouquets, local vendors, live music, crafts, games, and garden displays. Free admission and parking.
Indianapolis Indians vs Iowa Cubs: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids Eat Free Sunday. Get tickets.
Hendricks Civic Theater Presents: Anastasia: 2:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
