IN List 2026: Aug 17 - Aug 23
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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 17
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
4s and 5s Storytime Shapes: 1-1:45pm. For ages 4-5 year olds.
Book Buddies: 4:30-5:15pm. 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. [FULL]
Preschool Storytime: 11-11:45am.
STEM Lab: 4-4:45pm. Elementary age students.
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.
Dungeon Drop In: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Family Storytime: 4:30-5pm. Stories, songs and activities for families.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Storytime fun with room to wiggle and explore.
Tuesday | Aug 18
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
1s and 2s Storytime Art: 10-10:45am. [WAITLIST]
4s and 5s Storytime Shapes: 10-10:45am.
2s and 3s Storyime Shapes: 1-1:45pm.
Nami in our Own Voice: 6-7:30pm. Grades 9-12 and adults.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
E-Sports League: 5-6:15pm. For grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Teen Cuisine: Sour Grapes: 3:15-4pm.
Music Makers: 5-5:30pm. For preschoolers and children. Learn basic music skills and make an instrument to take home.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Early literacy through stories and play.
Indiana State Fair: 8AM–11PM. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Open daily except Mondays through Aug. 23. Admission starts at $14; kids 5 and under are free. $10 parking fee. View daily schedule & more info
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 Louisville Bats: 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 19
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
1s and 2s Storytime Art: 10-10:45am.
Pre-Walker Storytime: 1-1:30pm. For ages 0-1.
4s and 5s Storytime Shapes: 1-1:45pm.
Iggy Peck Architect- a STEM Story Adventure: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Teens Crafts: Friendship Bracelets: 3:15-4pm.
Make It: Stained Glass Lanterns: 4:30-5pm. For school age children.
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.
PAWS to Read: 5:30-6:30pm. For preschoolers and elementary aged kids. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog in a 15 minute time slot.
Indiana State Fair: 8AM–10PM. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Open daily except Mondays through Aug. 23. Admission starts at $14; kids 5 and under are free. $10 parking fee. View daily schedule & more info
Colts Training Camp: 1-5:30pm (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 3-5pm. 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)
Plainfield Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn. Free to attend.
Pittsboro Farmers Market: 5:30-7:30pm. Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro. Opening night! Free to attend.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Half-off night. Get tickets.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.
Thursday | Aug 20
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.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Sunshine Studio Crafts: 10-10:45am. For preschoolers.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: UFO: 3:15-4pm.
Toddler Obstacle Course: 4:30-5pm.
Indiana State Fair: 8AM–10PM. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Open daily except Mondays through Aug. 23. Admission starts at $14; kids 5 and under are free. $10 parking fee. View daily schedule & more info
Colts Training Camp: 1-4:30pm (Colts City Hours), Practice Time 3-4:30pm. 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)
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.
Liv Golf Indianapolis: Gates open at 10:30am Tee Time 1:15pm. Chatham Hills, Westfield. Family friendly high energy event watching 54 of the worlds best golfers. Get tickets (kids 12 and under free).
Rooted in Nature Club: Wildflower Walk: 4-5:30pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. All ages. A guided walk through the park to identify wildflowers and create bouquets, with an option to make a flower “junk journal” to preserve the collection.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Garth Brooks - Blame It All on My Roots Tour: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Friday | Aug 21
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. For babies, toddlers, preschoolers. Stories, music and movement.
Indiana State Fair: 8AM–11PM. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Open daily except Mondays through Aug. 23. Admission starts at $14; kids 5 and under are free. $10 parking fee. View daily schedule & more info
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $14.99/child (parent plays free).
Liv Golf Indianapolis: Gates open at 10:30am Tee Time 12:30pm. Chatham Hills, Westfield. Family friendly high energy event watching 54 of the worlds best golfers. 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.
Summer Soundtracks - Endless Summer Band: 6-8pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly outdoor concert featuring yard games, local food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Free.
Disney Movie Trivia: 6-8pm. Washington Township Pavilion Aspen Room. All ages. Questions suitable for all skill levels. $2/person or $10 for family of 6.
Live Music on the Patio - American West Band: 6:30-10pm. Pittsboro Golf Course. Outdoor live music, food truck and drinks. Free to attend.
Yoga in the Park: 7-8pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Beginner-friendly outdoor yoga class. Bring a towel or yoga mat. Free.
Evenings in Danville Summer Concert Series: 7-10pm. Ellis Park Amphitheater, Danville. Family friendly outdoor event. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Get tickets.
Garth Brooks - Blame It All on My Roots Tour: 8pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Saturday | Aug 22
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
LEGO Club: 10:30-11:30am. For children.
Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.
Indiana State Fair: 8AM–11PM. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Open daily except Mondays through Aug. 23. Admission starts at $14; kids 5 and under are free. $10 parking fee. View daily schedule & more info
Indianapolis Cars & Coffee: 8am-1pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly event with the new option to take your car down the drag strip! Free. More info.
Sweet Corn Festival: 9am-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. Family friendly event with entrance to the flower field, farm tour hayride, corn hole and corn-eating contests, face painting, a play area, food and craft vendors, live music, and more. Tickets $8 ahead of time online, $10 at the gate.
Liv Golf Indianapolis: Gates open at 10:30am Tee Time 11:15am. Chatham Hills, Westfield. Family friendly high energy event watching 54 of the worlds best golfers. Get tickets (kids 12 and under free).
Wildflower Bouquet: 2pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. A guided nature hike to the park’s Pollinator Plot, learning about pollinators and creating wildflower bouquets. $5.
Paint a Paca: 3pm. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. All ages. A plein air painting class at Montrose Farms where participants sketch and paint an alpaca on an 11x14 canvas. Art supplies are included. $75.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
York Automotive Concert Series: Colton Dixon: 8pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Only a few tickets left. Grab here.
Garth Brooks - Blame It All on My Roots Tour: 8pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Sunday | Aug 23
Indiana State Fair: 8AM–10PM. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Open daily except Mondays through Aug. 23. Admission starts at $14; kids 5 and under are free. $10 parking fee. View daily schedule & more info
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids Eat Free and Character Princess Meet & Greet. Get tickets.
Garth Brooks - Blame It All on My Roots Tour: 2pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Get tickets.
Liv Golf Indianapolis: Gates open at 10:30am Tee Time 2:05pm. Chatham Hills, Westfield. Family friendly high energy event watching 54 of the worlds best golfers. Get tickets (kids 12 and under free).
