IN List 2026: Sep 14 - Sep 20

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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 | Sep 14

Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.

• 2s and 3s Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 2-3 year olds.

• 4s and 5s Storytime: 1-1:45pm. For ages 4-5 year olds.

• Next Chapter: 5:30-6:30pm. For grades 6-12.

Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. 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.

• Dungeon Drop-In: 3:15-4pm. For teens.

• Sensory Storytime: 5-5:30pm. Toddlers, preschoolers, babies, children. Storytime with a sensory-friendly experience.

Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.

• Toddler Tales: 10-11am. For preschool ages. Storytime fun with room to wiggle and explore.

• Bracelet Studio: 5:30-6:30pm. For grades 5-8. Learn how to make a spiral staircase knotted bracelet.

McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.

Home School Clay Day: 1-2:30pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield. A homeschool art program where kids hand-build clay wall plaques shaped like oversized pencils or crayons. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired and available for pickup 7–10 days after class. $16.

Tuesday | Sep 15

Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.

• 1s and 2s Storytime: 10-10:45am. For 1 and 2 year olds. [FULL]

• 4s and 5s Storytime: 10-10:45am. For 4 and 5 year olds. [FULL]

• 2s and 3s Storyime: 1-1:45pm. For 2 and 3 year olds.

Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.

• Unreliable Narrators: 5-6:30pm. For grades 8-12. An interactive mystery program where participants make choices, interact with characters, solve puzzles and work together to uncover the truth.

Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.

• Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skill.

• Teens Craft: Worry Buddies: 3:15-4pm. For teens.

Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.

• Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Preschool ages. Early literacy through stories and play.

McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.

Nature Discovery: Fun With Flowers: 3-4pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. A pollinator program at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park featuring a visit to the pollinator plot, discussion about local pollinators and flower-based crafts. $5/person.

Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.

Wednesday | Sep 16

Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.

• 1s and 2s Storytime: 10-10:45am. [WAITLIST]

• Pre-Walker Storytime: 1-1:30pm. For ages 0-1.

• 4s and 5s Storytime Shapes: 1-1:45pm.

• World Play-Doh Day 2026: 4-5pm. For 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.

• Gamer Crafts: 8-Bit Baddies: 3:15-4pm. For teens.

• Make It: Mixed Media Art: 4:30-5pm. For school age children.

Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.

• Stuffy Sleepover: 4pm. For preschool and elementary ages. Pajama storytime and stuffy sleepover where kids bring their stuffed animals, leave them at the library, and pick them up a few days later along with a scrapbook memento of their adventures at the library. Pickup on 9/21.

• PAWS To Read: 5:30-6:30pm. For preschool and elementary ages. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog during a 15 minute time slot.

McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.

Plainfield Farmers Market: 4-7pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn. Free to attend.

Pound Fitness in the Park: 6-7pm. Meet near the shelter at Blue Heron Park, Avon. A full-body workout using music and lightly weighted drumsticks, hosted by Rebel Fitness Studio. Participants will combine movement and drumming in a POUND® fitness class. Free.

Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.

The Papas and Mamas: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Authentic tribute concert to The Mamas and The Papas. Get tickets.

Thursday | Sep 17

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.

• Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.

• Make It: Finger Knitting: 5-5:30pm. For school age children.

McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.

Nature Hike: 10am. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. A guided moderate nature hike through the trails of McCloud Nature Park. Bring water and dress for the weather. Free.

Cruise-In: Car Night at Connection Pointe: 5-8pm. Connection Pointe Church, Brownsburg. A family-friendly car night featuring a display of cars, food vendors and dinner on the plaza. Free to attend.

Ladies Night Out: 5-9pm. Downtown Danville. A downtown Danville shopping and dining event featuring special offers, discounts, product debuts, food and drink specials, treats and activities at local businesses.

Quaker Days Festival - Movie On Main: 6pm. Friends Church Lawn, Plainfield.

Friday | Sep 18

Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.

• Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. For babies, toddlers, preschoolers. Stories, music and movement.

• Teens Craft: Clay Mushrooms: 3:15-4pm. For teens.

The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall: located at Charleston Pavillion at Hummel Park, Plainfield. The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. Free.

McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.

4-Wheel Jamboree: 10am-7:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Family friendly event featuring custom 4x4 vehicles, Monster Trucks, Mud Bog, Tuff Trucks, a Burnout Competition, Show-N-Shine competition and off-road vendors. Tickets required (kids 3 and under free).

Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $14.99/child (parent plays free).

Summernats USA: recurring daily. Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis. Burnouts, show cars, cruising, music, camping, drag racing and more. Ticketed event.

St. Malachy Country Fair & Hog Roast: 4-11pm. St. Malachy, Brownsburg. Family friendly event with rides, food, and more. Pay to get in (parking is free) and purchase Country Fair tickets for $1 each at the Ticket Sale Tent in front of the church. Tickets can be used throughout the fair except at the casino, bingo, carnival rides and areas operated by Wabash Valley Amusements.

Quaker Days Festival - Music On Main: 6pm. Friends Church Lawn, Plainfield.

Hendricks Symphony Presents: From Russia With Love: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.

Evenings in Danville- Summer Concert Series: 7-10pm. Danville Town Square. Family friendly event -the final concert of the 2026 Evenings in Danville series featuring Indiana-based band Nelda Hustler performing rock, country, pop and more in downtown Danville. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; free parking is available downtown. Free.

Tim McGraw - Pawn Shop Guitar Tour: 7pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville. Get tickets.

Saturday | Sep 19

The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall: located at Charleston Pavillion at Hummel Park, Plainfield. The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. Free.

McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.

Summernats USA: recurring daily. Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis. Burnouts, show cars, cruising, music, camping, drag racing and more. Ticketed event.

Danville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Danville square. Free to attend.

Quaker Days Community & Craft Festival: 8am-4pm. Plainfield Friends Church Lawn, Plainfield. Family friendly event with craft & community booths, food and beverage trucks and a car show. More info. Free to attend.

Back Your Badge Marathon Kids Race: 9-9:30am. Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center, Plainfield. More info.

Alpaca Yoga: 9-10am. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. Practice Yoga amongst Alpacas. Bring a yoga mat and water. $30/person. Register here.

4-Wheel Jamboree: 9am-7:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Family friendly event featuring custom 4x4 vehicles, Monster Trucks, Mud Bog, Tuff Trucks, a Burnout Competition, Show-N-Shine competition and off-road vendors. Tickets required (kids 3 and under free).

Quaker Day Parade: 10am. Main Street, Plainfield. Free to attend.

Festival of the Arts: 10am-5pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly arts festival featuring visual art exhibits, live music, interactive workshops, artisan vendors and local food. Free to attend.

Merge Mural Fest: Danville: 11am-5pm. Located in the Lot behind 57 N. Washington Street, Danville. A public art event in downtown Danville where 6–10 professional artists create murals on walls behind 57 N. Washington St. The finished murals will be celebrated with a family-friendly reveal party featuring music, food and vendors.

Autumn Blue Pumpkin Painting Class: 1-4pm. Indiana Farmhouse, Danville. A beginner-friendly painting class where participants create a blue pumpkin painting using simple layering, color-mixing and brushwork techniques. Open to all skill levels. $35.

St. Malachy Country Fair & Hog Roast: 3-11pm. St. Malachy, Brownsburg. Family friendly event with rides, food, and more. Pay to get in (parking is free) and purchase Country Fair tickets for $1 each at the Ticket Sale Tent in front of the church. Tickets can be used throughout the fair except at the casino, bingo, carnival rides and areas operated by Wabash Valley Amusements.

Blues in the Burg: 4-10pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly blues music festival featuring national and local artists, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, kids’ activities and a sensory-friendly tent. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; a wheelchair-accessible path leads to the lawn. Free to attend.

Plainfield Sky Dance Drone Show: 6:30pm. Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex, Plainfield. Free to attend.

Sunday | Sep 20

The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall: located at Charleston Pavillion at Hummel Park, Plainfield. The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. Free.

McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.

Back Your Badge Marathon: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm; Half Marathon: 7:30 am - 11:30 am; 5K: 7:20 am - 9:20 am. Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center, Plainfield. A public safety-focused race in Plainfield featuring 5K, half marathon and full marathon distances. The course includes US 40, Plainfield’s paved trail system, and local police, fire and communications facilities. The event also includes a victory party with live music and a beer garden. Register here.

4-Wheel Jamboree: 9am-4pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Family friendly event featuring custom 4x4 vehicles, Monster Trucks, Mud Bog, Tuff Trucks, a Burnout Competition, Show-N-Shine competition and off-road vendors. Tickets required (kids 3 and under free).

Festival of the Arts: 10am-5pm. Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg. Family friendly arts festival featuring visual art exhibits, live music, interactive workshops, artisan vendors and local food. Free to attend.

Plainfield Indianapolis Metro Princess Day: 10am, 12pm, or 2:30pm. Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport Hotel, Plainfield. A 90-minute princess experience featuring fairytale character meet-and-greets, photos, songs, dances, games, crafts and other group activities. Ticketed event.

Merge Mural Fest: Danville: 11am-5pm. Located in the Lot behind 57 N. Washington Street, Danville. A public art event in downtown Danville where 6–10 professional artists create murals on walls behind 57 N. Washington St. The finished murals will be celebrated with a family-friendly reveal party featuring music, food and vendors.

Bow Wow Bash: 12-5pm. Washington Township Park Splash Pad, Avon. A pet-focused event featuring 100+ vendors, pet contests, a Pet Blessing, Top Dog/Top Cat Competition, silent auction, Doggy Skydiving Spectacular and a pet adoption event. More info.

Kite Festival: Soaring Through The Winds: 1-4pm. Heron Concert Lawn, Avon. A family-friendly kite event at Blue Heron Park featuring kite decorating, DIY kite building, a bounce house, activities and food trucks. DIY kites require registration and are available in limited supply. Free.

Hendricks Symphony Presents: From Russia With Love: 3pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.