The IN List 2025: Apr 28 - May 4
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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 | Apr 28
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Besties: 5-6pm. Grades 6-12.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 1.5-3. Dance, sing, playtime and books.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. All ages. Find books at a bargain.
Spring Into Storytime: 11am. Ages 4-K. Storytime with Mr. Blake.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Dungeon Drop-In: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Mini campaign, bring a character or choose one pre-made.
Build It: Cardboard Tube Structures: 5:30-6pm. School age children.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Stories, exploration and movement.
Sporties for Shorties: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 4-6. Arbuckle Acres Park. Interactive 4-day intro into t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35, register here.
Trivia at Nigh Brewing: 7pm. Free. 2067 Hadley Rd., Plainfield.
Tuesday | Apr 29
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Library Closed All Day
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
E-Sports League: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12. {FULL}
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Tied Dog Toys: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create dog toys for a local animal shelter.
Family Storytime: Colorful World: 4:30-5pm. Babies-preschoolers. Stories & interactive play to learn how colors mix.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories, songs and activities.
Sporties for Shorties: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 4-6. Arbuckle Acres Park. Interactive 4-day intro into t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35, register here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | Apr 30
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Knit Night: 5:45-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Bring your own or practice with the library’s knitting and crochet needles.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. Ages 3-18 months. Music, nursery rhymes, fingerplays and a simple story.
Cosmos Cadets: 5-5:45pm. Grades 1-4. STEM Program with focus on astronomy led by Mr. Blake.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at bargain prices.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
Paper Crafts: Star Mosaics: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Family Movie Night: 4:30-6:30pm. School age children. Family friendly movie screening.
Sporties for Shorties: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 4-6. Arbuckle Acres Park. Interactive 4-day intro into t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35, register here.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Wine Down Wednesday DIY Workshop: 6-9pm. Board & Brush (434 E. Main St., Brownsburg). Bring your own wine and have a fun girls night or date night creating your own unique wood sign! Cost $73-$78. Registration required.
Thursday | May 1
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.
Storythyme at Fresh Thyme Market Cafe: 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3.5-Kindergarten. Stories, activities, singing with Mr. Blake. Snack provided by Fresh Thyme.
Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 4-Kindergarten.
A Bit of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Comes to the Avon Library: 6-7pm. IMS staff joining to talk about the Indy 500 and will have some memorabilia on site.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at bargain prices.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Hydrophobic Sand: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Rainforest STEAM Stations: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Learn about the rainforest through hands-on science and art stations.
Mother’s Day Tea: 11am-2pm. Ms. B’s Teas, Clayton. Tickets are $39 and include a menu of chocolate rosette cake, custard carts, and strawberry tarts, Blackberry Earl Grey Scones served with cream and jam, quiche, lemon dill chicken salad, and more, Mimosa Tea Mocktail and a pot of tea. Reservations required.
Sporties for Shorties: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 4-6. Arbuckle Acres Park. Interactive 4-day intro into t-ball, basketball and soccer. $35, register here.
Rooftop Live Music: 7-9pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. Eric Pagels performing. Patio seating is first come, first serve. Happy hour from 3-6pm.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads & Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Chance to win prizes. Free to play.
Friday | May 2
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
First Chapter Friday- Elf Dog and Owl Head: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. Read the first few chapters of the book and do related activities.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at bargain prices.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Teens Craft: Caterpillars: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 1.5-3.
Mother’s Day Tea: 11am-2pm. Ms. B’s Teas, Clayton. Tickets are $39 and include a menu of chocolate rosette cake, custard carts, and strawberry tarts, Blackberry Earl Grey Scones served with cream and jam, quiche, lemon dill chicken salad, and more, Mimosa Tea Mocktail and a pot of tea. Reservations required.
The Indy 800: 9am-10:30pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Brownsburg. Drag racing, burnout rivals, NHRA Division 3 Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars on the dragstrip. Tickets required.
Critter Feeding: 12-1pm. Pecar Park Nature Center, Avon. Learn about and feed the animals that live at the nature center. Get tickets here.
Victory Field Classic: 5pm. Victory Field, downtown Indy. 5pm matchup is between Greenfield Central vs Perry Meridian baseball teams. 7:30pm matchup is Avon vs Carmel! Admission $10 (only one ticket needed to attend both games).
First Friday Night Cruise-Ins: 5-9pm. Downtown Danville. Walk around and look at the classic, custom and muscle cars. Free.
The Shoppes at Copper Top Square 2025 Spring Fling: 6:30-8:30pm. Copper Top Customs, Clayton. Rotate between 3 venues: Copper Top Customs (candlelight shopping and sample select products), Ms B’s Teas (spring tea mocktail, enjoy a bite to eat) and Laura’s Little Art Shop (create your own candle). Tickets are $25.
Live Music: Matt & Aly: 7-10pm. Pinheads, Brownsburg.
Saturday | May 3
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at bargain prices.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. School age children. Practice reading with licensed therapy dogs.
500 Festival Mini Marathon: America’s best half marathon! Register here.
The Indy 800: 8am-10:30pm. Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Brownsburg. Drag racing, burnout rivals, NHRA Division 3 Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars on the dragstrip. Tickets required.
Alpaca Yoga: 9-10am. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch, Brownsburg. Yoga in a pasture surrounded by gentle alpacas, bring a mat and sunscreen and arrive 10 minutes early. $30.
Farmer’s Park-et: 9am-2pm. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville. Seasonal produce, local artists, homemade goods available for purchase.
Mother’s Day Brunch: 10am-3pm. Sweet Minis Cakes & Bakes, Plainfield. Tea party and brunch treats. Dress in your best tea-party attire. Tickets required- $35/adult and $15.95/child under 10. Purchase here.
Junk Journal Palooza: 10am-3pm. Indiana Farmhouse, Danville. Hands-on workshop to create a journal out of everyday materials. All materials provided. Tickets $60, purchase here.
Mother’s Day Tea: 11am-2pm. Ms. B’s Teas, Clayton. Tickets are $39 and include a menu of chocolate rosette cake, custard carts, and strawberry tarts, Blackberry Earl Grey Scones served with cream and jam, quiche, lemon dill chicken salad, and more, Mimosa Tea Mocktail and a pot of tea. Reservations required.
Centennial Ferris Wheel: 10am. Children’s Museum. Ferris wheel will be open until Nov 2nd, 2025, during regular museum hours and located outside in the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience®. Requires additional ticket.
Spring Indoor Market: 12-4pm. Danville Dips. Craft mini market inside Danville Dips.
Indiana Vintage Market 13 Danville: 12-5pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Over 30 vendors with vintage clothing, decor, records, home goods and more. Tickets required, $5 general admission and children 12 and under are free.
Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars: 6pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Watch 10 dancers compete. Theme is Kentucky Derby. Tickets $80.
Astronomy: 9-11pm. Ages 8+. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Telescopes set up, led by expert sky watchers, starts with an informational session followed by sky viewing.
Sunday | May 4
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
iCode Preview Event: 1:15-4:15pm. Ages 6-11. Sneak peak of iCode for summer classes and camps.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library: all day. Buy books at bargain prices.
Community Appreciation Day: 1-5pm. All ages. Stop by and pick up some swag!
Art on Main Gallery Reception: 2-4pm. All ages. Look through artwork created by Art on Main students & enjoy light refreshments.
Mother’s Day Tea: 11am-2pm. Ms. B’s Teas, Clayton. Tickets are $39 and include a menu of chocolate rosette cake, custard carts, and strawberry tarts, Blackberry Earl Grey Scones served with cream and jam, quiche, lemon dill chicken salad, and more, Mimosa Tea Mocktail and a pot of tea. Reservations required.
PC500 Tricycle Races: 12-2pm. The Shops at Perry Crossing, Plainfield. Kid & adult tricycle races plus Indy 500 princesses and other entertainment on site.
Intergalactic Food Truck Feast-ival: 3-7pm. Washington Township Park, Avon. All ages. Food trucks, family fun zone, live entertainment, vendors, and more. Bring a lawn chair. Free admission and parking.
