The IN List 2025: May 12 - May 18
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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 | May 12
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Study Boost Care Packages: all day. Grades 6-12. Stop by to pick up a study boost care package full of goodies.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1. {WAITLIST}
Toddler Time: Chickens: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes and songs. {FULL}
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 1.5-3. Dance, sing, playtime and books.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. Ages 18 months-3. Music, nursery rhymes, books and play time.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:45am. Ages 4-K. Storytime with Mr. Blake.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
LEGO Brick Building: 5:30-6pm. School age children.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Stories, exploration and movement.
Trivia at Nigh Brewing: 7pm. Free. 2067 Hadley Rd., Plainfield.
Women’s Self Defense Class: 7:30-9pm. 75 Whittington Dr., Brownsburg. Bring water and wear workout clothes. Free.
Tuesday | May 13
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: Down On The Farm: Cows! 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-K. {FULL}
Teddy Bears: Chickens: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. {FULL}
Preschool Storytime: Down On The Farm: Cows! 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-K.
Story Tails with the dogs from Love on a Leash: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 6-11. Practice reading with therapy pets.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
512 Innovators: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12. {FULL}
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teen Cuisine: Homemade Ice Cream: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Storytime with an author: Margaret Wise Brown: 5-5:30pm. Babies-children.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories, songs and activities.
Elementary Book Club: 4-5pm.
Indy 500 Themed Trivia: 6:30-8:30pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. Eat, drink and test your Indy 500 knowledge! Free to play. Food & drinks available for purchase.
Indy 500 Practice: Opening Day: Purchase tickets here.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. $1 concessions. Tickets required, purchase here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | May 14
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: Down On The Farm: Cows! 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-K.
LEGO Club: 4-5pm. Ages 6-11. {WAITLIST}
Level Up: Teen & Tween Gaming Club: 5-6pm. Grades 6-12.
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, space and more, led by Mr. Blake.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Craft: Bee Keychains: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Make It: DIY Buttons: 4:30-5pm. School age children-tweens.
Indy 500 Practice: Purchase tickets 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.
Crafty Creations: 1-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Fun crafting experience. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Half price ticket night. Tickets required, purchase here.
Wild Wednesdays: 5pm. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Brownsburg. Race your car, truck, or bike to see what it does on the quarter mile. Tickets $35, spectators $15, Children 12 & under free.
Music Bingo: 6:30-8:30pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. $15 wings and draft beer special.
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 15
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.
DHPA Teddy Bear Pick-Up: 4-7pm. if you dropped a bear off last week, pickup today!
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 4-Kindergarten.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Gamer Crafts: Dice Tower: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn to build a dice tower.
Sensory Storytime: Water: 4:30-5pm. Babies-preschoolers.
Indy 500 Practice: Purchase tickets here.
Nature Tales: Turtles & Tortoises: 9:30-10am. Pecar Park, Avon. Ages 2-5. Nature themed story time with crafts, songs and movement. Free. Register in advance 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.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 11:05am. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Tickets required, purchase here.
Skull Sleuths: 1-2pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Interactive experience exploring animal skulls. Free.
Nature Tales: Turtles & Tortoises: 4:30-5:30pm. Pecar Park, Avon. Ages 2-5. Nature themed story time with crafts, songs and movement. Free. Register in advance here.
Rooftop Live Music: 7-9pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. Jon Shoulders 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.
Eastern Conference Semifinals, Round 2, Game 5: Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: time TBA. Tickets required (start at $137), purchase here.
Friday | May 16
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 1.5-3.
Tales with Quails: 2-2:45pm. Ages 3-10. Learn about animals with Mr. Blake
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Stories with STEAM: 3:30-4:30pm.
Indy 500 Practice: Purchase tickets 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.
Pints & Paddles: 5-8pm. Stephen’s Park, Brownsburg. Play pickle ball and finish with a glass of wine or a pint. Free.
Summer Concert Series: Tarron Lawson and Shane Bradley: 6:30-10pm. Pittsboro Golf Course on the patio and lawn. All ages. Food truck (The Lonely Monkey) also available for food options. Free admission.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Tickets required, purchase here.
Evenings In Danville: The Led Zeppelin Show: 7-10pm. Downtown Danville square. Free.
Family Campout: overnight into Saturday. Check in starts at 3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Firewood, s’mores and breakfast provided as well as night hikes campfires and crafts. $30/site (up to 6 people).
Live Music at the Prewitt: 7-9pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. Chad Brown performing.
Zac Top: Country Music & Cold Beer Tour: 7:30pm. White River State Park, Everwise Ampitheater. Tickets required, purchase here.
Saturday | May 17
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
BPL Community Day: 10am-1pm. All ages. Games, health screenings, learn about the library and more. No registration required.
PAWS To Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 6-11. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Animal Show with Hedgehog Hannah: 10-11am. All children, all ages.
Indy 500: Armed Forces Qualifying Day 1: Free entry for all military personnel with valid ID. Buy other tickets here.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
Alpaca Yoga: 9-10am. Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch. Bring mats and sunscreen. $30. Purchase tickets 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.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Teacher appreciation night. Tickets required, purchase here.
Sunday | May 18
Indy 500: Armed Forces Qualifying Day 1: Free entry for all military personnel with valid ID. Buy other tickets 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.
Spring-Palooza Peony Festival: 11am-5pm. Avon Gardens. Walk through and look at all the peonies, food & drink trucks, live music, garden crafts, games, and more! Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids eat free Sunday. Tickets required, purchase here.
