The IN List 2025: May 19 - May 25
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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 19
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1. {WAITLIST}
Toddler Time: Ducks: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes and songs.
Get Ready for Kindergarten: 1-1:45pm. Ages 4.5-6. {FULL}
Book Besties: 5-6pm. Grades 6-12.
Young Hoosier Book Club: Year End Celebration: 6-6:45pm. Ages 6-11.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. Grab books at bargain prices.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime: 6-6:30pm. 0-18 months.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Stories, exploration and movement.
Indy 500 Practice: 11am (gates open at 11am, practice is from 1-3pm). Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tickets required, purchase here.
Hendricks County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale & Auction: 6-8pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds (Cartlidge Barn). Plant sale and auction, gardening tools & decor and more. Refreshments provided. Free.
Trivia at Nigh Brewing: 7pm. Free. 2067 Hadley Rd., Plainfield.
Tuesday | May 20
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Study Boost Care Packages: all day. Grades 6-12. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to grab a care package to help study for finals.
Teddy Bears: Ducks: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. {WAITLIST}
Seeds of Change: a STEM Story Adventure: 6-7pm. Ages 6-11.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
E-Sports League: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
STEAM Challenge: Edible Molecules: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn about chemistry with edible molecules.
LEGO Bricks Challenge: Spinning Tops: 4:30-5pm. Tweens and school age children.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories, songs and activities.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | May 21
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Get Ready for Kindergarten: 1-1:45pm. Ages 4.5-6. {FULL}
Seeds of Change: a STEM Story Adventure: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Paper Craft: Fans: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Make a fan from popsicle sticks and paper.
Make It: Recycled Seed Balls: 4:30-5pm. School age children.
Zoopolis 500: 10am. Indianapolis Zoo. Race begins at 11:30am. Included with regular zoo admission.
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.
Tadpole Time: Fantastic Fun: 10am-12pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Ages 2-5. Outdoor games and nature play area. $3. Register in advance here.
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 22
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.
Let’s Talk Tea: 6-7:30pm. Grades 9-12 and adult. Learn about the different types of tea and the health benefits.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Kaleidoscope Sensory Storytime: 5-5:45pm. Ages 3-7. Music, books, activities.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Teens Can Sew: Cat Coaster: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cat coaster.
Stories and Snacks: Bugs: 5-5:30pm. Preschoolers, children. Listen to stories about insects and bugs and make a themed snack.
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.
World’s Largest Racing Memorabilia Show: 3-8pm. Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport Hotel. Tickets required- $10 each day.
Last Day of School Celebration: 3-5pm. Danville Dips, Danville. Grab a free scoop of ice cream (courtesy of Wright Realtors) and enjoy dancing and activities. Free.
North Salem Farmer’s Market: 5-8pm. Downtown North Salem. Opening day! Free.
Steve Trent Acoustic: 6-8pm. The Locale, Brownsburg. Reservations recommended.
Rooftop Live Music: 7-9pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. Vudu Childe 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 23
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Take and Make: Get Ready for Kindergarten: all day. For kids starting kindergarten this year.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Carb Day: 8am-6pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tickets required, purchase here.
Homeschool Ecology: Nature’s Play Day: 10am-12pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. $10.
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.
Carb Night Classic Featuring the 72nd Annual Hoosier Hundred: 3pm. Lucas Oil Raceway Park. Tickets required, purchase here.
World’s Largest Racing Memorabilia Show: 3-7pm. Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport Hotel. Tickets required- $10 each day.
Turtle-Tastic Birthday Bash: 5-7pm. Pecar Nature Center, Avon. Animal encounters, games, activities, pizza & cookies provided. Free (register in advance).
Live Music at the Prewitt: 7-9pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. The Sax Guy performing.
Saturday | May 24
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Grab books at bargain prices.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Elementary Lego Club: 10:30am.
World’s Largest Racing Memorabilia Show: 9am-4pm. Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport Hotel. Tickets required- $10 each day.
Legends Day: 8am-3pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tickets required, purchase here.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
Mixed Media Collage: An Introduction: 11am-2pm. Indiana Farmhouse, Danville. All materials provided. $10.
Murphy Aquatic Park: Opening Day: 11am-6pm. Murphy Aquatic Park. Water fun, live DJ and foam party. Residents $10, Non-residents $12.
500 Festival Parade: 11:45am. Downtown Indy. Tickets required, purchase here.
Splash Island Waterpark Opening Day: 10am-6pm. Splash Island Family Water Park, Plainfield. Tons of fun activities like water balloon toss, face painting, splash & sip station, and more!
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.
Mimosa Crawl: 1pm. Begins at Hotel Tango Distillery, Indianapolis. Brunch bites, mimosa samples, souvenir cups, live entertainment and more! Tickets $39.99, purchase here.
Sunday | May 25
Indianapolis 500: 109th Running: 6am (gates open). Race starts at 12:45pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tickets required, 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.
