The IN List 2025: May 5 - May 11
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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 5
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9:15-9:45am. Ages 0-1.
Toddler Time: Pigs: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes and songs.
Teen Council: 4-5pm. Grades 6-12.
DHPA Teddy Bear Camp Drop Off: 4-7pm. All ages, family friendly. Teddy bear camp hosted by the Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology for National Historic Preservation Month.
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.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Strange History for Teens: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime: 6-6:30pm. Ages 0-18 months.
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.
Tuesday | May 6
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: Down On The Farm: Horse! 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-K. {FULL}
Teddy Bears: Pigs: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. {FULL}
Preschool Storytime: Down On The Farm: Horse! 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-K.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Teen Questing Guild: 5-7pm. Grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive story time.
Paper Crafts: Rollercoasters: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Dog Man Party: 5-5:30pm. School age children-tweens. Activities, games and crafts to celebrate favorite Dog Man memories.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Stories, songs and activities.
Pre-Mother’s Day Sip + Shop: 6-8pm. Mokey’s On The Square, Danville. Permanent jewelry, craft cocktails and charcuterie.
Indianapolis Indians vs Columbus Clippers: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. $1 concessions. Tickets required, purchase here.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Wednesday | May 7
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: Down On The Farm: Horse! 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-K.
Preschool Storytime: Down On The Farm: Horse! 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-K.
Mother’s Day Flower Pots: 4-5pm. Ages 6-11. {WAITLIST}
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.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. Grades 1-4.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Craft: Fairy Houses: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
Eating Through Stories: 5-5:30pm. Babies-preschoolers. Snacks and stories!
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 Blue Angels: The IMAX 3D Experience: 12:30pm. IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum. Tickets are $10, purchase here.
Indianapolis Indians vs Columbus Clippers: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Tickets required, purchase here.
Hendrick’s Live! First Anniversary Open House Celebration: 5-7pm. Door prizes, scavenger hunt, complimentary snacks and refreshments. Free.
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 8
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.
Nature and Mental Health: 6-7:30pm. Grades 9-12, adult.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 2-2:45pm. Ages 4-Kindergarten.
Porch Party: 5:30-7:30pm. All ages, families. Yard games, meet an Indy Car driver, racing themed STEM lab, pajama storytime (register for each separately), grab your own porch party starter kit, and more!
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Learn, read and explore through STEAM concepts.
Homeschool: Rainforest STEAM Station: 2-2:30pm. School age children, families. Homeschool children learn about the rainforest through hands-on science and art stations.
Super Smash Bros Tournament: 3:15-4pm. Teens.
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 Columbus Clippers: 11:05am. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Tickets required, purchase here.
The Blue Angels: The IMAX 3D Experience: 12:30pm. IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum. Tickets are $10, purchase here.
Creature Feature: 1-2pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Discussions and encounters with animals. Free.
Flower Press Workshop: 6:30-8pm. Pecar Park, Avon. Hands on workshop. $10.
Steve Trent Acoustic: 6-8pm. The Locale, Brownsburg. Have dinner and listen to live music. Reservations recommended.
Rooftop Live Music: 7-9pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. Jennifer Mlott 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 9
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Teens Central: After Hours NERF Battle: 6-8pm. Teens. Nerf showdown, food & drink provided.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 11-11:45am. Ages 1.5-3.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Rag Wreath Workshop: 3:30pm. Children + special guest create a wreath together.
Grand Prix: Practice and Qualifying: 7:30am gates open, qualifications start at 7:55am. IMS. 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.
Indianapolis Indians vs Columbus Clippers: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Tickets required, purchase here.
Cochren & Co: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals: Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required, purchase here.
Live Music: Jenna & Joel: 7-9pm. The Kickstand Bar & Grill, Danville. Food, drinks and live music.
Live Music at the Prewitt: 7-9pm. The Prewitt, Plainfield. Scott Gould performing.
Saturday | May 10
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Fairy Garden Party: 1-2pm. Family, ages 6-11. Design your own miniature fairy garden.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Friends’ Book Sale: 9am-3pm. Bargain book sale.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 5-10. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
Danville Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. Danville Square. Farmer’s Market season is back! Free to attend.
Grand Prix: Race Day: 9am gates open, qualifications start at 7:55am. IMS. Tickets required, purchase here.
Mother’s Day Brunch: 10am. The Rejoicing Vine, Indianapolis. Each reservation includes a table and bottle of Millions of Peaches bubbly wine. Can also make bouquets while there. Price $40-100. Reserve your spot here.
The Blue Angels: The IMAX 3D Experience: 12:30pm. IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum. Tickets are $10, 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.
J&J All Star Sportscards Shows: Mini Monsters: 6-10pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. Free.
Indianapolis Indians vs Columbus Clippers: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Bluey appearance. Tickets required, purchase here.
Steep Canyon Rangers: 8pm. Hendricks Live! Plainfield. Tickets required, purchase here.
Sunday | May 11
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Library closed all day
Mother’s Day Brunch: 10am. The Rejoicing Vine, Indianapolis. Each reservation includes a table and bottle of Millions of Peaches bubbly wine. Can also make bouquets while there. Price $40-100. Reserve your spot 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.
The Blue Angels: The IMAX 3D Experience: 12:30pm. IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum. Tickets are $10, purchase here.
Indianapolis Indians vs Columbus Clippers: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids eat free Sunday. Tickets required, purchase here.
Mother’s Day at the Farm: 11am-2:30pm. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. Meet the animals, tour the farm, grab coffee from the Wandering Bee, hanging baskets available for purchase. $10.
Eastern Conference Semi-Finals: Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 8pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required, purchase here.
