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Monday | Nov 9
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Ballet Storytime at Glendale: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:00 am.
Kids ages 3-6 enjoy a story and a short ballet experience with members of Ballet INitiative.
Minecraft Club: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 pm.
Kids ages 7 and up mine, build and play together on the 3rd floor.
Books & Rooks Chess Club: Central Library | 5:30-8:00 pm.
All ages drop in for casual chess in the Atrium, with a free unrated blitz tournament from 6-8 pm.
Introduction to Debate - Part 2: College Avenue Branch | 6:00-7:15 pm.
Middle schoolers build confidence and sharpen their skills by learning the basics of debate. Registration Required
Making Together: Glendale Branch | 6:00-8:00 pm.
All ages add to a collaborative art project celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Teen Library Council Book Club: Nora Branch | 6:00-7:30 pm.
Teens discuss a book from the YALSA Teens' Top Ten of 2025.
Teen Gardening 101: Pike Branch | 6:30-7:30 pm.
Teens learn gardening basics and simple hacks for growing at home, no backyard needed. Registration Required
Spirit & Place Festival
Various Indianapolis locations
Times vary (through Nov. 15) Learn more. More than 30 events across the city; many are free, some are ticketed.
VonnegutFest
Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, Indiana Landmarks and Central Library
Times vary (through Nov. 11) FREE RSVP Required
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Syracuse Orange (Men's Basketball)
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Tuesday | Nov 10
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Art Adventures: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Kids ages 3-6 play with clay and create art inspired by picture books with Ripple Mobile Arts. Registration Required
Teen Zone with Teen Central: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 pm.
Teens ages 12-18 explore art, technology, games and science.
Herbert Hawkins's Legacy on Indiana Avenue: Central Library | 5:30-8:00 pm.
Discover the story of Herbert Hawkins and the community that shaped Indiana Avenue, followed by an exploration of the Avenue. Registration Required
Family Game Night at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 6:00-7:30 pm.
Families play Pokémon TCG and board games together.
Dungeons & Dragons at Glendale: Glendale Branch | 6:00-7:45 pm.
Teens, from first-timers to experienced adventurers, play D&D with materials and dice provided.
Paws to Read at Glendale: Glendale Branch | 6:00-7:00 pm.
Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6-11 read to a registered therapy dog. Registration Required
Bilingual Storytime at Pike - Spanish: Pike Branch | 6:00-6:30 pm.
Young children enjoy books, songs and games in English and Spanish.
Austin Giorgio with Caroline Romano
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Wednesday | Nov 11 (Veterans Day)
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Children ages 3-5 and their families enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, followed by playtime and art.
Storytime at Glendale - Toddlers: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Kids ages 2-4 and an adult enjoy books, songs, dancing and crafts, followed by playtime.
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Irvington Branch | 10:30-11:00 am.
Babies and toddlers 6-36 months enjoy sensory play and songs with a Gymboree expert (replaces this week's Irvington storytime). Registration Required
Family Storytime at Nora: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Families with children of all ages enjoy stories, songs and movement activities.
Storytime at Pike: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and play time.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 pm.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities with robots, LEGOs and more on the 3rd floor.
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion
10:00 am-7:00 pm (Nov. 11-15) Tickets Required Indiana's largest holiday shopping show; $10 parking.
Veterans Day Service & Parade
Indiana War Memorial; parade steps off at Michigan & Pennsylvania Streets
11:00 am service; 12:00 pm parade FREE Learn more.
VonnegutFest (final day; Kurt Vonnegut's birthday)
Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, Indiana Landmarks and Central Library
Times vary FREE RSVP Required
Veterans Day Ride
Indianapolis Cultural Trail HQ, 132 W. Walnut St.
1:00-3:00 pm FREE Registration Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Daniel Sloss: BITTER
Old National Centre
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Kim's Convenience
Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm (through Nov. 15) Tickets Required Artist conversation after the show.
Thursday | Nov 12
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Art Adventures: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Kids ages 3-6 play with clay and create art inspired by picture books with Ripple Mobile Arts. Registration Required
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers join for stories, fingerplays and crafts.
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:00 am.
Babies and toddlers 6-36 months enjoy sensory play and songs with a Gymboree expert. Registration Required
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 pm.
Teens ages 12-17 play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and more on the Switch.
Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks: Central Library | 4:00-5:00 pm.
Kids design custom magnetic bookmarks and learn how magnets work. Registration Required
Teen Build It: Irvington Branch | 4:00-5:30 pm.
Teens learn basic woodworking and leave with a project they built themselves. Registration Required
Math Mania: Michigan Road Branch | 4:30-5:30 pm.
Kids ages 8-14 solve math problems and puzzles individually and as a group.
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion
10:00 am-7:00 pm (Nov. 11-15) Tickets Required
Kim's Convenience
Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 pm & 7:30 pm (through Nov. 15) Tickets Required
Butler (Women's Basketball) vs. North Dakota State Bison
Hinkle Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Josh Sneed
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Friday | Nov 13
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Storytime with Professor Watermelon: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Kids and caregivers discover how people, animals and insects depend on trees.
Tales 'n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers enjoy stories and music, then stay for open play.
Art Adventures: Central Library | 1:30-2:15 pm.
Kids ages 3-6 play with clay and create art inspired by picture books with Ripple Mobile Arts. Registration Required
Festival of Trees opens
Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St.
10:00 am-5:00 pm (Nov. 13 - Jan. 2) Tickets Required Building-wide holiday tree exhibit; free parking with admission.
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion
10:00 am-8:00 pm (Nov. 11-15) Tickets Required
Butler (Men's Basketball) vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
Hinkle Fieldhouse
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (NBA Cup)
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Donnell Rawlings
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm & 9:15 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required Rick Steves narrates in person.
Kim's Convenience
Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm (through Nov. 15) Tickets Required
Ahamed Weinberg
Helium Comedy Club (Upstairs)
7:30 pm & 9:45 pm Tickets Required
The Afghan Whigs with Night Moves
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Mind Tripping Show: A Comedy with a Psychological Twist
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites
8:00-9:30 pm Tickets Required
Brother Ali with DJ Abilities
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 pm Tickets Required
Late Night Radio with TF Marz
Turntable, Broad Ripple
9:00 pm Tickets Required
Saturday | Nov 14
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Block Party: Central Library | 10:00-11:00 am.
Kids build with LEGOs, blocks and more on the 3rd floor.
Storytime at Garfield Park: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 am.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and movement activities.
Storytime at Nora - Move and Groove: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Toddlers and families start the day with stories, songs and dance.
Melissa and the Magic Harp: Central Library | 11:00-11:45 am.
Families hear Melissa Gallant bring stories to life on her concert harp.
The Gurl/Bro Code: Central Library | 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
Girls explore coding, sound engineering and music-making with STEM tools. Registration Required
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 pm.
Kids and families drop in for robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts and games on the 3rd floor.
Chess for Beginners: College Avenue Branch | 1:00-2:00 pm.
Kids and teens learn chess fundamentals with puzzles and play in this six-week series. Registration Required
Chess Club at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 2:00-5:00 pm.
All ages and skill levels drop in to play at this 40-year-running club.
Indy Winter Farmers Market
The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd.
9:00 am-12:30 pm FREE Learn more.
re-MARK-able Perseverance: Tattoos (Exhibition Opening)
Eiteljorg Museum, White River State Park
10:00 am-5:00 pm Tickets Required
Festival of Trees
Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St.
10:00 am-5:00 pm (Nov. 13 - Jan. 2) Tickets Required
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion
10:00 am-8:00 pm (Nov. 11-15) Tickets Required
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 pm (opening day; through Dec. 26) Tickets Required
Kim's Convenience
Indiana Repertory Theatre
4:00 pm & 8:00 pm (through Nov. 15) Tickets Required
Donnell Rawlings
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm & 9:30 pm Tickets Required
Corrosion of Conformity & The Sword with Hippie Death Cult
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Ahamed Weinberg
Helium Comedy Club (Upstairs)
7:30 pm & 10:00 pm Tickets Required
Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Fruition: Something More - The Final Tour with Gardener
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Sunday | Nov 15
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 pm.
Kids and families drop in for robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts and games on the 3rd floor.
Festival of Trees
Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St.
10:00 am-5:00 pm (Nov. 13 - Jan. 2) Tickets Required
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show (final day)
Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion
10:00 am-5:00 pm Tickets Required
Spirit & Place Festival (final day)
Various Indianapolis locations
Times vary Learn more.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Miami Dolphins
Lucas Oil Stadium
1:00 pm Tickets Required
Kim's Convenience (final performance)
Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 pm Tickets Required
Marvin Hunter
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Sicard Hollow
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
Mrs. Doubtfire (Broadway in Indianapolis)
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
November 17-22. Tickets Required
Holiday Mart
Junior League of Indianapolis
November 19-21. Learn more.
Downtown Indy Circle of Lights
Monument Circle
Friday, November 27, 5:00-8:00 pm. FREE. Learn more.
Butler Free Community Movie Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
Tuesday, December 1. FREE, no tickets required. Santa meet & greet, glitter tattoos and a Christmas ornament craft. Learn more.