The IN List 2024: Nov 25 - Dec 1
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Downtown Indy. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupindowntownindy throughout the week for any event changes or additions.
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 | Nov 25
Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Gainbridge Fieldhouse 125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage: Clowes Memorial Hall
Watch this live rendition of a 55 year-old classic as an event the whole family can enjoy! There’s no better way for children and adults to discover the magic of the season especially as the audience will be invited to sing Christmas Carols after the final bow.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Public Library (Michigan Road Branch) Thinking Money for Kids
Learn about money - earning, spending, sharing, and budgeting - through interactive games. Create your own farm, learn about pet adoption, or become a party planner! Play games while becoming a financial whiz. This program is for ages 5-12.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Free
Jazz Jam Session: The Jazz Kitchen
Sit and Listen to musical magic unfold or sit in with the band with the Jazz kitchen’s full dinner menu, craft cocktails, and local drafts.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Free, Walk-ins Only
Age: 21+
Tuesday | Nov 26
Indianapolis Public Library- Central Library Family Game Night
Kids, teens, and families are invited to stop by the Atrium on the 2nd floor for Family Game Night! There will be lots of board, card, and dice games to explore along with giant-sized chess, checkers, Jenga, and Connect 4. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Age group: Teens, School-Age Kids, Families
Free
Indianapolis Public Library - Michigan Road Branch Story Time
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Age group: Preschoolers, Babies, and Toddlers
Free
Game Night Social: The Garage Food Hall 906 Carrollton Avenue
Bring friends or make new ones with a variety of curated tabletop games at the garage. Have a game you love to play? Bring it!
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
All ages welcome
Free (meet by Great Legs Wine + Spirits)
Wednesday | Nov 27
Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Gainbridge Fieldhouse 125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Public Library - Garfield Park Branch: Story Time
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Age group: Preschoolers, Babies, and Toddlers
Free
Indianapolis Public Library - Irvington Branch Story Time
Babies and toddlers, birth through age 3, with an adult are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. It's a great way to introduce little ones to a lifelong love of reading. No registration is required.
Time: 10:30 a.m. -11:15 a.m.
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Free
Indianapolis Public Library - College Avenue Branch Story Time
Mother Goose is on the Loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Free
Thursday | Nov 28
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash: Broad Ripple Park 1426 Broad Ripple Ave
Join the Wheeler Mission team in a 4.3 mile or 2.6 mile course where 100% of proceeds support those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Time: 9:00 a.m. Please view the website for additional information on race packet pickup, parking, race start vs. race finish location, etc.
Christmas Nights of Lights: Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center 1202 E. 38th St.Go see over 1 million lights at Indianapolis’ largest drive thru light show synchronized to music broadcasting through your car radio! Entrance to lights are at Indiana State Fairgrounds 1698 E 42nd St. (Gate 12).
Online Reservations Required. See website for car and entrance details*
Winterlights: Newfields 4000 Michigan Road
Get in the holiday spirit by walking through The Garden where nearly three million lights dance and dazzle around you. Drinks and treats are available for purchase around crackling firepits at the Culinary Campsite at the Garden Terrace.
Hours: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Hours of visitation are dependent on tickets
Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure: Eiteljorg Museum 500 West Washington Street
Partake in the wonderful holiday tradition of Jingle rails and its breathtaking model train display featuring nine G-scale trains traveling through spectacular landscapes and past famous landmarks of Indianapolis and the American West. Take the whole family as tickets allow you to visit the whole museum and kids can learn, play, and explore in Nina Mason Pulliam Education Center.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday | Nov 29
Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons: Gainbridge Fieldhouse 125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
A Christmas Carol: Indiana Repertory Theatre One America Financial Stage
Enter into the holiday spirit with Tom Hass’ adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Chrstimas Carol. Directed by Cara Hinh, the show shines a light on the power of kindness and love and how that transforms one man’s journey to redemption.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Ice Skating: several locations. Check individual websites for updated dates and hours.
Ice Skating at Elevance Health Rink on Bicentennial Unity Plaza (closed Mon/Tue)
The Ice Rink: Holliday Park 6263 Spring Mill Rd
Winter Wunderland Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt: Athenaeum 401 E. Michigan Street
In the heart of Mass Avenue’s Arts District, you’re invited to eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season as the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt returns to the enchanted Rathskeller Biergarten.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Parking: Block 20 Parking Garage 428 N East Street. Pre-purchase parking
Circle of Lights: Monument Circle
Join the city in the 62nd anniversary of the festive lighting ceremony. There will be a live show and the “flip the switch” moment marking the start of the holiday season.
Show begins at 6 p.m. while the tree lighting will happen just after 6:50 p.m.
Saturday | Nov 30
A Christmas Carol: Indiana Repertory Theatre One America Financial Stage
Enter into the holiday spirit with Tom Hass’ adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Chrstimas Carol. Directed by Cara Hinh, the show shines a light on the power of kindness and love and how that transforms one man’s journey to redemption.
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Small Business Saturday: support several locations that are participating in small business Saturday
Broad Ripple: pick up a card from any of our participating businesses and collect stamps. Collect five stamps and turn it in with any participating business. More than 20 winners will be selected at random to win a gift valued at $25 from one of our participating businesses. See participating business map
Fountain Square and Fletcher Place: Grab a passport from any participating merchant, collect stamps, and return your passport for a chance at one of the mega prize packages from featured merchants.
Mass Ave: The first 10 customers of the day at each participating shop will receive a free “Shop Small” swag bag filled with gifts and prizes.
Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AMP at 16 Tech 1220 Waterway Blvd
Check out the several local vendors, family farms, and food producers at the winter farmer’s market where you will find a variety of fresh produce, smoothies, bakery goods, jewelry, material goods, skincare products, and more! Parking is free!
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Free
Ice Skating: several locations. Check individual websites for updated dates and hours.
Ice Skating at Elevance Health Rink on Bicentennial Unity Plaza (closed Mon/Tue)
The Ice Rink: Holliday Park 6263 Spring Mill Rd
Winter Wunderland Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt: Athenaeum 401 E. Michigan Street
In the heart of Mass Avenue’s Arts District, you’re invited to eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season as the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt returns to the enchanted Rathskeller Biergarten.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Parking: Block 20 Parking Garage 428 N East Street. Pre-purchase parking
Free
Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library The Gurl Code - Binary Coded Friendship Bracelet Workshop
Get hands-on and learn to code using binary! This workshop combines creativity and coding as participants design personalized friendship bracelets using binary-coded patterns. No coding experience needed! Reserve Your Spot Today!
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Age group: Teens, School-Age Kids
SPARK Holidays on the Circle: Monument Circle
Musical performances and appearances from Santa Claus within the northwest bollards of Monument Circle. Enjoy hot cocoa and coffee available for purchase from the Container Cafe.
Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free
Sunday | Dec 1
A Christmas Carol: Indiana Repertory Theatre One America Financial Stage
Enter into the holiday spirit with Tom Hass’ adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Chrstimas Carol. Directed by Cara Hinh, the show shines a light on the power of kindness and love and how that transforms one man’s journey to redemption.
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Ice Skating: several locations. Check individual websites for updated dates and hours.
Ice Skating at Elevance Health Rink on Bicentennial Unity Plaza (closed Mon/Tue)
The Ice Rink: Holliday Park 6263 Spring Mill Rd
Winter Wunderland Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt: Athenaeum 401 E. Michigan Street
In the heart of Mass Avenue’s Arts District, you’re invited to eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season as the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt returns to the enchanted Rathskeller Biergarten.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Parking: Block 20 Parking Garage 428 N East Street. Pre-purchase parking
Free
SPARK Holidays on the Circle: Monument Circle
Musical performances and appearances from Santa Claus within the northwest bollards of Monument Circle. Enjoy hot cocoa and coffee available for purchase from the Container Cafe.
Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free
