The IN List 2025: Dec 8- Dec 14
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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.
Mon | Dec 8
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Meet a Reindeer - with Silly Safaris: Nora Branch | 5 pm - 6 pm Meet a reindeer and other animals at these drop-in sessions. Ask your questions and take a picture with the critters. All ages and families are welcome.
Minecraft Club: Central Library | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us on the 3rd floor for Minecraft Club! Stop by to mine, build, and interact with fellow Minecrafters using the library’s laptops or iPads. Jump into our premade world or create one entirely of your own!
Family Fun Night: Glendale Branch | 6 pm - 7:30 pm Games night, STEM activities, role playing and other fun activities. All ages are welcome!
Meet a Reindeer - with Silly Safaris: College Ave Branch | 6 pm - 7 pm Meet a reindeer and other animals at these drop-in sessions. Ask your questions and take a picture with the critters. All ages and families are welcome.
Journal Making: Garfield Park Branch | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Design and build your own 3D accordion-style journal! Explore how journals can be used to write stories, keep notes, collect drawings, record goals, and more while making your own keepsake. Register Here.
Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Tue | Dec 9
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Underwater Exploreres: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Sharks, mermaids, and pirates--oh my! Explore creatures of the deep through stories and activities led by Clint Kowalik of Go Fishin' with Clint. Come as yourself or as your favorite sea character or creature! Perfect for children ages 3 to 6. Register Here.
Storytime: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime with special toys designed just for babies.
Seed Library Support Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: Central Library | 4 pm - 6 pm Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for our 2026 Seed Library! Measure out bulk seeds into envelopes that community members can take home and grow. Register Here.
Family Game Night: Central Library | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kids, teens, and families are invited to stop by the Atrium on the 2nd floor for Family Game Night! We have lots of board, card, and dice games to explore along with giant-sized chess, checkers, Jenga, and Connect 4.
Paws to Read: Glendale Branch | 6 pm - 7 pm Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6 - 11 are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence. Register Here.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Glendale Branch | 6 pm - 8 pm Calling all ADVENTURERS! Teens who play Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn to play are invited for a short adventure! Dungeon Masters and pre-generated characters will be available.
Family Game Night: College Avenue | 6 pm - 7:30 pm Families are invited to play Pokémon CTG or board games and have fun while hanging out with friends and family. Staff are available to make recommendations and answer questions.
Meet a Reindeer - with Silly Safaris: Pike Branch | 5 pm - 6 pm Meet a reindeer and other animals at these drop-in sessions. Ask your questions and take a picture with the critters. All ages and families are welcome.
Meet a Reindeer - with Silly Safaris: Irvington Branch | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Meet a reindeer and other animals at these drop-in sessions. Ask your questions and take a picture with the critters. All ages and families are welcome.
Game Night Social: The Garage Food Hall
906 Carrollton Avenue
6 pm - 9 pm Laugh with old friends or meet new ones while enjoying tabletop games. Feel free to bring your favorite game from home. Food from the various vendors will be open for purchase. All ages welcome. Free.
Canal Squad Workout: Fitness Zone Indy (John Boner Community Center)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free but waiver is required
Hamilton (Touring): Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Dec 10
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Storytime: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplay, and play time.
Storytime: Irvington Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am 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.
Storytime: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
Storytime: College Ave Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children aged 3-5, and their families, are invited to a half-hour of stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by playtime, art, and social time with other families!
Storytime: Glendale | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children ages 2-4 and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts, and activities.
Family Storytime: Nora Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
Storytime: College Ave Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children aged 3-5, and their families, are invited to a half-hour of stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by playtime, art, and social time with other families!
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3 pm - 5 pm Kids and families, stop by the 3rd floor to immerse yourself in the world of science and tech exploration. Discover something new by exploring robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts, games, and more at your own pace.
Donkey Hodie Hee-Hawesome Activity Days - with WFYI: College Ave Branch | 4:30 pm - 6 pm Welcome to Someplace Else, where Donkey Hodie and her pals dream big and overcome obstacles together. In these sessions, children ages 3-6 will do activities where they investigate problems and work together to find solutions. Attendance at all sessions is encouraged as lessons build on each other. Register Here.
Hamilton (Touring): Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Out of the Dawg House: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
8 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Dec 11
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Storytime: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime with special toys designed just for babies.
Teen Zone: Central Library | 3 pm - 5 pm Teens ages 12-18 are invited to the 3rd floor to explore art, technology, games, science, and more with Teen Central!
Hamilton (Touring): Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Dec 12
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime: College Ave Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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.
Tales 'n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11 am - 12 pm Stop in for some stories, music, and fun! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join Kid Central for a storytime! Afterward, all are welcome to stay for some open playtime.
Hamilton (Touring): Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7 pm Tickets Here
Youth Inspirations Theatre Presents Newsies Jr.: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7 pm Tickets Required
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Hilbert Circle Theatre
2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Dec 13
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Block Party: Central Library | 10 am - 11 am Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 3rd floor to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
Bilingual Storytime at College Avenue - American Sign Language (ASL): College Ave Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Join us for a storytime with a Deaf presenter and American Sign Language interpreter! This program is fully accessible and enjoyable to both Deaf and hearing individuals.
Storytime Move and Groove: Nora Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am A story time that incorporates songs and dance, and will help start a great day. Encourages language development and physical activity. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers.
Storytime: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
The Gurl Code - Holiday Card & Cookie Competition: Central Library | 11 am - 3 pm Get ready to show off your coding skills and creativity at our A Gurl Code Holiday Card & Cookie Competition - it's gonna be lit! Register Here.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1 pm - 4 pm Kids and families, stop by the 3rd floor to immerse yourself in the world of science and tech exploration. Discover something new by exploring robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts, games, and more at your own pace.
Paws to Read: Michigan Road Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6 - 11 are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence. Register Here.
Run With Christ Indy Run Club: 1201 N Delaware St
8 am
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: 6001 North Rural Street Glendale Town Center
9 am - 12 pm
Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AAMP
9 am - 12:30 pm
Breakfast with Santa: Driving Wind Farm
9 am - 10:45 am Tickets include a waffle breakfast buffet, a hot cocoa & cider bar, a visit and photo op with Santa, and goodie bag for each child. Tickets Required.
Hamilton (Touring): Old National Centre
2 pm Tickets Required
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm & 7 pm Tickets Here
Academy of Dance Arts Littlest Angel: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
2 pm Tickets Required
Youth Inspirations Theatre Presents Newsies Jr.: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
2 pm Tickets Required
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Hilbert Circle Theatre
2 pm & 7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Fuel vs. Cincinnati Cyclones: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra A Classical Christmas: Echoes of the Nativity: Indiana Landmarks Ctr
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Hamilton (Touring): Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Dec 14
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1 pm - 4 pm Kids and families, stop by the 3rd floor to immerse yourself in the world of science and tech exploration. Discover something new by exploring robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts, games, and more at your own pace.
Hamilton (Touring): Old National Centre
1 pm & 7 pm Tickets Required
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Here
Academy of Dance Arts Littlest Angel: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
2 pm Tickets Required
Youth Inspirations Theatre Presents Newsies Jr.: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
2 pm Tickets Required
AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Hilbert Circle Theatre
2 pm & 6:30 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Messiah Sing-Along: Indiana landmarks ctr
3 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
3 pm Tickets Required
Riding in a Winter Wanderland: Cultural Trail Headquarters
4 pm - 7 pm Join us for FREE guided bike ride on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail to explore some of Indy's best holiday sites and attractions. Bringing your own bike is strongly encouraged. Register Here.
A Magical Cirque Christmas: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
