The IN List 2025: Jan 6 - Jan 12

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.

Mon | Jan 6

Community Yoga: ​Garfield Park Burrello Family Center (Community Room)

2345 Pagoda Drive 

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join our friendly community for a FREE yoga which is accessible to beginners and first time yogis. Bring your own mat. After the yoga class is over (around 7:35), there is an optional 10-15 guided meditation. The best way to stay up to date about the class (including cancellations) is to join my email list here: https://bit.ly/gpcyemaillist

Trivia Night: The Garage Food Hall

906 Carrollton Avenue

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Join your host The QuiZZler and your group of 5 or less in trivia as you enjoy the great drinks and food of The Garage (for purchase). Free.

Tue | Jan 7

Storytime: Indianapolis Public Library Michigan Road Branch

10:30 a.m. - 11:14 a.m. Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. 

Family Game Night: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bring the family for Family Game Night on the 2nd floor by the Atrium!

Paws to Read: Indianapolis Public Library College Avenue

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. School-aged children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a non-judgmental registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Registration Required

Pajama Storytime: Indianapolis Public Library Irvington Branch

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for bedtime stories, songs, and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie.

Indiana Mad Ants vs. Maine Celtics: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

12:30 p.m.  Tickets Required

Heat up your Love, Making Hearts: Glass Arts Indiana

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. In this workshop our instructor/s will guide you through studio basics in safety and process and then give a demonstration on the hot glass furnace-worked piece you will be making. You will then have the opportunity to gather molten glass from a 2100-degree furnace. You will get to choose your colors and sculpt molten glass into a beautiful and unique creation of your own. Your creation will have to cool down slowly overnight and will be available to pick up a couple of days later. Please look at the website for directions due to construction as well as what appropriate attire looks like. Tickets Required

Wed | Jan 8

Storytime: Indianapolis Public Library  Garfield Park

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.

Family Storytime: Indianapolis Public Library College Avenue

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Families with children of all ages are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and participate in movement activities. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and play time.

Storytime: Indianapolis Public LIbrary Irvington Branch

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! Age: 0 -3 years old. 

Explore STEM + More: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library 

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kids and families, drop by the Arena on the 2nd 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.

Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls: Gainbridge FIeldhouse

7:00 p.m.  Tickets Required

Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers: Fishers Event Center

7:00 p.m. Tickets Required

Indiana Mad Ants vs. Osceola Magic: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

12:30 p.m. Tickets Required

Thurs | Jan 9

Storytime: Indianapolis Public Library Michigan Road

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. 

A Year of Printmaking: Handmade Greeting Cards for Every Occasion: Create Art Studio

6511 Ferguson St

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Get creative all year long with the timeless art of linocut printmaking! Join us once a month—or pop in on a month-to-month basis—to carve and print unique designs for greeting cards, each themed for the month’s celebrations. Tickets Required

Fri | Jan 10

Storytime: Indianapolis Public Library College Avenue

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 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: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join the Learning Curve for stories, music, and fun! Age: 0 - 5 years old. 

Indiana Pacers vs. Golden State Warriors: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

7:00 p.m. Tickets Required

Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers: Fishers Event Center

7:00 p.m. Tickets Required

Indiana Mad Ants vs. Osceola Magic: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

12:30 p.m. Tickets Required

Sat | Jan 11

Block Party: Indianapolis Public Library 

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 2nd floor to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.

Storytime: Indianapolis Public Library Garfield Park Branch

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.

Explore STEM + More: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kids and families, drop by the Arena on the 2nd 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: Indianapolis Public Library Michigan Road

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. School-aged children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a non-judgmental registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Registration Required

Indy Ignite vs Orlando Valkyries: Fishers Event Center

7:00 p.m. Indy Ignite is turning up the heat at the Fishers Event Center, as we get ready for our big debut on the pro volleyball stage. But you don’t have to wait to join the Fan Firestorm! Tickets Required

Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AMP at 16 Tech 

1220 Waterway Blvd

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 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!

Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Broad Ripple Middle School 

Avenue 1115 Broad Ripple Avenue

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Find fresh produce, meats, eggs, and artisanal foods along with music and ready-to-eat food.

Sun | Jan 12

Explore STEM + More: Indianapolis Public Library Central Library 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kids and families, drop by the Arena on the 2nd 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.

Indiana Mad Ants vs. Long Island Nets: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

6:00 p.m.  Tickets Required

Curling on the Canal: Canal and White River State Park District

801 W. Washington Street 

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn to Curl clinics will again be offered on Sundays from 1:00-3:00 PM, where you’ll learn the ropes from expert instructors and test out your new skills. No experience or equipment needed.