The IN List 2025: Mar 17 - Mar 23

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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 | Mar 17

Indianapolis Public Library Events

  • Minecraft Club at Central Library: Central Library | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us in the Arena on the 2nd 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!

  • Young Scientists: Garfield Park Branch | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Children ages six to ten are invited to learn about topics in science, technology, engineering, and math through fun and interactive activities. Registration Required. 


Community Yoga; Garfield Park Burrello Family Center Community Room

6:30 p.m.  This class 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 the email list here or email katieHcarlson@gmail.com with questions.

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.

Jazz Jam Session: The Jazz Ktichen 

6:30 p.m. Walk-ins only. 21+



Tue | Mar 18

Indianapolis Public Library Events

  • Storytime: Michigan Road | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.

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

  • Floss n’ Goss Fiber Arts Club: Central Library | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to work on their current projects in a collaborative and supportive setting! You bring your crafts, we bring the vibes! Registration Required.

Game Night Social: The Garage Food Hall

906 Carrollton Avenue

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 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.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats South of Here Tour: Fishers Event Center

7:30 p.m. Tickets Required


Wed | Mar 19

Indianapolis Public Library Events

  • Family Storytime: 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:Irvington Branch | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 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.

  • Explore STEM + More: 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.

  • Plants & Pollinators: Central Library | 4 p.m. - 5p.m. Explore the wonders of nature through flowers and bees! Examine plants and bees to understand their anatomy and learn how bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in helping plants reproduce. For kids ages 6-12. Registration Required. 

Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

7 p.m. Tickets Required

Trivia Night: Guggman Haus Brewing Co. 

7:30 p.m. 


Thurs | Mar 20

Indianapolis Public Library Events

  • Storytime: Michigan Road | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.

  • Art Adventures: College Avenue Branch | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts to explore art inspired by picture books. Children ages 3-6 will learn about crayon resist art and take home a creation of their own! Dress to mess! Registration Required. 

Bottleworks BBall Bash: The Garage Food Hall 

11 a.m. Catch the March Madness tournament on the TVs throughout The Garage and enjoy food & drink specials from your favorite vendors. FREE.

Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

7 p.m. Tickets Required

Indy Ignite vs. Columbus Fury: Fishers Event Center

7 p.m. Tickets Required

Experience Hendrix: Old National Centre

7:30 p.m. Tickets Required

JOHNNYSWIM: Vogue Theatre

8 p.m. Tickets Required


Fri | Mar 21

Indianapolis Public Library Events

  • Storytime: 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.

  • Construction Zone: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Toddlers 18-36 months can build and then demolish in this hands-on program with the Indiana State Museum. Explore art and engineering with ramps, towers, trucks, and more construction fun! This program will offer a tactile experience to build fine motor and problem-solving skills. Registration Required.

  • Play & Learn with Gymboree for Non-Mobile Babies: Irvington Branch | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Non-walking babies are exposed to sensory play, songs, and the beginnings of social play in this program! A Gymboree expert teacher leads you through nurturing exercises and activities that will stimulate your baby’s brain development. Registration Required. 

Jurassic Quest: Indiana State Fairgrounds

12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life-size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex! Tickets Required

Bottleworks BBall Bash: The Garage Food Hall 

11 a.m. Catch the March Madness tournament on the TVs throughout The Garage and enjoy food & drink specials from your favorite vendors. FREE.

Trevor Wallace The Alpha Beta Male: Old National Centre

7 p.m. Tickets Required

Indy Fuel vs. Cincinnati Cyclones: Fishers Event Center

7 p.m. Tickets Required

Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends: Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ryan Ahlwardt is an Emmy-nominated host of central Indiana's most watched lifestyle show Indy Now on FOX 59, alumnus of the world-renowned vocal group Straight No Chaser, and a Hoosier singer-songwriter.  Tickets Required

Tyler Farr: 8 Seconds Saloon

8:45 p.m. Tickets Required


Sat | Mar 22

Indianapolis Public Library Events

  • Block Party: Central 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.

  • Tales ‘n Play Storytime: Central Library| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Stop in for some stories, music, and fun! Preschool-aged children and their families are invited to visit the Learning Curve for a Saturday storytime. Afterward, all are welcome to stay for open playtime. Age: Preschoolers & Families

  • Explore STEM + More: 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.

  • Get Crafty: Garfield Avenue Branch | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Families and children are invited to make an arts and crafts project. Each program features a different project.

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.

Jurassic Quest: Indiana State Fairgrounds

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life-size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex! Tickets Required

Pop-Up Professional Ear Piercing & Hat Bar: Tuggle’s Gifts & Goods

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join Pierceology Co and Hawley Trucker Hat Bar at this fun pop-up at Tuggle’s.  

Paw Patrol LIVE! “A Mighty Adventure”: Old National Centre

10 a.m. & 2 p.m.  Tickets Required. 

Bottleworks BBall Bash: The Garage Food Hall 

11 a.m. Catch the March Madness tournament on the TVs throughout The Garage and enjoy food & drink specials from your favorite vendors. FREE.

Shen Yun: Clowes Memorial Hall

2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.  Tickets Required

Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

5 p.m. Tickets Required


Indy Fuel vs. Bloomington Bison: Fishers Event Center

7 p.m. Tickets Required


Sun | Mar 23

Indianapolis Public Library Events

  • Explore STEM + More: Central Library| 2:00 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.

Jurassic Quest: Indiana State Fairgrounds

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life-size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex! Tickets Required 

Bottleworks BBall Bash: The Garage Food Hall 

11 a.m. Catch the March Madness tournament on the TVs throughout The Garage and enjoy food & drink specials from your favorite vendors. FREE.

Paw Patrol LIVE! “A Mighty Adventure”: Old National Centre

11 a.m. & 3 p.m.  Tickets Required. 

Shen Yun: Clowes Memorial Hall

2 p.m.  Tickets Required

Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers: Fishers Event Center

4 p.m. Tickets Required

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