The IN List 2025: Nov 17 - Nov 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 | Nov 17
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Farm Fun: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Learn about the fall harvest and farm animals in this hands-on sensory exploration with the Indiana State Museum! Perfect for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Register Here.
Teen Improve: Irvington Branch | 4 pm - 5 pm Unleash your creativity and quick thinking in this high-energy teen improv workshop! Through fun games and spontaneous scenes, you'll build confidence, sharpen your acting skills, and learn to think on your feet—no script required. Register Here.
Seed Library Support - Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: Glendale Branch | 6 pm - 8 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.
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 Come to the Glendale Branch for activities for the whole family. This is a monthly program with different activities each month. Some possible themes are games night, STEM activities, role playing and other fun activities. All ages are welcome!
Pajama Storytime: Garfield Park Branch | 6:30 pm - 7 pm Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and play time.
Young Scientists: Garfield Park Branch | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Children ages six to ten are invited to learn about topics in science, technology, engineering, and math through fun and interactive activities. Register Here.
Tue | Nov 18
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Bilingual Singalong Storytime - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español: Michigan Road | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! / ¡Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de libros, canciones y juegos en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español!
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.
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.
Teens Dungeons and Dragons: College Ave Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.
Floss ‘n’ Goss Fiber Arts Club: Central Library | 6 pm - 8 pm Floss 'n' Goss is a monthly fiber arts club where people of all ages and skill levels are welcome to work on their current thready projects in a collaborative and supportive setting! You bring your crafts, we bring the vibes! Register Here.
Paws to Read: Irvington 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.
Story Time: Goodies and Giggles
11 am Join us for story time every Tuesday at 11am. We will read a few books, have our play tables open, and enjoy time together. No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
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
Trivium: Ascend Above The Ashes Tour: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Nov 19
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
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: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
Underwater Explorers: Nora 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.
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies and toddlers are exposed to sensory play, songs, and the beginnings of social play in this program with an expert from Gymboree! This program is open to babies and toddlers 6 months - 36 months. Register Here.
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: Glendale | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children ages 2-4 and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts, and activities.
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.
Lego Club: Glendale Branch | 4 pm - 5:30 pm School-age children are invited to build with Legos, try challenges, and do STEM projects.
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.
Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Fuel vs Bloomington Bison: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Nov 20
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! From 3-5 pm, you can engage with free materials and learn new skills at your own pace.
Helping Hands with Seeds of Caring: College Ave Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Put your helping hands to work! Learn about food insecurity in our community and how small acts of kindness make a big difference. Kids will decorate reusable canvas shopping bags which will be donated to clients of St. Vincent de Paul-Indianapolis food pantry. Register Here.
The Elovaters - Staring At The Sun Tour w/Kash'd Out and Coyote Island: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Molly Tuttle: Vogue Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Nov 21
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies and toddlers are exposed to sensory play, songs, and the beginnings of social play in this program with an expert from Gymboree! This program is open to babies and toddlers 6 months - 36 months. Register Here.
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.
Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Snow Queen: Clowes Memorial Hall
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Fuel vs Adirondack Thunder: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Demetri Martin: The Quick Draw Tour: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Braxton Keith: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Tonic Ball: Fountain Square
7 pm Tonic Ball brings together Indy’s best bands and musicians on the Friday before Thanksgiving for an annual music festival at venues in Indy’s Fountain Square neighborhood in support of Second Helpings, a Central Indiana nonprofit fighting hunger from all angles. Tickets Required.
Sat | Nov 22
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.
Journal Making: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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.
Science in Action with JumpBunch: Nora Branch | 11 am - 12 pm Learn about the science of sports through agility, flexibility, and teamwork. Complete an obstacle course before starting a hands-on STEAM project that works your muscles and your brain! Program for ages 6-12. 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.
Yosakoi Dance Workshop: Nora Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm Experience the Japanese cultural tradition of Yosakoi festival dance with the Japan-America Society of Indiana. Participants will learn the history of Yosakoi, watch a performance, and learn how to perform the dance themselves. 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
A Christmas Carol: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
Jerry Seinfeld: Old National Centre
5 pm & 8 pm Tickets Required
Whitechapel: Vogue Theatre
6:55 pm Tickets Required
BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Fuel vs Adirondack Thunder: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Sharon Isbin: Miami in Motion: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Nov 23
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.
Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pmTickets Required
