The IN List 2025: Oct 27 - Nov 2
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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 | Oct 27
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Farm Fun for Toddlers: Pike 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.
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!
Teddy Bear Concert Series by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital Ascension St. Vincent
11am No Registration Required
Tue | Oct 28
Indianapolis Public Library Events
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.
Storytime: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Teen Fic Club: Make it "Write"! - Monthly Writing Club: College Ave Branch | 4:30 pm - 6 pm Love a story but it didn’t end “right”? Missing some of your favorite characters? Maybe you could write it yourself! The Teen Fic Writing Club is an opportunity for you to hone your craft as a writer, through fanfic writing or creating your own original works! Register Here.
Pokemon Card Trading: Glendale Branch | 6 pm - 7:30 pm Bring your cards and get ready to trade! For children 11 and under only.
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 take a turn reading 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. Children may read from any book they choose. Register Here.
Spooky Board Game Night: Irvington Branch | 6 pm - 7:45 pm Join us if you dare for an evening of spooky table top gaming. At this gaming session we will play Horrified, Cthulhu Fluxx, Munckin Zombies, Zombie Dice, and more. No experience necessary to play. The rules will be taught. 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.
We Walk Indy Spooky Stroll: Downtown Canal
6 pm - 8:30 pm Are you new to the Indy area or looking to make new friends? Join us for a casual walk where all are welcome! Come alone or bring a friend! From April through October, we are excited to be partnering with We Walk Indy once a month for FREE social walks along the Downtown Canal and Indianapolis Cultural Trail.Grab a costume and meet us on the canal for a Spooky Stroll, then end at Turner’s Bar and Julieta Tacos at The Stutz for a Spooky Social!
Canal Squad Workout: Fitness Zone INdy (John Boner Community Center)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free but waiver is required
Butler University Bulldogs Women’s Basketball vs. Taylor: Hinkle Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Marie and Rosetta: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Welcome To Night Vale: Murder Night In Blood Forest: Old National Centre
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Oct 29
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Storytime: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
Farm Fun for Toddlers: Nora 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.
Play and Learn Gymboree: Michigan Road 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: 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 Branch | 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.
Science in Action - with JumpBunch: College Ave Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.
Marie and Rosetta: Indiana Repertory Theatre
6:30 pm Tickets Required
J.I.D - God Does Like Paradise Tour: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Butler Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs. Indiana State University Sycamores Mens Basketball: Hinkle Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents The Crucible: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Psychology of Cults: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
THE STRAY CATS: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Oct 30
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.
Journal Making: Central Library | 4 pm - 5 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.
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.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Rediscovered: Hilbert Circle Theatre
11 am & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Everclear - Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
ISO Winds and Brass at UIndy: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
7 pm Tickets Required
YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Marie and Rosetta: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents The Crucible: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required 21+
Fri | Oct 31
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Caregiver & Child Yoga: College Ave Branch | 11 am- 11:30 am Stretch and move alongside your child! Strengthen your connection with yourself and your child through easy yoga poses led by Silly Hearts Yoga. Dress to move! Open to all skill levels. Perfect for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult. 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.
Scare on the Square: Fountain Square Plaza
4:30 pm We’re happy to announce this year’s Scare in the Square on October 31st from 4:30p – 7p in Fountain Square and Fletcher Place! This event provides a safe place for families to trick or treat and engage with our merchants and partners throughout the Virginia Avenue corridor. Start at any business but grab maps and activity books at the Fountain Square Plaza or The Recess (638 Virginia Ave). Look for bright orange signs in participating merchant windows.
Emo Nite Presents: Delilah vs. Juliet - Plain White T's x We The Kings: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Marie and Rosetta: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Bingo Loco: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required 21+
Gasolina Party: Vogue Theatre
9 pm Tickets Required 21+
Sat | Nov 1
Indianapolis Public Library Events
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.
Storytime at Nora - 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.
Teen Cooking: Snack Attack - with Purdue Extension: Glendale Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm Get ready to slice, dice, and snack your way through fun, teen-friendly recipes in this hands-on cooking program! *This program will have an ASL interpreter. Register Here.
Block Party - Saturday Smarties: College Avenue Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Join us for our bi-monthly school-age program at the College Avenue branch library! This week, we'll be putting our skills to the test with different types of blocks - try the build challenge or free-build! Register Here.
Paws to Read: Michigan Road Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm Beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Its a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence. Participants may sign up for a 15 minute reading session by registering online or calling 317-275-4370 ext. 4. 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
Garfield Park Farmers Market: 2442 Conservatoryt Dr.
9 am - 12:30 pm
ISO Winds and Brass at St. Luke's: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
4 pm Tickets Required
Marie and Rosetta: Indiana Repertory Theatre
5 pm Tickets Required
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Rediscovered: Hilbert Circle Theatre
5:30 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Black Theater Showcase: Walker Theatre
6 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Golden State Warriors: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Detroit Gospel Legends Tour: Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, & More: Clowes Memorial Hall
7 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents The Crucible: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
THE USED: 25 Year Anniversary Tour: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Resonant Language: Vogue Theatre
9 pm Tickets Required (21 and Over)
Sun | Nov 2
Indianapolis Public Library Events
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.
Elmo and Friends Say Hello: Old National Centre
2 pm Tickets Required
Marie and Rosetta: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Rediscovered: Hilbert Circle Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents The Crucible: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
2 pm Tickets Required
Gary Owen Live
7 pm Tickets Required
Jonas Brothers: JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
THE USED: 25 Year Anniversary Tour: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
