The IN List 2025: Sep 15 - Sep 21
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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 | Sep 15
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Teen Cooking Snack Attack with Purdue Extension: Central Library | 4 pm - 5 pm Get ready to slice, dice, and snack your way through fun, teen-friendly recipes in this hands-on cooking program! Register Here.
Science in Action with JumpBunch: Garfield Park 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.
Minecraft Club: Central Library | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us on the 3rd floor of the library 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!
Bike & Bootcamp: Orange Bridge on the Cultural Trail
6 pm Combine cardio and strength training for a unique, full body workout along the scenic Downtown Canal. FREE, dynamic fitness class starts and ends at the Orange Bridge, where the Indianapolis Cultural Trail intersects with the Downtown Canal near the Colts Canal Playspace. Participants will needs to bring their own bike, helmet, and water. Workouts are led by Tiffianie King of 3 B Fit Body, Beauty & Brain LLC. Waiver is required and registration is encouraged.
Poppy: They’re All Around Us: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at UIndy Beethoven and Mendelssohn String Quartets: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
7 pm
Tue | Sep 16
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.
Caregiver & Child Yoga: Nora Branch | 10:30 am - 11 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.
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 are invited to join us on our TTRPG (Table-Top Role-Play Game) adventure every THIRD TUESDAY of the month at 4:30 p.m. Registration is NOT required, just encouraged! Register Here.
Family Game Night:Central Library | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bring the family for Family Game Night on the 2nd floor by the Atrium!
Paws to Read: Irvington Branch | 6 pm - 7 pm 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. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence! Register Here.
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.
Family Game Night:College Ave Branch | 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.
Teen Cooking Snack Attack with Purdue Extension: Garfield Park Branch | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Get ready to slice, dice, and snack your way through fun, teen-friendly recipes in this hands-on cooking program! 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.
Tuesday Run: Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W. Walnut Street
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm FREE, friendly group run. Runners and walkers will gather at the Indianapolis 5:30 PM to stretch before departing at 5:45 PM for a scenic run or walk along the beautiful Downtown Canal.
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.
Yoga on the Canal presented by The Hot Room Indy: North End of Downtown Canal
410 W. 10th Street
6 pm FREE
Canal Squad Workout:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free but waiver is required
WTTS Rock to Read presents Lucy Dacus Forever is a Feeling Tour: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The 39 Steps: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
WNBA Playoffs Round 1 Home Game 1 Dream at Fever: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The Darkness Dreams on Toast: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Sep 17
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Storytime: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11:00 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
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: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and playtime.
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!
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.
Music & Movement with Kindermusik: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Children birth through age 5 and their caregiver will join Kindermusik of Indianapolis in this music and movement class. Adults will bond with their child through singing, dancing, and instrument playing. There's room for everyone to grow in this family program! Register Here.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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.
Teen Improv with Fonesca Theater: Pike Branch | 3 pm - 4 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.
Lego Club: Glendale Branch | 4 pm - 5:30 pm School-age children are invited to build with Legos, try challenges, and do STEM projects.
Journal Making: Nora Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.
Young Scientists: Garfield Park Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 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.
The Original Farmers’ Market: Monument Circle
10 am - 1:30 pm From fruits and vegetables and meats and cheeses, to baked goods and unique spices and herbs, you can find in-season, fresh foods that have been selected at their peak from local growers dedicated to providing you with the freshest foods.
SoBro Farmers Market: Northwest corner of College Avenue and 49th Street
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Vendor List and Map Found Here
HIIT IT on the Canal: Orange Bridge
5:30 pm A FREE, full-body outdoor fitness class next to the Orange Bridge on the Downtown Canal for a powerful mix of cardio and body-weight HIIT exercises designed for all fitness levels. Expect expert instruction, a heart-pumping workout, and an encouraging community while soaking in one city’s most scenic views. Led by José Leigh of Wiñay Kallpa. Class is FREE, but a waiver is required.
The 39 Steps: Indiana Repertory Theatre
6:30 pm Tickets Required
blink-182 Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour: Ruoff Music Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at UIndy Beethoven and Mendelssohn String Quartets: Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
7:30 pm
Thurs | Sep 18
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Bilingual Storytime: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 am - 11 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.
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Irvington Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm 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.
Teen Giveback Day with Riley Cheer Guild: Glendale Branch | 4 pm - 6 pm Volunteer with fellow teens to support patients at Riley Hospital through The Riley Cheer Guild with a hands-on volunteer project during our first ever Giveback Day. It’s a chance to make a real difference and have fun while helping others! Register Here.
Sunrise Yoga presented by The Hot Room Indy: Admiral Spruance Basin
410 W. 10th Street
6:30 am - 7:30 am FREE
No Spandex Required Ride: The Indianapolis Cultural Trail 132 West Walnut Street
5:30 pm Beginner-friendly, 4-10 mile group bike ride that highlights how the Indianapolis Cultural Trail serves as the hub of Indianapolis' trail network. Every week, we explore different greenways, destinations and neighborhoods that are accessible by bicycle from the Cultural Trail and the Pacers Bikeshare network. In addition to the bike ride, we will also make a stop at a local brewery along the way to rest, enjoy an optional drink, and socialize with fellow riders. Free Registration
Pilates on the Plaza presented by The Hot Room Indy: Vermont Street Plaza
350 Canal Walk
6 pm - 7 pm FREE
Outlaw Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, & more: Ruoff Music Center
3:45 pm Tickets Required
IMSA Street Festival: Main Street Speedway
6 pm - 7 pm Join Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMSA to kick off the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks event weekend with the return of the free, family-friendly IMSA Street Festival. The event will feature IMSA race cars on display from a variety of classes and a few pit stop demonstrations. Stars of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar series will be in attendance to interact with fans during a Q&A session. More IMSA drivers, including drivers from the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, will also attend and participate in two autograph sessions. Don’t miss the Fan Zone that will feature a DJ, activities for all ages, and IMS and event merchandise for sale.
IU Indianapolis Jaguars Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Volleyball: The Jungle
7 pm Tickets Required
The 39 Steps: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre presents Equivocation: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Sep 19
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.
Underwater Explorers: College Ave 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.
(Not So) Spooky Storytime: Central Library | 11:30 am - 12 pm Pumpkins, bats, and witches—oh my! Join us for a not so spooky storytime perfect for ages 3-6. Read stories, sing songs, and get ready for Halloween season with a witch from The Children's Museum Guild. Costumes welcome!
Lucas Oil Stadium Tour: Lucas Oil Stadium
11 am | 1 pm | 3 pm Tickets Required
Pickleball at The Brickyard: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sept 19 -21 Register Here.
A Day to Remember & Yellowcard Maximum Fun Tour: Ruoff Music Center
6:15 pm Tickets Required
Kurtis Conner The Goodfellow World Tour: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Cody Jinks The Hippies and Cowboys Tour: Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
7 pm Tickets Required
The 39 Steps: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre presents Equivocation: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Indy Jazz Fest Sunset Series presents Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
8 pm Tickets Required
Pete Yorn (21+): Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Dolly Parton’s Threads My Songs in Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
11 am & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Sep 20
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 of the library to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
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.
Get Crafty: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Families and children are invited to make an arts and crafts project. Each program features a different project.
Explore STEM & More: Central Library | 1 pm - 4 pm Kids and families, drop by on 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.
Block Party Saturday Smarties: College Ave Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 3rd floor of the library to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials. Register Here.
Journal Making: Pike Branch | 2 pm - 3 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.
Watch with the Wombats with WFYI: Glendale Branch | 3 pm - 4 pm Join WFYI for fun, engaging activities themed around Work It Out Wombats, plus a new trailer for WFYI's new early childhood education documentary! Ideal for children 3-6 and their caregivers, but all ages welcome.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: 6001 North Rural Street Glendale Town Center
8 am - 12 pm
Garfield Park Farmers Market: 2442 Conservatory Dr.
9 am - 12:30 pm
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Bike Tours
132 West Walnut Street
10 am - 12:30 pm From the history of the Cultural Trail’s establishment to the public art installations and gardens along this sustainably designed path to the unique neighborhoods it winds through and greenways it connects, learn about the impact of Cultural Trail on this 2.5 hour guided tour. $45 per person and includes 2-3 expert-led tour,and Pacers Bikeshare bike. Upgrade to an ebike for an additional $10. Registration is required to reserve your spot.
Indy Jazz Fest ft. Brian Culbertson & Terence Blanchard: Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
4 pm Tickets Required
Bottleworks Market After Dark: Bottleworks
4 pm - 10 pm Join dozens of vendors, food, drink, and live music, and more!
The 39 Steps: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
WWE Wrestlepalooza: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre presents Equivocation: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Natalie Jimenez: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Dolly Parton’s Threads My Songs in Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Melvins: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
The Elms: The Hi-Fi Indianapolis
9 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Sep 21
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM & More: Central Library | 1 pm - 4 pm Kids and families, drop by on 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.
Spooky Sprint: White River State Park
8am - 11 am Schedule & Tickets
The 39 Steps: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre presents Equivocation: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
2:00 pm Tickets Required
Josh Ross: 8 Seconds Saloon
4 pm Tickets Required
Indy Eleven vs. Birmingham Legion FC: Carroll Stadium
5 pm Tickets Required
Marianas Trench The Force of Nature Tour: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
The Elms the Night 2: The Hi-Fi Indianapolis
9 pmTickets Required
