The IN List 2026: Apr 20 - Apr 26
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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 | Apr 20
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Art Adventures: Glendale Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts to explore art inspired by picture books. Children ages 3-6 will create their own masterpiece using a variety of materials. Dress to mess! Registration Required
What's in a Pellet? - with Happy Hollow Children's Camp: College Ave Branch | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Learn all about our nocturnal, feathered friends! Dissect a real owl pellet, learn about owl population dynamics, and make a cool craft to take home.
Introduction to Debate - A Six-Week Program for Middle School Students: College Ave Branch | 5:00pm - 6:30pm Middle school students are invited to a free program series to discover skills and gain confidence through learning about debate! This series will be led by Park Tudor junior and debate champion, Penelope Guevara! Registration Required
Minecraft Club: Central Library | 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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!
Lego Block Party: Nora Branch | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the Nora branch community room to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
SEVENDUST ONE TOUR: Old National Centre
6:50 pm Tickets Required
Tue | Apr 21
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. No registration is required.
Bilingual Storytime - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 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!
Paw 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! Registration Required
Dungeons & Dragons: College Branch |4:30pm - 6 pm First time players or experienced adventurers, join us to explore Dungeons and Dragons. Game materials and dice provided, just bring your imagination! Ages 12 and up.
Family Game Night: Central Library | 5:30pm - 7:30pm Kids, teens, and families are invited to stop by the Kid Central on the 3rd 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.
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
Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints: Victory Field
6:35 pm Tickets Required
Nettspend - early life crisis: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Apr 22
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime: Irvington Branch | 10:30 am - 11: 15am 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. No registration is required.
Storytime: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and play time
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Ave Branch | 10:30am - 11:30am 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 of all ages are invited to listen to stories, sing songs and participate in movement activities
Bilingual Storytime - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español: College Ave 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: Garfield Park |10:30am - 11:00am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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.
Wednesday Whimsies: STEAM Team: College Avenue | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Come and create! Every other month, we'll be convening the STEAM Team, and exploring the wide world of Science, Technology, Mathematics, Art, and Engineering. Ask library staff about this week's topic/project! Registration Required
Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints: Victory Field
6:05 pm Tickets Required
SOULJA BOY's The Drip Tour with special guest Lil Xan: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Ty Segall: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Apr 23
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. No registration is required.
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: Fantasy Fitness - with Stevie Deal: Irvington Branch | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Get moving like your favorite characters! Whether you're channeling anime warriors, fantasy fighters, or superhero strength, build real-world fitness inspired by epic fictional worlds. Train your body, sharpen your mindset, and level up—one workout at a time. Registration Required
Teen: Cookies & Careers - with Alex Pettigrew, Purdue Early Outreach Coordinator: Glendale Branch | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Discover new career paths, ask questions, and get inspired to explore future opportunities.
Westside Run Club Indy: Leonard Park Speedway
6 pm FREE
Puscifer: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents Hell's Belle: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Tiffany: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents Hell's Belle: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints: Victory Field
11:05 am Tickets Required
Fri | Apr 24
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.
Tales 'n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
Lucas Oil Stadium Tour: Lucas Oil Stadium
11 am | 1 pm | 3 pm Tickets Required
Jun Märkl conducts Rachmaninoff and Dvořák: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Out of the Dawg House: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
6 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints: Victory Field
6:35 pm Tickets Required
World Ballet Company: Cinderella: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents Hell's Belle: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Billy Strings: Fishers Event Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
jigitz: 360 set: Old National Centre
9 pm Tickets Required
Supertask with TF Marz 18+: Turntable
9 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Apr 25
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.
Bilingual Storytime- Ukrainian / Українсько- Англійська історія в Нора для дітей: Nora Branch | 10:30am - 11:00am Join the Ukrainian Society of Indiana for a storytime in English and Ukrainian. Storytime will last about 30 minutes. Feel free to stay after to connect with other families and the Ukrainian community! / Приєднуйтесь до Української Спілки Індіани для двомовної історії англійською та українською
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Broad Ripple Middle School
9 am - 12 pm
Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AAMP
9 am - 12:30 pm
Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints: Victory Field
4:05 pm Tickets Required
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
4 pm & 8 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents Hell's Belle: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
4 pm Tickets Required
Jun Märkl conducts Rachmaninoff and Dvořák: Hilbert Circle Theatre
5:30 pm Tickets Required
Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Eleven vs. Union Omaha: Carroll Stadium
7 pm Tickets Required
Billy Strings: Fishers Event Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The Growlers: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Apr 26
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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.
Faire at the Farm: Traders Point Creamery
11 am - 2 pm $5 admission
Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints: Victory Field
1:35 pm Tickets Required
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
6 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents Hell's Belle: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Three Nights with They Might Be Giants (21+ Event): Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
