The IN List 2026: Apr 6 - Apr 12
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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 6
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am –11:15 am Help your child with pre-kindergarten skills in this workshop led by a former kindergarten teacher! Perfect for children ages 4-6. Registration Required
Family Game Night: Nora Branch | 6 pm - 7 pm A fun night of board games at the Nora Library. Patrons of all ages are invited to drop in any time for a fun night playing board games. Games will be provided.
2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship - Final Four - Final: Lucas Oil Stadium
8:30 pm Tickets Required
Tue | Apr 7
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.
Bilingual Storytime Spanish: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 am - 11:00 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!
Art Adventures: Garfield 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
Harp Music & Stories: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies and toddlers will be introduced to the music of a concert harp in this program with Arts for Learning teaching artist Melissa Gallant. Join us to learn that music brings stories to life through feelings and emotions! Registration Required
Teen Zone: Irvington Branch | 4 pm - 5 pm Tweens and teens in grades 6–12 are invited to visit a therapy dog and enjoy other quiet activities in our Teen Zone.
Paw to Read: College Ave | 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
Pajama Storytime: Irvington Branch | 6:30 pm - 7 pm Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for bedtime stories, songs, and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie. No registration is required.
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
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Indigo De Souza: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Apr 8
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 tim
Storytime: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Children ages 2-4 and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts, and activities.
Storytime: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
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
Storytime Toddler & Preschool: 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!
Wednesday Whimsies: STEAM Team!: College Avenue | 4;30 pm - 5:30 pm 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
Vegetable Gardening for TEENS - An Intro to Gardening Workshop : Glendale Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Amy Mullen is coming to share some basic information about food gardening for teens who want to get their hands dirty. *This program is ONLY FOR TEENS. Registration Required
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The ISO at Butler: Brass Quintet: Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Tickets do not need to be reserved in advance.
Thurs | Apr 9
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.
Harp Music & Stories: Irvington Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies and toddlers will be introduced to the music of a concert harp in this program with Arts for Learning teaching artist Melissa Gallant. Join us to learn that music brings stories to life through feelings and emotions! Registration Required
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Andrew Bird With The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Rhythm of Dance: Schubert and Strauss: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The Brook and The Bluff: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Apr 10
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.
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness: Central Library | 11 am - 11:45 am Help your child with pre-kindergarten skills in this workshop led by a former kindergarten teacher! Perfect for children ages 4-6. Registration Required
Jurassic Quest: IN State Fairgrounds
Rhythm of Dance: Schubert and Strauss: Hilbert Circle Theatre
5:30 pm Tickets Required
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Pat Metheny: Clowes Memorial Hall
8 pm Tickets Required
Joseph - 21+: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Kylie Morgan: 8 Seconds Saloon
8:45 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Apr 11
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Storytime: 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
Playwriting Workshop for Kids - with Fonseca Theatre: Glendale Branch | 11 am - 12 pm Become a storyteller! Through games and creative exercises, kids will create their own short play. Perfect for budding writers, performers, and anyone who loves to tell stories. Registration Required
Egg Hunt : Michigan Road | 2 pm - 3 pm Children and teens (Ages 5 to 16) are invited to an egg hunt. Every egg will have a prize inside, and some will have chances to win bigger prizes. Event hosted by the Michigan Road Branch Teen Advisory Group and will take place rain or shine.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Broad Ripple Middle School
9 am - 12 pm
Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AAMP
9 am - 12:30 pm
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
5 pm Tickets Required
Indy Eleven vs. Monterey Bay FC: Carroll Stadium
7 pm Tickets Required
Fishers Freight vs Iowa Barnstormers: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Chris Cagle: 8 Seconds Saloon
8:45 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Apr 12
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Circulating Sound Concert - featuring Lilia Levina de Hernandez: Central Library | 2 pm - 3 pm Join us for a concert featuring Lilia Levina de Hernandez. This live piano performance will fill the Clowes Auditorium.
Come from Away (Touring): Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
Indy Ignite vs Atlanta Vibe: Fishers Event Center
3 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
6 pm Tickets Required
