The IN List 2026: Feb 16 - Feb 22
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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 | Feb 16
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Art Adventures: Pike 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! Register Here.
What's in a Pellet? - with Happy Hollow Children's Camp: Nora Branch | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 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. Register Here.
Minecraft Club at Central: 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!
Lego Block Party: Nora Branch | 6 pm - 7 pm 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.
The Wombats: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Tue | Feb 17
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Bilingual Storytime- Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español: Pike 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.
Storytime: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Seed Library Support - Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: Central Library | 1 pm - 3 pm All ages. Register Here.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club: College Avenue | 4:30 pm - 6:30 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. Registration is strongly encouraged! Register Here.
Teen Zone: Central LIbrary | 5 pm - 7 pm Teens ages 12-18 are invited to explore art, technology, games, science, and more with Teen Central! Engage with free materials and learn new skills at your own pace in our new Teen Space on the 2nd floor!
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: 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 Presents: CRAFTS AT THE CINEMA: Central Library | 6 pm - 8 pm Join Floss 'n' Goss for a special edition of our monthly meetup! Watch a rom-com, work on your project, and make a friend or two! You bring the crafts, we bring the movie and popcorn!
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
Wed | Feb 18
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 play time.
Storytime: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children ages 2-4 and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts, and 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.
Bilingual Storytime - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español: Glendale 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 Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
Storytime- Toddler & Preschool: College Ave 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.
Lego Club: Glendale Branch | 4pm - 5:30 pm School-age children are invited to build with Legos, try challenges, and do STEM projects.
What's in a Pellet? - with Happy Hollow Children's Camp: Nora Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 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. Register Here.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Noblesville Boom vs. Cleveland Charge: The Arena at Innovation Mile
7 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Feb 19
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Seed Library Support - Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: College Ave Branch | 10 am - 1 pm All ages. Register Here.
Your Nose Knows - Sensory Exploration for Toddlers: Irvington Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Toddlers will learn about senses in this hands-on play exploration with the Indiana State Museum! Register Here.
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.
Seed Library Support - Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: Garfield Park Branch | 11 am - 1 pm All ages. Register Here.
Teen: Fantasy Fitness - with Stevie Deal: Glendale Branch | 5 pm - 6 pm 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. Register Here.
Beethoven’s "Eroica” Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
11 am Tickets Required
Into the Music Beethoven: Hilbert Circle Theatre
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
New Edition: The New Edition Way Tour: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
8 pm Tickets Required
Clay Street Unit / Jason Scott & the High Heat 18+: Turntable
8 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Feb 20
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.
Little Legends Black History Storytime - Presented by the Center for Black Literature & Culture: Central Library | 11 am - 12 pm Little listeners are invited to the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) for stories, songs, and fun that celebrate Black history and culture. Designed for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers. Come listen, learn, and have fun together!
Winter Rides: Indianapolis Cultural Trail 132 W. Walnut S
2 pm - 4 pm Join us for a FREE guided bike ride on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Join us for WINTER RIDE, a FREE guided bike ride on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick. This beginner-friendly 3 mile ride is perfect way to enjoy winter on the trail. Bring your own bike*, or use Pacers Bike Share.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Beethoven’s "Eroica” Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Tyler Halverson 18+: Turntable
8 pm Tickets Required
An Evening with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms: Presented by HSEF: Fishers Event Center
8 pm Tickets Required
Aaron Watson: 8 Seconds Saloon
8:45 pm Tickets Required
Rewind: The Ultimate 2000s Rave (18+): Old National Centre
9 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Feb 21
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.
Harp Music & Stories: Nora 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! *This program will have an ASL interpreter. Register Here.
Get Crafty!: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30am 11:30am Families with children are invited to make an arts and crafts project. Each program features a different project.
Family Concert Series - Cathy Morris - A World of Music: Pike Branch | 11 am - 12 pm Join us for this free family concert at our Pike Branch! Families will be introduced to jazz, funk, blues, Latin, and Cajun styles of music played on electric violins, keyboards, percussion, electric bass, and drums. This program includes exciting interaction and audience participation.
Seed Library Support- Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library : Pike Branch | 11 am - 1 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.
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.
What's in a Pellet? - with Happy Hollow Children's Camp: Glendale Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm 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. Register Here.
Board Games: Irvington Branch | 2:25 pm - 5 pm Join us for an afternoon of fun and games at the Irvington Library! Choose from the many games in our in-house collection (including cards, puzzles, classics, and party games), bring your own to play, or join our learning session! No experience necessary to play. The rules will be taught. Register Here.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market:
9 am - 12 pm
Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AAMP
9 am - 12:30 pm
Butler Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers Men's Basketball: Hinkle Fieldhouse
1:30 pm Tickets Required
Shen Yun: Clowes Memorial Hall
2 pm & 7 pm Tickets Required
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
4 pm & 8 pm Tickets Required
Beethoven’s "Eroica” Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
5:30 pm Tickets Required
Noblesville Boom vs. Capital City Go-Go: The Arena at Innovation Mile
7 pm Tickets Required
The Rush Tribute Project: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour With Special Guest Esha Tewari: Fishers Event Center
8 pm Tickets Required
Meghan Patrick: 8 Second Saloon
8:45 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Feb 22
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.’
Shen Yun: Clowes Memorial Hall
2 pm Tickets Required
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
Noblesville Boom vs. Capital City Go-Go: The Arena at Innovation Mile
3 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
5 pmTickets Required
