The IN List 2026: Feb 2 - Feb 8
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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 2
Indianapolis Public Library Events
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!
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.
Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Trivia & Karaoke Mondays: Mousetrap Bar & Grill
7:30 pm Trivia
9:30 pm - 2 am Karaoke
Devour Indy: Through Feb 5
Tue | Feb 3
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.
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness: Garfield Park 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. 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: College Ave 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
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. Utah Jazz: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Feb 4
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.
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.
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: 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.
Seed Library Support at Central Library - Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: Central Library | 4 pm - 6 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
Thurs | Feb 5
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Seed Library Support at Central Library - Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: Central Library | 10 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
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.
Free First Thursday at Newfields: Newfields 4000 Michigan Road
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Members and public get free General Admission to the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and art-making activities.
First Thursday Children’s Museum
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Enjoy $6 admission per person on the first Thursday of the month. Parking is free and the food court will be open for purchase of food and drinks.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
HANNAH BERNER: NONE OF MY BUSINESS TOUR: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Latin Dance Party: The Jazz Kitchen
6 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Feb 6
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.
Art Adventures: Central Library | 1 pm - 1:45 pm 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
Lucas Oil Stadium Tour: Lucas Oil Stadium
11 am | 1 pm | 3 pm Tickets Required
First Fridays: Various Locations
The First Friday of every month is full of exciting, unexpected– and free–happenings in Indianapolis. Art galleries and creative spaces all over the city keep it casual by staying open late and welcoming everyone in to enjoy new sights and sounds. For a full list visits: https://indyarts.org/guide/first-friday/
Indy Ignite vs Grand Rapids Rise: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Winter Jam: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Winter Jam 2026 brings together some of the biggest names in Christian music for an unforgettable night. Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Hulvey, Disciple, Emerson Day, Newsong, and speaker Zane Black, with a Pre-Jam Party featuring Jeremy Rosado, Heath Brothers, and Cliff Preston. No tickets required and only a $15 donation at the door, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Blue Man Group: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
JCA Signature Series: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Schrott Center for the Arts
7:30pm Tickets Required
Josh Meloy: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Feb 7
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.
Storytime: Garfield Park | 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
Storytime Move and Groove: Nora Branch | 10:30am - 11:30am 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
The Gurl Code - Presented by The Center for Black Literature & Culture: Central Library | 11:00am - 3:00pm Join us for Friendship, Fashion & Robotics—where style meets tech and new BFFs are made in real life.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.
Paws to Read: Michigan Road Branch | 2 pm - 3 pm SBeginning or reluctant readers ages 6-11 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. Register for a 15 minute session online or by calling the branch at 317-275-4370 ext. 4. Register Here
Teen: Fantasy Fitness - W/Stevie Deal: College Ave Branch | 3:30 pm - 4:30 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.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market:
9 am - 12 pm
Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AAMP
9 am - 12:30 pm
Winter Rides: Indianapolis Cultural Trail 132 W. Walnut S
11 am - 1 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.
Winterfest Craft Beer Festival: Indiana State Fairgrounds
1 pm- 6 pm Tickets Required
Blue Man Group: Old National Centre
2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
5 pm Tickets Required
Rascal Flatts: Life Is A Highway Tour: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Fuel vs Iowa Heartlanders: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Blade Runner Live: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Monaleo: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Feb 8
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.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
