The IN List 2026: Feb 23 - Mar 1

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Mon | Feb 23

Indianapolis Public Library Events

Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness: College Ave Branch | 10:30 am - 11 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.
Harp Music and Stories: Michigan Road 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! 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!
Youth Art/Music Drop In: Nora Branch | 6 pm - 7 pm Please join Nora staff for an evening of free play with musical instruments

Khamari To Dry a Tear Part II: Old National Centre

8 pm Tickets Required

FINAL WEEK Après Ski on the Veranda Pop Up: Gather 22

Now through Feb 28th Reserve a Spot

Tue | Feb 24

Indianapolis Public Library Events

Seed Library Support - Pack Seeds For Our 2026 Seed Library: Central Library | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm All ages. 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.
Harp Music and Stories: Michigan Road 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! Register Here.
Teen Fic Club: Make it "Write"! - Monthly Writing Club - Monthly Writing Club: College Ave Branch | 4:30 pm - 6 pm Love a story but it didn’t end “right”? Missing some of your favorite characters? Maybe you could write it yourself! The Teen Fic Writing Club is an opportunity for you to hone your craft as a writer, through fanfic writing or creating your own original works! 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
Playwriting Workshop for Kids - with Fonseca Theatre: Irvington Branch | 6 pm - 7 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. Register Here.
Pokemon Card Trading: Glendale Branch | 6 pm - 7:30 pm Bring your cards and get ready to trade! For children 11 and under only.

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

Indy Fuel vs Kalamazoo Wings: Fishers Event Center

10:30 am Tickets Required

Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

7 pm Tickets Required

Indy Dance Film Fest: Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Wed | Feb 25

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 at College Avenue - 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!
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.
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness: Nora Branch | 10:30 am - 11 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.
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.
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! Register Here.

Dancing With The Stars: Live! - 2026 Tour: Old National Centre

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Butler Theatre Presents Lorena: A Tabloid Epic: Lilly Hall Studio Theatre

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Blessing Offor 18+ : Turntable

8 pm Tickets Required

Dance Night: 8 Second Saloon

9 pm – 6 pm Doors open : Free lesson Guys $5 Gals $3

Thurs | Feb 26

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.
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
Faces of Me - A Creative Self-Portrait Workshop: Central Library | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Unlock your child’s inner creativity as they design a wall hanging self-portrait inspired by traditional African masks and the bold, symbolic style of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Children are encouraged to explore identity & self-expression in this hands-on and creative decision-making activity. School Aged kids. Register Here.

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets: Gianbridge Fieldhouse

7 pm Tickets Required

Butler Theatre Presents Lorena: A Tabloid Epic: Lilly Hall Studio Theatre

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Fri | Feb 27

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.
Harp Music and Stories: Central Library Branch | 11 am - 11:30 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! Register Here.
Data Detectives - Germ Busters: Garfield Park Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Become a data detective! Explore how data and science can be used to make decisions in our everyday lives by learning how doctors and patients use special protective garments in hospitals and why it’s important to keep them clean. Register Here.

A Taste of Scotland Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre

6:45 pm Tickets Required

Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick - Spring Tour 2026: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

7 pm Tickets Required

Summer Stock Stage: Guys & Dolls Sr.: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center

7 pm Tickets Required

Indy Fuel vs Iowa Heartlanders: Fishers Event Center

7 pm Tickets Required

Scottish Impressions Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Beartooth: Old National Centre

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Djg Smooth Jazz Allstars 2026: Clowes Memorial Hall

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Butler Theatre Presents Lorena: A Tabloid Epic: Lilly Hall Studio Theatre

7:30 pm Tickets Required

Casey Donahew: 8 Seconds Saloon

8:45 pm Tickets Required

DJ Pauly D: Old National Centre

9 pm Tickets Required

Sat | Feb 28

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.
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.

Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Broad Ripple Middle School

9 am - 12 pm

Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AAMP

9 am - 12:30 pm

Scottish Impressions Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre

5:30 pm Tickets Required

Summer Stock Stage: Guys & Dolls Sr.: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center

7 pm Tickets Required

Indy Fuel vs Iowa Heartlanders: Fishers Event Center

7 pm Tickets Required

History That Doesn’t Suck: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

7:30 pm Tickets Required