The IN List 2026: Aug 3 - 9
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in and around Downtown Indy. If you want to be the first to hear about what's happening in the North Indy area every week, be sure to
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 | Aug 3
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Books & Rooks Chess Club: Central Library | 5:30-8:00 PM. All ages are welcome to drop in and play chess with other members of the community.
Minecraft Club at Central Library: Central Library | 5:30-7:30 PM. Teens and school-age kids can team up and build together in Minecraft.
Colts Training Camp: Offensive Linemen: Colts City & Practice Field, Grand Park, Westfield
Colts City 9:00 AM-11:30 AM | Practice 10:00-11:15 AM FREE
Jazz Jam Session: The Jazz Kitchen, Broad Ripple (21+)
6:30-10:00 PM FREE
A Thousand Horses: Turntable
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Gigi Perez Live!: Old National Centre
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Tues | Aug 4
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM. A morning storytime for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Teen Zone at Central Library: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 PM. A drop-in hangout space for teens with games and activities.
Crochet-A-Long: Pike Branch | 6:00-7:30 PM. Bring your hook and yarn to crochet alongside other community members.
Paws to Read at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 6:00-7:00 PM. Kids practice reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Join the wait list.
Colts Training Camp: Defensive Backs: Colts City & Practice Field, Grand Park, Westfield
Colts City 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Practice 10:00-11:30 AM FREE
Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians: Victory Field, Downtown
6:35 PM Tickets Required
beabadoobee: Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour: Old National Centre
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Wed | Aug 5
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM. A storytime geared toward toddlers and preschoolers.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Build It! Woodworking with Deeply Ingrained: Nora Branch | 4:00-6:00 PM. Kids build a take-home wood project with a local woodworking instructor. Registration Required.
Field Day at the Library w/ Amazing Athletes: Garfield Park Branch | 4:30-5:30 PM. Kids rotate through sports-themed activities led by Amazing Athletes. Registration Required.
The Original Farmers' Market: Monument Circle, Downtown
10:00 AM-1:30 PM FREE
Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians: Victory Field, Downtown
1:35 PM Tickets Required
Summer Stock Stage: Dear Evan Hansen (Opening Night): Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Herbie Hancock: Old National Centre
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Thurs | Aug 6
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM. Teens can drop in to play Nintendo Switch games with friends.
Colts Training Camp: "Thirsty Thursday" presented by Bud Light: Colts City & Practice Field, Grand Park, Westfield
Colts City 6:00-11:00 PM | Practice 8:00-10:00 PM Tickets Required ($5)
Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians: Victory Field, Downtown
6:35 PM Tickets Required
Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Summer Stock Stage: Dear Evan Hansen: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Drum Corps International 2026 World Championship - Prelims: Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown
12:00 PM Tickets Required
Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE: Turntable
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Fri | Aug 7
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM. A storytime designed for babies and their caregivers.
Tales 'n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Stories, songs and play for young children and their caregivers.
Free First Friday at Eiteljorg Museum: Eiteljorg Museum, Downtown
3:00-7:00 PM FREE
First Friday Gallery Walk: Mass Ave, Fountain Square, Broad Ripple & Factory Arts District
6:00-9:00 PM FREE
Mass Ave Mudroom's Birthday Throwdown: Factory Arts District, Downtown
6:00-9:00 PM Tickets Required (Fundraiser)
Indiana State Fair Opens: Indiana State Fairgrounds (runs through Aug. 23)
All Day Tickets Required
Drum Corps International 2026 World Championship - Semifinals: Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown
8:30 AM Tickets Required
Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians: Victory Field, Downtown
7:05 PM Tickets Required
Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour: Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
6:30 PM Tickets Required
Lynyrd Skynyrd x Foreigner: Double Trouble Double Vision Tour: Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
6:30 PM Tickets Required
Cole Chaney: HI-FI Indy
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Sat | Aug 8
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Block Party: Central Library | 10:00-11:00 AM. A morning block-building party for kids of all ages.
Storytime at Garfield Park: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM. A morning storytime for young children and their caregivers.
The Gurl/Bro Code STEM Session: Central Library | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. A hands-on STEM workshop encouraging kids to explore science and engineering. Registration Required.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM. Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Chess Club at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 2:00-5:00 PM. Drop in to play chess with other members of the community.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Glendale Town Center Parking Lot, Broad Ripple
8:00 AM-12:00 PM FREE
Garfield Park Farmers Market: Garfield Park
9:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
Pups & Cups: Lugar Plaza, Downtown
8:00 AM-12:00 PM FREE
SoundSport International Music & Food Festival: Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown
10:00 AM FREE
Colts Training Camp: "Salute to Service" presented by Vet Tix: Colts City & Practice Field, Grand Park, Westfield
Colts City 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Practice 10:00-11:35 AM Tickets Required ($5)
Cereal Cinema: Big Hero 6: The Athenaeum, Downtown
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tickets Required ($7)
Drum Corps International 2026 World Championship - All-Age & Finals: Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown
10:00 AM & 5:30 PM Tickets Required
32nd Annual Wicket World of Croquet: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Downtown
10:00 AM-4:30 PM Tickets Required
Stuffie Pet Clinic: Indiana State Museum, Downtown
10:00 AM-3:00 PM Tickets Required
Party on the Plaza: Morris Bicentennial Plaza, Downtown
4:00-7:00 PM FREE
Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians: Victory Field, Downtown
7:05 PM Tickets Required
Five Finger Death Punch: Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
6:45 PM Tickets Required
Emo Nite (Ages 18+): Old National Centre
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Anywhere, Everywhere (21 and Over): Vogue Theatre - IN, Broad Ripple
10:00 PM Tickets Required
Sun | Aug 9
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM. Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Colts Training Camp: Offensive Line/Defensive Line: Colts City & Practice Field, Grand Park, Westfield
Colts City 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Practice 10:00-11:30 AM FREE
Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series: CAMi Campus, Fountain Square
12:00-3:00 PM FREE
Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians: Victory Field, Downtown
1:35 PM Tickets Required
Summer Stock Stage: Dear Evan Hansen: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center
See venue for showtime Tickets Required
Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour w/ Cold War Kids: Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
6:30 PM Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
Team Up for Literacy - Community Night: Christian Park, 4125 English Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Monday, August 10 | 4:00-7:00 PM FREE. Hosted by Indiana Sports Corp, Indianapolis Indians Charities & Pacers Foundation. Youth baseball & basketball activities, a free book giveaway, and a free meal for the first 500 attendees. RSVP via the QR code on the event flyer.
