The IN List 2026: Jun 1 - Jun 7
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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 | Jun 1
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Summer Open Activities - with Kid Central and Teen Central”: Central Library | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Looking for something to do this summer? Visit Kid Central and Teen Central for some fun, tech, arts & crafts, LEGOs, and more! Explore your creativity with exciting hands-on crafts for everyone!
Teen Watchlist - with Teen Central: Central Library | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Drop by, grab a seat, and watch cool movies or binge-worthy shows with other teens. Hang out, chat, react dramatically to plot twists, or just vibe in the background – no pressure either way. Bring your favorite snacks and make yourself comfortable!
Field Day at the Library - with Amazing Athletes: College Ave Branch | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Increase mobility and flexibility through a series of field day games! Inspire movement, problem-solving, and strengthen fine motor skills with each challenge. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Register Here
Robotics Club - with Kids Explore Robotics: Pike Branch | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Get ready to create! Explore the basics of engineering and programming through fun challenges. Each session introduces a new project designed to spark curiosity and teamwork. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Register Here
Minecraft Club: Central Library | 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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!
Tue | Jun 2
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Storytime: Michigan Road | 10:30am - 11:15am Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.
Summer Open Activities - with Kid Central and Teen Central”: Central Library | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Looking for something to do this summer? Visit Kid Central and Teen Central for some fun, tech, arts & crafts, LEGOs, and more! Explore your creativity with exciting hands-on crafts for everyone!
Teen Central Manga Book Club: Central Library | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Join us at Teen Central to read and discuss manga! You will get a chance to meet other manga fans and gush about your favorite titles! Each session, we'll discuss a different theme! For teens, ages 13-18.
Teen Zone: Central Library | 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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!
Storytime Pajama Storytime: Irvington Branch | 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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: Celebration Plaza
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free but waiver is required
Wed | Jun 3
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime: Pike Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and play time
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Ave Branch | 10:30am - 11:30am 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 |10:30am - 11:15am Families with kids of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning. No registration is required.
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
Summer Open Activities - with Kid Central and Teen Central”: Central Library | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Looking for something to do this summer? Visit Kid Central and Teen Central for some fun, tech, arts & crafts, LEGOs, and more! Explore your creativity with exciting hands-on crafts for everyone!
Teen Magic: The Gathering 101: Glendale Branch | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Learn the basics of Magic: The Gathering with an expert from Gamers Loot game store. No experience necessary. All supplies provided
Wednesday Whimsies: STEAM Team! : College Avenue | 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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!
The Original Farmer’s Market: Monument Circle
10 am - 1:30 pm FREE
Summer Stock Stage: Grease- Preview: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
7 pm Tickets Required
STEVE HACKMAN CONDUCTS HIS Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Jun 4
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime: Michigan Road | 10:30am - 11:15am Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.
Zoo Explorers - with the Indianapolis Zoo: Irvington Branch | 10:30am - 11:15am Go wild with the Indianapolis Zoo! Young children will explore life in the rainforest, discover what makes it special, and develop a sense of wonder for the world around them. Register Here
Summer Movie! - with Kid and Teen Central: Central Library | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Take a break from the hot sun and join us for a cool movie! Movies will be appropriate for all ages.
Field Day at the Library - with Amazing Athletes: Central Library | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Increase mobility and flexibility through a series of field day games! Inspire movement, problem-solving, and strengthen fine motor skills with each challenge. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Register Here.
Westside Run Club Indy: Leonard Park Speedway
6 pm FREE
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Summer Stock Stage: Grease- Preview: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
7 pm Tickets Required
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series: Roman Holiday: Newfields
7 pm Tickets Required
Fri | June 5
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.
Tales 'n Play Storytime: Central Library| 11:00am - 12:00pm Stop in for some stories, music, and fun! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join Kid Central for a storytime! Afterward, all are welcome to stay for some open playtime.
Zoo Explorers - with the Indianapolis Zoo: Pike Branch | 11:30am - 12:15am Go wild with the Indianapolis Zoo! Young children will explore life in the rainforest, discover what makes it special, and develop a sense of wonder for the world around them. Register Here
Summer Movie! - with Kid and Teen Central: Central Library | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Take a break from the hot sun and join us for a cool movie! Movies will be appropriate for all ages.
Teen Makers: Crochet 101: Pike Branch | 3:00pm - 4:00pm Dive into the basics of crochet and whip up your first project in a fun, hands-on session made just for teens. We’ll bring the supplies—just show up ready to get creative and make something awesome! Register Here.
Lucas Oil Stadium Tour: Lucas Oil Stadium
11 am | 1 pm | 3 pm Tickets Required
And the Winner is: Best Picture, Best Score, Best Song: Hilbert Circle Theatre
11 am & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
The Ultimate Doors: HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex
7 pm Tickets Required
Summer Stock Stage: Grease- Preview: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
7 pm Tickets Required
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series: Troop Beverly Hills: Newfields
7 pm Tickets Required
Chrissy Chlapecka - 21+: Vogue Theatre
8 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Jun 6
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Kid Central and Teen Central Grand Openings! - (and Summer Reading Kickoff): Central Library | 10:00am - 5:00pm Join us for the grand openings of our new spaces for Kids and Teens! We will be celebrating all day, with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies followed by crafts, refreshments, family activities, and more!
Community Art Garden Playful Public Art-Making Event: Michigan Road Branch | 10:00am - 5:00pm Community members of all ages are invited to use and experiment with everyday objects and art materials to create a playful art installation that celebrates the diversity of Indianapolis.
Storytime at Nora - 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
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.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Glendale Town Center Parking Lot
8 am - 12 pm
Garfield Park Farmers Market: Garfield Park
9 am - 12:30 pm
Woodruff Place Flea Market: 735 Woodruff Place East Drive
8 am - 5 pm Information Found Here
Broad Ripple 5k & Duck Race
5K 9am | Festival 9am-1pm | Duck Race 12:30pm Info & Registration Here.
Teddy Bear Concert Series: Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library
2 pm No registration required. FREE.
Summer Stock Stage: Grease- Preview: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
2 pm & 8 pm Tickets Required
Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Games: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
5 pm Tickets Required
Indy Eleven vs. Forward Madison FC: Carroll Stadium
7 pm Tickets Required
Greensky Bluegrass: Holliday Park
7 pm Tickets Required
Fishers Freight Vs Tulsa Oilers: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
HARDY: THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!: Ruoff Music Center
7 pm Tickets Required
And the Winner is: Best Picture, Best Score, Best Song: Hilbert Circle Theatre
11 am & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Mike Sherm:Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Laughing Matters 2026 featuring Iliza Shlesinger: Clowes Memorial Hall
9 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Jun 7
Indianapolis Public Library Events
The Rise of Indianapolis Greenways and Trails: The Monon, Cultural, and B&O Trails - Explore Our Local History with the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis: Central Library | 2:00pm - 3:30pm Join us for an in-person lecture to learn about the history of Indianapolis's key interconnected trails, the Monon Trail, the Cultural Trail, and the B&O Trail. Adults.
Future in Motion - Youth Dance & Discovery: Central Library | 3:00pm - 4:30pm Let's dance! Join the Indy Dance Council for an exciting afternoon of performances featuring young talent from across Indy, followed by an open level movement workshop onstage (no experience necessary). Register Here.
Woodruff Place Flea Market: 735 Woodruff Place East Drive
10 am - 5 pm Information Found Here
Summer Stock Stage: Grease- Preview: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
2 pm Tickets Required
Indy Eleven - Women's Team vs. Dayton Dutch Lions: Grand Park
6 pm Tickets Required
