The IN List 2026: Jun 15 - Jun 21
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 | Jun 15
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Meet and Play: Glendale Branch | 0:30am - 11:30am Bring your young child to play while you meet other caregivers of young children! Children will have opportunities for playful learning while caregivers can chat about life with littles. Perfect for children ages 0-5. Register Here.
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!
Teen Magic: The Gathering 101: Irvington 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. 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!
I AM WILD Exploration - with the Indiana State Museum: College Ave Branch | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Explore the flora and fauna of different habitats through hands-on learning. Build your own bug motel, create art inspired by wildlife, and more! Based on the Indiana State Museum’s I AM WILD: A Charley Harper traveling exhibit visiting this summer. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Register Required.
Tue | Jun 16
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!
I AM WILD Exploration - with the Indiana State Museum: College Ave Branch | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Explore the flora and fauna of different habitats through hands-on learning. Build your own bug motel, create art inspired by wildlife, and more! Based on the Indiana State Museum’s I AM WILD: A Charley Harper traveling exhibit visiting this summer. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Register Required.
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!
Canal Squad Workout: Celebration Plaza
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free but waiver is required
& Juliet (Touring): Clowes Memorial Hall
7 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Passion Pit - The Pretty Penny Tour: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Jun 17
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!
Field Day at the Library - with Amazing Athletes: Nora Branch | 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. Registration Required
LEGO Club: Glendale Branch | 4:00pm - 5:30pm School-age children are invited to build with Legos, try challenges, and do STEM projects. Registration Required
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
The Underground Railroad Tour
10 am - 12 pm Every Indiana community has oral histories about those individuals who participated in the Underground Railroad, but the nature of the network sometimes makes it difficult to find evidence to substantiate the stories. Learn about those buried in Crown Hill Cemetery and the role that they played in this important group. $15 Tickets
& Juliet (Touring): Clowes Memorial Hall
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Eleven vs. Brooklyn FC: Carroll Stadium
7 pm Tickets Required
Enter Shikari: HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex
7 pm Tickets Required
Kail Lowry: Fatherless Behavior Tour: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Jun 18
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Meet and Play: College Ave Branch | 10:30am - 11:30am Bring your young child to play while you meet other caregivers of young children! Children will have opportunities for playful learning while caregivers can chat about life with littles. Perfect for children ages 0-5. Registration Required
Build It! - Woodworking with Deeply Ingrained: Central Library | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Let's get building! Learn basic woodworking skills and how to use tools safely to build your own project. Each participant starts with raw materials and leaves with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional finished piece. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Registration Required
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 age.
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon: Central LIbrary | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, ages 12-17, are welcome to come hang out for an evening of low-pressure gaming. Meet some new friends and join in for a round of Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, or one of our other games on our Switch or Switch 2!
Field Day at the Library - with Amazing Athletes: Pike Branch | 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Registration Required
Westside Run Club Indy: Leonard Park Speedway
6 pm FREE
& Juliet (Touring): Clowes Memorial Hall
7 pm Tickets Required
GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026: Ruoff Music Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Crime Unfiltered: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Jump - Van Halen Tribute: HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Fri | June 19
Lucas Oil Stadium Tour: Lucas Oil Stadium
11 am | 1 pm | 3 pm Tickets Required
& Juliet (Touring): Clowes Memorial Hall
7 pm Tickets Required
Kid Rock - Freedom 250 Tour: Ruoff Music Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Legacy Fest Concert featuring Teddy Riley, Guy 2.0 & Friends: Walker Theatre
8:30 pm Tickets Required
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series Dream Girls: Newfields
7 pm Tickets Required
Juneteenth Celebrations
Indiana State Museum | Indiana HIstorical Society | Newfields
Sat | Jun 20
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Block Party: Central Library | 10:00am - 11:00am 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 | 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.
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
Build It! - Woodworking with Deeply Ingrained: Pike Branch | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Let's get building! Learn basic woodworking skills and how to use tools safely to build your own project. Each participant starts with raw materials and leaves with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional finished piece. This program is for kids ages 6-12.
Teen Magic: The Gathering 101: College Branch | 3:30pm - 4:30pm Learn the basics of Magic: The Gathering with an expert from Gamers Loot game store. No experience necessary. All supplies provided
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Glendale Town Center Parking Lot
8 am - 12 pm
Garfield Park Farmers Market: Garfield Park
9 am - 12:30 pm
& Juliet (Touring): Clowes Memorial Hall
2 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Hot Mulligan: Old National Centre
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Spafford: HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex
7 pm Tickets Required
Fishers Freight vs Iowa Barnstormers: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
MGK: Lost Americana Tour: Ruoff Music Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Jun 21
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | 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.
& Juliet (Touring): Clowes Memorial Hall
1 pm & 6 pm Tickets Required
Santana & The Doobie Brothers - Oneness Tour 2026: Ruoff Music Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Connor Price & Nic D "Iconic Tour": Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
