The IN List 2026: Mar 2 - Mar 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 | Mar 2
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Paws and Breathe: Glendale Branch | 5 pm - 7 pm Come relax with our dog friends from Paws and Think during our special teen study break. No registration required. Drop in at any time during the scheduled time.
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.
WWE Monday Night RAW: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Lauren Spencer Smith: THE ART OF BEING A MESS TOUR: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Tue | Mar 3
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Your Nose Knows - Sensory Exploration for Toddlers: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Toddlers will learn about senses in this hands-on play exploration with the Indiana State Museum! 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.
Teen Zone Paws to Breathe: Irvington Branch | 4 pm - 5 pm Tweens and teens in grades 6–12 are invited to visit a therapy dog and enjoy other quiet activities in our Teen Zone.
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
Drew & Ellie Holcomb - NEVER GONNA LET YOU GO TOUR: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Mar 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 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.
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 | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement 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.
Butler Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs. Creighton Bluejays Men's Basketball: Hinkle Fieldhouse
6 pm Tickets Required
Altan: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Fuel vs Wichita Thunder: Fishers Event Center
7pm Tickets Required
Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
7:30 pm Tickets Required
redveil w/ Chenayder: The Hi-Fi Indianapolis
8 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Mar 5
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Bilingual Storytime at Irvington - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español: Irvington Branch | 10:30 am - 11 am Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! / ¡Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de libros, canciones y juegos en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español!
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.
Noblesville Boom vs. College Park Skyhawks: The Arena at Innovation Mile
7 pm Tickets Required
ERNEST: LIVE FROM THE SOUTH TOUR: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
The Floozies + Too Many Zooz: Too Many Flooz Tour: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Mar 6
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness: Central Library | 11 am - 11:45 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.
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.
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 Fuel vs Wichita Thunder: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Indpls Ballet & Indpls Symphony Orchestra Present Sleeping Beauty: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Bingo Loco - Ages 21+: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required
Britnee Kellogg: 8 Seconds Saloon
8:45 pm Tickets Required
Anime Rave: Vogue Theatre
9 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Mar 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 Move and Groove: Nora Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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.
Storytime: Garfield Park | 10:30 am - 11 am Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.
Harp Music & Stories: Glendale 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.
Lunar New Year Festival - Year of the Horse 2026: Central Library | 12 pm - 4 pm The Indiana Association of Chinese Americans (IACA) and Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc (ICPAI) will host a Lunar New Year Festival at Central Library. Come join us in celebrating the year of the horse! 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 Beginning 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.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market: Broad Ripple Middle School
9 am - 12 pm
Indy Winter Farmers Market: The AAMP
9 am - 12:30 pm
Winter Rides: Indy Cultural Trail
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 a Pacers Bikeshare bike**. Registration is required and tickets are limited. Register Here.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross: Lucas Oil Stadium
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Indy Fuel vs Wichita Thunder: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Indpls Ballet & Indpls Symphony Orchestra Present Sleeping Beauty: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Foxy Shazam: Turntable
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Pecos & The Rooftops: 8 Seconds Saloon
8:45 pm Tickets Required
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party (18+): Old National Centre
9:30 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Mar 8
Indianapolis Public Library Events.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 2 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
Indy Ignite vs Grand Rapids Rise: Fishers Event Center
6 pm Tickets Required
The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Touring): Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
THE EARLY NOVEMBER & HELLOGOODBYE: 20 Years Young: Vogue Theatre
8 pmTickets Required
