The IN List 2026: Mar 9 - Mar 15
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Mon | Mar 9
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Harp Music & Stories: College Ave 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: Fantasy Fitness - W/Stevie Deal: Central Library | 4 pm - 6 pm Get moving like your favorite characters! Whether you're channeling anime warriors, fantasy fighters, or superhero strength, build real-world fitness inspired by epic fictional worlds. Train your body, sharpen your mindset, and level up—one workout at a time. Register Here.
Camilla Paints the Town - A Children's Opera: College Ave Branch | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Camilla the Chameleon has only known black and white, but she discovers her color and sees the world with newfound wonder. This story weaves in the music of famous composers while teaching children about believing in themselves. Performed by the Indianapolis Opera. Lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Minecraft Club: 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.
Canvas Paint for Kids: PIke Branch | 6 pm - 7 pm Come join the fun at Pike and take home a painted art project! Children 6-12 are welcome to join the fun as we paint on canvases that you can take home! All the supplies will be provided! Register Here..
Tue | Mar 10
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.
Art Adventures: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts to explore art inspired by picture books. Children ages 3-6 will create their own masterpiece using a variety of materials. Dress to mess! 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 Kid Central on the 3rd 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.
Teen: Fantasy Fitness - with Stevie Deal: Nora Branch | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Get moving like your favorite characters! Whether you're channeling anime warriors, fantasy fighters, or superhero strength, build real-world fitness inspired by epic fictional worlds. Train your body, sharpen your mindset, and level up—one workout at a time.
Dungeons & Dragons: Glendale Branch | 6 pm - 7:45 pm First time players or experienced adventurers, join us to explore Dungeons and Dragons. Game materials and dice provided, just bring your imagination! Ages 12 and up.
Paws to Read: Glendale 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
Art Adventures: Irvington Branch | 6 pm - 6:45 pm Join Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts to explore art inspired by picture books. Children ages 3-6 will create their own masterpiece using a variety of materials. Dress to mess! Register Here.
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
English: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Wed | Mar 11
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.
Bilingual Storytime- Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español: Nora Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 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!
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.
English: Indiana Repertory Theatre
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Colter Wall - Memories and Empties: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Lords Of The Sound Orchestra "The Music Of Hans Zimmer": Clowes Memorial Hall
8 pm Tickets Required
Thurs | Mar 12
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Wednesday Whimsies: Art for All!: College Avenue | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Do you like to draw or paint? Maybe tessellations and design are more your speed? We’ll explore it all with Wednesday Whimsies: Art for All - a program dedicated to all the wild and varied modes of art. Come and learn, explore, and create! Ask staff about this week's topic/project. 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.
Beethoven's 8th Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
11 am Tickets Required
March First Thursday Hilbert Circle Theatre
7 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7 pm Tickets Required
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong : Vogue Theatre
7 pm Tickets Required
Indy Ignite vs Orlando Valkyries: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Colter Wall - Memories and Empties: Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
English: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents Machinal: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The Ten Tenors: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Fri | Mar 13
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 am - 12 pm 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.
Indy Fuel vs Fort Wayne Komets: Fishers Event Center
7 pm Tickets Required
Last Podcast on the Left: JK Ultra Tour (18+): Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
English: Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Southbank Theatre Presents Machinal: Shelton Auditorium
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Beethoven's 8th Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Vitamin String Quartet: Clowes Memorial Hall
8 pm Tickets Required
Sat | Mar 14
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.
Camilla Paints the Town - A Children's Opera: Nora Branch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Camilla the Chameleon has only known black and white, but she discovers her color and sees the world with newfound wonder. This story weaves in the music of famous composers while teaching children about believing in themselves. Performed by the Indianapolis Opera. Lasts approximately 45 minutes.
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.
The Gurl Code/ Bro Code - Presented by The Center for Black Literature & Culture: Central Library | 1 pm - 3 pm Get ready to celebrate The Gurl Code turning 9 years strong! Join us for an awesome in-person event filled with fun vibes, cool people, and loads of laughs at a magical, Tiana-inspired day of creativity, coding, and celebration! Register Here.
Teen: Fantasy Fitness - with Stevie Deal: Garfield Park | 2 pm - 3 pm Get moving like your favorite characters! Whether you're channeling anime warriors, fantasy fighters, or superhero strength, build real-world fitness inspired by epic fictional worlds. Train your body, sharpen your mindset, and level up—one workout at a time. 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
Southbank Theatre Presents Machinal: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts and Event Center
4 pm Tickets Required
English: Indiana Repertory Theatre
5 pm Tickets Required
Fishers Freight vs Quad City Steamwheelers: Fishers Event Center
5 pm Tickets Required
Noblesville Boom vs. Westchester Knicks: The Arena at Innovation Mile
6 pm Tickets Required
Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour: Old National Center
7 pm Tickets Required
The Price Is Right Live: Old National Centre
7 pm Tickets Required
Samantha Bee: Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts
7 pm Tickets Required
Matt McCusker: Healing Frequency Tour: Clowes Memorial Hall
7 pm Tickets Required
Beethoven's 8th Symphony: Hilbert Circle Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Tyler Farr: 8 Seconds Saloon
8:45 pm Tickets Required
GorillaT: 360 Set: Old National Centre
9:30 pm Tickets Required
Sun | Mar 15
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
English: Indiana Repertory Theatre
2 pm Tickets Required
An Afternoon with Sphinx: Sacred Heart Parish
2 pm No tickets required
Southbank Theatre Presents Machinal: Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts and Event Center
2 pm Tickets Required
Noblesville Boom vs. Westchester Knicks: The Arena at Innovation Mile
3 pm Tickets Required
INZO - MIRRORVERSE TOUR: Old National Centre
6 pm Tickets Required
GenX Takeover Comedy Tour: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Genx Takeover Comedy Tour Vip Meet And Greet Add On: Clowes Memorial Hall
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Heart: Fishers Event Center
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Moonchild: Waves Tour: Old National Centre
8 pm Tickets Required