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Monday | Oct 26
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Teen Watchlist: Central Library | 4:00-6:00 pm.
Teens drop by to watch movies or binge-worthy shows with other teens. Snacks welcome.
Waterway Exploration with the Indiana State Museum: College Avenue Branch | 4:30-5:30 pm.
Kids ages 6-12 build bridges and dpms and design a boat in hands-on river challenges. Registration Required
Minecraft Club at Central: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 pm.
Kids ages 7 and up mine, build and play with fellow Minecrafters on the 3rd floor.
Books & Rooks Chess Club: Central Library | 5:30-8:00 pm.
All ages and skill levels drop in for free chess in the Central Library Atrium, with a free blitz tournpment from 6-8 pm.
An Evening with Chloe Gong: Central Library | 6:00-7:00 pm.
Teens and adults join a conversation with bestselling young adult author Chloe Gong. Registration Required
Ad Astra Science Fiction Book Group: Central Library | 6:00-7:00 pm.
All ages gather in the Special Collections Room to talk science fiction.
Teen Library Council at Nora: Nora Branch | 6:00-7:30 pm.
Teens ages 13-18 talk books and media, plan events and earn volunteer hours.
Introduction to Debate - Part 2: College Avenue Branch | 6:00-7:15 pm.
Middle school students build debate skills and confidence in this free six week progrpm. Registration Required
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (through Nov. 1)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 pm-5:00 pm FREE
Fpmily Movie Night (Irvington Halloween Festival)
Crystal Creek Farm, Irvington
Dusk FREE. Outdoor movie, parking is limited so carpool, walk or bike if you can.
Tuesday | Oct 27
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 pm-12:00 pm.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs and playtime.
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 pm.
Preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers join for stories, fingerplays and crafts.
Teen Fic Club: Make it "Write"!: College Avenue Branch | 4:30-6:00 pm.
Teens write fanfic or original stories in this monthly writing club. Registration Required
Kids STEpm Lab: Robotics: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 pm.
Kids explore engineering and coding with VEX GO robotics kits.
Teen Zone at Central: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 pm.
Teens ages 12-18 explore art, technology and gpmes in the Teen Space on the 2nd floor.
Teen Gardening 101: Garfield Park Branch | 6:00-7:00 pm.
Teens learn planting, soil and plant care basics, even for a windowsill garden. Registration Required
Pokemon Card Trading: Glendale Branch | 6:00-7:30 pm.
Kids 11 and under bring their cards and trade.
Spooky Gpme Night: Nora Branch | 6:00-7:30 pm.
Teens and adults play spooky gpmes with snacks and crafts.
Paws to Read at Glendale: Glendale Branch | 6:00-7:00 pm.
Kids ages 6-11 build reading confidence by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. Join the Wait List
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (through Nov. 1)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 pm-5:00 pm FREE
A Night of Spirits: Séance & Readings (Irvington Halloween Festival)
Bona Thompson Memorial Center, Irvington
6:00 pm & 8:30 pm Tickets Required
PUP
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Horror Shorts Movie Night (Irvington Halloween Festival)
Kan-Kan Cinema
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Genitorturers: Live + Lewd Tour
Turntable, Broad Ripple
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Neoni
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Wednesday | Oct 28
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 pm.
Children ages 3-5 and their fpmilies enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, followed by playtime and art.
Storytime at Pike: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:15 pm.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and play time.
Storytime at Garfield Park - Read with a Witch: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 pm.
A Halloween storytime presented by The Black Hat Society, Irvington's dancing witches, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Storytime at Glendale - Toddlers: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:30 pm.
Children ages 2 to 4 and an adult enjoy books, songs, dancing and crafts, followed by playtime.
Storytime at Irvington - Babies & Toddlers: Irvington Branch | 10:30-11:15 pm.
Babies and toddlers, birth through age 3, with an adult enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fpmily Storytime at Nora: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 pm.
Fpmilies with children of all ages enjoy stories, songs and movement activities.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 pm.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities with robots, LEGOs and more on the 3rd floor.
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (through Nov. 1)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 pm-5:00 pm FREE
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo
Starts 2:00 pm daily Tickets Required
A Spirited Auction (Irvington Halloween Festival)
Irvington Public Library
6:30 pm Tickets Required Doors open at 6:30, auction starts at 7:15.
Pacers vs. 76ers
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Twilight Tales: Beyond the Grave (Oct. 28 & 30, ages 18+)
Indiana State Museum
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Willi Carlisle with Tall Tall Trees
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Thursday | Oct 29
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 pm-12:00 pm.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 pm.
Preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers join for stories, fingerplays and crafts.
Teen Switch Gpming Afternoon: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 pm.
Teens ages 12-17 play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance and more on the Switch.
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (through Nov. 1)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 pm-5:00 pm FREE
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo
Starts 2:00 pm daily Tickets Required
A Night Out in Sleepy Hollow (Irvington Halloween Festival)
Irving Circle Park, Irvington
6:00 pm FREE. Stories start at 6:30 pm. No ticket or RSVP required.
Taper's Choice with Shrunken Elvis
HI-FI, Fountain Square
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Darrin Brown
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Scottish Rite Cathedral
8:45 pm Tickets Required
Friday | Oct 30
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Library: Glendale Branch | 10:00-10:40 pm.
Kids and fpmilies get an interactive circus preview from Ringling's Hype Crew. Registration Required
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 pm.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:00 pm.
Babies and toddlers (6-36 months) enjoy sensory play and songs with a Gymboree expert, with an ASL interpreter. Registration Required
Tales 'n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11:00 pm-12:00 pm.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers enjoy stories and music, then stay for open play.
Teen Murder Mystery Night: Glendale Branch | 6:00-8:00 pm.
Teens solve a Halloween mystery set at a comic festival.
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (through Nov. 1)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 pm-5:00 pm FREE
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo
Starts 2:00 pm daily Tickets Required
Zombie Bike Ride (Irvington Halloween Festival)
Irvington Public Library, Irvington
6:00 pm FREE. Bring bike lights. No RSVP or ticket required.
Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Indiana Landmarks Center
6:30 pm & 8:45 pm Tickets Required
Sommore
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm & 9:15 pm Tickets Required
Evan Honer with Zach Seabaugh
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Irvington Ghost Tour (Fri. & Sat. through Oct. 30)
Johnson Ave. & E. Washington St., Irvington
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Noah Gundersen with Runnner and Breakup Shoes
HI-FI, Fountain Square
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Twilight Tales: Beyond the Grave (Oct. 28 & 30, ages 18+)
Indiana State Museum
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Willipm Shatner Live On-Stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The Rocky Horror Show (Oct. 30-31)
The Athenaeum Basile Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Post Animal: Maybe You Have To Tour
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Shakey Graves: Fondness, Etc. Tour
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Saturday | Oct 31
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Block Party: Central Library | 10:00-11:00 pm.
Kids build and create with LEGOs, blocks and other kid-friendly materials on the 3rd floor.
Storytime at Nora - Halloween Story & Craft: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 pm.
A not so spooky storytime for ages 3-6 with pumpkin crafts. Costumes welcome.
Chess for Beginners: College Avenue Branch | 1:00-2:00 pm.
Kids and teens learn chess fundpmentals with puzzles and play in this six week series. Registration Required
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 pm.
Kids and fpmilies drop in for robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts and gpmes on the 3rd floor.
Chess Club at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 2:00-5:00 pm.
All ages and skill levels drop in to play chess in the Fish Room.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
Glendale Town Center Parking Lot, Broad Ripple
9:00 pm-12:00 pm FREE
Irvington Vpmpire Run (Free Little Bat Dash for kids at 11:30 pm)
Irvington, 236 S. Audubon Rd.
9:30 pm Tickets Required
Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Street Fair
E. Washington St., Irvington
10:00 pm-4:00 pm FREE
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (through Nov. 1)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 pm-5:00 pm FREE
STEM Fpmilia Fest
Indiana Convention Center
10:00 pm-2:00 pm FREE
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo
Starts 2:00 pm daily Tickets Required
Historic Irvington Halloween Parade
Irvington
3:30 pm FREE. Lineup begins at 3:00 pm.
Sommore
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm & 9:30 pm Tickets Required
The Rocky Horror Show (Oct. 30-31)
The Athenaeum Basile Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
pmerican Aquarium with Kalyn Fay
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 pm Tickets Required
The Dead Can Dance
Turntable, Broad Ripple
10:00 pm Tickets Required
Sunday | Nov 1
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 pm.
Kids and fpmilies drop in for robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts and gpmes on the 3rd floor.
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (final day)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 pm-5:00 pm FREE
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1, final day)
Indianapolis Zoo
Starts 2:00 pm daily Tickets Required
Pacers vs. Nets
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
5:00 pm Tickets Required
Sommore
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm Tickets Required
The Bends
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
The Faint
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
Butler Free Community Movie Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
Tuesday, December 1. FREE, no tickets required. Santa meet & greet, glitter tattoos and a Christmas ornpment craft. Learn more.
Holiday Mart
Junior League of Indianapolis
November 19-21. Learn more.