The IN List 2026: Oct 5th - 11th
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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.
Monday | Oct 5
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Teen Watchlist: Central Library | 4:00-6:00 PM.
Teens drop by, grab a seat and watch cool movies or binge-worthy shows with other teens.
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 using the Library's laptops or iPads.
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 tournament from 6-8 PM.
The Village: A Social Practice Art Session & Exhibit Opening: Central Library | 5:30-7:30 PM.
All ages join the opening reception and make yarn pompoms that become part of a large-scale fiber art piece called The Village.
Introduction to Debate - Part 2: College Avenue Branch | 6:00-7:15 PM.
Middle school students sharpen their skills and build confidence in this free six week debate program. Registration Required
Dia de Muertos Community Art and Altar Exhibit (through Oct. 31)
Eiteljorg Museum
10:00 AM-5:00 PM FREE
Tuesday | Oct 6
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Bilingual Storytime at Michigan Road - Spanish: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM.
Young children enjoy books, songs and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun.
Waterway Exploration with the Indiana State Museum: Nora Branch | 3:00-4:00 PM.
Kids ages 6-12 build bridges and dams, design a boat and tackle hands-on river challenges. Registration Required
Teen Central Manga Book Club: Central Library | 4:00-5:00 PM.
Teens ages 13-18 read and discuss manga and meet fellow fans.
Teen Zone at Central: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 PM.
Teens ages 12-18 explore art, technology, and games in the Teen Space on the 2nd floor.
Crochet-A-Long: Pike Branch | 6:00-7:30 PM.
All ages learn a new craft and make something for the unhoused. Basic supplies provided.
Paws to Read at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 6:00-7:00 PM.
Beginning and reluctant readers build confidence reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. Join the Wait List
Storytime at Irvington - Pajamas: Irvington Branch | 6:30-7:00 PM.
Little ones wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffie for bedtime stories, songs and activities.
Landscape & Lagers
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
5:00-7:00 PM FREE
Disney's The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Music at Butler: Butler Generations Ensemble and Butler University Jazz Ensemble
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
7:30 PM FREE
Radel Ortiz
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 PM Tickets Required
BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Laci Kaye Booth
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Wednesday | Oct 7
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Garfield Park: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities.
Storytime at Pike: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and play time.
Storytime at Irvington - Babies & Toddlers: Irvington Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Babies and toddlers, birth through age 3, with an adult enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.
Bilingual Storytime at College Avenue - Spanish: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM.
Young children enjoy books, songs and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.
Storytime at Glendale - Toddlers: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Children ages 2 to 4 and an adult enjoy stories, songs, dancing and crafts, followed by playtime.
Tea Time Story Time: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Kids ages 0-3 join a tea themed storytime that practices sharing and caring for others. Space is limited.
Waterway Exploration with the Indiana State Museum: Glendale Branch | 2:00-3:00 PM.
Kids ages 6-12 build bridges and dams, design a boat and tackle hands-on river challenges. Registration Required
Circulating Sound Concert featuring Guy Holbert: Central Library | 2:00-3:00 PM.
All ages enjoy an hour of soothing saxophone in the Central Library Garden (or the Atrium if the weather doesn't cooperate).
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments on the 3rd floor.
Wednesday Whimsies: STEAM Team!: College Avenue Branch | 4:30-5:30 PM.
School-age kids create and explore science, technology, math, art and engineering. Registration Required
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park
Starts 2:00 PM daily Tickets Required
Fresh Wednesday Market
Irving Theater, Irvington
4:00 PM FREE
Heartland Film Festival Preview Screening: First Five
Scottish Rite Cathedral
6:00 PM Tickets Required
Brenn!
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Disney's The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Staci McCrackin: Decades of Soul Divas
The Jazz Kitchen, Broad Ripple
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Chris Klemens
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 PM Tickets Required
The House of Bernarda Alba (Oct. 7-11)
Lilly Hall Studio Theatre, Butler University
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Duckwall Artist Series: Slides In Harmony Trombone Quartet
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
7:30 PM FREE
Visiting Writers Series: Arthur Sze
Butler University
7:30 PM FREE
Giovannie and The Hired Guns
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Thursday | Oct 8
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun.
Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks: Nora Branch | 2:00-3:00 PM.
Kids explore multiple art techniques and learn how magnets work while making a custom magnetic bookmark. Registration Required
LEGO Build It: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM.
Builders ages 6 and up imagine, play and build with a build challenge, a kit or their own creation.
Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks: Irvington Branch | 4:30-5:30 PM.
Kids explore multiple art techniques and learn how magnets work while making a custom magnetic bookmark. Registration Required
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park
Starts 2:00 PM daily Tickets Required
The Da Vinci Code
Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 PM Tickets Required
Heartland International Film Festival: Opening Night, JIMMY (Festival runs Oct. 8-18)
Scottish Rite Cathedral
5:30 PM Tickets Required
COCO on the big screen
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
6:30 PM FREE. Free tickets required, reserve here. Free popcorn to the first 500 guests and free parking.
Michael Franti Trio
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Disney's The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Craig Robinson
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Collin Chamberlin
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Cheekface
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Alana Springsteen: I HOPE THIS HELPS TOUR
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Friday | Oct 9
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun.
Storytime with Professor Watermelon: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Kids ages 2-6 and their caregivers discover how people, animals and insects depend on trees for food and shelter.
Bilingual Storytime at Garfield Park - Spanish: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM.
Young children enjoy books, songs and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish.
Little Sprouts: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Preschoolers create their own tiny terrarium and learn about plants in this hands-on workshop. Dress to mess! Registration Required
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Central Library | 11:00-11:30 AM.
Babies and toddlers (6-36 months) enjoy sensory play, songs, and the beginnings of social play with a Gymboree expert. Registration Required
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park
Starts 2:00 PM daily Tickets Required
Night at the Boo Bash
Indiana State Museum, White River State Park
6:00-8:30 PM Tickets Required
"Wet Wet Mud" Picnic (Opening)
Garfield Park Arts Center
6:00-9:00 PM FREE
Modern Movie Night: North by Northwest
Indiana Landmarks Center
6:00-9:00 PM Tickets Required
Bayside
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
6:30 PM Tickets Required
Irvington Ghost Tour (Fri. & Sat. through Oct. 30)
Johnson Ave. & E. Washington St., Irvington
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Disney's The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
7:00 PM Tickets Required
The Bad Plus Farewell Tour
The Jazz Kitchen, Broad Ripple
7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Tickets Required
Clint Black & Midland: A Frontline Benefit Concert
Everwise Amphitheater, White River State Park
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Craig Robinson
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 PM & 9:15 PM Tickets Required
Mary Santora
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 PM & 9:45 PM Tickets Required
Building Jerusalem (Fri.-Sun. through Oct. 25)
IF Theatre
7:30 PM Tickets Required
The Da Vinci Code
Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Stephen Day
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Taylor Bickett
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Saturday | Oct 10
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Block Party: Central Library | 10:00-11:00 AM.
Kids build and create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly materials on the 3rd floor.
Tea Time Story Time: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Kids ages 0-3 join a tea themed storytime that practices sharing and caring for others. Space is limited.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Chess Club at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 2:00-5:00 PM.
All ages and skill levels are welcome to drop in and play chess with fellow community members.
Making Together - In Unison: Pike Branch | 2:00-4:00 PM.
All ages add to a collaborative art project commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Teen Build It with Deeply Ingrained: Michigan Road Branch | 2:00-3:30 PM.
Teens learn basic woodworking skills and leave with a functional planter box. All materials and tools provided. Registration Required
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
Glendale Town Center Parking Lot, Broad Ripple
9:00 AM-12:00 PM FREE
Garfield Park Farmers Market
Garfield Park
9:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
We Walk Indy: Dog Walk
Three Dog Bakery, Mass Ave
9:00-10:30 AM FREE
Roast Ride
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
10:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
ABC Health & Fitness Expo
Indiana Convention Center
10:00 AM-8:00 PM Tickets Required
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park
Starts 2:00 PM daily Tickets Required
Disney's The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Tickets Required
The Da Vinci Code
Indiana Repertory Theatre
4:00 PM & 8:00 PM Tickets Required
Cottage Home Block Party
Cottage Home Neighborhood
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Free
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour
Lucas Oil Stadium
5:30 PM Tickets Required
Scene Queen
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
6:30 PM Tickets Required
Preseason: Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Indy Eleven vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
Michael A. Carroll Stadium
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Irvington Ghost Tour
Johnson Ave. & E. Washington St., Irvington
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Craig Robinson
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Tickets Required
Mary Santora
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 PM & 10:00 PM Tickets Required
Spooky Stories
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Bear Ghost
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Squirrel Flower with Dari Bay
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Sunday | Oct 11
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Spooky Sprint Indianapolis
White River State Park
8:00-11:00 AM Tickets Required
Irvington Farmers Market
Ellenberger Park, Irvington
12:00-3:00 PM FREE
Disney's The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
1:00 PM & 6:30 PM Tickets Required
ZooBoo (Wed - Sun through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park
Starts 2:00 PM daily Tickets Required
The Da Vinci Code
Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 PM & 6:00 PM Tickets Required
Bluewater Kings
The Jazz Kitchen, Broad Ripple
6:00 PM Tickets Required
Ghostbusters in Concert
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
6:00 PM Tickets Required
Sweet Pill
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Craig Robinson
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Jumpin' For Jazz Annual Benefit Concert
The Jazz Kitchen, Broad Ripple
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Nicole Atkins
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
David Nail
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
Hocus Pocus (Free Community Movie Series)
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM. FREE, no tickets required. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Trick-or-treat stations, glitter tattoos and balloon twisting. Learn more.