The IN List 2026: Sept 21-27
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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 | Sep 21
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime with Professor Watermelon: College Avenue Branch | 5:30-6:15 PM.
Preschoolers and their families discover how people and animals use trees through stories, songs and activities.
Minecraft Club at Central: Central Library | 5:30-7:30 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 unrated blitz tournament from 6-8 PM.
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
Lego Block Party at Nora: Nora Branch | 6:00-7:00 PM.
Kids flex their creative muscles and building skills with LEGOs.
Bike & Bootcamp
Orange Bridge, Indianapolis Cultural Trail
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Mariachi El Bronx
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Tuesday | Sep 22
Indianapolis Public Library Events
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.
Teen Central Manga Book Club: Central Library | 4:00-5:00 PM.
Teens read and discuss manga and meet fellow fans.
Waterway Exploration with the Indiana State Museum: Irvington Branch | 5:00-6:00 PM.
Kids explore the world of Indiana’s waterways with the Indiana State Museum. Registration Required
Teen Zone at Central Library: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 PM.
Teens ages 12-18 explore art, technology, and games in the Teen Space on the 2nd floor.
Pokemon Card Trading: Glendale Branch | 6:00-7:30 PM.
Kids bring their cards and get ready to trade!
Paws to Read at Glendale: Glendale Branch | 6:00-7:00 PM.
Beginning and reluctant readers build confidence reading aloud to a furry friend. Join the Wait List
Landscape & Lagers
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
5:00-7:00 PM FREE
Yoga on the Canal
Admiral Spruance Basin
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Free Movie Series: The Princess and the Frog
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
7:00 PM FREE (giveaways, meet & greet photo ops, face painting & balloon artist)
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Erykah Badu x The Alchemist
Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Schur
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Wednesday | Sep 23
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Children ages 3-5 and their families enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by playtime.
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.
Little Sprouts: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Little hands create their own tiny terrarium and learn about plants together. Dress to mess! Registration Required
Storytime at Glendale - Toddlers: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Children ages 2 to 4 enjoy stories, songs, and playtime.
Homeschool at the Library: Recess Remix with JumpBunch: Glendale Branch | 1:00-2:00 PM.
Homeschool families get moving with a fun, active session led by JumpBunch. Registration Required
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks: College Avenue Branch | 4:30-5:30 PM.
Kids explore magnets while making their own bookmarks. Registration Required
Teen Gardening 101 with Amy Mullen: Glendale Branch | 4:30-5:30 PM.
Teens learn easy gardening basics like planting, soil, and plant care. Registration Required
123 Andrés - Bilingual Family Concert: Pike Branch | 5:00-6:00 PM.
Families enjoy a high energy, interactive bilingual concert.
The Original Farmers’ Market
Monument Circle, Downtown
10:00 AM-1:30 PM FREE
HIIT IT on the Canal
Orange Bridge
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Hulvey
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Yelawolf & Highly Suspect
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Downtown
7:00 PM Tickets Required
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
Fishers Event Center, Fishers
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Jacques ze Whipper: Circus Kid
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Isiah Kelly
Upstairs at Helium, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
This Is Lorelei
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Joe Pug & Willie Watson
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Thursday | Sep 24
Indianapolis Public Library Events
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.
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM.
Teens, ages 12-17, hang out for low-pressure gaming on the Library’s Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Sunrise Yoga
Admiral Spruance Basin
6:30-7:30 AM FREE
Pilates on the Plaza
Vermont St. Plaza
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Jervis Campbell
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Deric Cahill
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
Sept 24-26 Tickets Required (7:15 PM Thu; times vary by night)
Gary Allan
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Joe Jordan
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Ian Lara
Upstairs at Helium, Downtown
Sept 24-26 Tickets Required (8:00 PM Thu; times vary by night)
Friday | Sep 25
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.
Indiana Animals for Toddlers: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Little scientists investigate the animals native to Indiana in this program led by the Indiana State Museum. Registration Required
Little Sprouts: Irvington Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Little hands create their own tiny terrarium and learn about plants together. Dress to mess! Registration Required
Tales ’n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers enjoy stories, music, and fun, followed by open playtime.
Music Industry Seminar
Black Circle Brewing Co.
7:00 PM FREE (RSVP required)
Butler Volleyball vs. Villanova
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler University
7:00 PM Tickets Required
DJG Indy Funkfest: Morris Day and The Time & The SOS Band
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
7:00 PM Tickets Required
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Leonid & Friends: A Tribute to Chicago
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Rite of Spring & Beethoven
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Indy Jazz Fest: Nicole Zuraitis
The Cabaret, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Switchfoot & Anberlin
Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Jammy Buffet: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Kawaii Rave
Turntable, Broad Ripple
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Saturday | Sep 26
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.
Storytime at Nora - Move and Groove: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Babies and toddlers explore music, movement, and sensory play with a caregiver.
Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks: Glendale Branch | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Kids explore magnets while making their own bookmarks. Registration Required
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.
Teen Gardening 101 with Amy Mullen: College Avenue Branch | 3:00-4:00 PM.
Teens learn easy gardening basics like planting, soil, and plant care. Registration Required
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
Glendale Town Center Parking Lot, Broad Ripple
8:00 AM-12:00 PM FREE
Garfield Park Farmers Market
Garfield Park
9:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
Bikes and Bakeries Ride
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
10:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
Rocky Ripple Festival
Hohlt Park, Rocky Ripple
11:00 AM-6:00 PM FREE (80+ local artists & makers, live music, food vendors & kids activities)
Poetry in Transit
Indiana Humanities, Downtown
1:00-4:00 PM FREE
Indy Jazz Fest: Grand Finale (Sheila E., MonoNeon, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe & more)
Indy Art Center / Opti Park, Broad Ripple
2:00 PM (gates 1:00 PM) Tickets Required, kids 14 & under FREE
Garfield Park Art & Music Fest
MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park
4:00-9:00 PM FREE (50+ artists, live local music, Kids Zone & food for purchase)
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Rite of Spring & Beethoven
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Downtown
5:30 PM Tickets Required
UIndy Football vs. Truman State
Key Stadium, University of Indianapolis
6:00 PM Tickets Required
Butler Volleyball vs. Georgetown
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler University
6:00 PM Tickets Required
Staind, Seether, Hoobastank & Hinder
Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
6:00 PM Tickets Required
Full Moon Yoga Party
North End of the Canal
7:00-10:00 PM FREE
Butler Women’s Soccer vs. Marquette
Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl, Butler University
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Saxsquatch
HI-FI, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
The Basement Yard
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Cash Money & No Limit Tour
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Belmont
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Indy Jazz Fest Afterset: Fonville x Fribush
Turntable, Broad Ripple
10:30 PM (21+) Tickets Required
Sunday | Sep 27
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Library Card Days: Central, Glendale & Pike Branches | All day.
Borrow movies, audiobooks, ebooks, tools and more for free. Get a new library card (or show your current one) and receive a FREE bookbag while supplies last.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Burn Book Drag Brunch
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
12:00 PM Tickets Required
Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans
Lucas Oil Stadium
1:00 PM Tickets Required
Cliff Cash
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Pokey LaFarge
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
COCO on the big screen
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM. Free tickets with registration. Free popcorn & parking to the first 500 guests. Sign up here.