The IN List 2026: Sept 28-Oct 4
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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.
nMonday | Sep 28
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime with Professor Watermelon: College Avenue Branch | 5:30-6:15 PM.
Preschoolers and their families discover stories, songs and activities together.
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.
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.
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Semi-Finals
Frank and Katrina Basile Theater at Newfields
1:30-4:15 PM & 7:30-10:15 PM Tickets Required
Bike & Bootcamp
Orange Bridge, Indianapolis Cultural Trail
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Tuesday | Sep 29
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.
Teen Central Manga Book Club: Central Library | 4:00-5:00 PM.
Teens read and discuss manga and meet fellow fans.
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.
Landscape & Lagers
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
5:00-7:00 PM FREE
Yoga on the Canal
Admiral Spruance Basin
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
WNBA Playoffs: Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
6:30 PM Tickets Required
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Donor Appreciation Concert featuring Sirena Huang
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Wednesday | Sep 30
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.
Storytime at Glendale - Toddlers: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:30 AM.
Children ages 2 to 4 enjoy stories, songs, and playtime.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
The Original Farmers' Market
Monument Circle, Downtown
10:00 AM-1:30 PM FREE
ZooBoo (Wed.-Sun. through Nov. 1)
Indianapolis Zoo
Starts 2:00 PM daily Tickets Required
HIIT IT on the Canal
Orange Bridge
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Lucy Darling: Magic Show
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
7:30 PM Tickets Required
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Classical Finals - Night One
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Bombargo
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
She's Green
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Thursday | Oct 1
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.
Here Come The Mummies
HI-FI, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Downtown
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Sam Tallent
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Classical Finals - Night Two
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Zach John King: Get To Drinkin' Tour
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
DENNETT
Turntable, Broad Ripple
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Friday | Oct 2
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.
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.
Read the Room, with Linda Clemons
The Skyline Club, Downtown
6:00 PM Tickets Required
The Lion King
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Downtown
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Flicker//Fade
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Olivia O'Brien: The PIXIE Tour
Turntable, Broad Ripple
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Majid Jordan & Bryson Tiller: Neo Trapsoul Tour
Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
7:30 PM Tickets Required
The Da Vinci Code
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Finals - Night One
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Sam Tallent
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:00 PM & 9:15 PM Tickets Required
ŁASZEWO: Road to Breakaway Tour
The Vogue, Broad Ripple
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Bayonne
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Saturday | Oct 3
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.
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.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
Glendale Town Center Parking Lot
8:00 AM-12:00 PM FREE
MORE THAN PINK Walk
Military Park at White River State Park, Downtown
8:00 AM (site opens), 10:30 AM ceremony Tickets Required
Garfield Park Farmers Market
Garfield Park
9:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest
Harrison Center, Downtown
10:00 AM-4:00 PM FREE
We Walk Indy: Downtown Canal Series
North End of the Canal, Downtown
10:45 AM-12:00 PM FREE
GermanFest
The Athenaeum, Downtown
11:30 AM-6:30 PM Tickets Required
Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
HI-FI, Fountain Square
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Thousand Below
Turntable, Broad Ripple
7:00 PM Tickets Required
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Finals - Night Two
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Sturgill Simpson as Johnny Blue Skies: Mutiny For The Masses Tour
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Shwayze
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
CID
The Vogue, Broad Ripple
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Sunday | Oct 4
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Fiesta de la Familia: A Celebration of Latin American Cultures
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
10:00 AM-5:00 PM FREE. Free advance tickets required, reserve here.
The Da Vinci Code
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Downtown
2:00 PM Tickets Required
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: Gala Awards Ceremony
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Downtown
4:00 PM Tickets Required
Kara Cole
Turntable, Broad Ripple
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Kidd G: Forever Bender Tour
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Sunn O)))
The Vogue, Broad Ripple
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
COCO on the big screen
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown
Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM. Free tickets with registration. Free popcorn & parking to the first 500 guests. Registration Requried.