The IN List 2026: Sept 7 - 13
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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 | Sept 7
Libraries closed today for Labor Day.
NHRA U.S. Nationals: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
Final Day – Sept 7 Tickets Required
Isaiah Rashad: Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip
Old National Centre
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Tuesday | Sep 8
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers enjoy stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
Play & Learn with Gymboree: Glendale Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM.
Babies and toddlers explore sensory play, songs, and early social play with a Gymboree expert; siblings are welcome to join in.
Teen Central Manga Book Club: Central Library | 4:00-5:00 PM.
Teens ages 13-18 meet to 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.
Landscape & Lagers
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
5:00-7:00 PM FREE
Flow & Freeze With The Fever - Presented by WeShare Health
Morris Bicentennial Plaza (Adjacent to Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
5:30 PM FREE to the first 100 community Members to sign up - registration required
Yoga on the Canal
Admiral Spruance Basin
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Indianapolis Indians vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
Victory Field, Downtown
6:35 PM Tickets Required
Wednesday | Sep 9
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Garfield Park: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 AM.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/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 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.
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Wednesday Whimsies at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 4:30-5:30 PM.
Kids explore the wide world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with a different topic/project each session.
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
Indianapolis Indians vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
Victory Field, Downtown
6:35 PM Tickets Required
Canal Calm: Monthly Sound Bath
Orange Bridge
7:00-8:00 PM FREE
Community Yoga in the Park
Highland Park
7:00 PM - FREE
Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour
Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Alec Flynn
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Damien Jurado
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Thursday | Sep 10
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 AM.
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers enjoy stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
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
Indianapolis Oktoberfest at German Park
German Park, Indianapolis
Sept 10 - Sept 12 Tickets Required ($5 per person, 12 and under free)
Pilates on the Plaza
Vermont St. Plaza
6:00-7:00 PM FREE
Indianapolis Indians vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
Victory Field, Downtown
6:35 PM Tickets Required
Butler Women’s Volleyball vs. Bellarmine
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler University
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Amber Wallin
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:30 PM Tickets Required
Drew Baldridge
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
vaultboy: Are You Ever Coming Back? Tour
Turntable, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Friday | Sep 11
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.
Evening with Penrod
Newfields, Indianapolis
5:30 PM Tickets Required
Indianapolis Indians vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
Victory Field, Downtown
6:35 PM Tickets Required
Dan + Shay: The Young Tour
Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Kelsey Cook
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:00 & 9:15 PM Tickets Required
Shadowgrass
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Emarosa
Turntable, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Forty5 Presents: Drama
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Saturday | Sep 12
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.
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.
Colts 5K Run/Walk
Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown
8:00 AM Tickets Required
Unidos 5K Run/Walk
Indiana War Memorial, Downtown
Time TBA Tickets 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
Penrod Arts Fair
Newfields, Indianapolis
9:00 AM-5:00 PM Tickets Required
Roast Ride
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
10:00 AM-12:30 PM FREE
St. Joan of Arc French Market
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Indianapolis
12:00-10:00 PM FREE (food & beverage tickets $1 each)
No Spandex Required Ride
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
1:00-4:00 PM FREE
Bates-Hendricks Street Fest
Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood, Indianapolis
3:00-8:00 PM Tickets Required
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Back to the Paramount
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Downtown
4:30 PM Tickets Required ($30 adults, free for kids)
Indianapolis Indians vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
Victory Field, Downtown
6:35 PM Tickets Required
Kelsey Cook
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:00 & 9:30 PM Tickets Required
CANN Presents: Yacht Rock Revue Primetime
Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Day26
Turntable, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Houseplant
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 PM Tickets Required
Punchis! Punchis! Banda Rave (18+)
Old National Centre, Downtown
10:00 PM Tickets Required
Reggaeton Party: A Night of Bad Bunny
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
10:00 PM Tickets Required
Sunday | Sep 13
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 PM.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities and experiments.
Indianapolis Colts Home Opener vs. Baltimore Ravens
Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown
1:00 PM Tickets Required
Indianapolis Indians vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Season Finale)
Victory Field, Downtown
1:35 PM Tickets Required
Susan Rice (Rescheduled from 5/3)
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
4:00 PM Tickets Required
Ahren Belisle
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown
7:00 PM Tickets Required
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 (18+)
Old National Centre, Downtown
8:00 PM Tickets Required
MOTHICA
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 PM Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
FOODEES Fest
Castleton Square, Indianapolis
Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20 FREE. 40+ food trucks and craft vendors; Fri 1-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Art Squared
Fountain Square, Indianapolis
Saturday, September 19. Annual local artist marketplace and festival throughout Fountain Square.