The IN List 2025: Jan 13 - Jan 19
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around the West Side of Indy. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupbrownsburg throughout the week for any event changes or additions.
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 | Jan 13
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Book Babies: 9-9:45am. Ages 0-1. Sing, rhyme, bounce, tickle and play together.
Toddler Time: Penguins: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes and song. {FULL}
Young Hoosier Book Club: 6-6:45pm. Ages 6-11.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Story Time: Toddlers: 10-10:45am. Ages 1.5-3. Dance, sing, read & play!
Preschool Story Time: 10-10:45am. Ages 4-Kindergarten. Sing, explore books & craft with Mr. Blake.
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Stories, exploration and movement.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Teens Can Sew: Drawstring Bags: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Learn to use a sewing machine & create a drawstring bag.
Make It: Fantasy World Building: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Create a fantasy world map.
Christmas Tree Drop Off & Recycle: 8am-6pm. Avon Town Hall Park. Through 1/31/25.
Trivia at Nigh Brewing: 7pm. Free. 2067 Hadley Rd., Plainfield.
Women’s Self Defense Class: 7:30-9pm. 75 Whittington Drive, Brownsburg. Wear comfy workout clothes & bring a water bottle. No registration needed. Free.
Tuesday | Jan 14
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Preschool Story Time: It’s All About Winter: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts. Will be having hot chocolate in class.
Teddy Bears: Penguins: 10-10:45am. Ages 1-3.5. Stories, rhymes and songs. {WAITLIST}
Preschool Storytime: It’s All About Winter: Hot Chocolate: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts. Will be having hot chocolate in class. {FULL}
Story Tails with dogs from Love on a Leash: 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 6-11. Bring a favorite book and read aloud to the therapy pets.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
512 Innovators: Lego: 5-6pm. Grades 5-12. {FULL}
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. Elementary-12th grade. Play (or learn how) chess. No registration required.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Mario Kart Tournament: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Race against friends and try to win a prize.
Astronomy Night: Constellations: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Explore & learn with a fun star based activity.
Danville Library Events: 101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Story Time: 10-11am. Stories, songs and activities.
Elementary Book Club: 3:30-4:30pm. Reading, fun activities and friendship.
Just Desserts Mystery Book Club: 5:30pm. 18+. Pick up book at Adult Services desk & join for discussion and desserts.
Indiana Mad Ants vs South Bay Lakers: 12:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Free to play.
Hambone’s Trivia: 6:30-8:30pm (game begins at 7pm) The Prewitt, Plainfield. Free to play. Dinner & drinks available for purchase.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets required.
Wednesday | Jan 15
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Family Time: Penguins: 10-10:45am. Ages 0-3.5. Songs, rhymes and stories. {FULL}
Preschool Story Time: It’s All About Winter: 10-10:45am. Ages 3.5-6. Stories, songs and crafts. Will be having hot chocolate in class.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. Ages 3-18 months. Music, nursery rhymes, fingerplays and a simple story.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. Grades 1-4.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime.
Paper Crafts: Winter Lanterns: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Create winter lanterns.
Play, Learn, Grow: Babies-preschoolers. Read, sing and play.
Live Trivia at Rush Off Main: 7-9pm. 5767 N Green St., Brownsburg. Free to play!
Wine Down Wednesday DIY Workshop: 6-9pm. Board & Brush (434 E. Main St., Brownsburg). Bring your own wine and have a fun girls night or date night creating your own unique wood sign! Cost $73-$78. Registration required.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets required.
Thursday | Jan 16
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 4:30-5pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
National Nothing Day: 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. After the busy holidays, get together to celebrate nothing day!
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 5-5:30pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers TIGERS: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 5-8. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Avon Library Events: 498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Art, Rhyme & Toddler Time: 1-1:45pm. Ages 1.5-3.5.
Preschool Story Time: 2-2:45pm. Ages 4-K. Sing songs, explore books and make crafts with Mr. Blake.
Pajama Storytime: 5:30-6:15pm. Ages 3-6. Bring a stuffed animal, wear your pajamas and snuggle up for stories, songs and books!
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts.
Make It: Duct Tape Crafts: 5-5:30pm. School age children. Design your own backpack tag with colorful duct tape.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets required.
Friday | Jan 17
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschoolers. Stories + movement activities.
Teens Craft: Fake Snow: 3:15-4pm. Teens. Make snow that will never melt.
Indianapolis Home Show: 10am-8pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds. Tickets required (free for children 5 and under).
Indiana Mad Ants vs Wisconsin Herd: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: 7pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets required.
Henry Lee Summer: 8:45pm. 8 Seconds Saloon. 21+. Tickets Required.
Christmas Tree Drop Off & Recycle: 8am-6pm. Avon Town Hall Park.
Live Music @ The Prewitt: 7-9 pm. 121 W. Main St., Plainfield. The Sax Guy performing.
The Kevin Jones Project + Kickin’ Karaoke with DJ Huff: 7pm. 21+. The Kickstand Bar & Grill, Danville. Free.
Saturday | Jan 18
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Paws to Read: 11am-12pm. Ages 6-11. Bring your favorite book and read with a licensed therapy animal.
Teddy Bear Concert Series: 10-10:45am. Plainfield Library. An interactive, live child-friendly performance presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Try mini violins after the performance and go home with a free activity packet. Free.
Indianapolis Home Show: 10am-8pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds. Tickets required (free for children 5 and under).
Quality Time with the Pigs: 10:30-11:30am. Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. Cuddle, feed, pet & interact with pigs. Not recommended for small children. $20 donation/person and must be purchased in advance.
Owl Discovery Day: 1-5pm. Pecar Park, Avon. Family friendly event. Owl crafts & activities, educational opportunities, live owl encounter (3-4pm). Free.
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour: 1pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: 2 and 7:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets required.
Owl Discovery Night: 6:30-8:30pm. Pecar Park, Avon. Family friendly event. Dissect owl pellets, guided hike listening for & spotting owls (dress accordingly). $7.
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers: 7pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Anthology: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band: 8pm. Hendricks Live! Tickets required.
Sunday | Jan 19
Indianapolis Home Show: 10am-5pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds. Tickets required (free for children 5 and under).
Hendricks Humane Dogtona: 12-4pm. Fun day for dogs with games, demos, vendors, and adoptable dogs from rescues available. Food & beverages served (for people). Admission $5/dog (free for humans).
Moulin Rouge! The Musical: 1 and 6:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets required.