The IN List 2025: 10/20-10/26
- Chelsea Kopelman
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The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville, Noblesville, Lebanon and Indianapolis.
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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, October 20
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 2-3. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 2-3. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Book Buddies: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 4-6. A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 2-3. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Book Buddies: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 4-6. A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Books After Lunch: 1:30pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. “The Forest of Vanishing Stars” by Kristin Harmel.
Crafternoon: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12. Drop-in program.
Death Cafe: 6:30pm-7:45pm. Ages 18+. Gather together to discuss various topics related to death in an environment without an agenda or criticism.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Messy Munchkins: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 2-5. Registration required.
Messy Munchkins: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 2-5. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
HMMPL Walking Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. Meet outside Sixth Street entrance to walk for 45 minutes.
Marble Mania!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 7-12. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
American Sign Language Storytime: 10:00am-10:30am. Justin Perez will be the guest storyteller, along with an ASL interpreter. All ages.
Minecraft Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 6-12. Bring your own device with Minecraft downloaded ahead of time. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Teen Movie Monday: all day event. Grades 6-12. Snacks and drinks provided.
Baby and Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. “Little Blue Truck” by Alice Schertle.
Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring your project from home.
Ceramic Leaf & Pumpkin Painting: 2:00pm-6:00pm. Children’s department.
Carmel Yoga for Good: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Peace Water Winery, Carmel, IN. Tickets required. $20 per person.
Tuesday, October 21
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 2-3. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 2-3. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Book Buddies: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 4-6. A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 2-3. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Book Buddies: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 4-6. A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Knights of the Square Table Chess Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 1-3. Registration required.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Cool Careers - Sports Media Production: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13+. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Adult Board Game Night: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Baby Bouncers: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 0-1. Registration required.
Cute Mosaic Coaster: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
On the Same Page Tween Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 9-12. “Savvy” by Ingrid Law.
Spooktacular Boofest: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 12 and under. Costumes encouraged. Registration recommended.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Friendly Ghost.
Marble Runs: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12.
Meet the Animals: 10:00am-10:30am. All ages. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.
Wednesday, October 22
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Page Turners - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 9:30am-11:00am. Ages 18+. “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict.
Little Ones: 9:30am-9:50am. Ages 1-2. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Little Ones: 10:30am-10:50am. Ages 1-2. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Little Ones: 11:30am-11:50am. Ages 1-2. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Read-In at CCPL with Word of the Shelf: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12. In-person volunteer opportunity.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Paging Through Time - A Historical Fiction Book Club: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. “The Family” by Naomi Krupitsky. Registration required. Virtual and in-person options available.
Gathering STEAM: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 5-7. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
World Cultures Club - Libya: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Toddler Time: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 1-3. Registration required.
Romantasy Readers: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “Alchemised” by SenLinYu. Registration required.
Dungeon Academy: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 13-18. This program is for teens who want to learn about tabletop role-playing games. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Camilla Paints the Town by the Indianapolis Opera: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Children’s Department.
Teen Minute to Win It: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Grades 6-12. Spooky themed challenges.
The Zombie Fungus and Other Natural Flukes: 1:00pm-2:00pm. All ages. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Costume & Candy Crawl: 4:30pm-6:30pm. Trick-or-treating, face painting, and balloon artists. The Bridges, 11503 Spring Mill Rd, Carmel, IN.
Witches Ride: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Dress in your spooky best and decorate your bike. There are two groups - Wicked Fast and Family Coven. The Big 4 Trail, Town Hall Plaza, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Wednesday Concert Series: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Local musicians. Fork + Ale, Carmel, IN.
Yoga at the Osprey Pointe Pavilion: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Osprey Pointe Pavilion, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Thursday, October 23
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Library Babies: 9:30am-9:50am. Ages 0-1. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Library Babies: 10:30am-10:50am. Ages 0-1. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Library Babies: 11:30am-11:50am. Ages 0-1. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Inklings: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 9-12. Student-led storytelling club for teens.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Teen Video Game Club: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Full STEAM Ahead: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 8-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Crafts & Creations - Abstract Crumpled Paper: 4:30pm-5:15pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Westfield Writers Group: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Write a fact or fiction piece about something that is haunting.
STEM Lab Thursdays - Enhanced Card Game Afternoon: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 7-12. Playing the card game “No Thanks.”
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Potions 101: 11:00am-12:00pm. Children’s Department. Come and mix your own brew in tiny potion bottles that can be turned into necklaces.
Teen Pumpkin Decorating: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Fall Break Programs - Indiana WILD Fall Animals: 11:00am-12:00pm. All ages. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
The Real Housewives of Hamilton County - Brunch & Brush: 11:00am-1:00pm. Mimosas, brunch bites, and painting. Kiln Creations, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required - $5 per person.
Boone Village Halloween Party: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Trick-or-treating with the merchants and service groups of Zionsville in Boone Village. The costume contest is at 5:45pm. Boone Village Shopping Center, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Taylor Swift - Kiln Sessions: 6:00pm-8:00pm. All ages, 13 years and under require adult supervision. 1989 & Reputation - Throw Shade (literally) with a glowing Skyline Lantern. Kiln Creations, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Walker Hayes - Unplugged: 6:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Nature-themed Book Club: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Refreshments provided. “Closer to the Ground” by Dylan Tomine. Registration required. Osprey Pointe Pavilion, Noblesville, IN. Free event.
Maplelawn Fright Nights: 7:00pm-10:00pm. The Fright Barn Experience is designed to scare. Children under 12 will not be admitted without an adult. The Spooky Stories Barn is a gentler Halloween experience for all ages. Maplelawn Farmstead, Zionsville, IN. Tickets required. $10 per person.
Yoga at the Winery with Shine Yoga: 7:00pm-8:00pm. All ages. Spencer Farm Winery, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required. $20 per person.
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Now That’s Funny - Comedy Night: 7:30pm-9:00pm. Two item minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Friday, October 24
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Drop-In Craft: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 2-5. Drop-in program.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Read Aloud Book Club: 1:00pm-1:45pm. Ages 18+.
Animal Adventures - Creepy Crawly Creatures: 3:30pm-4:00pm. Ages 3+. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Messy Munchkins: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 1-6. Dress for the mess! Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Friendly Ghost.
Spooky Family Movie: 3:00pm. Families. PG-rated spooky family movie. Popcorn and drinks will be available.
Fall Break Programs - Take Flight Birds of Prey: 11:00am-12:00pm. All ages. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Hot Air Balloon and Food Trucks at Urban Apples: 4:00pm-10:00pm. Tethered hot air balloon rides start at 5:30pm. Purchase tickets when you arrive. Live music and food trucks. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Tickets required for balloon rides.
Cicero Haunted Trail: 4:30-7:15pm kid-friendly hours. 7:30pm-10:30pm spooky hours. Food, craft vendors, cozy campfires, and live music. Red Bridge Park, Cicero, IN. Free event, donations accepted.
Trick or Treating in the Plaza: 5:30pm-8:00pm. Trick-or-treating, carnival games, and a showing of Hotel Transylvania at 6:30pm. Bring chairs, blankets, and layers. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Free event.
Spooky Stories Around the Campfire: 7:00pm-9:00pm. S’mores and hot dogs will be provided. Community Structure, Strawtown Koteewi Park, Noblesville, IN. Free event.
Human Jukebox: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Maplelawn Fright Nights: 7:00pm-10:00pm. The Fright Barn Experience is designed to scare. Children under 12 will not be admitted without an adult. The Spooky Stories Barn is a gentler Halloween experience for all ages. Maplelawn Farmstead, Zionsville, IN. Tickets required. $10 per person.
Saturday, October 25
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Self-Publishing Demystified - A Writer’s Seminar: 2:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 18+. Local author Chris Clouser will walk you through the process of self-publishing. Registration required. Virtual and in-person options available.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Knit & Sew Club: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring a project in process.
Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ages 13-18.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
A Visit from Cuddle me Cat Rescue: 10:00am-1:00pm. All ages. Cat books, fun activities, and a cat costume contest - come dressed.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Frank’s Bread Academy: 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 18+, beginner and experienced bakers. Learn to make 2 different types of dinner rolls. Registration required.
Carmel Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. The Six Eleven, Winter Market, Carmel, IN.
Trick or Trees: 9:00am-12:00pm (timed ticket entry). Dress up in a family-friendly costume and journey along the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Fire pits, marshmallow roasting, fall activities, science experiments, and games. Advanced registration recommended. Children under 2 are free but must be registered. $5 resident tickets. $7 non-resident tickets. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN.
Community Seed Day: 11:00am-2:00pm. Collect seeds from the prairie or bring in seeds to share from your native flower bed. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail: 1:00pm-3:00pm. River Heritage Park Trails, Carmel, IN. Pre-registration required. $7 per person.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail: 3:00pm-8:00pm. 3:00pm-4:00pm sensory friendly hour (pre-registration required). Food vendors, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting (additional cost), hayride (additional cost, 14 and under are free), roast s’mores, and more. Anson Acres Park, Whitestown, IN.
Steve Martin & Martin Short - The Dukes of Funnytown: 4:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Teter Farm Fest: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Live music, food trucks, vendors, exhibitors, pumpkins, games, petting zoo and more. Tickets required. $20 per person.
Cicero Haunted Trail: 4:30-7:15pm kid-friendly hours. 7:30pm-10:30pm spooky hours. Food, craft vendors, cozy campfires, and live music. Red Bridge Park, Cicero, IN. Free event, donations accepted.
Mischief on Meridian: 5:00pm-8:00pm. 4:30pm-5:00pm sensory friendly. Trick-or-treating, costume contest, live music, creep creatures encounter, and more. 101 W. Main Street, Lebanon, IN. Free event.
Howl-O-Ween Pawty at the Dog Bar: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Costume contest, trunk-or-treat, drink specials. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN. Humans are free, and dogs must be registered.
Sock Hop Murder Mystery at the Mansion: 6:30pm-9:00pm. Ages 18+. Coxhall Mansion, Coxhall Gardens, Carmel, IN. Tickets required. $35 per person.
Indy Fuel vs Cincinnati Cyclones: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Maplelawn Fright Nights: 7:00pm-10:00pm. The Fright Barn Experience is designed to scare. Children under 12 will not be admitted without an adult. The Spooky Stories Barn is a gentler Halloween experience for all ages. Maplelawn Farmstead, Zionsville, IN. Tickets required. $10 per person.
Forward to the Moon: 7:00pm. Guided tour of the sky. The Carmel Planetarium at Carmel High School, Carmel, IN. Tickets required. $5 for adults, $3 for children/students/seniors.
Monster Mash - A Night to Dismember!: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food & beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Costume contest, haunted trivia, and a show. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Steve Martin & Martin Short - The Dukes of Funnytown: 8:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Sunday, October 26
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Sunday Vibes with Sarah McQuaid: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Free concert. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and skill levels.
Violin Tricks and Musical Treats!: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 5+. Costumes encouraged. Registration required.
Birdies Boo Bash: 10:00am-4:00pm. Games, treats, costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, face painters, balloon artists, royal princesses and more. Birdies Miniature Golf Course & Sports Bar, Westfield, IN. Tickets required.
Indy Showdown - Indiana vs Baylor: 1:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Zionsville Lions Club - Pumpkins & Hayrides: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Pumpkin painting, hayrides, bounce houses, games, food, music, kids costume contest, and more. Lions Park, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Whose Bones Are These? Owl Pellet Dissection Adventure: 3:30pm-4:30pm. All ages. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans: 4:25pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Penn & Teller: 7:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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