The IN List 2025: 11/17-11/23
- Chelsea Kopelman
- 2 days ago
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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, November 17
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 Golden Gate” by Amy Chua.
Crafternoon: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12. After-school fun with crafts.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Let’s Draw!: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Grades K-2. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Storytime: 10:00am-10:30. Ages 0-5. Registration required.
Minecraft Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 6-12. Bring your own device with Minecraft downloaded ahead of time. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Family Bingo Night: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Families. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Baby and Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. “You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie” by Nicola Edwards.
Teen Movie Monday: All day. Grades 6-12. Snacks and drinks provided.
Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring your project from home.
Youth Writing Workshop - Edit & Revise: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Registration required.
Fall Run Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 12+. Town Hall Plaza, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Mean Girls Trivia: 7:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 21+. Field Brewing, Westfield, IN. RSVP online.
Tuesday, November 18
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.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 0-5.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
After-School Squad - Pajama Party: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Grades K-2. Wear your PJ’s for some not-so-sleepy activities. Registration required.
Intermediate Readers Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 2-4. “Cress Watercress” by Gregory Maguire. Registration required.
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.
Teen Lit Cafe: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13-18. Light refreshments provided. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Tween Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 9-12. “Caddie Woodlawn” by Carol Ryrie Brink.
MakerMade Studio - Laser Engraved Cutting Board: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Pies theme.
Busted Canvas Art: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. All supplies provided. Registration required.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Parade Balloons theme.
Teen Trivia: 5:00pm-6:00pm. 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.
Live Music by Doug Resendez: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Wednesday, November 19
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Page Turners - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 9:30am-11:00am. Ages 18+. “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano.
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 on the Shelf: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12. In-person volunteer opportunity.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 0-5.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2.
Cool Crafting Club: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Cool Crafting Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 1-5. Registration required.
Mystery Loves Company - A Mystery & Suspense Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “House of Glass” by Sarah Pekkanen. Registration required. Virtual and in-person options available.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Bookends Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “Solito” by Javier Zamora.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Toddler Time: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 1-3. Registration required.
Pokemon Club: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
WWPL Book Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. “The Echo of Old Books” by Barbara Davis.
Teen Fall Crafting: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 12-18.
PJ Story Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 3-5.
Citrus Truckload Sale: 10:00am-11:30am. Farm-fresh winter citrus - navel oranges, ruby red grapefruit, tangerines, and pecans. Goodwill, 16650 Mercantile Blvd, Noblesville, IN.
After-School Nature Club - Nature’s Engineers: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-12. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents.
Wundernacht - Market Magic with a Purpose: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 21+. This is a private event to experience the market before it opens to the public. The ticket includes food and drink samples, unique photo opportunities, and special entertainment. General admission tickets available for purchase. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Wednesday Concert Series: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Local musicians. Fork + Ale, Carmel, IN.
Indy Fuel vs Bloomington Bison: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Yoga at the Osprey Pointe Pavilion: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Osprey Pointe Pavilion, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Trivia Night at Buffa Louie’s Carmel: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Buffa Louie’s, Carmel, IN.
Live Music by RJ Sutton: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Thursday, November 20
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.
Reading with Dementia: 11:00am-12:00pm. This session is meant to help caregivers find or adapt reading material for individuals living with dementia. Registration required.
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 - Student-led Storytelling Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 9-12. All story formats are welcome.
Bedtime Stories: 7:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 2-5. Feel free to wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal.
Please Pass the Civility: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 18+. Learn about the ABC’s o constructive conversation. Registration required.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Storytime: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 2-5.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 2-5.
Pre-K Explorers: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 3-5.
Pokemon Club: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Clover Digs Books!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Families. Bring your favorite book or choose from one of the books provided, and read to Clover.
6th,7th, and 8th Grade Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-8. “The Mona Lisa Vanishes: a legendary painter, a shocking heist, and the birth of a global celebrity” by Nick Day. Registration required.
Plotting in the Stacks: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13+. This is a relaxed hour of independent writing. Peer review and sharing are optional. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Nutcracker Storytime with CIDE: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 1-6. Join the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble as they celebrate their 26th season for a preview of their Nutcracker Ballet. Registration required.
Teen Kindness Crew - Winter Decorations: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 13-18. Help get the Whitestown Library ready for winter by creating cozy decorations. Students can earn 1 hour of volunteer credit. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Baby Love Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-18 months.
Westfield Writers Group: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+.
STEM Lab Thursdays - Life in Plastic, It’s Fantastic: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 7-12.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-6. Kindness theme.
Teen Kinetic Dough: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12.
The Maker’s Mix: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Choose a Christmas item to make. All supplies provided.
Teeny Tiny Art Market Opening Party: 5:00pm-8:00pm. The market will feature over 230 original artworks by 40 artists. Enjoy tiny bites, wine, beer, mocktails, live music, and an interactive “make & take” mini-art exchange. SullivanMunce Cultural Center, Zionsville, IN. Tickets required. $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
BINGO Night with Biggby: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Prizes and discounts on BIGGBY drinks and food. Biggby Coffee, Westfield, IN. Free event. RSVP required.
Adult Karaoke Night at Urban Apples: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 21+. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN.
BINGO at Crate Escapes: 7:00pm-10:00pm. Prizes and drink specials. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN. Humans are free. Dogs must be registered. Registration in advance is recommended.
A Motown Christmas: 7:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Thank You For The Music! An ABBA Party: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Friday, November 21
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
The Nutcracker - 4 Magical Performances by 4 Ballet Groups: 11:00am-11:45am. Families. Indiana Ballet Conservatory.
Behind the Book with Richard Paul Evans: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. “The Christmas Stranger” by Richard Paul Evans. Registration required.
Pokemania: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12. Drop-in program.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Bridge Group: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Experienced and inexperienced players welcomed. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Baby Doll Storytime: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 2-5. Bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Pies theme.
Read to Feed Pie Party: 4:00pm-6:00pm. All ages. To celebrate all the chicks donated, join for games and pie on the top floor. Registration required.
Animal Ambassador Care: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6+. Get a “behind-the-scenes” opportunity to observe and learn about caring for the animals in the nature center. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Friends-giving Painting Party: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Reservation includes themed snacks, drinks, and a swag bag. uPaint Pottery, Noblesville, IN. Reservations required. $10 per person + the cost of pottery.
Indy Fuel vs Adirondack Thunder: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Snow Queen: 7:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
The Magic of David Ranalli: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Live Music by RJ Sutton: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Saturday, November 22
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Indy Indies Winter Video Games Showcase: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 14+. Come play fresh and new games from the Midwest’s finest game developers.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Screen and Stitch!: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 13+. Bring your current stitching project, and work on your craft while Last Christmas plays on the screen. Registration required.
Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ages 13-18.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Adult Fall Craft Party: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
STEM Lab Saturdays - Intro into Oscilloscopy: 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 10-16.
Carmel Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. The Six Eleven, Winter Market, Carmel, IN.
Discover Your Backyard - Backyard Birds: 10:00am-12:00pm. All ages. Overley-Worman Park, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Peanut Butter & Jam - Silly Safaris - Animals of the North Pole: 10:30am. The Studio Theater, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Ice at Carter Green Opening Day: 11:30am-5:00pm. Open through February 1st. Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Reserve your time online.
Ambre Blends 2025 Holiday Open House: 12:00pm-5:00pm. Iron & Ember, Brookshire Golf Club, Carmel, IN. 15% discount on all products.
Holiday Book Fair: 12:00pm-4:00pm. Meet authors, browse, read, eat, and drink with Turn the Page Westfield Bookstore. Field Brewing, Westfield, IN. RSVP online.
Christkindlmarkt - Opening Day: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Open through December 24th. Check the website for hours and special events. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
The Ice Plaza at Federal Hill Commons - Opening Day: 12:00pm-10:00pm. Open through January 6th. $13 per person. Season passes available. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, IN.
Westfield Ice Ribbon - Opening Day: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Open through December 21st. Tickets must be purchased online prior to your desired skating session. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN.
Grow Getters - Winter Sowing: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 15+. All materials supplied, but gardeners are encouraged to bring their own gloves. Heritage Trail Park Greenhouse, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents.
Bottles & Brushes at Urban Apples: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 21+. Paint your favorite cider bottle. Paint supplies will be provided. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Admission is free, just purchase your favorite cider or wine bottle.
Indy Fuel vs Adirondack Thunder: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Bert Kreischer - Permission to Party: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Noblesville Boom vs Motor City Cruise: 7:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Zachariah Smith: 7:30pm-9:00pm. 2 item minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Sunday, November 23
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Sunday Vibes with the Circle City Ringers: 3:00pm-4:00pm. All ages. Ring in the holidays with a free holiday handbell concert by the Circle City Ringers.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Nutcracker Ballet Storytime: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Families. Join the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble as they celebrate their 26th season for a preview of their Nutcracker Ballet.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and skill levels.
Tutus and Treats: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Families. Come meet the local ballerinas from Village Dance Studio. Registration required.
Holiday Extravaganza: 11:00am-5:00pm. Over 120 vendors, food trucks, coffee, drinks, photos with Santa, door prizes, Christmas giveaways, and festive music. Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Noblesville, IN. $5 per person, ages 12 and under are free.
Noblesville Boom vs Motor City Cruise: 3:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Santa Tours - Starting day: 5:00pm-8:00pm. The Santa Tour runs through December 14th. Check the website for your neighborhood’s date, and watch the Santa Tracker the day of your tour. Carmel, IN.
Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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