The IN List 2025: 12/1-12/7
- 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, December 1
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
The Nutcracker - 4 Magical Performances by 4 Ballet Groups: 10:30am-11:00am. Families. Ballet INitiative.
Pack-a-Thon with Midwest Pages to Prisoners: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. A volunteer opportunity for adults to prepare reading material for incarcerated people.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Beginning Reader Book Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages K-2. This month the club is reading the Pixie Tricks series by Tracey West. Registration required.
Roz Puppets Presents Winter Silly Bits: 6:30pm-7:00pm. Families. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Nutcracker Ballet Story Time with Central Indiana Academy of Dance: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 3-5.
Unplugged Puzzle & Play: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Ages 6-11.
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.
Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring your project from home.
Mitten Tree: All day through December 30th. Please bring an item to decorate the mitten tree.
Booktok Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewell.
Black Friday & Small Biz Saturday - 4 Day Event: 8:00am-4:00pm. Online & in store shopping. The Wild Bohemian Boutique, Noblesville, IN.
The Sensory Shoppe Grand Opening: 10:00am-8:00pm. Hands-on product trials, fun crafts and activities, giveaways, and more. The Sensory Shop, 99 E Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Tuesday, December 2
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Drop-In Play Date: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 0-3.
Gambit 425: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Grade 4-adults. Registration encouraged.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread - A Breadmaking Demonstration for Adults: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 0-5.
Teen Gourmet - Brownie in a Jar: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
After School Tween Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 4-6. “Lion of the Sky” by Ritu Hemnani. Registration required.
Refugee 101 - When Refugees Build a New Life in Indiana: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Adult Puzzle Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Game Night: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Families.
Yoga Nidra with April: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Bring a mat, cushions or bolsters. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Election theme.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Marble Runs theme.
Heroes Club Giving Tuesday: Show your support for the Hamilton County Police and fire departments, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana State Police working in our area. Donate here.
Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.
Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee: 7:30pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by Anna May: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Wednesday, December 3
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
The Nutcracker - 4 Magical Performances by 4 Ballet Groups: 10:00am-10:30am. Families. Central Indiana Dance Ensemble.
TinkerKIDS - 3D Printing Program: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 5-7. Registration required.
Critical Mass - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan.
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.
Sticker Mania: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Families.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Messy Munchkins: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 3-6. Dress for the mess. Registration required.
Nutcracker Preview with Metropolitan Youth Ballet: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Families. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Fiction Lovers Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi Picoult. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Music & Movement with Dance Fam: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Registration preferred.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Spice-Ology - At Home Spice Club: All day. Pick up a spice package and a variety of recipes.
Infrequent Flyers Part 4 - Alaska & The Iditarod: 6:00pm-7:30pm. All ages. Registration required.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. Preschool age program. Animal Tracks theme. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Santa Tours - Cupid's Course: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Magenta/East Central route. 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.
Wednesday Concert Series: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Local musicians. Fork + Ale, Carmel, IN.
Yoga at the Osprey Pointe Pavilion: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Ages 13+. Osprey Pointe Pavilion, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Trivia Night at Buffa Louie’s Carmel: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Buffa Louie’s, Carmel, IN.
Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AEW Presents Dynamite: 7:30pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by Doug Resendez: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Thursday, December 4
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Green Gift Shop - Presented by Carmel Green Initiative: 1:30pm-7:00pm. All ages. Discover organic, natural and repurposed items from local vendors.
Inklings - Student-led Storytelling Club for Teens: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 9-12. All story formats are welcome.
Pokemon Trading Hour: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-11. Drop-in program.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Storytime: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 3-5.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Pre-K Explorers: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 3-5.
Neurodivergent Teen Hangout - Winter Fest!: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 6-12.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
6th and 7th Grade Art Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-7. Registration required.
It’s a Mystery Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret” by Benjamin Stevenson.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Baby Love Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-18 months.
Bingo Brunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Ages 18+ - geared toward ages 50+. Pre-registration required at the Adult Desk. $10 cash per person.
Teen Winter Crafting: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 12-18. Registration preferred.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-6. Library theme.
Chapter Chat Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Any genre, any format, anything goes.
Animal Tracks: 2:00pm-4:00pm. All ages. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Meet the Animals: 3:00pm-3:30pm. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
White Christmas Screening: 7:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Holiday Cookie Decorating: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 4+. Zionsville COhatch, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $20 per registration of 2 people.
The Nature Academy: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Ages 16+. “I’m (a) Bat, Man.” Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Amy Grant, Cece Winans, & Michael W. Smith - Christmas Together: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Friday, December 5
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Sit. Stay. Chill. - Hang Out with PAWS Therapy Dog: 4:30pm-5:15pm. Grades 6-12.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Read Aloud Book Club: 1:00pm-1:45pm. Ages 18+.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Mighty Movers: 9:30am-11:30am. Ages 1-6. Drop-in program.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Election theme.
Toddler Trek: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 4 and under. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Animal Ambassador Care: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6+. Get a behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn about the care of the animals in the nature center. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Deck the Downtown - First Friday: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Shopping, holiday lights, ice skating and more. Downtown Noblesville, Noblesville, IN.
Santa Tours - Comet's Crossing: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Purple/Northwest route. 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.
Lights Over Seminary: 5:30pm-8:00pm. Illuminated displays, photo ops, holiday music, and a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Mayor Jensen. Seminary Park, Noblesville, IN. Free event.
Jon McLaughlin & Friends - Home for the Holidays: 8:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & XNC: 6:30pm-8:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Burn Boot Camp Zionsville Holiday Sip & Shop: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Shopping, mocktails, and giveaways. Every attendee will receive a raffle ticket. Bring an unwrapped, new toy for an additional raffle ticket. Burn Boot Camp Zionsville, Indianapolis, IN. Free event.
Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
A Christmas Carol: 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Wizards of Winter: 7:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Pajama-Rama: 7:00pm-7:45pm. Ages 1-8. Enjoy songs and stories about your favorite animals in your pajamas and with your favorite stuffed animal and blanket. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Indy Fuel vs Cincinnati Cyclones: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 8:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by RJ Sutton: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & XNC: 9:30pm-11:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Saturday, December 6
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Family Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 2-5. 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.
Thrill Seekers - A Conversation with Five Thriller Writers: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. Registered required.
Paws to Read: 2:30pm-3:30pm. Ages 6-12. Registration is required—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning at 1:30pm the day of the program.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Read to a Therapy Dog! Presented by Love on a Leash: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 5+.
Boogie Woogie Weekend: 11:00am-11:30am. Ages 0-5.
Stitch-A-Thon - A Season of Giving Event: 1:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 18+. Registration requested.
Family Portrait Day: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Families. Sessions are first come, first serve and last 15 minutes per family.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Hoosier Mamas Cross Stitch Group: 10:00am-12:00pm. Ages 18+. All types of needle art are welcome.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Paint Like Bob Ross with Sam Tredemeyer: 11:00am-3:00pm. Ages 13+. Registration required.
Whitestown Writers Group: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
My Gym at WWPL: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3 months-10. To speed up the process upon arrival, please register ahead of time.
STEM Lab Saturdays - Totally Modular: 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 10-16.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Christmas Movies & Cookie Decorating: 10:00am-1:00pm. All ages.
Winterfest - Open Air Maker’s Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. Zionsville Brick Street Zionsville, IN. One-of-a-kind gifts, food trucks, seasonal music, carolers, and more. Free event.
Handmade Vintage Market: 9:00am-2:00pm. 70 makers and curators. Free coffee. Arrive early to grab a free screen printed tote. Main Expo Center, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Noblesville, IN. $5 admission.
Carmel Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. The Six Eleven, Winter Market, Carmel, IN.
Donuts with Santa: 9:00am-11:00am. Meet Santa Claus, donuts and celebration. Zionsville Lions Park, Zionsville, IN. Donation based. All proceeds benefit Disciples of J.O.Y. Disaster Relief.
Deck the Downtown - Holiday Market: 11:00am-4:00pm. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, IN.
4th Annual Holiday Happenings: 12:00pm-4:00pm. Festive holiday llamas, carolers, a social media pop-up display with keepsake photo, giveaways, and more. The Green Space between Ford’s Garage and Livery, Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville, IN. Free event.
Whitestown Santa’s Workshop 2025: 12:00pm-2:00pm. Have your photo taken with special holiday guests for free. Main Street Park, Whitestown, IN. Free event.
Hamilton (Touring): 2:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Santa Saturdays: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Visit with Santa and friends at Santa’s House. Indiana Design Center parking lot, Carmel, IN.
Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 2:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
A Christmas Carol: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
CareSource Invitational - Indiana vs Louisville: 2:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
A Sinatra Christmas Matinee: 2:00pm-3:30pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Westfield in Lights: 3:00pm-6:00pm. The lighting ceremony will begin at 6:00pm at the Main Stage. Holiday performances, retail and gift vendors, hot chocolate, food and beer vendors, games, llama walking attractions, miniature horse and highland cow meet-and-greet, caricature artist at Something Splendid, pictures with Santa, and live music. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Some experiences have fees applied. Entry is free.
Christmas on the Square: 4:00pm-7:00pm. Unique gifts, live reindeer, children’s activities, live music, Lebanon Parks Department Christmas light parade, City of Lebanon Tree Lighting Ceremony, and a visit from Santa Claus. Main Street, Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon, IN. Free event.
Santa Soiree: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Live music, face painters, beer and wine, meet one of Santa’s reindeer, Christmas crafts, meet Santa, and Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Village Green at Clay Terrace, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Holiday in Lights Parade: 6:30pm. Illuminated floats, local business, march bands, civic groups, classic cars, and Santa’s grand arrival to Noblesville. Downtown Noblesville, Noblesville, IN. Free event.
Indy Fuel vs Cincinnati Cyclones: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
A Sinatra Christmas: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Hamilton (Touring): 8:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 8:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by RJ Sutton: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
2025 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game: 8:00pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Sunday, December 7
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Gamers Guild: 1:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration required.
The Whisk Kids: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Families with kids age 6-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and skill levels.
Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 12:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-8:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Princess Tea: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Dress up as your favorite princess, wear your tiera, and enjoy a tea party with appearances from princess characters. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Hamilton (Touring): 1:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
A Christmas Carol: 2:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Make a Nature-Themed Book Nook: 4:00pm-6:30pm. Ages 10+. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Registration required. $15.00 per person.
Indiana Wind Symphony - Sleigh Bells and Snowflakes: 4:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: 5:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Santa Tours - Vixen's Way: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Dark Green/Southeast route. 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.
Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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