The IN List 2025: 12/15-12/21
- Chelsea Kopelman
- Dec 14
- 11 min read
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 15
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Christmas Family Films: 10:00am-10:30am. Ages 2-5.
Christmas Family Films: 11:00am-11:30am. Ages 2-5.
Books After Lunch - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 1:30pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. “The River We Remember” by William Kent Krueger.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Babytime: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 0-2.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 2-5.
The Grinch - Interactive Movie: 2:00pm-4:00pm. Families. Props and popcorn will be provided. Bring your own blankets. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen Study Lounge: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 13-18.
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.
Monday Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Craft & Connect - Christmas Bulb Ornaments: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. All materials provided. Registration required.
Teen Winter Movie Night: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 12-18. Snacks will be provided. Registration recommended.
Family Bingo Night: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All ages. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Baby and Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. “Where’s the Snowman?” by Ingela P Arrhenius.
Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring your project from home. All skill levels are welcome.
Polar Express Storytime: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Families. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas. Everyone will get surprises to take home.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Holiday Music Bingo: 7:00pm-11:00pm. Field Brewing, Westfield, IN.
Tuesday, December 16
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Let’s Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 7-11. Registration is required—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning at 4:00pm the day of the program.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 0-5.
Gathering STEAM: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 5-7. Registration required.
True Brew - A Nonfiction Book Club with U.S. History Focus: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Ages 18+. “Hershey: Milton S. Hershey’s Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams” by Michale D’Antonio. Offsite at Bier Brewery in Noblesville. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Intermediate Readers Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 2-4. “Ghosts, Toast, and Other Hazards” by Susan Tan. Registration required.
Adult Board Game Night: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen Study Lounge: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 13-18.
Teen Lit Cafe: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13-18. Light refreshments provided. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Tuesday Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
MakeMade Studio - Winter Sock Characters: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 18+. All materials provided. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages.Yetis theme.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Christmas Village Gardens theme.
Teen Book to Movie Club: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
The Not So Jolly Trolley: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Families. This is a 20-minute ride through the glowing streets of Lebanon with holiday story time and the Grinch’s silly antics. 101 W Main Street, Lebanon, IN. Tickets required. $12 per person.
Bourbon and Bling: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Appetizers and an open bar provided by Prime 47, bourbon raffle tickets available for purchase, and a silent auction featuring jewelry from Moyer Fine Jewelers, Everwise Amphitheatre concert tickets, bourbon-themed baskets, sporting event tickets, and more. All proceeds benefit the Westfield Education Foundation. Moyer Fine Jewelers, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.
Hambone’s Trivia Night - Holiday Edition: 7:00pm-9:00pm. All ages. There will be prizes for top team, best team name, and ugliest sweater. Sun King Carmel, Carmel, IN. Free to play.
Trivia Night at Buffa Louie’s Carmel: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Buffa Louie’s, Carmel, IN.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet: 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Wednesday, December 17
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Page Turners - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 9:30am-11:00am. Ages 18+. “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride.
Winter Babies: 10:00am-10:20am. Ages 0-18 months. 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.
Winter Babies: 11:00am-11:20am. Ages 0-18 months. 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.
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 (Hybrid) - A Mystery & Suspense Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore. Registration required. Virtual and in-person options available.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Clover Digs Books!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Families.
Baby Ball - Winter Music Magic: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 0-1. Registration required.
Bookends Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen Study Lounge: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 13-18.
Pokemon Club: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
PJ Story Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 0-5.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Holiday Crafting: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+. All materials provided, as well as treats and cocoa.
Gingerbread Evening Storytime: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Families.
Teen Paper Airplane Competition: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Grades 6-12. Prizes will be given to the winners.
Park and PLAY: 10:00am-11:30am. Zionsville Boys and Girls Club, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Coxhall Mansion Holiday Open House: 11:00am-3:00pm. See the mansion all dressed up in its holiday best. Coxhall Gardens, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Santa Tours - Dasher's Drive: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Orange/East route. This date is rescheduled from December 14th. Check the website for your neighborhood’s date, and watch the Santa Tracker the day of your tour. Carmel, IN.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Wednesday Concert Series: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Local musicians. Fork + Ale, Carmel, IN.
The Jolly Trolley: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Families. This is a 20-minute ride through the glowing streets of Lebanon with holiday story time and Santa. 101 W Main Street, Lebanon, IN. Tickets required. $12 per person.
Yoga at the Osprey Pointe Pavilion: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Ages 13+. Osprey Pointe Pavilion, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
SINGO - White Elephant: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Play SINGO and have the opportunity to steal gifts from fellow participants. All gifts are provided by Urban Apples. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to play.
A Christmas Carol: 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Champions of Magic - Holiday Spectacular: 7:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Thursday, December 18
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Book Blizzard - Winter Reading Challenge: All day through January 31st. All ages. Register for the program in the free Beanstack Tracker app.
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.
Pokemon Club: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Youth Break-In Box - Santa Overslept: 3:15pm-4:00pm. Grades K-2. Registration required.
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-8. “The Night War” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Registration required.
Tween Break-In Box - Home for the Holidays: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Plotting in the Stacks: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13+. Peer review and sharing are optional. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen Study Lounge: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 13-18.
Teen Kindness Crew - Warm Winter Wishes: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 13-18. Students can earn 1 hour of volunteer credit. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Baby Love Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-18 months.
STEM Lab Thursdays - EMOJITOPIA: 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. Measurements theme.
Teen DIY Ornaments: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Complimentary Christmas Wrapping Event: 2:00pm-8:00pm. Bring your own presents or pick up something new in the store to be wrapped in festive paper, bows, ribbons, and tags. Up to 10 presents per person. Wait while your gifts are being wrapped or pick them up later. The Sensory Shoppe, Carmel, IN.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Christmas in the Village - Christmas Crawl: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 21+. Downtown Main Street, Zionsville, IN.
Interactive Nativity & Petting Zoo: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Hear the story of Mary and Joseph’s travels to Bethlehem and interact with the animals. Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Carmel Jazz Fest Holiday with Brenda and Blair: 7:00pm-10:00pm. Fork + Ale House, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
A Christmas Carol: 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah: 7:30pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - The Nutcracker: 7:30pm. Sensory Performance-Taped Music. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
All The Way - A Frank Sinatra Tribute: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Friday, December 19
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Play-Doh Maker Station - Sweet Treats: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 4-6. 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.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Animal Adventures - Furs and Feathers: 3:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 3+. 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 or borrow one from the library. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages.Yetis theme.
Teen After Hours - Holiday Party: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 6-12. This program will include food and snacks, a hot cocoa bar, a gingerbread house competition and ugly Christmas sweater competition, a holiday movie, and more.
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 observe and learn about the care of the animals in the nature center. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Winter Break Campfire: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 3+. Celebrate the start of winter break with an evening by the campfire toasting marshmallows and enjoying smores. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
A Christmas Carol: 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Human Jukebox with The Ahlwardts - Holiday Edition: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - The Nutcracker: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Straight No Chaser - Holiday Road Tour: 8:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir - Festival of Carols: 8:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Singo @ World Famous Hotboys Carmel: 9:00pm-11:00pm. World Famous Hotboys, Carmel, IN.
Saturday, December 20
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
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.
Wonder Lab: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-7. Registration required.
World of Wingspan - A Guided Board Game Day: 2:00pm-4:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Hoosier Mama Cross Stitch Group: 10:00am-12:00pm. Ages 18+. All adults, all skill levels, all types of needle art.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
STEM Lab Saturdays - SPORCLETOPIA: 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 10-16.
STEAM Kids - Holiday STEM Challenge: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 9-12.
Gluhwein Gallop 5K: 9:00am race begins. Start and finish at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, IN. Registration required. Price increases after December 15th.
Carmel Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. The Six Eleven, Winter Market, Carmel, IN.
Cool Creek, Cold Critters: 11:00am-12:00pm. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes Opening Day: 12:00pm. Open through March 8th, 2026. Koteewi Adventures, Noblesville, IN. Tickets or season passes required.
Whitestown Santa’s Workshop: 12:00pm-2:00pm. Families. Have your photo taken with special holiday guests. Each Saturday will have a different festive character. Main Street Park, Whitestown, IN.
Indiana Vintage Market: 12:00pm-5:00pm. Shop over 40 vendors. Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required. Early bird admission available for Saturday - $12. General admission - $5. Kids under 12 are free.
Winter Solstice: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Celebrate the winter solstice with solstice-inspired crafts and treats. Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville, IN. Free event.
A Christmas Carol: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, 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. Free event.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - The Nutcracker: 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Straight No Chaser - Holiday Road Tour: 3:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir - Festival of Carols: 3:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
2025 Indy Classic: 4:00pm. Game 1: Butler vs Northwestern. Game 2: Purdue vs Auburn. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
RAF04 Presented by Real American Freestyle: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Dueling Pianos Presented by Brittany Brumfield - Holiday Edition: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Straight No Chaser - Holiday Road Tour: 8:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Sunday, December 21
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and skill levels.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-8:00pm. Military Appreciation Day. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Indiana Vintage Market: 12:00pm-5:00pm. Shop over 40 vendors. Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required. General admission - $5. Kids under 12 are free.
Indianapolis Ballet & Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - The Nutcracker: 1:00pm & 6:00pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 6:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
A Christmas Carol: 2:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Straight No Chaser - Holiday Road Tour: 3:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir - Festival of Carols: 3:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
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