The IN List 2025: 12/29-1/4

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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.

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Monday, December 29             

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.

  • Graphic Novel Book Tasting: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Grades K-6. Snacks will be provided.

  • True Crime Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century” by Maureen Callahan.  

• 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.  

  • Adulting 101: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12.    

• Winter Break Programs - Animals of the North with Silly Safaris: 11:00am-12:00pm. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event. 

  
  

Tuesday, December 30         

• Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. 

  • Craft-a-Palooza: 11:00am-12:00pm. Families. Drop-in program. 

  • Teen Video Game Club: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.

  • Family Game Day: 10:00am-1:00pm. Families.                  

• Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.

  • 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. New Year, New Baby theme.

  • Teen Clay Sculptures: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Grades 6-12. 

• Winter Break Programs - Indiana WILD: 11:00am-12:00pm. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.

• Zionsville Winterfest - Luminary Walk: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Overley-Worman Park, Zionsville, IN. Free event. 

• Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN. 

• Trivia Night at Buffa Louie’s Carmel: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Buffa Louie’s, Carmel, IN.

  
  

Wednesday, December 31            

• Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. 

  • Noon Year’s Eve!: 11:00am-12:00pm. Families. (WAITLISTED) 

• Noon Year’s Eve - Bitty Bee Bash: 8:00am-10:00am. Ages 4 and under. Countdown will be at 9:00am. Busy Bee Play Cafe, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Winter Break Programs - Owls of Indiana with Take Flight: 11:00am-12:00pm. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.

• Noon Year’s Eve - Quiet Hive Sensory Friendly Bash: 2:00pm-4:00pm. Countdown will be at 3:00pm. Busy Bee Play Cafe, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic: 3:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• New Year’s Eve Field and Family Bash & Silent Disco: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Families. Crafts, activities, street curling, s’mores, hot chocolate, holiday bites, beer, mulled wine, spiked hot chocolate, and a complimentary sparkling grape toast with ball drop at 6:30pm. Silent disco begins at 7:00pm. Field Brewing, Westfield, IN. RSVP appreciated. 

• Wednesday Concert Series: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Local musicians. Fork + Ale, Carmel, IN. 

• New Year’s Eve at 3UP Rooftop Lounge: 7:00pm-12:30am. Ages 21+. All-you-can-eat access to a curated menu, bubbly, DJ, party favors, and more. 3UP Rooftop Lounge, Carmel, IN. Tickets required. Reserved seating available for purchase.

• A Glitter and Groove New Year’s Eve Party: 7:00pm-1:00am. Ages 21+. DJ, cocktails, and celebration. Songbird Social House, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.

• Remember When Rock Was Young - The Elton John Experience - NYE: 7:30pm-10:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.

• Pour and Party - West Fork NYE Social: 8:30pm-12:30am. Ages 21+. A whiskey-forward evening with small bites, music and a midnight toast. West Fork Whiskey Co., Westfield, IN. Tickets required. 

• Remember When Rock Was Young - The Elton John Experience - NYE: 10:45pm-11:59pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.

Thursday, January 1  

• Happy New Year!

• New Year’s Day Slime Bar: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Build your own slime, add colors, scents, glitter, mix-ins, and charms. The Sensory Shoppe, Carmel, IN. $6 per jar.

  
  

Friday, January 2                 

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN. 

  • Winter Read-a-thon for High School Students: 10:00am-5:00pm. Grades 9-12. For each hour you read, a donation will be made to Carmel Coat Closet. Lunch, popcorn, and hot chocolate will be provided. Registration required.       

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.

  • Building Buddies: 2:00pm-4:00pm. All ages. Children 7 and under will need a grown-up to stay with them.   

• Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.

  • Mighty Movers: 9:30am-11:30am. Ages 1-6. Drop-in program.

  • Clover Digs Books: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Families.  

• Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.

  • Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. New Year, New Baby theme.

• First Friday: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Noblesville Creates, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend. 

• Indy Fuel vs Bloomington Bison: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required. 

• Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. 

• Pajama-Rama: 7:00pm-7:45pm. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite teddy bear and blanket. Free event. 

• Karaoke Night - Family Friendly: 7:00pm-10:00pm. Disney themed. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to attend. 

• Singo @ World Famous Hotboys Carmel: 9:00pm-11:00pm. World Famous Hotboys, Carmel, IN. 

  
  

Saturday, January 3 

• 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.

  • 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. 

  • Puzzle Swap: 10:00am-1:00pm. Bring your vouchers to swap. 

  • Read to a Therapy Dog! Presented by Love on a Leash: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 5+.  

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.

  • Hoosier Mamas Cross Stitch Group: 10:00am-12:00pm. All skill levels and all forms of needle art are welcome.     

• Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.

  • Whitestown Writers Group: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.   

• Carmel Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. The Six Eleven, Winter Market, Carmel, IN.  

• Junior Naturalist: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 6-14. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $6.00 for residents, $8.00 for non-residents. 

• Meet and Greets on the Glice - Frosty the Snowman: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Skate alongside and take pictures with Frosty at no additional cost. Skating session tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Tickets required.

• Be Our Guest - Disney DJ Night: 6:00pm-11:00pm. Ages 21+. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. VIP Tables and Fast Pass tickets available for purchase. General admission tickets are free. 

• Indy Fuel vs Kalamazoo Wings: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.  

  
  

Sunday, January 4

• Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. 

  • Gamers Guild: 1:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration required. 

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.

  • Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and skill levels. 

  

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