The IN List 2025: 12/8-12/14
- 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 8
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Christmassy Fun Storytime: 10:00am-10:30am. 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.
Christmassy Fun Storytime: 11:00am-11:30am. 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.
Nintendo Switch Game Night: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Grade 6-12. Drop-in program.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Boone County Photography Club: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required. In-person and virtual options available.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Metropolitan Youth Ballet - Nutcracker Preview: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Families. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Monday Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Spanish Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-5.
Pictures with Mrs. Claus: 11:30am-12:30pm. All ages welcome.
Trivia Tribe: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 16+.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale: All day event through December 13th. Items are available for a donation.
Teen Movie Monday: All day event. Grades 6-12. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Baby and Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. “Where’s the Snowman?” by Ingela P Arrhenius.
{over}Booked Book Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. “Kiss Me at Christmas” by Jenny Bayliss.
Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring your project from home. All skill levels are welcome.
Nature Preschool Explorers - Winter Tracks: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 3-5. Wear boots. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Creole Christmas: 7:30pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Tuesday, December 9
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Sip ‘n’ Stitch: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+. Work on your current craft project while enjoying coffee and community.
Winter Films: 10:00am-10:30am. Ages 2-5.
Winter Films: 11:00am-11:30am. Ages 2-5.
Create Your Own 3D-Printed Cookie Cutter: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 13+. Registration required.
Generative Poetry Workshop: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. This poetry workshop will guide you into translating emotions and experiences into meaningful poetry. Registration required.
Happily Ever After - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 6:30pm-8:00pm. Ages 18+. Read any holiday themed romance.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 0-5.
Crafty Teens - Watercolor Resist Cards: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
On the Same Page Book Discussion (Hybrid) - An Eclectic Fiction Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. The December discussion will be about your favorite books of the year. Registration required. Virtual and in-person options available.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Holiday Romance Speed Dating with a Book: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Find a new book to fall in love with by sampling holiday romance titles. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Clover Digs Books: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Families.
Teen Craft Club - Cozy Crafts: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Fabric Scrap Ornaments: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. 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.
Novels at Night: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “On Borrowed Time” by Jenn McKinlay.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Brrrr! Theme.
Make a Snowman Hat: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. Instructions and materials will be provided. Registration required.
Teen Paint & Sip: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Grades 6-12. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. DIY Snow Globes theme.
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.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by Anna May: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Wednesday, December 10
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Page Turners - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 9:30am-11:00am. Ages 18+. “North Woods” by Daniel Mason.
The Crafting Hour - Pop-Up Holiday Edition: 11:30am-1:30pm. Ages 18+. All supplies and instructions provided. Drop-in program.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12. In-person volunteer opportunity.
Creating Seasonal Greeting Cards in Adobe InDesign: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Ages 14+. Registration required.
The Nutcracker - 4 Magical Performances by 4 Ballet Groups: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Families. Metropolitan Youth Ballet.
Read Between the Wines - A Book Discussion Group for Adults: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 18+. Offsite: Upland Clay Terrace, Carmel, IN. “The Wishing Game” by Meg Shaffer. Registration required.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Wednesday Morning Book Club: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+. “Raising Hare: a memoir” by Chloe Dalton.
Nutcracker Ballet with CIDE: 10:30am-11:00am. Families. Registration required.
Lego Read! Build! Play!: 6:30pm-7:00pm. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Master Builders - Lego Club: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Flirty Friends - An Adult Romance Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “The Seven Year Slip” by Ashley Poston. Registration required.
After-School Nature Club - Tracks & Scat: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Santa Tours - Prancer's Path: 5:00pm-8:00pm.Pink/South Central + Midtown 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.
Luminary Walk: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Creekside Nature Park, 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. 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.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by Doug Resendez: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Thursday, December 11
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Holiday Movie Matinee - Last Christmas: 1:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. PG-13 rating. Registration required.
Behind the Book with Madeline Martin: 2:00pm-3:30pm. “The Secret Book Society” by Madeline Martin. Registration required.
Overbooked - Student-led Book Club: 4:15pm-5:30pm. Grades 9-12.
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.
Family Lego Challenge: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Families. Registration required.
Family Lego Challenge: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Families. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
World Cultures Club - Jamaica: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Evening Family Storytime: 6:00pm-6:30pm. Families. Registration required.
Pre-Teen Takeover: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 6-7. This month will be wrapping gifts that will be given to seniors in our community. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Baby Love Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-18 months.
Westfield Writers Group: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+.
STEM Lab Thursdays - Drawing in Perspective: 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. Numbers theme.
Paws to Read: 4:30pm-5:30pm. This program is designed for reluctant readers to build confidence and reading skills. Registration required.
Make a Snowman Hat: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Instructions and materials will be provided. Registration required.
Complimentary Christmas Wrapping Event: 8:00am-2:00pm. 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.
Preschool Story Hour: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-5. “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats. Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville, IN. Registration required. Free event.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 4:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
December Igloo Crawl at Urban Vines: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 21+. Wine and cookie pairings. The dress code for the night is Ugly Christmas Sweaters. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Tickets required. $30.00 per ticket.
Noblesville Boom vs Wisconsin Herd: 7:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, 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, December 12
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Drop-In Craft: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 2-5.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Among Us IRL: 5:45pm-7:30pm. Ages 13+. Join for a live-action version of the social deduction video game Among Us. This is a special after-hours event. You must arrive before the library closes at 6:00pm. Registration required.
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.
Winter StoryWalk at Whitestown: 10:00am-10:30am. Families. “Snow Is…” by Laura Gehl. Meet on the Children’s Patio. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Brrrr! Theme.
TEEN Bingo Night: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Santa Tours - Dancer's Trail: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Brown/Southwest 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.
Pepper’s Birthday Party: 5:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Free candy, giveaways, drills on the court with Indy Ignite players, pictures with Santa, mascots from around the city, and more. Tickets are free but required. Parking is free.
Skate with Santa: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Carmel Ice Skadium, Carmel, IN. Tickets include admission, skate rental, hot chocolate, and cookies. Tickets required. $30.00 per family of 4 or $12.00 per individual.
Kiln Creations Family Fun Night - Collage Plates: 6:00pm-8:00pm. All ages and skill levels. Paint your own Collage Holiday Plate. Tickets required. $35.00 per person.
International Winter Festival: 7:00pm-8:00pm. Enjoy the international holiday trees with Carmel Sister Cities. City Hall Gazebo, Carmel, IN.
Hamilton (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
A Christmas Carol: 7:00pm. Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
AES Indiana - Yuletide Celebration: 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by RJ Sutton: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Dave Koz & Friends: 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 13
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Meet an Iditarod Musher: 1:00pm-2:30pm. All ages. Registration required.
Knit & Sew Club: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. All skill levels welcomed. Bring a project in process or start a new one.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Paws to Read: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-12. Registration required.
STEM Lab Saturdays - Compass + Straightedge = Polygon: 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.
Breakfast with Santa at Stuckey Farm: 8:00am-12:30pm. Full breakfast buffet, Santa visit and photos, and crafts. Stuckey Farm, Sheridan, IN. Reservation required for a time slot. $25.00 per family, kids under 2 are free.
Carmel Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. The Six Eleven, Winter Market, Carmel, IN.
Whitestown Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. Whitestown Municipal Complex, Whitestown, IN.
The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk: 9:00am. Jack’s Donuts will be on the course and at the finish line. The after party will be at Upland Brewing, and they will be serving grab-and-go breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Ages 21+ can enjoy a free beverage from Upland or Boston Beer Company. Registration required. Prices increase December 11th at 11:59pm. Ages 5 and under are free.
Christmas in the Park: 10:00am-12:00pm. Ages 12 and under Complete Elf Boot Camp missions, attend Elf academy and learn about the animals, enjoy treats at the campfire, visit with Santa and his reindeer, and more. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
Peanut Butter & Jam: Melchior Marionettes - Holiday Cabaret on Strings: 10:30am & 12:30pm. The Studio Theater, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-9:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Santa’s Workshop: 12:00pm-2:00pm. Bring the family and have your photo taken with special holiday guests. Main Street Park, Whitestown, IN. Free event.
Kick Off to Winter Party: 12:00pm-3:00pm. Hot cocoa bar, ugly Christmas sweaters, DIY snowflake crafts, and cookie and wine flights. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Free event.
Nutcracker Holiday Magic: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 6-15. Light holiday refreshments and a special visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy. Coxhall Mansion, Carmel, IN. Registration required. $10.00 per person.
Meet and Greet on the Glice - Buddy the Elf: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Skate alongside and take pictures with Buddy the Elf. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Tickets required and include skate rental and optional skate aids.
Holly Jolly Jamboree: 2:00pm-4:00pm. Pictures with Santa, live reindeer, crafts and cookies. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Hamilton (Touring): 2:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Nature Ornaments: 2:00pm-4:00pm. Families. Drop-in program. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. The program fee is $10 and cash only. Pay at the time of drop in.
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.
Indy Fuel vs Cincinnati Cyclones: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Noblesville Boom vs Windy City Bulls: 7:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Franc D'Ambrosio - Holiday Cheer in Carmel: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
Chris Isaak: 8:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Hamilton (Touring): 8:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Live Music by RJ Sutton: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Grille 39, Renaissance Hotel Carmel, Carmel, IN.
Sunday, December 14
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and skill levels.
A Very Merry Meet & Greet - Santa & The Grinch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Meet with Santa and The Grinch, and enjoy Christmas ponies, Santa’s sled, festive tunes, hot chocolate and more. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free event.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 12:00pm-8:00pm. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Hamilton (Touring): 1:00pm. Old National Centre, 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.
Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards: 3:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Pups & Pints - Holiday Edition: 3:00pm-6:00pm. Bring your dog to visit with Santa and get a free caricature drawing. Village Green, Clay Terrace, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Noblesville Boom vs Windy City Bulls: 5:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Santa Tours - Dasher's Drive: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Orange/East 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.
A Magical Cirque Christmas: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Franc D'Ambrosio - Holiday Cheer in Carmel: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN.
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