The IN List 2025: 5/18-5/25
- Chelsea Kopelman
- 4 hours ago
- 7 min read
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Zionsville, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
If you want to be the first to hear about what's happening in the North Indy area every week, be sure to subscribe to this free newsletter here.
This list is presented each week by our partners at Hope Plumbing.
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, May 19
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Books After Lunch - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 1:30pm-2:30pm.
Behind the Book with Mary Alice Moore: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Bestselling author Mary Alice Moore shares her new novel “Where the Rivers Merge.” Registration required.
iPhone Photography 101: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Teens and adults. Registration required.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Drop-In Activity: Accordion Book Homes: All day. All ages.
Sublimation Quick Start!: 6:00pm-6:30pm. Adults. Learn basic techniques to get started using the sublimation equipment. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Story Time: 10:30am. Ages 3-5.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Let’s Draw!: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Grades K-2. Registration required.
Art Hour!: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
All Ages Storytime: 10:00am-10:30am. Ages 0-5. Registration required.
Master Builders - Lego Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Indianapolis 500 Practice: Gates open 11:00am. Practice starts 1:00pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Fishers Touch-a-Truck: 4:00pm-7:00pm. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, Fishers, IN. This free family event gives children the exciting chance to explore fire trucks, police cars, tractors, and snowplows up close. Enjoy live demonstrations from Fishers Fire, Police (including K-9 units), Public Works, and Health Departments, plus kids’ activities and food vendors.
Tuesday, May 20
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Drop-In Activity: Accordion Book Homes: All day. All ages.
Princess Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-5. The current Miss Tippecanoe, Arianna Shanks-Hill will lead a storytime and craft!
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Family Lego Challenge: 4:00pm-5:00pm & 6:00pm-7:00pm. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Helping Hands Crew: 4:30pm-5:15pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Heritage Breed Week: 10:00am-5:00pm. Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN. Participate in exciting activities, watch fascinating demonstrations, learn about Conner Prairie's efforts to preserve heritage breeds and discover what makes these rare animals so special. Meet and Greet with animals all across the grounds. Learn about how livestock has changed throughout the years and how the livestock of the past are important for us today! Tickets required.
Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Stomp: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Wednesday, May 21
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Drop-In Activity: Accordion Book Homes: All day. All ages.
Mr. Dan the Music Man!: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 0-5.
Mad Scientists: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 8-11. Registration required.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Teen Video Game Club: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. 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. Registration required. In person and virtual options available.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Clover Digs Books!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 3-12.
World Cultures Club: Ireland: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Pokemon Club: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 6-12. Bring your cards for battle. Registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Preschool Music & Movement: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
PJ Story Time: 6:30pm-7pm. Ages 11 and under.
MakeMade Studio - Bee Centerpiece: 5:15pm-7:15pm. Ages 18+.
WWPL Book Group: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. “North Woods” By Daniel Mason.
On the Same Page Tween Book Club: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 9-12. “Song for a Whale” by Lynne Kelly.
Zoopolis 500: 10:30am-12:00pm. Tortoise race, Alexander Rossi appearance, and 500 Festival Princesses with racing-themed activities. Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, IN. Zoo admission tickets required.
Heritage Breed Week: 10:00am-5:00pm. Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN. Participate in exciting activities, watch fascinating demonstrations, learn about Conner Prairie's efforts to preserve heritage breeds and discover what makes these rare animals so special. Meet and Greet with animals all across the grounds. Learn about how livestock has changed throughout the years and how the livestock of the past are important for us today! Tickets required.
Live at the Center: Sadie Johnson: 7:30pm. The Tarkington, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Stomp: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Coxhall Mansion Tour: 4:00pm-5:30pm. Ages 13+. Coxhall Garden, Carmel, IN. Registration required.
Westfield Memorial Day Ceremony: 6:30pm. Fallen Hoosier Heroes Memorial, Westfield, IN.
Thursday, May 22
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Drop-In Activity: Accordion Book Homes: All day. All ages.
Mad Scientists: 1:30pm-2:30pm. Ages 8-11. Registration required.
Finals Week Miniature Horse Therapy: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Baby Love Story Time: 10:30am-11:30am.
STEM Lab Weeknights - Building Blocks of Writing 3: And…Everything Else: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 7-12.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Nerf Wars: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Domino Chain Reaction Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
PEEPs: Creek Stomp: 9:30am-11:00am. Ages 4-6. Overley-Worman Park, Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Coxhall Children’s Garden Tour: 11:00am-12:00pm. Coxhall Garden, Carmel, IN. Meet at entrance of Children’s Garden.
Heritage Breed Week: 10:00am-5:00pm. Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN. Participate in exciting activities, watch fascinating demonstrations, learn about Conner Prairie's efforts to preserve heritage breeds and discover what makes these rare animals so special. Meet and Greet with animals all across the grounds. Learn about how livestock has changed throughout the years and how the livestock of the past are important for us today! Tickets required.
Westfield Farmers Market: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Indy 500 theme night. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN.
Bluey Concert Night: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Daniel’s Vineyard, McCordsville, IN. Enjoy a fun-filled night with live entertainment, themed activities, dancing, and time with your favorite Blue Heeler family! RSVP requested.
Friday, May 23
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Drop-In Activity: Accordion Book Homes: All day. All ages.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Animal Adventures: Animal Homes: 3:30pm-4:00pm. Ages 3-12. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Romp and Stomp at Whitestown: 10:00am-10:30am. Ages 1-6. Registration required.
Friday Story Time: 10:30am & 11:15am. Ages 2-6. Carmel Clay History Museum, Carmel, IN.
Miller Lite Carb Day: Gates open 8:00am. Practice starts 11:00am. Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge starts 2:30pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Miller Lite Carb Day Concert: 4:00pm. Bret Michaels and The All-American Rejects. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
The American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service: 12:00pm. North steps of the Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis, IN.
Memorial Day Ceremony: 9:00am-10:00am. Veterans Memorial Plaza, Carmel, IN.
Heritage Breed Week: 10:00am-5:00pm. Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN. Participate in exciting activities, watch fascinating demonstrations, learn about Conner Prairie's efforts to preserve heritage breeds and discover what makes these rare animals so special. Meet and Greet with animals all across the grounds. Learn about how livestock has changed throughout the years and how the livestock of the past are important for us today! Tickets required.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory - Phantom of the Opera: 7:00pm. The Tarkington, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Clay Terrace Pups & Pints: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Clay Terrace Dog Park (across from Old Navy), Carmel, IN.
Saturday, May 24
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Drop-In Activity: Accordion Book Homes: All day. All ages.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN.
Little Bits Gym: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 18 months-10 years.
STEM Lab Saturdays - Dice? Nice.: 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 10-16. Registration required.
Legends Day Presented by Firestone: Gates open 8:00am. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Firestone Legends Day Concert featuring Midland: 7:00pm. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park. Tickets required.
AES 500 Festival Parade: 11:45am. Downtown Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory - Phantom of the Opera: 4:00pm. The Tarkington, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory - Phantom of the Opera: 7:00pm. The Tarkington, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Geist Waterfront Park Opening Day: 10:00am-7:00pm. Geist Waterfront Park, Fishers, IN.
Carmel Summer Farmers’ Market: 8:00am-11:30am. Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Noblesville Main Street Farmers’ Market: 8:00am-12:00pm. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, IN.
Fishers Farmers’ Market: 8:00am-12:00pm. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, Fishers, IN.
Fitness at the Market: 8:00am-9:00am. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Stage, Fishers, IN. Beginner-friendly fitness class.
Zionsville Farmers’ Market: 8:00am-11:30am. Main Street, Zionsville, IN.
Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty: 1:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Fishers Freight vs Jacksonville Sharks: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Sunday, May 25
109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge: Gates open 6:00am. Green flag at 12:45pm. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Coors Light Snake Pit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required. Not included in the race day ticket.
Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks - Eastern Conference Finals Game 3: 8pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Drop-In Activity: Accordion Book Homes: All day. All ages.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Sunday Stories: 2:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 2+.
The IN list is presented by Hope Plumbing - Local, Honest, Plumbers. Founded by Jack Hope and Brad Persic, Hope Plumbing has proudly served the greater Indianapolis area for more than 15 years. From a running toilet to a new sewer line and every type of plumbing in between, they are here for you. Call or text them at (317) 641-4673 or visit hopeplumbing.com to get in touch with their team.