The IN List 2026: 1/12-1/18
- 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, January 12
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 2-3. 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 2-3. 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.
Book Buddies: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 4-6. A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 2-3. 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.
Tales for Tots: 9:30am-10:30am. Ages 12-35 months. Registration required.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Creative Writing Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen Xbox Day: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 13-18. Drop-in program.
Minecraft Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Story Time with Studio 360 - Story Time Dance Program: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Teen Cozy Movie Night: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 12-18. Hot cocoa and snacks will be provided. Registration preferred.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Baby and Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-2. “Winter is Here” by Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek.
Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring your project from home. All skill levels are welcome.
Nature Preschool Explorers - Behind the Scenes: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 3-5. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Books on Tap: 6:00pm-8:30pm. Start with an hour of silent reading and then mingle, sip and dive into bookish banter. Bring whatever book you’re reading. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration: 7:00pm-8:00pm. Tarkington Theater, Carmel, IN.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Tuesday, January 13
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 2-3. 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.
Sip ‘n’ Stitch: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+. A casual craft group for adults.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 2-3. 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.
Book Buddies: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 4-6. A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Tales for Twos and Threes: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 2-3. 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.
Happily Ever After - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Built to Last” by Erin Hahn.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers.
Crafty Teens - Embroidery: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
On the Same Page Book Discussion - An Eclectic Fiction Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry. Registration required. Virtual and in-person options available.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Tales for Tots: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 12-35 months. Registration required.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
After School Squad - Beach Bash: 4:00pm-4:45pm. Grades K-2. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Story Snugglers: 10:00am-10:45am. Ages 2-11. Registration required.
Teen Craft Club - Crochet Bookmarks: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Novels at Night Fiction Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. All ages. “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey.
Let It Flow - Watercolor Techniques: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Inventions theme.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Snowman Launcher theme.
TEEN Shrinky Dinks: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12. Create your own keychains and charms.
Winterfest - Luminary Walk: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.
MJ (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Wednesday, January 14
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Page Turners - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 9:30am-10:30am. Ages 18+. “Isaac’s Storm” by Erik Larson.
Little Ones: 9:30am-9:50am. Ages 12-24 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.
Little Ones: 10:30am-10:50am. Ages 12-24 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.
Little Ones: 11:30am-11:50am. Ages 12-24 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.
Pokemon Trading Hour: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-11.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Preschoolers and toddlers.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-24 months.
Full STEAM Ahead: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 8-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Tales for Tots: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 12-35 months. Registration required.
Wednesday Morning Book Club: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+. “Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement” by Elaine Weiss.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Books ‘n Babies: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 0-1. Registration required.
Let’s Draw!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades K-2. Registration required.
Indiana Master Naturalist: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 18+. Learn about Indiana’s natural resources.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Flirty Friends - An Adult Romance Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “The Roommate” by Rosie Danan. Registration required.
Master Builders - Lego Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Fact Checkers Book Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Participants will compete in a group of 4. One person can register a team of 4 or single registrants will be grouped with others. Registration required.
TEEN Sensory Bottles: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Penguin Evening Storytime: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Families.
Scientific Illustrations: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 13+. Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville, IN. Bring your own sketchbook and choice of artistic supplies. Free event.
After-School Nature Club - Snowflake Science: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-12. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
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. Free event.
MJ (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
The Resurrection Mixtape: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Thursday, January 15
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Little Ones: 9:30am-9:50am. Ages 12-24 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.
Little Ones: 10:30am-10:50am. Ages 12-24 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.
Little Ones: 11:30am-11:50am. Ages 12-24 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.
Behind the Book with Lori Rader Day: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. “Wreck Your Heart” by Lori Rader Day. Registration required.
Inklings - Student-led Storytelling Club for Teens: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 9-12. All story formats are welcome.
Craft Supplies Exchange: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Bring your supplies and your imagination.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Storytime: 9:30am-10:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers.
Pre-K Explorers: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 3-5.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Tales for Tots: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 1-3. Registration required.
Tales for Tots: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 1-3. Registration required.
Show and Tell Comes to the Library!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades K-4. Sign up to share about a special collection you have. Registration required.
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. “Sky Raiders” by Brandon Mull. Registration required.
Meditative Coloring: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Plotting in the Stacks: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13+. Peer review and sharing are completely optional. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Baby Love Story Time: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-18 months. Registration preferred.
STEM Lab Thursday: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 8-13.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-6. Ocean theme.
Paws to Read: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Registration required. First come, first serve!
Carmel Paint Night - Love Wood Signs: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Roots Burger Bar, Carmel, IN. All art materials required. Tickets required.
Farm to Glass Program - Rivet Coffee Session: 6:30pm-7:30pm. All ages. Cafe Pavilion Building at Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Registration required. $15.00 per person.
Noblesville Boom vs Grand Rapids Gold: 7:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
MJ (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Friday, January 16
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Pokemania: 4:00pm-5:30pm. Grades 9-12.
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.
Baby Doll Storytime: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 2-5. Bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Inventions theme.
The Three Mexican Tenors: 11:00am. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Festival of Ice: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Featuring demonstrations by professional ice carvers. Arts & Design District, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Book Girlies Night: 6:00pm-8:00pm. You’ll paint your very own bookish flower vase or book box. Kiln Creations, Noblesville, IN. Reservations required.
KPop Demon Hunters Painting Party: 6:00pm-9:00pm. uPaint Pottery Studio, Westfield, IN. Registration required. Registration includes snacks.
MJ (Touring): 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
An Enchanted Evening with The Three Mexican Tenors: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Singo @ World Famous Hotboys Carmel: 9:00pm-11:00pm. World Famous Hotboys, Carmel, IN.
Saturday, January 17
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.
African American History of Noblesville - 1850-1980: 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Hoosier Mamas Cross Stitch Group: 10:00am-12:00pm. Ages 18+. All skill levels and all types of needle art.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Whitestown Writers Group: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. All genres and all skin levels. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
STEM Lab Saturdays: 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 11-16.
Winter Wonderland: 12:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 10 and under. Games, crafts and candy in a land of snowflakes and gingerbread friends. Registration recommended.
Carmel Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. The Six Eleven, Winter Market, Carmel, IN.
Westfield Winter Market: 9:00am-12:00pm. West Fork Whiskey Co., Westfield, IN.
Lebanon Winter Market: 10:00am-12:00pm. Four Finger Distillery, Lebanon, IN.
Festival of Ice: 10:00am-9:00pm. Featuring demonstrations by professional ice carvers, People’s Choice Sculpture Voting, Carmel Fire Dept. Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, Carver Award Ceremony, ice skating, food and beverages, and live DJ. Arts & Design District, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Junior Naturalist: 10:00am-11:30am. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $6.00 for residents, $8.00 for non-residents.
Peanut Butter & Jam - Move and Groove with The Call: 10:30am. The Studio Theater, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
MJ (Touring): 2:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour: 2:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Let’s Sing Taylor - An Unofficial Live Tribute Show: 2:00pm & 8:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Warm & Cozy Vibes at Urban Apples: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Cozy fires, soup bar, hot drinks, and more. Feel free to bring your own blankets. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN.
Indy Fuel vs Kalamazoo Wings: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
An Enchanted Evening with The Three Mexican Tenors: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
MJ (Touring): 7:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Dueling Pianos Presented by Brittany Brumfield & Baby Grand Entertainment: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase.
Sunday, January 18
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Meet the Author - Jennifer Moorman: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. Offsite in conjunction with the Westfield Washington Public Library - 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN. “The Charmed Library” by Jennifer Moorman. Registration required.
Hamilton County Saxophone Quartet: 3:00pm-4:00pm. All ages. Registration required for this free Sunday Vibes Concert Series performance.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
The Whisk Kids: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 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.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Meet the Author - Jennifer Moorman: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. “The Charmed Library” by Jennifer Moorman. Registration required.
MJ (Touring): 1:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Noblesville Boom vs Delaware Blue Coats: 3:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
MJ (Touring): 6:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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