The IN List 2026: 1/5-1/11
- Jan 4
- 9 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, January 5
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.
Book Buddies: 11:30am-12:00pm. 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.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Beginning Reader Book Club: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades K-2. “Amelia Bedelia” series by Herman Parish. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
All Ages Storytime: 10:00am-10:30am. Ages 0-5. Registration required.
Teen Xbox Day: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 13-18. Drop-in program.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Unplugged Puzzle and Play: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Ages 6-11.
Puzzle Competitions - 300 pc.: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 16+.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Craft Supplies Drop-Off: All day through January 31st.
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.
Booktok Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year” by Ally Carter.
The Creative Exchange: 6:30pm-9:30pm. Bring your work-in-progress and join a fun, low-pressure night of creativity and conversation. Bring your own art supplies, snacks, and beverages. HCAA Art Center & Birdie Gallery, Noblesville, IN.
Tuesday, January 6
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.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers.
Cool Careers - Chef: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13+. Meet Chef Samir from the 9th Street Bistro to discover how he became a chef and started his own restaurant. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Clover Digs Books!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Families.
After School Tween Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 4-6. “Wrecker” by Carl Hiassen. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Baby Bouncers: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 0-11 months. Registration required.
Game Night: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All ages.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Spanish Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 5 and under.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Get Well theme.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Magic Snowflakes theme.
Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Wednesday, January 7
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.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12. In-person volunteer opportunity.
Critical Mass - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque.
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.
Sticker Mania: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Families.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Romp and Stomp in Zionsville: 10:30am-11:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required.
Hooked on Crochet: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Toddler Time: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 12-35 months. Registration required.
Preschool STEAM Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Fiction Lovers Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans. Registration required.
Dice & Dragons - Adult D&D: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Music & Movement with Dance Fam: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 5 and under. Registration preferred.
The Usual Suspects (Mystery) Book Group: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. “The Secret Hours” by Mick Herron.
Teen Vision Boards: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 12-18. Materials provided. Registration preferred.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Winter Comfort Workshop: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. Make an herbal heating pad and sip on tea blend samples. Registration required.
Park and PLAY: 10:00am-11:30am. Zionsville Boys and Girls Club, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Drop-in Discovery - Animal Tracks: 10:00am-12:00pm. All ages. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Storytime - Winter Breathing: 10:30am-11:30am. Preschoolers. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN.
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.
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 8
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.
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. Toddlers and preschoolers.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers.
Pre-K Explorers: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 3-5.
Family Lego Challenge: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Families. Registration required.
Neurodivergent Teen Hangout: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Family Lego Challenge: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Families. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Marble Mania!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 7-12. Registration required.
It’s a Mystery Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Bruno, Chief of Police” by Martin Walker.
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. Play games, make crafts, watch movies, and more. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Baby Love Story Time: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-18 months. Registration preferred.
Bingo Brunch: 11:00am-1:00pm. Ages 18+, geared toward ages 50+. You must pre-register at the Adult Desk with $10 cash only.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-6. Nose & Other Senses theme.
Teen Paws & Destress: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12.
Chapter Chat Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12.
Preschool Story Hour: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-5. “How to Wash a Wooly Mammoth” by Michelle Robinson. Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville, IN. Registration for children required. Free event.
Little Artist Sensory Day: 11:00am-12:30pm. Toddlers and preschoolers. uPaint Pottery Studio, Westfield, IN. Registration available online, or walk-ins are welcome while supplies last. $15.00 per person.
Igloo Crawl at Urban Vines: 5:30pm-9:00pm. Ages 21+. Wine & charcuterie pairings. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Tickets required.
The Nature Academy - Medicinal Plants: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Ages 16+. Cool Creek Nature Center Auditorium, Carmel, IN. Registration required. Free event.
The Rush Experience: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase.
Friday, January 9
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Celebrate the Seasons - Cozy Winter Stories: 10:30am-11:15am. Ages 3+. Registration required.
Read Aloud Book Club: 1:00pm-1:45pm. Ages 18+.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Friday Funday: 10:00am-1:00pm. Ages 5 and under. Drop-in program for educational activities, crafts and coloring pages.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Get Well theme.
After Hours Movie Night: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Families. Snacks and drinks will be available, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks. .
Toddler Trek - Shapes: 10:00am-11:00am. Overly-Worman Park, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
Animal Ambassador Care: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6+. Get a behind-the-scenes opportunity to observe and learn about caring for the animals in the nature center. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Registration required. Free event.
Owl Prowl: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Ages 6+. Overley-Worman Park, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
Dark Passions and Triump - Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Sweet Caroline, The Life and Music of Neil Diamond: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase.
Singo @ World Famous Hotboys Carmel: 9:00pm-11:00pm. World Famous Hotboys, Carmel, IN.
Saturday, January 10
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Beginner Origami Workshop: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 4+. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Volunteer Opportunity - Seed Packing Day: 10:00am-12:00pm. Ages 13+. Registration required.
Winter Sowing and Seed Block Program: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. Each attendee will go home with a planted milk jug and seed block to get a head start on the season. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Knit and Sew Club: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. All skill levels are welcome.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Paws to Read: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-11. Registration required for your 15-minute session.
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.
Lebanon Winter Market: 10:00am-12:00pm. Four Finger Distillery, Lebanon, IN.
Ice Dyeing Warm Winter Socks: 1:00pm-3:00pm. All ages. Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville, IN. Registration required. $10.00 per person.
Winter Bird Survival: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 8+. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Dark Passions and Triumph - Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony: 5:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Explore the Cosmos - The Moon: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 10+. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carme, IN. Registration required. Free event.
Wine by the Fire: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Professional Bull Riders Championship: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat: 7:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
I Love The 90’s Tour: 7:00pm. The Arena at Innovation Mile, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Joe Wray - One Man Band: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase.
Sunday, January 11
Plant Pop Up @ Epic Coffee: 9:00am-12:00pm. Grab some coffee and check out the houseplants selection planted in custom soil blends and handmade plant jewelry. Ruth’s Garden Indy, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and skill levels.
Professional Bull Riders Championship: 2:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
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