The IN List 2026: 5/11-5/18
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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, May 11
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Nintendo Switch Game Night: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Creative Writing Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Metropolitan Youth Ballet presents Swan Lake: 6:30pm-7:30pm. All ages. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen XBox Day: 4:00pm-5:30pm. Ages 13-18.
Minecraft Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Boone County Photography Club: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Baby & Me: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-1. “Where is Baby’s Belly Button” by Karen Katz.
Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring a craft from home. All skill levels welcomed.
Little Sprouts - Garden Artists: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 3-6. Heritage Trail Park, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents.
Books on Tap at Urban Apples: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Start with an hour of silent reading and then mingle and sip. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Fitness in the Park - Salsa Dancing: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All ages. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Registration required. $8.00 per person.
Tuesday, May 12
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Sip ‘n’ Stitch: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+.
Behind the Book with Matt Browning: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. “Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide” by Matt Browning. Registration required.
Happily Ever After - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Expiration Dates” by Rebecca Serle.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Crafty Teen - Dinosaur Stuffie: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
On the Same Page Book Discussion - An Eclectic Fiction Book Group: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan. Registration required. In-person and online options available.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Books Over Coffee: 12:00pm-1:30pm. Ages 18+.
After-School Squad - Race Ramp-Up: 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.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.
Teen Video Gaming: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 12-18. Registration recommended.
Novels at Night Book Group: 6:30pm-7:30pm. All ages. “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Spring Wings theme.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. Dragon Eggs theme.
TEEN Shrinky Dinks: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12.
Opening Day - Indianapolis 500 Practice: 10:00am-6:00pm. Check website for full schedule details. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Zumbini with Nykki: 10:00am. Ages 0-5. Use instruments, dancing and singing to learn. Prana Play, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel Food Truck Nights - Taco Tuesdays: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Picnic blankets and chairs are encouraged. Ginther Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Carmel Cookies and Canvas - Mommy & Me Tree Hearts: 6:00pm-7:30pm. All painting supplies provided. World Famous HOTBOYS, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.
Hambone’s Trivia Night at Sun King Carmel: 7:00pm-9:00pm. All ages. Sun King, Carmel, IN. Free to play.
Wednesday, May 13
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Page Turners - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 9:30am-10:30am. Ages 18+. “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on a Shelf: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-12. In-person volunteer opportunity.
Three Special Performances by Three Ballet Groups: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Families. Swan Lake performance by Metropolitan Youth Ballet.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Full STEAM Ahead: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 8-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Wednesday Morning Book Club: 10:00am-11:30am. Ages 18+. “The Masterpiece” by Fiona Davis.
Let’s Draw: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Grades K-2. Registration required.
World Cultures Club - New Zealand: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen Craft Club - Summer Friendship Bracelets: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Flirty Friends - An Adult Romance Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “Summer in the City” by Alex Aster. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Fact Checkers Book Group: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. “Brave the Wild River” by Melissa L. Sevigny.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Pet Evening Storytime: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Families. Put on your favorite PJs and visit the library for this nighttime story hour all about pets.
Paint a Coir Mat: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Indianapolis 500 Practice: 10:00am-6:00pm. Check website for full schedule details. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Music and Movement with Mrs. V: 10:00am. Experience music through instrument exploration, singing, and movement. The Busy Bee Play Cafe, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required and do not include play time.
Story & Sensory Hour: 10:30am. Ages 1-4. The Sensory Shoppe, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Westwood Spring Party: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Light bites, signature sips, decor, design inspo, live jazz music and more. Westwood Vowery & Estate, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Wednesday Concert Series: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Local musicians. Fork + Ale, Carmel, IN.
Indy Eleven - Women’s Team vs Racing Louisville FC: 7:00pm. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Tickets required.
Yoga at the Osprey Pointe Pavilion: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Ages 13+. Osprey Pointe Pavilion, Noblesville, IN. Registration required. Free event.
Thursday, May 14
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Overbooked - Student-led Book Club for Teens: 4:15pm-5:30pm. Grades 9-12.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Pokemon Club: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6-11. Registration required.
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.
Youth Break-In Box - We the People!: 3:15pm-4:00pm. Grades K-2. Registration required.
Tween Break-In Box - Lost Letters of Liberty: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 3-6. Registration required.
Enviro Series: Reducing Food Waste - Everyone Can Do It: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All ages. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Pre-Teen Takeover: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Grades 6-7. Registration required.
Evening Family Storytime: 6:00pm-6:30pm. Families. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-6. Summer/Graduation theme.
Americana DIY Program: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. Create a placemat door hanger or patriotic gnome. Registration required.
Paws to Read: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Perfect for reluctant readers. Registration required for a time slot.
TEEN Bingo Night: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Grades 6-12.
Indianapolis 500 Practice: 10:00am-6:00pm. Check website for full schedule details. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Preschool Story Hour: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-5. “The Curious Garden” by Peter Brown. Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville, IN. Registration required. Free event.
Westfield Farmers Market: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Race to the Market: Indy 500 Night. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Indy 500 Porch Party: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Free Indy 500 porching kits will be available while supplies last. Westfield Farmers Market, Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Latin Dancing at Urban Apples: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Ages 21+ starting at 4:00pm. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel High School Performing Arts presents - Anything Goes: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dale E. Graham Auditorium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Ali Wong Live: 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Clued In - An Improvised Murder Mystery: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Victory & Vision - A Night with IU Athletics: 7:30pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Friday, May 15
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Three Special Performances by Three Ballet Groups: 11:30am-12:15pm. Families. Fairy Tales performance by Indiana Ballet Conservatory.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
After-Hours Laser Tag Party: 5:45pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Pizza will be provided. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Simple Science for Preschoolers: 10:30am-11:15am. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
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/stuffed animal or use one of the libraries. Registration required.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Spring Wings theme.
TEEN Board Game Night: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Grades 6-12.
Fast Friday Indianapolis 500 Practice: 10:00am-6:00pm. Check website for schedule details. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Drop-In Discovery - Nests: 1:00pm-3:00pm. All ages. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Food Truck Rally: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Food trucks and live music. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Carmel Food Truck Nights: 5:00pm-9:00pm. 10-15 food trucks, trailers, carts, and pop-ups. Picnic blankets and chairs are encouraged. Ginther Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
K Pop Demon Hunters BINGO: 6:00pm-8:00pm. All ages. Kiln Creations, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel High School Performing Arts presents - Anything Goes: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dale E. Graham Auditorium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Dueling Pianos Presented by Brittany Brumfield & Baby Grand Entertainment: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Saturday, May 16
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
International Tea Program: 1:00pm-3:00pm. All ages. Sample teas from around the world.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
The Great Potato Derby of 2026: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Families. Registration required for family members decorating an individual potato.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Hoosier Mamas Cross Stitch Group: 10:00am-12:00pm. Ages 18+. All forms of needle art and all skill levels are welcome.
Family Game Day: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Families.
The Extraordinary Caterpillar: 1:30pm-3:00pm. All ages. Watch the film “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” followed by Q&A. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Whitestown Writers Group: 1:00pm-2:30pm. Ages 18+. All backgrounds and genres welcomed. Registration required.
PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 1: 8:00am-6:00pm. Check website for full schedule details. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel Summer Farmer’s Market: 8:00am-11:30am. Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Get Moving in May - Pure Barre: 8:30am-9:30am. All fitness levels are welcome. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Noblesville Farmer’s Market: 8:00am-12:00pm. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend.
Spring at the Mill Top 2026: 8:30am-5:30pm. Browse over 35 vendors. Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center, Noblesville, IN.
Zionsville Farmers’ Market: 8:00am-11:30am. Main Street, Zionsville, IN. Free to attend.
2026 CardioCare Race for Hearts 5K: 10:00am-1:00pm. Wearing red is required. Carmel Gazebo, Carmel, IN. Registration required.
Indiana Peony Festival: 10:00am-4:00pm. Shop over 150 local vendors showcasing cut flowers, bouquets, plants, clothes, decor, art, food and drink, and more. Seminary Park, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend.
Bubbly & Blooms: 12:00pm-2:00pm. Your ticket includes your first drink, your own canvas bag to paint and access to supplies and stencils. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Tickets required.
Westfield International Festival: 12:00pm-4:00pm. Explore diverse arts, entertainment, traditions and food from all over the world. Purchase a Savor & Snack Pass to unlock 5 exclusive tastings. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Discover Your Backyard - Migration: 1:00pm-3:00pm. All ages. Overley-Worman Park, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble - Peter Pan: 2:00pm & 7:30pm. The Tarkington, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel High School Performing Arts presents - Anything Goes: 2:00pm-4:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dale E. Graham Auditorium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Food Truck Rally: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Tethered hot air balloon rides, food trucks and live music. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Fishers Freight vs Jacksonville Sharks: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory - Ballet Fairy Tales: 7:00pm. The Studio Theater, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert - Experience: 7:00pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
The Magic of David Ranalli: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Sunday, May 17
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
An Afternoon with Christina Baker Kline: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. “The Foursome” by Christina Baker Kline. Registration required. $35 per ticket and includes a pre-signed copy of the book.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Sunday Stories: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 2+.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages. All skill levels are welcome.
Parks and Petals 5K: 8:30am race starts. The Forest Park Inn, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 2: 10:00am-7:00pm. Check website for full schedule details. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble - Peter Pan: 1:00pm & 4:00pm. The Tarkington, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert - Experience: 2:00pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Sip & Shop at Urban Vines: 3:00pm-6:00pm. Local vendors and live music. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Indiana Fever vs Seattle Storm: 6:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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