The IN List 2026: 5/4-5/10
- May 3
- 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, May 4
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. “ The Princess in Black” by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Teen XBox Day: 4:00pm-5:30pm. Ages 13-18.
Flower Power in Your Yard: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 13+. Registration required.
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.
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.
Booktok Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Normal People” by Sally Rooney.
Month of May Kickoff with Arrow McLaren: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Meet Arrow McLaren drivers Tony Kanaan, Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel. Check out cars on-site, and shop official Arrow McLaren merchandise. Sun King Carmel, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Fitness in the Park - Beginner Yoga: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All ages. Blossom Yoga and Pilates. Yoga mats are recommended. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Registration required. $8.00 per person.
VroomVroom Bingo: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 16+. Muldoon’s, Carmel, IN. Free to play.
Tuesday, May 5
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 3-5.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Books Over Coffee: 12:00pm-1:30pm. Ages 18+.
After School Tween Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Grades 4-6. “Willa of the Wood” by Robert Beatty. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Game Night @ Whitestown: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All ages.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
STEAM Kids - What Does AI See? Exploring Face Sensing with Scratch: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 5-8. Registration required.
Teen Cinco de Mayo Party: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ages 12-18. Make mini pinatas and taste test Mexican candy.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Race Car theme.
A.S.K. - After School Kids: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12. DIY Lightsabers theme.
Indy 500 Porch Party: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Porch party kits will be available on a first come, first served basis. Gainbridge & Andretti Global, Zionsville, IN. Free to attend.
Carmel Food Truck Nights - Taco Tuesdays: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Picnic blankets and chairs are encouraged. Ginther Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Taco + Tequila + Tempo: 5:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Tuesday Dollar Menu. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.
Indy Fuel vs Fort Wayne Komets: 7:00pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Wednesday, May 6
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
StoryWalk at Coxhall Gardens: All day through June 1st. “Luli and the Language of Tea” by Andrea Wang. Coxhall Garden, Carmel, IN.
Pokemon Trading Hour: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 6-11.
Sip ‘n’ Stitch: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. This is a casual craft group for adults.
Critical Mass - Book Discussion Group for Adults: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Go as a River” by Shelley Read.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 2-5.
Babytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 0-2.
Sticker Mania: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Families.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Indiana Master Naturalist: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 18+.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Fiction Lovers Book Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. “Buckeye” by Patrick Ryan. Registration required.
Dice & Dragons - Adult D&D: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Music and Movement with Dance Fam: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Registration preferred.
The Usual Suspects (Mystery) Book Club: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 18+. “Her Deadly Game” by Robert Dugoni.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Race Into Reading - A 500 Festival Princess Program: 5:00pm-6:00pm. Families.
No Moms Allowed: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Kids with a caregiver (not Mom!). Mother’s Day crafting.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 1:35pm. Wednesday Day Game. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Thursday, May 7
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Three Special Performances by Three Ballet Groups - Peter Pan Performance: 10:30am-11:00am. Families. Central Indiana Dance Ensemble performing.
The Clean Swap Workshop: 6:00pm-7:00pm. All ages. Presented with Carmel Green Initiative.
Stroke Signs and Prevention: 6:00pm-6:45pm. Ages 18+. Presented in partnership with IU Health. Registration required.
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.
Neurodivergent Teen Hangout: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Romp and Stomp: 10:30am-11:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required.
Marble Mania: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 7-12. Registration required.
It’s a Mystery Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “Hidden Pictures” by Jason Rekulak.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
Master Builders - Lego Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Baby Love Story Time: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-18 months. Registration preferred.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 4-6. Zoo theme.
Chapter Chat Book Club: 4:30pm-5:30pm. Ages 5-12.
uPaint a Story - The Very Hungry Caterpillar: 11:00am-12:30pm. Toddlers and preschoolers. uPaint Pottery Studio, Noblesville and Westfield, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 11:05am. Baseball in Education. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Meet the Animals: 3:00pm-3:30pm. All ages. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Westfield Farmers Market: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Adult Karaoke Night at Urban Apples: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Adults only starting at 4:00pm. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Mommy & Me Cookie Decorating: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 3+. Zionsville COhatch, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $25.00 for residents, $30.00 for non-residents.
The Nature Academy - Invasive Species: Plants: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Ages 16+. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Gentlemen's Quartet + Vocalist Erin Shields: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
YUNGBLUD - IDOLS - The World Tour: 8:00pm. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Friday, May 8
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Peter Pan Ballet with CIDE: 10:30am-11:00am. Families. Registration required.
Read Aloud Book Club: 1:00pm-1:45pm. Ages 18+.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN.
May StoryWalk at Whitestown: All day through June 5th. All ages. “A Good Place” by Lucy Cousins.
Westfield Library: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.
Friday Funday: 10:00am-1:00pm. Ages 0-5.
Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.
Storytime: 10:30am-11:30am. All ages. Race Car theme.
Sonsio Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying: 7:30am-6:55pm. Check website for schedule of events. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Yoga at City Hall Gazebo - Get Moving in May: 11:00am-12:00pm. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. City Hall Gazebo, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Animal Ambassador Care: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 6+. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Merry May Market: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Vendors, food trucks, flowers, and the big slide. Dull’s Tree Farm, Thorntown, IN.
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.
Mommy and Me Fun Night: 5:00pm-6:30pm. Create friendship bracelets, do crafts, dance, and snap photos. Busy Bee Play Cafe, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Morgan Wallen - Still the Problem Tour: 5:30pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Ladies Night - Sangria & Paint: 6:00pm-8:00pm. Ages 21+. Kiln Creations, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Friday Fireworks and Native American Heritage Night. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Ben Rector - Symphonies Across America with Jon McLaughlin: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Will Hoge: 7:30pm-9:00pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Seating available for purchase. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro: 8:00pm. Payne & Mencias Palladium, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Saturday, May 9
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
NerdFest 2026: All day. Ages 5+. Workshops, creators, demonstrations, arts and crafts, arcade games, board games, trivia, costumes, giveaways, and more.
Blood Drive at the Main Library: 10:00am-2:00pm. Ages 18+. No appointments necessary although you can register for a specific donation time.
Movie Night - The Princess Bride: 4:15pm-6:00pm. All ages. Rated PG. Registration is required to receive an interactive kit. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
Wonder Lab: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-7.
Pokemon GO Community Day with Shiny Hunters of Noblesville: 2:00pm-5:00pm. All ages.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Teddy Bear Series - The Garden Symphony: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Mother’s Day - Sew a Journal: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 13+. 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.
Bunnies and Chicks with Hawesome Farm: 1:00pm-2:00pm. All ages.
Sonsio Grand Prix: 7:30am gates open. 4:55pm race begins. Check website for full schedule of events. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel Summer Farmer’s Market: 8:00am-11:30am. Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Noblesville Farmer’s Market: 8:00am-12:00pm. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend.
Family Fun Ride - Bike Carmel: 8:30am. Enjoy a complimentary family caricature and interactive bike rodeo, meet a local fire rescue dog, and explore a Carmel fire truck. The ride is 2 miles long. Carmel Elementary School, Carmel, IN. Registration required. Free event.
Yoga in the Park: 9:00am-10:00am. Bring a mat and a water bottle. Elm Street Green Lower Shelter, Zionsville, IN. Free event.
Merry May Market: 9:00am-4:00pm. Vendors, food trucks, flowers, and the big slide. Dull’s Tree Farm, Thorntown, IN.
Spring Wildflower Hikes: 9:00am-10:00am. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Art Fair on the Square: 10:00am-4:00pm. Art demonstrations, live music, interactive exhibits, and more. Historic Noblesville Square, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend.
500 Festival Kids’ Day: 11:00am-3:00pm. Drumming workshops, Bollywood-style dancing, crafts, hoops with the Indiana Pacers and Fever, sashes with the 500 Festival Princesses, and more. Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN. Free event.
500 Festival Rookie Run: 11:00am-2:00pm. Ages 3-10. One block north of Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN. Registration required.
Mother’s Day at the Farm: 11:00am-9:00pm. Mother-child scavenger hunt, visit the animals, Grill & Graze Food Truck, wine slushies, and more. Woolly Yak Ranch and Winery, Arcadia, IN. Free to attend.
Vaisakhi Festival - Spring Harvest Festival: 11:00am-4:00pm. Traditional music, colorful attire, and delicious food. City Hall Gazebo, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Garden Party: 12:00pm-4:00pm. Crafts and lawn games. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.
Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings: 1:00pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 2:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Midtown Block Party: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.
Back the Blue Bingo: 2:00pm-5:00pm. Games, prizes, and community support. Upland Brewing, Carmel, IN. Tickets required and include 11 bingo games.
Morgan Wallen - Still the Problem Tour: 5:30pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Movies at Midtown - Brave: 6:00pm. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Free event.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 6:35pm. Star Wars Night, Star Wars Jersey Night, and Teacher Appreciation Night. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with Animals as Leaders: 7:00pm. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indy Eleven vs Sporting Club Jacksonville: 7:00pm. Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 7:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Ben Rector - Symphonies Across America with Jon McLaughlin: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Will Hoge: 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 10
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Emily Ann & Kelly Thompson - A Free Sunday Vibes Concert Series Performance: 3:00pm-4:00pm. All ages. Registration is encouraged.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Urban Apples: 10:00am-2:00pm. Buffet, vendors, flowers, face painting, and more. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Tickets required.
Mother’s Day at the Farm: 11:00am-6:00pm. Mother-child scavenger hunt, visit the animals, Grill & Graze Food Truck, wine slushies, and more. Woolly Yak Ranch and Winery, Arcadia, IN. Free to attend.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 1:00pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Indians vs Omaha Storm Chasers: 1:35pm. Kids Eat Free Sunday and Mother’s Day at the Ballpark (special ticket). Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: 6:30pm. Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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