The IN List 2026: July 27 - Aug 2

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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, July 27

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

  • StoryWalk® at Meadowlark Park: Listen, Listen: Last day! Families can enjoy a nature walk and story at Meadowlark Park, accessible from Meadow Lane and the Monon Trail. All day. Free.

  • ShooBeeShow Musical Adventure: 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5. Lots of toe tapping, hand clapping, and singing along with favorite children's songs in the Community Room. No tickets required. Siblings welcome.

  • Digital Collage Workshop: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Teens and Adults. Learn a fun, simple, and creative way to document memories through digital collage. Registration required. 

  • Drop-In Perler Beads Studio: 4:30pm-6:00pm. Ages 8+. Drop in and create your own Perler Beads art! Each participant may create one piece to take home. No tickets required. No younger siblings may attend.

• Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.

  • KPop Demon Hunters Showdown: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Bring costumes, a cozy blanket, and your bestie! Popcorn and Healer Han's Voice Tonic provided. No tickets required.

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St, Zionsville, IN.

  • Tales for Tots: 9:30am-10:00am. Ages 12-35 months. Rhymes, songs, and stories. Registration required.

  • Preschool Pals: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-6. Stories, songs, and activities. Registration required.

  • Marble Mania!: 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ages 7-12. Build your own marble run. Registration required. 

• Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr., Whitestown,IN.

  • Get Ready for Kindergarten Storytime: 1:00pm-2:00pm. New Kindergarteners from any school setting are welcome. Read stories about going to kindergarten, practice a few school-readiness skills, and celebrate this exciting new adventure called school. Registration required.

  • Teen XBox Day - Summer Edition: 3:00pm-4:30pm. Ages 13-18. Drop-in program. 

  • Coloring Club: 6:00pm-7:00pm. Ages 18+. Materials will be provided and you can bring your own. Registration required. 

• Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.

  • David Fisher, the Rope Warrior: 1:00pm-2:00pm All ages. Interactive rope show featuring juggling, skipping, and feats of coordination. 

  • Storytime: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.

• Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.

  • Sit & Stitch: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 18+. Bring a project from home and stitch with others. All skill levels welcome.

• School Readiness Workshop with Michele Lovelock: 10:00am. Tip for a smoother back-to-school transition and includes a playdough activity and take-home resources. Prana Play, Carmel, IN. Registration required. $10 per person. 

• Books on Tap at Urban Apples: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Start with an hour of silent reading, then mingle and sip. Urban Apples, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.

  
  

Tuesday, July 28

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

  • Tai Chi: Calm & Balance: 10:00am-11:00am. Adults. A gentle Tai Chi session focused on relaxation and easy breathing. Registration required. (This event is full -  join the waitlist.)

  • AI Tools: Common Programs to Explore: 5:30pm-7:00pm. Learn more about commonly used AI tools in professional and personal settings. Registration required.

• Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.

  • Teen Video Game Club – VR Edition: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Try different virtual reality games on the library's VR headsets! Registration required.

  • Monthly Board Gaming: 6:00pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Drop in and discover new games in a low-pressure environment. No registration required.

• 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.

  • Get Ready for Kindergarten Storytime: 1:00pm-2:00pm. New Kindergarteners from any school setting are welcome. Read stories about going to kindergarten, practice a few school-readiness skills, and celebrate this exciting new adventure called school. Registration required. 

  • Carmel Symphony Read-Along: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Grades K-4. Meet the instruments of the orchestra through storytelling. Registration required. 

• Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr., Whitestown,IN.

  • Teen Sun Printing: 1:00pm-2:00pm. Ages 13-18. Create a sun print using cyanotype paper, an assortment of objects, and sunlight. Registration required. 

  • Yoga Nidra with April: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. Bring a mat, cushions or bolsters. Registration required.  

• Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.

  • Tuesday Story Time: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3-5.

• Kids Summer Series – Magic Man Rusty: 9:30am-11:00am. The last Kids Summer Series of 2026! Kids of all ages are invited to dance, sing along, get their faces painted, and play. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.

• Movies at Midtown – A Minecraft Movie: 6:00pm. Free outdoor movie. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Free event.

• Carmel Food Truck Nights – Taco Tuesdays: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Rotating taco trucks and food vendors. Picnic blankets and chairs encouraged. Ginther Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

• Lebanon City Market: 5:00pm-7:00pm. Local produce, vendors, and community gathering. Meridian Street, Lebanon, IN. Free to attend.

• Crate Escapes Trivia Night: 7:00pm. Free for humans. Dogs must be registered. Crate Escapes, Westfield, IN.

• Hambone's Trivia Night: 7:00pm-9:00pm. All ages. Sun King, Carmel, IN. Free to play.

• YUNGBLUD: IDOLS – THE WORLD TOUR: 8:00pm. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Live Music by Marc Imboden: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Live music at Grille 39. Renaissance Hotel, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

  
  

Wednesday, July 29

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

  • StoryWalk® at Prather Park: I Got the Rhythm: Begins today and runs through August 24! Families can enjoy a nature walk and story at Prather Park (formerly River Road Park), just southeast of 126th Street near the White River. All day. Free.

  • Pokemon Trading Hour: 10:00am-11:00am. Ages 6-11 (on their own). Drop in, meet other Pokémon fans, and trade cards!

  • Making Custom Stickers in the Digital Media Lab: 3:00pm-4:00pm. Teens and Adults. Learn to make stickers of friends, family, pets, or whatever you like! Registration required (This event is full - join the waitlist.)

• 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.

  • Books 'n Babies: 11:30am-12:00pm. Ages 0-walking. Songs and early literacy fun. Registration required.

  • Roz Puppets Presents “Dinosaur Pirates”: 3:00pm-3:30pm. Families. Registration required. 

  • True Crime Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ages 18+. “The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple” by Jeff Guinn. 

• Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr., Whitestown, IN.

  • Roz Puppets Presents “Dinosaur Pirates”: 10:00am-10:30am. Families. Registration required.

• Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.

  • Library Mini Golf: 9:30am-7:30pm. Ages 6+. Play child-size mini-golf on the thematic greens. 

• Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.

  • TEEN Silver Screen Book Club – Holes: 3:00pm. Teen Space. Reading Holes by Louis Sachar; rated PG film adaptation.

• Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Kickoff: 9:00am. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Free tickets required. 

• Move & Groove with Mrs. V at The Busy Bee Play Café: 10:00am. Mrs. V is a certified P-12 music educator bringing early childhood music to toddlers. The Busy Bee Play Café, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Wednesday Concert Series: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Live local music each Wednesday evening. Fork + Ale House, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

• Cool Creek Campfires: 7:00pm-8:00pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Free event.

• Carmel Gazebo Concerts – Toy Factory: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Bring picnic suppers, blankets, and lawn chairs. Carmel Gazebo, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

• Zionsville Cultural District Concert Series - The Janeways: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Lions Park, Zionsville, IN. Free to attend.

• Yoga at the Osprey Pointe Pavilion: 7:00pm-8:30pm. Ages 13+. Osprey Pointe Pavilion, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend, donations accepted.

• Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond: 8:00pm. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Live Music by Marc Imboden: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Live music at Grille 39. Renaissance Hotel, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

  
  

Thursday, July 30

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

  • 3D Print Repair Café: 4:00pm-6:00pm. Need to replace or duplicate a part for a physical object? Drop in and get 3D modeling help from a Digital Media Lab specialist. No registration required.

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St, Zionsville, IN.

  • Tales for Tots: 10:00am-10:30am. Ages 12-35 months. Registration required.

• Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr., Whitestown, IN.

  • Toy Story 5 Listening Party: 2:00pm-4:00pm. All ages. Hear music from the soundtrack and Toy Story movies and enjoy coloring activities. Registration required. 

  • Evening Family Storytime: 6:00pm-6:30pm. Families. Registration required.

• Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.

  • STEM Lab Thursdays - The Screen is Green: 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ages 9-16. A live greenscreen demo. Bring a green jacket for extra hijinks. 

• Lebanon Library Events: 104 E. Washington St, Lebanon, IN.

  • Let Freedom Bling: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Adults. A patriotic-themed craft night. Bring a book, scrapbook or journal from home. Registration required. 

• Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Open Practice: 9:00am. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Free tickets required. 

• Creek Stomps: 10:00am-11:00am. All ages. Staff-led exploration of Grassy Branch Creek. Close-toed shoes required. Grand Junction Park & Plaza, Westfield, IN. $8.00 per participant; adults are free.

• Movies at Midtown – A Minecraft Movie: 12:00pm & 6:00pm. Two free outdoor screenings today! Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Free event.

• Geology ROCKS!: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Ages 6-12. Zionsville Nature Center, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents. 

• Whitestown Farmers Market: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Fresh produce, local meats, handmade goods, food vendors, and live music. Main Street Park, 4286 S. Main St., Whitestown, IN. Free to attend.

• Westfield Farmers Market: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Local meat sellers, cheesemakers, produce farmers, artisan vendors, and food trucks. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Free to attend.

• Dillon Park Concert Series – Jai Baker 3: 7:00pm-9:00pm. Free outdoor summer concert. Dillon Park, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend.

• Tim Wright & Steel Petals: 7:30pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.

• Margaritaville Presents Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band: 7:30pm. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

  
  

Friday, July 31

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

  • Last Day for Summer Reading Program: Today is the final day for the Summer Reading Program, Teen Art Contest, Book Nook Art Exhibit, and Uncovering History Photography Contest. Head to the Main Library before closing!

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St, Zionsville, IN.

  • Touch-a-Truck: 9:00am-11:00am. All ages. Zionsville Police, Fire, and Public Works Department. Located in the 5th Street parking lot. Registration required.  

• Indianapolis Colts Training Camp - Family Day: 9:00am. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Free tickets required.

• Mosaics with The Playlab Co: 10:00am. Design and create your very own mosaic masterpiece. Prana Play, Carmel, IN. Tickets required. $22 per child and includes a Prana Play Pass. 

• Carmel Food Truck Nights: 5:00pm-9:00pm. 10-15 food trucks, trailers, carts, and pop-ups. Picnic blankets and chairs encouraged. Ginther Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

• Pups & Pints: 5:30pm-7:30pm. Socialize your pups, visit pet-friendly vendors and more. Clay Terrace, Carmel, IN. Free to attend. 

• End of Summer Party: 6:00pm-9:00pm. All ages. Live music, yard games, popcorn, cotton candy, vendors, drinks and food. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Free to attend. Tickets available to create a DIY Picture Frame Craft. 

• Whitestown Summer Concert Series – Summer is Sweet: Gates open 6:00pm, music 7:00pm-9:00pm. The final concert of the 2026 Whitestown Summer Concert Series - Big Roscoe & The Hammers! Pop-up park area for children. Bring your lawn chairs. Food and beverage vendors on site. Main Street Park, Whitestown, IN. Free to attend.

• Cool Creek Concert Series – Midtown Madmen: Gates open 6:00pm, concert 7:00pm-9:15pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Kids' activities, food trucks, and beverage vendors. Outside food and drinks are allowed. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. $5.00 per adult. Children 12 and under are free.

• Brian Simpson, Jackiem Joyner and Jessy J: 7:30pm. A jazz-filled evening with three acclaimed artists. The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.

• The Magic of David Ranalli: 7:30pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.

• Turnpike Troubadours with Muscadine Bloodline and Dexter & The Moonrocks: 7:00pm. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• SINGO at the World Famous Hotboys: 7:00pm. Bingo with playlists that make you want to sing along. World Famous Hotboys, Carmel, IN. Free to play. 

• Symphony on the Prairie – Always, Adele: Gates open 6:00pm, music 8:00pm. Powerhouse vocalist Sarah Stallman and a six-piece band bring Adele's greatest hits to life. Conner Prairie Amphitheatre, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.

• Live Music by Anna May: 8:00pm-10:00pm. Live music at Grille 39. Renaissance Hotel, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

  
  

Saturday, August 1

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

  • Paws to Read: 2:30pm-3:30pm. Ages 6-12. Kids ages 6–12 may register for a 15-minute session of reading, and reluctant readers are most welcome to sign up. 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.

  • Wonder Lab: 11:00am-12:00pm. Ages 3-7. Enjoy a short story and themed STEAM activity stations. No registration required.

• 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. 

• Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN.

  • Physical Fun with My Gym: 10:30am-11:00am. Ages 3 months-10 years. 

  • Story Excavation - Digging Up Characters, Plot, and Setting: 1:00pm-4:00pm. Ages 8+. Join the Academy of Chaos in a three-hour intensive search for the world’s next great narrative. 

• Carmel Summer Farmers Market: 8:00am-11:30am. Nearly 70 Indiana-based food growers and producers. Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Free to attend.

• Noblesville Farmers Market: 8:00am-12:00pm. Fresh produce, local vendors, and food. Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville, IN. Free to attend.

• Zionsville Farmers' Market: 8:00am-11:30am. Local produce and vendors. Main St., Zionsville, IN. Free to attend.

• Yoga in the Park: 9:00am-10:00am. All ages. Bring a mat and water bottle. Elm Street Green Lower Shelter, Zionsville, IN. Registration required. Free event. 

• Back to School Craft and Vendor Market: 12:00pm-5:00pm. Local, independent businesses and merchants that specialize in food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, and more. Clay Terrace, Carmel, IN. Free to attend. 

• Sunflower Soiree: 12:00pm-4:00pm. Themed drinks and slushies, tote bag painting, sunflowers, photo ops, and more. Urban Vines, Westfield, IN. Free to attend. Tickets available for tote bag painting. 

• Indiana Vintage Market Noblesville: 12:00pm-5:00pm. 40+ vendors selling vintage clothing, home goods, vinyl records, toys, collectibles, and more. Tickets required. $5.00 for general admission. Kids 12 and under are free. Early bird tickets available for $10.00 pre-purchased or $15.00 at the door.

• Indianapolis Colts Training Camp - Back Together Saturday: 2:00pm. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Tickets required. $5.00 for adults, ages 17 and under are free. 

• Zionsville Street Dance: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Local breweries, wineries and distilleries, food trucks, and a kids area. Main Street, Zionsville, IN. Tickets required. VIP available. 

• TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere: 6:45pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required. 

• Darius Rucker: Songs Of Summer Tour 2026: 7:00pm. With Evan Honer and Austin Williams. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• All The Way Frank - A Sinatra Tribute: 7:30pm. $25 food and beverage minimum per guest. Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.

• Symphony on the Prairie – Let's Sing Sabrina & Harry: Gates open 6:00pm, music 8:00pm. A double bill paying tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Harry Styles! Conner Prairie Amphitheatre, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.

  
  

Sunday, August 2

• Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

  • Behind the Book with Scott Ellsworth: 2:00pm-3:30pm. Ages 18+. “Midnight on the Potomac” by Scott Ellsworth. Registration required. 

• Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.

  • Before Dred Scott: A New Look at the Rhodes Family Incident: 2:00pm-3:00pm. Adults. New documents have led to a re-examination of Hamilton County's most famous Underground Railroad story. Registration required.

  • Crafternoon: 2:00pm-4:00pm. Because Sunday afternoons are for crafting! Odds & Ends yarn and thread supply stash. No registration required.

• Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St, Zionsville, IN.

  • Sunday Chess Club: 1:45pm-3:30pm. All ages and all skill levels are welcome. 

• Indiana Vintage Market Noblesville: 12:00pm-5:00pm. 40+ vendors selling vintage clothing, home goods, vinyl records, toys, collectibles, and more. Tickets required. $5.00 for general admission. Kids 12 and under are free. Early bird tickets available for $10.00 pre-purchased or $15.00 at the door.

• Paint and Sip - Colorful Sunsets: 4:30pm-7:00pm. All ages and skill levels. Grand Junction Brewing Co., Westfield, IN. Tickets required. Buy 2 tickets, get the 3rd free. 

• Dirty Heads and 311 - So Glad You Made It Tour: 5:30pm. Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

• Chicago & Styx - The Windy Cities Tour: 7:00pm. Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN. Tickets required.

• Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much: 7:30pm. The legendary drummer of The Police performs live. The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.

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