The IN List 2026: April 13 - 19
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Southern Indiana. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupinsoin throughout the week for any event changes or additions. If you want to be the first to hear about what's happening in and around Southern Indiana every week, be sure to subscribe to this free newsletter here.
This list is presented each week by our partners at Skin Clique.
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, April 13
FREE EVENTS
10-11am. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and other activities. This storytime is designed for Toddlers, but all are welcome!
Wiggles & Giggles Learning Lab
10am-12pm. Griffin Recreation Center New Albany, IN. The Learning Lab offers a range of playful learning opportunities for young children. Monthly sensory bins, engaging STEM activities, and creative crafts are just a few of the adventures awaiting your little ones! Free event. Ages 5 and under.
10:30-11:30am. Cultural Arts Center. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Registration required.
3-6pm. Cultural Arts Center. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Beaded Plant Suncatcher + Macramé Hanger. Registration required.
4-4:45pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special storytime for children who may have felt left out or nervous to go to other storytimes.
Community Language Learn: Spanish
4-5pm. Galena Digital Library. 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. Join us at the Galena Digital Library in taking the first steps to learning a new language! Connect with other eager learners in the community to practice together and develop Spanish speaking skills. We will be utilizing Mango Languages and partnering with Indiana University Southeast Professor Amy Zink to provide multiple forms of learning Spanish with a Q&A after the introduction. Registration required.
Teen Craft Night: Button Bouquet
6-7pm. Clarksville Library. Teens are invited to join Ms. Monica for an evening of Springtime crafting. We will create our own button "flower" bouquets out of buttons, floral wire, and a salt shaker. All materials will be provided.
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
9am-12pm. SIGS Gym New Albany. Offered weekdays M-F. Fun open play for friends under 54”. Two large bounce houses, a huge slide, trampolines, a foam pit, and lots of space to run, jump, and play! $8/child or $40 punch card for 6 visits or multiple kids.
9:30-11am. SIGS Gym New Albany. Offered Mondays & Wednesdays. Limited to first 20 child participants. Our TOT SPOT program is for children 3 and under for socialization, movement, and music. Students will meet in our Launch Pad UPSTAIRS and complete some obstacles, and there will be music, games, and storytime. One adult may enter with a child.
Tuesday, April 14
FREE EVENTS
10-10:35am. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Join us on Tuesday mornings for songs and stories! For ages 2 and under.
Charlestown Homeschool Fun & Games
10-11:30am. Charlestown Library. Join other homeschoolers for board games and fun! Play games from the library or bring your own. Registration is required.
11am-12pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. You're invited to join us each week as we learn about themes like kindness, empathy, and family through different stories, songs, and crafts from around the world. This storytime is designed with kids ages 3-6 in mind, but all kids and families are welcome. Join us every Tuesday at 11am to discover if it really is a small world after all.
1-2pm. Galena Digital Library. 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy, interactive, lapsit storytime that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for school and reading. This fun-filled 30 minute session, for infants to 23 months and caregivers (older siblings are welcome), will incorporate music, movement, repetition, positive reinforcement, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and short book readings. After the storytime, we'll have 30 minutes of play and social time. *Adult participation is required in order to strengthen bonds between caregiver and child. It is most beneficial when children experience the program on a weekly basis and each caregiver will be given a lesson to follow along and practice at home.
Sellersburg Tween History Book Club
3-4pm. Sellersburg Library. 430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172. Step back in time and read books about history. This book club for 5th-8th graders will cover all kinds of historical events. Registration required.
5:30-6:30pm. Galena Digital Library. Join us at the Galena Branch to learn the basics of the embroidery machine and how to monogram your projects! Registration required.
6-6:45pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Join us for a Pajama Party every Tuesday evening at the New Albany Library! Come in your pajamas and bring a favorite blanket and stuffed animal if you like. The children's librarians will lead our Pajama Storytime with fun "bedtime" stories, rhymes and songs. Make this special storytime a part of your family's regular weekly bedtime routine.
6-7pm. Clarksville Library. Join us for a fun evening craft making anchor charm bracelets! A relaxing craft that you can wear as an accessory of your own or give to a friend!
7-9pm. Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. JEOPARDY! Bar League, the official bar trivia experience from America’s Favorite Quiz Show is at Dog Haus Biergarten every Tuesday! Free event.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Louisville City FC vs Austin FC
7pm. Lynn Family Stadium. Tickets required.
Wednesday, April 15
FREE EVENTS
10:30-11:30am. Galena Digital Library. 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs!
11-11:45am. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Pre-K Storytime helps children ages 3-5 get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and fun activities that build early literacy and social skills. Siblings are welcome! No registration required.
1-2pm. Cultural Arts Center. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Join us for an afternoon of early literacy fun for babies! There will be stories, songs, and sensory activities for babies to interact with at the end of the program. Registration required.
4-5pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Come hang out each Wednesday and enjoy a different activity each week. Activities will range from play-doh to crafts to LEGOs! For Kids ages 6-11 years old. No registration required.
Make-In-Take: Derby Fascinator
5:30-6:45pm. Galena Branch. Join us for an evening of crafting and socializing. Let's get ready for Derby by creating unique and creative fascinators for a trip to the races or a backyard party All supplies provided free, no special skills needed. Various colors of ribbon and flowers will be provided, however participants may choose to bring additional supplies if they want a specific color. Registration required.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
9:30-11am. SIGS Gym New Albany. Offered Mondays & Wednesdays. Limited to first 20 child participants. Our TOT SPOT program is for children 3 and under for socialization, movement, and music. Students will meet in our Launch Pad UPSTAIRS and complete some obstacles, and there will be music, games, and storytime. One adult may enter with a child.
7-9pm. Pinot’s Palette. Jeffersonville, IN. Celebrate the beauty of one of the most beloved blooms with Carnation in Bloom! This vibrant floral painting captures the rich texture and layered petals that make carnations so timeless and eye-catching. It’s the perfect mix of elegance and creativity for a relaxing night out. Tickets required.
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
6pm. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
Thursday, April 16
FREE EVENTS
10:30-11:30am. Galena Digital Library. 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. Join us at Galena on Thursdays as we move and groove to some fun books, basic rhythms and rhymes, and different music genres! We'll use things like a drum, hand bells, rhythm sticks, egg shakers, or scarves in this lively and interactive storytime. Moove & Groove will help build early literacy skills, social interaction, and blossoming young music lovers!
10:30am-12pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Kids ages 6–12 (and their siblings) are invited to play fun board and card games, build teamwork and problem-solving skills, and make new friends. A weekly social and educational space just for homeschool families!
2026 NAFCS Elementary Spring Art Show
5-7pm. New Albany Central Library. It's the most colorful time of the year! See the creative works of young artists from New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation's elementary schools. The opening reception will take place in the library's upper level area. Artwork will be on display from March 31st - April 30th.
6-7:30pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Join us in Teen Scene for a showing of Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park along with a fun dino themed craft and snack! Jurassic Park(1993) is rated PG-13 with a run time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. Hang out with us every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Teen Scene! Take a break in the middle of the week with a new activity, game, craft, or anything else we dream up, plus snacks! All kids ages 11-18 welcome.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
6pm. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
6-8pm. American Legion Sellersburg. Every Thursday we have a line dance class. All ages welcome, $5 per person (Legion members are free). We start with Ultra Beginner dances and work our way up. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare to have fun while getting your steps in.
7-9pm. Pinot’s Palette. Jeffersonville, IN. Capture the beauty of the city with Louisville’s Lincoln—a striking skyline scene featuring the iconic bridge set against a bold, glowing sunset. This painting is all about strong color, local pride, and creating something that truly stands out. Tickets required.
8pm. Mercury Ballroom. Tickets required.
Friday, April 17
FREE EVENTS
Henryville Homeschool Fun & Games
10-11:30am. Join other homeschoolers for board games and fun! Play games from the library or bring your own. Registration is required.
12-4pm. Clarksville Library. Join us at the Clarksville location for an afternoon of scrapbooking with Tina Mitchell! In her professional life, Tina is a science teacher. Registration required.
Sellersburg Teen Inklings Creatives
3-4:30pm. Sellersburg Library. 430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172.Join our group of creatives. Open to grades 8-12. No registration required.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
6pm. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
Riley Green: Cowboy As it Gets Tour 2026
7pm. KFC Yum! Center. Tickets required.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
7pm. The Louisville Palace. Tickets required.
7pm. Ogle Center. Tickets required.
Saturday, April 18
FREE EVENTS
10am-12pm. 202 E Market St. New Albany, IN. Our year-round market offers a diverse selection of fresh, locally sourced products, including fruits and vegetables, meats, handcrafted goods, and more. It’s a hub of activity that also features live local entertainment, health and wellness activities, and special kids' events throughout the day, making it a destination for all ages.
3-11pm. Waterfront Park Louisville. Thunder Over Louisville continues to deliver spectacular pyrotechnics like no other. Created as the Opening Ceremonies of the Kentucky Derby Festival, it offers an explosive kick-off to two weeks of celebration in Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. With an estimated average attendance of half a million people, it has become the largest annual event in its region. The show continues to be the largest annual pyrotechnics display in North America and hosts one of the Nation's best Air Shows.
Thunder Over Louisville at The Jefferson
5-11pm. The Jefferson. Jeffersonville, IN. Tickets required. Use code “JEFFERSONPARTNER” to save 10%.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
11:45am. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
3-6pm. Culbertson Mansion. New Albany, IN. Tour the house and grounds of the historic Culbertson Mansion while you sip your way through regional wineries, craft distilleries, and local breweries, and enjoy delicious bites from some of New Albany’s favorite restaurants. Tickets required.
Louisville City FC vs. Sporting Jax
5pm. Lynn Family Stadium. Thunder Over Louisville Showing. Tickets required.
Sunday, April 19
FREE EVENTS
12-3pm. Salon B New Albany. Join us April 19th from 12–3PM at Salon B for an afternoon full of beauty, fun, and all the things you love! Bring your friends & get rewarded: For every friend you bring, you receive $100 OFF injections. Free to attend AND you can still receive services! RSVP is required to guarantee your spot for services Spots are limited—book before this event sells out! Whether you’re stocking up, refreshing your glow, or just coming for the vibes—this is your sign to grab your girls and come hang out. Let’s get you glowing just in time for Derby!
4-7pm. The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall. Join us for Sunday Fun Days with Music Bingo powered by Last Call.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
2:30pm. Ogle Center. Tickets required.
