The IN List 2025: Aug 4 - Aug 10

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 the West Indy area every week, be sure to subscribe to this free newsletter here.

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, Aug 4

New Albany Central Library Events: 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

  • Toddler Time: 10-11am. Ages 2-3. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and other activities. This storytime is designed for Toddlers, but all are welcome!

  • Sensory Friendly Storytime: 4-4:45pm. Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special storytime for children who may have felt left out or nervous to go to other storytimes.

    Galena Library Events: 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

    Jeffersonville Library Events: 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

    Clarksville Library Events: 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129

    Harrison County Public Library Events

    Corydon Branch: 105 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, IN 47112

    Palmyra Branch: 689 Haub St NE, Palmyra, IN 47164, 7340

    Lanesville Branch: Pennington St NE, Lanesville, IN 47136

    Cultural Pass 2025: Cultural Pass offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana area access to participate in arts, culture, science, history, heritage, and nature activities provided by over 50 venues, free of charge, from May 31 through August 10, 2025. New for 2025 download the app to your phone.

    Dinopalooza at the Zoo: May 17 - September 1, travel back 65 to 200 million years in time to meet iconic prehistoric animals! Encounter 23 roaring, breathing giants from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Enjoy the world’s tallest, life-sized robotic dinosaurs — ranging from 5-foot-long baby triceratops to a 40-foot-long tyrannosaurus rex. Free with admission or membership.

    Retro-Active-Vision: Works by Scott Scarboro Exhibition: 10am-7pm. The Cultural Arts Center. Exhibit open May 22nd-October 18th. Multimedia artist Scott Scarboro has utilized numerous materials and processes for self-expression for over 3 decades. This exhibit is not really a retrospective, but a sampling of his hand-glitched videos, mixed media sculptures and quilts from the past, his current sound and video creations, along with offerings to the universe for hope and luck for future conceptions.

    Fossil Bed Discovery Hike: 1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, and how and why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Free event.

    Get Fit, Floyd County!: 6-7pm. Kevin Hammersmith Park. Floyd County Parks and Recreation offers FREE outdoor group fitness classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings! All Get Fit, Floyd County! classes will take place at the KFC Stage and turf grass area, located between the main entrance to the New Albany Little League fields and the splash pad.

  • Music Bingo: 7-9pm. The Earl.

Tuesday, Aug 5

New Albany Central Library Events: 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

  • Babies and Books: 10am-10:30am. Join us on Tuesday mornings as we sing, read board books, and have fun learning early literacy! Registration not required.

  • It’s a Small World Storytime: 11am-12pm. 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. 

  • Pajama Time Stories: 6pm-6:45pm. 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. Registration not required.

    Galena Library Events: 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

  • Sew What’s Going On Quilt Block-A-Month: 5-6:30pm. Registration required.

    The Cultural Arts Center Events: 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

    Jeffersonville Library Events: 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

  • Basic Sewing Skills: 10am-12pm. Registration required.

    Clarksville Library Events: 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129

    Harrison County Public Library Events

    Corydon Branch: 105 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, IN 47112

    Palmyra Branch: 689 Haub St NE, Palmyra, IN 47164, 7340

    Lanesville Branch: Pennington St NE, Lanesville, IN 47136

    Fossil Bed Discovery Hike: 1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, and how and why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Free event.

    ½ Priced Bottle Tuesdays: 3-10pm, Wine Shop (New Albany). Every Tuesday ½ priced bottles of wine in house. Bring a friend (or two!) and come enjoy the Wine Shop.

    Henryville Farmer’s Market: 5-7pm. 305 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN. Henryville Farmers Market opens May 6th and runs until October 23rd. The Market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday. Help support your local farmers and Small Businesses. We will also have Food Trucks at some of the Markets. We will let everyone know the week before what Food Truck will be there.

    Pizza & Chill at Wine Shop: 5-9pm, Wine Shop (New Albany). Unwind with us every Tuesday from 5:00pm-9:00pm for our Pizza & Chill Special! Enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious flatbread pizza for just $20 . Plus, take advantage of our 1/2 off bottles of wine in-house to keep the good vibes flowing.

    Kids Eat Free Tuesday: 4-10pm, RecBar 812 (New Albany). Every Tuesday, for every adult meal purchased, one child under the age of 12 can order a meal from the kid’s menu for free.

    Music Bingo: 7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Tuesday for MUSIC BINGO!

Wednesday, Aug 6

New Albany Central Library Events: 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

  • Pre-K Storytime: 11-11:45am. 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.

  • Kid’s Club: 4-5pm.

  • All-Star Sports Trivia: 5:30-7:30pm. Bring your all-star knowledge and show off your MVP status at our sports-themed trivia night! Refreshments will be provided, and the top three individuals or teams will win fun prizes! Registration required.

Galena Library Events: 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

  • Wiggle Wednesday Storytime: 10-10:45am. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs! Registration not required.

    The Cultural Arts Center Events: 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

  • Pre-K Storytime : 11-11:45am. The Cultural Arts Center. 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.

    Jeffersonville Library Events: 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

    Clarksville Library Events: 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129

  • Dog Days of Summer Popsicle Craft k-5: 5-6pm. Join Ms. Monica as we celebrate the "Dog Days of Summer" by creating a popsicle stick dog! Library kids in grades K-5 are invited to participate. We encourage adults to stay and assist any friends in grades K-2.

    Harrison County Public Library Events

    Corydon Branch: 105 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, IN 47112

    Palmyra Branch: 689 Haub St NE, Palmyra, IN 47164, 7340

    Lanesville Branch: Pennington St NE, Lanesville, IN 47136

    Fossil Bed Discovery Hike: 1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, and how and why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Free event.

    Kid’s Cruise: 1-3pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Learn about the power of steam aboard the Mary M. Miller in Louisville! The Ohio River is fun for everyone! Enjoy free Adventure Passports and activities on our most family-friendly cruise. And because it is a tradition, every excursion will end with an optional dance party just for fun. Tickets required.

    Charlestown Farmer’s Market: 3-6pm. 1370 Monroe St., Charlestown, IN. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays.

    Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL: 6pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. Showing Jul 02, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025. The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl and packed with high-energy dance numbers, this Broadway Musical Comedy will thrill adults and children alike! Tickets required.

  • Free Concert in the Park: 6-7:30pm. Sam Peden Community Park New Albany. Bring a chair! First Wednesday of the month.

    Recbar 812 Bingo: 7pm, RecBar 812 (New Albany). Free to play. Free to win! Come join us every Wednesday for Bar Bingo. Prizes for every round. One final coverall round every week for a rolling $50 jackpot. If no one wins, the $50 moves on to the next week! $2 off all adult slushies! This is a 21+ event to participate.

    Last Call Trivia: 7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Wednesday for Last Call Trivia! Games start at 7pm. First Place gets a $30 Dog Haus Gift Card, Second Place gets a $20 Dog Haus Gift Card, and Third Place takes home a $10 Dog Haus Gift Card.

Thursday, Aug 7

New Albany Central Library Events: 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

  • Teen Scene: 6-7:30pm. 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 teens are welcome (11-18 years old). 

Galena Library Events: 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

  • Music & Movement: 10-10:45am. Join us at Galena on Thursdays to help your child learn some basic rhythms that will help with early literacy before they begin Kindergarten. Ms. Ashley will use bells, rhythm sticks, scarves and more for these exercises!

  • Cricut 101: 5:30-6:30pm. Come into Galena and learn how to use the basics of Cricut! We will be covering the capabilities of Cricut, how to design a Cricut project, and use the Cricut machine and tools! Registration required.

    The Cultural Arts Center Events: 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

    Jeffersonville Library Events: 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

    Clarksville Library Events: 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129

  • Toddler Storytime - Dog Days of Summer: 10:30-11:15am. It's hot hot hot outside! Come cool down as toddler storytime celebrates the Dog Days of Summer!! Library babies and toddlers ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to a storytime all about dogs and puppies!!

    Harrison County Public Library Events

    Corydon Branch: 105 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, IN 47112

    Palmyra Branch: 689 Haub St NE, Palmyra, IN 47164, 7340

    Lanesville Branch: Pennington St NE, Lanesville, IN 47136

    Fossil Bed Discovery Hike: 1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, and how and why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Free event.

    Henryville Farmer’s Market: 5-7pm. 305 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN. Henryville Farmers Market opens May 6th and runs until October 23rd. The Market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday. Help support your local farmers and Small Businesses. We will also have Food Trucks at some of the Markets. We will let everyone know the week before what Food Truck will be there.

    Get Fit, Floyd County!: 6-7pm. Kevin Hammersmith Park. Floyd County Parks and Recreation offers FREE outdoor group fitness classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings! All Get Fit, Floyd County! classes will take place at the KFC Stage and turf grass area, located between the main entrance to the New Albany Little League fields and the splash pad.

    Feud Thursdays: 7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Thursday at 7:00pm for Last Call Feud Night! First Place gets a $30 Dog Haus Gift Card, Second Place gets a $20 Dog Haus Gift Card, and Third Place takes home a $10 Dog Haus Gift Card.

    Jammin’ in Jeff at the Depot: 7pm. Doors open at 7 pm with a DJ set and hosting by Sam Sneed, then the band plays at 8 pm. Season lineup below. Free admission.

    Trivia Thursdays: 7pm. Floyd County Brewing Company. Every Thursday join your friends for dinner, drinks and pub trivia. 1st and 2nd place win gift cards.

    Throwback Thursday: 7-9pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Can you kick it old school? Yes, you can… onboard the Belle every week! Enjoy drink specials, vintage vibes, and vintage prices. Sport your best retro threads for even more classic fun! Tickets required.

  • Karaoke Night at the Earl: 10pm-12am. The Earl. Every Thursday night.

Friday, Aug 8

New Albany Central Library Events: 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

  • Morning Stories: 10-11am. Preschool audience.

Jeffersonville Library Events: 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm.

  • Let’s Learn at the Library with ELVIS: 11am-12pm.

Clarksville Library Events: 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129

Harrison County Public Library Events

Corydon Branch: 105 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, IN 47112

Palmyra Branch: 689 Haub St NE, Palmyra, IN 47164, 7340

Lanesville Branch: Pennington St NE, Lanesville, IN 47136

Fossil Bed Discovery Hike: 1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, and how and why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Free event.

Corydon Farmer’s Market: 4-7pm. 124 S Mulberry St., Corydon.

Jammin’ In Jeff: 5pm. The Riverstage 100 W. Riverside Drive. Free concert.

The Rumors Live on the Stage: 7pm. Dog Haus Biergarten. Free event.

Lauren Mascitti Concert: 7pm. The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum. Tickets required starting at $49.87.

Girls Night Out Cruise: 8pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Tickets required.

Saturday, Aug 9

New Albany Summer Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. 210 E Market St. New Albany. Summer Session of the New Albany Local Farmers Market - Wines, Slushies, baked goods, fresh veggies, flowers, meats, food truck, etc.

Jeffersonville Farmers Market: 9:30-12pm. Big Four Station. The Jeffersonville Farmers Market provides fresh, local products year round. Find us at Big Four Bridge on Saturdays from 9:30am-noon.

Saturdays on the Square: 10am-1pm. Check out local vendors on the Charlestown City Square every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saturdays on the Square Pop-up Market. Vendors range from local artists, craft makers, bakers, food, authors, civic groups, and more.

Twelve Mile Island Cruise: 12-3pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Here’s a three-hour tour you definitely want to be on! Cruise up the Ohio River all the way to Twelve Mile Island, twice the length of our normal route. Boxed lunch add-on optional. Tickets required.

Fossil Bed Discovery Hike: 1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, and how and why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Free event.

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Program: 3-4pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. As an official stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, we offer the National Park’s Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program. It comes with a J. R. activity booklet, and participants (geared for age 7 to 13) will get a Junior Ranger pin after filling the activity booklet out. 

Jeff Goes Country: 5pm. 100 W Riverside Dr. Jeffersonville, IN. Jeff Goes Country is back and better than ever! Join us for a night of honky-tonk heat, Southern vibes, and boot-scootin fun at the Riverstage. Live music, food trucks, signature cocktails and more. Free admission.

Distillery 64’s Liquid Legends Fest: 4-8pm. Distillery 64 New Albany. Distillery 64’s Liquid Legends Fest is a premier celebration of Indiana’s best in craft spirits, beer, and wine. Guests will enjoy unlimited sampling from an exceptional lineup of the state’s top distilleries, breweries, and wineries, all in one vibrant summer event. The evening will feature local food trucks, artisan craft vendors, outdoor games, a live DJ, a silent auction, and a synchronized electric car light show to close out the night. The atmosphere is relaxed, upbeat, and perfect for sipping and socializing. Tickets required.

Sunday, Aug 10

Floyds Knobs Farmers Market: 9:30am-1:30pm. Intersection of Lawrence Banet Rd and Highway 150.

Sunday Funday: 1-3pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Turn your Sunday into #SundayFunDay aboard the historic Belle of Louisville! Cruise away the afternoon as you take in the sights and sounds of the Ohio River. Whether you choose to enjoy a delicious buffet meal option or just sit back and feel the breeze on our outdoor decks, wrap up your weekend your way. Tickets required.

Fossil Bed Discovery Hike: 1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, and how and why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Free event.

Walking with Trilobites: 3-4pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Paleo-Dale will dive into the life of trilobites. Existing for 300 million years, over 25,000 species have been documented. They roamed in shallow and deep water marine ecosystems and are found in rock layers on every continent including Indiana and Kentucky. Free event.

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