The IN List 2025: Dec 22 - 28
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.
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, Dec 22
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Toddler Time: 10-11am. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and other activities. This storytime is designed for Toddlers, but all are welcome!
Stories & Art with Ms. Ashley: 3:30-4:30pm. Cultural Arts Center.
Meet & Make Mondays: 3-6pm. Cultural Arts Center.
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.
Merry Maker’s Ornament Sewing: 4-6pm. Join our Merry Maker's class to learn how to sew felt ornaments for your tree! In this class you will learn two beginner's level hand stitches in order to craft your own sugar cookie-themed ornaments! No previous sewing experience required! Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Stem Builders Club: 4-5pm. Calling all LEGO lovers, join us for a fun day of building! Kids of all ages can play and build using the library’s LEGOs and other engineering materials. Free build is welcome or we will have fun building challenges to try. This program is open to youth of all ages! Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Christmas Cookie Storytime: 3:30-4:15pm. Celebrate the sweetest season of all with a cozy Christmas storytime for the whole family! Enjoy a festive holiday read-aloud and some cookie decorating fun.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
8:30am-4:30pm. December 22-January 2. Kentucky Science Center. When school is out, Science Camp is in with exhibits, experiments, movies, classes, labs and FUN! At camp, your child will have the opportunity to develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. All campers are encouraged to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore.
Paristown's 7th Annual Fête de Noël
12-9pm. Running through January 4, 2026. Paristown announced the 7th Annual Fête de Noël, presented by Stock Yards Bank & Trust will return on Nov.28th and will be open through Jan. 4th. The five-week winter holiday festival includes the 100’ x 50’ outdoor Crystal Ice-Skating Rink located in the heart of Paristown. Fête de Noël will also feature the Kroger Fresh Express – Paristown’s charming trackless train for young and old alike, Santa’s House with Santa visits and photos, the Brent Street Holiday Market with 20 local market shoppes, all in a delightful atmosphere filled with festive decorations, holiday music, numerous special events, and tasty food and beverage options to please everyone.
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
Tuesday, Dec 23
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Family Movie The Muppet Christmas Carol: 1-3pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center for a Family Movie event showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol. We will watch the film and then make a gingerbread man craft. Everyone will leave with a gingerbread recipe to use at home. We hope to see you there! Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Mother Goose On the Loose: 1-2pm. 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. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
5pm. Bass Pro Shops Clarksville. Make your reservation for Christmas Tales for a story time with Mrs. Claus and Santa every Tuesday beginning November 4 and running through December 23. Reservations are required as space is limited. Listen to a story, and then get your free photo with Mrs. Claus and Santa! These story times are every Tuesday at 5pm during our 2025 Santa's Wonderland. Reservations can be made at basspro.com/santa, then look for Christmas Tales! This is different from the photo with Santa!
Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Stroll through pathways illuminated with giant glowing flowers, shimmering snowflakes, twinkling archways, and sparkling deer. Write a letter to Santa, create a festive craft, and even meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! They will be present all nights of the event until Christmas. After that, they will return to the North Pole! Warm drinks and sweet treats will be for sale at the outdoor Jingle All the Way Café, and Frosty’s Tinsel Tavern, a new bar inside the Graeser Family Education Center will offer beer, wine, and festive signature cocktails for purchase. Tickets required.
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.
Wednesday, Dec 24
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Buckle up for a holiday journey unlike any other! Lights Under Louisville, presented by Louisville Mega Cavern and Fifth Third Bank, is more than just a drive-through light show—it’s a merry, subterranean spectacle. You'll descend into the earth and be dazzled by over 7 million twinkling lights, glowing lasers, and festive themed displays that transform the cavern into a glowing wonderland of holiday cheer. From your cozy sleigh on wheels, you'll cruise through a magical maze of yuletide joy. Roll down your windows to some holiday music, explore enchanting holiday scenes, and discover new surprises around every corner. This one-of-a-kind holiday experience is sure to create lasting Christmas memories for the whole family. It's more than a tradition; it's a festive adventure waiting to be explored! Tickets required.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
Thursday, Dec 25
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Friday, Dec 26
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Paint and Sip Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
1-3pm. Pinot’s Palette Jeffersonville. $35 tickets required.
8pm-12am. Recbar 812 New Albany. Birthday bashes are BACK!!! On the last Friday of each month from 8pm until close, we celebrate everybody (21+) born that month. All you have to do is RSVP and gather your crew! Your entire group will get a birthday bash wristband for drink specials and the birthday host will receive 20 free tokens! We'll choose one lucky birthday guest that attends to win a $100 Recbar gift card!
Saturday, Dec 27
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
We're dreaming of a white, bright and glowing Christmas this season at Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville's Family Theme & Water Park! Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the season among dazzling displays of over 1.5 MILLION lights, over 300 Christmas trees and holiday decor as far as the eye can see. Take your experience to new heights on the LARGEST snow tubing hill in Kentucky, racing down a 175-foot-long hill covered in real snow. Create family memories, including meeting the Most Famous Reindeer of all and SO much more! Included with Daily admission or season pass.
Sunday, Dec 28
Make a Nature Party Hat - Art at the Falls
2-3pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Are your children having their own New Year’s Eve celebration at home? Come to our special year-end Art at the Falls program and decorate a New Year’s Eve party hat with natural materials. Special time 2 to 3 PM. Artist Mike Gibson will lead this activity. The $2 program fee is covered by a Falls of the Ohio Foundation grant. No reservation needed.
