The IN List 2026: Feb 16 - 22
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, Feb 16
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
CLOSED - Presidents’ Day
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
CLOSED - Presidents’ Day
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
CLOSED - Presidents’ Day
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
CLOSED - Presidents’ Day
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
CLOSED - Presidents’ Day
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.
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
Tuesday, Feb 17
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Babies & Books: 10-10:35am. Join us on Tuesday mornings for songs and stories! For ages 2 and under.
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.
All About Art for Elementary Students: 4:30-5:30pm. If you're in elementary school (Grade K-4), join us at the Cultural Arts Center to learn about different art techniques and artists each month. For the month of February, we will be learning about Faith Ringgold and story quilts. These story quilts will be drawings on paper about a favorite experience. All supplies will be provided. We hope to see you there! Registration required.
Pajama Time Stories: 6-6:45pm. 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. 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.
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.
Read Between the Spines Book Club: 5:30-6:30pm. Do you like talking about books? Join us at the Galena Branch for our new book club for adults! This month's selection is "The Yellow Wife" by Sadeqa Johnson. Copies of the book are available to check out at Galena Digital Library for registered participants. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Basic Sewing Skills: 10am-12pm. So you want to learn to sew! A great opportunity awaits at your Library. Whether or not you've operated a sewing machine, or if you've attempted simple sewing projects and weren't satisfied with the results, you're invited to attend our class to learn basic sewing skills. Registration required.
Mother Goose Time: 10:30-11:15am. Happy Valentine's Day! Our highly energized, interactive storytime is going to includes lots of cuddles and lovey rhymes to celebrate with our little ones.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Storyhour @ Henryville: 1-1:45pm. Children under the age of 5 and a caregiver will enjoy stories, songs and crafts this Spring at the library. This event will run six weeks from 2/2-3/13. Registration is required and begins 1/2. Call the library to register.
Sellersburg Teen/Adult Crochet Club: 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your crochet or knitting project to work on. Open to tweens/teens and adults. No registration is required.
Cozy Mystery Book Club @ Charlestown: 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy a fun read that engages your mind and entertains. Come Join us for our monthly book club featuring the cozy mystery genre. This month we will be discussing A Street Car Named Murder by T.G. Herren.
Single Day Camp - Nature Connects
8:30am-5pm. Louisville Zoo. Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Nature is full of connections! Each living creature is connected to each other through their shared spaces and resources, including us! Your camper will learn about some of the things that connect us to the natural world as we investigate what connects the world with its creatures. $70 members, $75 non-members.
6-8pm. Our Lady of Perpetual Hops New Albany. Let's Paint Together! You must pre-pay. Includes all supplies and step-by-step instructions! Beginners welcome! Please Note: Arrive about 15 minutes early to get ready and prepped for painting. There is not a food truck on-site on Tuesday nights so you may want to plan accordingly and eat before you come. No outside drinks! All tickets are non-refundable.
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, Feb 18
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Baby’s Afternoon Out: 1-2pm. Cultural Arts Center. 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.
Kids Club: 4-5pm. 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.
Found Objects - Frottage Drawings: 4:30-6:30pm. As a child, if you enjoyed making a rubbing of a coin using paper and pencil, then you are already familiar with “frottage” which is a French word for “rubbing”. The famous 20th century Surrealist artist, Max Ernst popularized this technique for his modern art. Ernst hit upon the frottage method while experiencing an intense artistic block. Making rubbings from the wood grain floors of the hotel he was staying in provided the needed stimulation to reinvigorate his art. If you enjoy doodling, then you may become interested in the textures created through frottage. Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Wiggle Wednesday: 10:30-11:30am. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs!
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.
Make & Take: Pickup Truck Seasonal Wall Hanging: 5:30-6:45pm. Join us for a creative evening of crafting and socializing. This month we will be creating a charming, seasonal pick-up truck wall hanging. All supplies provided free, no special skills needed. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Preschool Prep: 10:30-11:15am. We will be showing our preschool storytime some love with sweet stories, sweet rhymes, and sweet math-tivities!
Multimedia Studio Certification Training: 1:30-2:30pm. Learn how to use our new Multimedia Studio to film projects like video podcasts, commercials, and presentations. This certification is required in order to book the studio. Registration required.
Multimedia Studio Certification Training: 3-4pm. Learn how to use our new Multimedia Studio to film projects like video podcasts, commercials, and presentations. This certification is required in order to book the studio. Registration required.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Special Showing of Memoirs of a Geisha: 3-5:30pm. Join the Lit Ladies Bookclub for a special showing of Rob Marshall's 2005 film Memoirs of a Geisha prior to our discussion of Arthur Golden's 1997 novel. Rated PG-13. Light refreshments provided.
Lit Ladies Book Club: 6-7pm. Join the Lit Ladies as we discuss this month's chosen title: "Memoirs of a Geisha"
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Storytime @ Charlestown: 10-10:45am. Children under the age of 5 and a caregiver will enjoy songs, stories and crafts this Spring at the library. This program runs six-weeks from 2/2-3/13. Registration is required and begins 1/2. Call the library to register. Registration 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.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
6pm. Feb 18, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. An eclectic group of six awkward spelling champions vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion. This wildly funny Broadway Musical is a riotous ride, complete with audience participation! Tickets required.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
Thursday, Feb 19
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Homeschool Game Club: 10:30am-12pm. 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!
Open Studio Weekly Artist Check-in: 4-5pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us for a once-weekly Open Studio designed for artists at any stage. This relaxed, supportive space offers free drawing time, creative block breakers, and optional guidance led by local artist and art educator Jessica Hartman. Registration required.
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 kids ages 11-18 welcome.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Move & Groove Storytime: 10:30-11:30am. 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!
3D Printing 101: 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your creative projects to life with the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon 3D printer. Learn how to use a 3D printer in this free class for ages 7 and up. This class will cover the basics on how to find or make a 3D print model, prepare it for printing, navigating the Bambu 3D printer interface, and tips to create a successful print.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Founding Era Book Club: 6-7:30pm. This club is for teens and adults who are interested in the period from approximately 1750-1850.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Storyhour @ Sellersburg: 10-10:45am. Children under the age of 5 and a caregiver will enjoy songs, stories and crafts this Spring at the library. This is a six-week long program that runs from 2/2-3/13. Registration is required and begins 1/2. Call the library to register.
Charlestown's Extra Special Social Club: 3-4pm. A structured one hour program for Adults (18+) with intellectual developmental disabilities. This month we will celebrate Mardi Gras with snacks, music and a craft.
Sellersburg Tween History Book Club: 3-4pm. 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.
Food for Thought @ Sellersburg: 6-7pm. A monthly cooking group for busy adults to share recipes and cooking ideas. This month: Soup.
For the Love of Books Book Club @ Henryville: 6:30-8pm. Join us to discuss our monthly book selection. Registration required.
Friday, Feb 20
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Morning Stories: 10-11am. Foster a love of learning through stories! Join us for books and songs followed by activities that encourage the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-6. No registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Scrapbook Craft Time: 1-4pm. 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.
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Storyhour @ Borden: 10-10:45am. Children under the age of 5 and a caregiver will enjoy songs, stories and crafts this Spring at the library. This is a six-week program that runs 2/2-3/13. Registration is required and begins 1/2. Call the library to register.
Sellersburg Teen Inklings Creatives: 3-4:30pm. Join our group of creatives. Open to grades 8-12. No registration required.
Engineering Days at Kentucky Science Center
10am-2pm. Kentucky Science Center. Engineering is all around us—from rockets soaring to Mars to the systems purifying the water you drink. Sharpen your engineering skills and connect with the experts who envision, design, and bring our world to life at Engineering Days. Then, dive into discovery at your Kentucky Science Center! All activities are included FREE with your general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
5:30-7:30pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Step back in time for an after-hours adventure! As the lights dim, history comes alive at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center. Uncover amazing stories from the region’s past, and get creative with hands-on crafts inspired by the Fall’s history. It’s a family-friendly night full of fun, discovery, and imagination– where the past comes to life right before your eyes! This event is free to Foundation members and their families. $8 per person for non-members 3yrs +. Tickets may be purchased in advance or are available at the door.
Saturday, Feb 21
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Lunar New Year Party: 2-3pm. You're invited to join us for our Lunar New Year Party! Bring the whole family for stories, crafts, and activities to celebrate the year of the Horse from 2-3pm at the library's upper level! We can't wait to see you there!
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Tails and Tales: 3:30-4:30pm. Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Abraham Lincoln: America's 250th Anniversary: 10:30-11:30am. Join us on this date at the Clarksville Library when our special guest will be Danny Russel. For those who may not be familiar with Danny, he travels the state (Indiana) portraying Abraham Lincoln (www.famoushoosiers.com).
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Engineering Days at Kentucky Science Center
10am-2pm. Kentucky Science Center. Engineering is all around us—from rockets soaring to Mars to the systems purifying the water you drink. Sharpen your engineering skills and connect with the experts who envision, design, and bring our world to life at Engineering Days. Then, dive into discovery at your Kentucky Science Center! All activities are included FREE with your general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
“The Maiden Voyage of the NEW ORLEANS”
1-2:30pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Falls Forum is a monthly spring lecture series that examines the Falls of the Ohio region through interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement. Featuring invited experts and researchers, the series explores a broad range of topics including archaeology, paleontology, geology, regional history, and the natural sciences. Each lecture focuses on a rotating theme, offering in-depth perspectives on the cultural, ecological, and geological forces that have shaped the Falls and peeks into the historic stories of the Falls. Designed for lifelong learners and curious minds of all backgrounds, Falls Forum offers an opportunity to connect science, history, and place—deepening our understanding of the past while inspiring stewardship for the future. $7 program fee. Meets in the auditorium. Exhibit gallery admission included with price of the program.
2-3pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Rivers flow here and there. Have you ever wondered how and why the Ohio River flows, falls, and rises the way it does? Join one of our Naturalists at Heart, as we explore the dynamics of water tables and watersheds. The activity will be demonstrated by our volunteer, but also interactive. Great for families with school-age children, but any age is welcome to participate. Location Rotunda and River Room, 1 hour, $7 program fee is covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation (Includes Admission).
Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Mens Basketball
2:15pm. KFC Yum! Center. Louisville, KY. Tickets required.
9am & 12pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. FEB 21, 28, MARCH 2*, 7**, 14, 21, 28, 2026. A hit on Broadway and based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, this whimsical musical follows two great friends – cheerful Frog and rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Tickets required. KID-FRIENDLY BUFFET INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE.
10am-2pm. 13060 Factory Lane, Louisville, KY 40245. East End Farmer’s Market. Add a little color and a lot of fun to your February with Sprinkle Fest! From sweet treats to handmade treasures, it’s a day full of joy, community, and of course… sprinkles! Free admission and parking.
Sunday, Feb 22
Louisville Cardinals Womens Basketball vs. University of Virginia Cavaliers Womens Basketball
12pm. KFC Yum! Center. Louisville, KY. Tickets required.
4-7pm. The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall. Join us for Sunday Fun Days with Music Bingo powered by Last Call.
