The IN List 2026: Feb 23 - Mar 1
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 23
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: 10:30-11:30am. 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.
Monday Mystery Book Club: 6-7pm. Join us for a lively discussion of mystery books each month. From cozy mysteries to detective novels to thrillers, chat about your prime suspects, the crime, characters, and more. You do not have to finish the book before you come, but be warned: spoilers lie ahead. Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Tails & Tales - Mia the Therapy Dog: 4-5pm. Come read to therapy dog, Mia, she loves to have stories read to her! Anyone can come read to her, each person who signs up will have a 10 minute time slot to read one on one for up to 6 readers each visit. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Storyhour @ New Washington: 1-1:45pm. 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 from 2/2 - 3/13. Registration is required and begins 1/2. Call the library to register.
New Albany’s Burgers on the Bricks
Get ready for a week-long burger crawl through Downtown New Albany! Burgers on the Bricks brings together local restaurants serving up their most delicious burgers for just $8 each. Sign up for the FREE Burgers on the Bricks digital passport. Once downloaded, visit participating downtown restaurants during the event week, purchase a featured burger, and you’ll receive a code to check in that earns you points.
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 24
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.
Intro to Excel Formulas & Functions: 2-3:30pm. This class provides an initial exploration of formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel. Topics include formula principles, basic functions, common errors, and evaluating unfamiliar functions. Registration required.
Make A Bamboo Paintbrush: 4-6pm. Our paintbrush class during Fall Break 2025 was so popular we are bringing the class back! Join us on Tuesday, February 24 at the Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center for this free, fun and useful workshop to make your own paintbrush and create art. Museum staff member, Al Gorman, will lead a simple paintbrush making experience using bamboo for the handle, epoxy glue, and various types of hair that will make the brush. All supplies are provided. Registration is 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.
Winter Teen Tuesday: 5-6pm. Come chill at the library for Teen Tuesday! This month you can create a design out of perler beads. Teens & tweens are welcome. Registration is recommended and snacks will be provided!
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
Fried Green Tomatoes: 1-3:30pm. We are watching a special screening of Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) just before our book club, the Wednesday Readers', will discuss the book written by Fannie Flagg at our meeting on February 28th at the Clarksville location.
JTPL Listening Session: 5:30-7pm. The library is putting together its long-range plan for the next five years. We want to hear from our patrons!
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.
Charlestown Teen/Tween Percy Jackson Trivia Night: 5-6pm. How well do you know the Percy Jackson books? Come and compete against other teens and tweens in this fun trivia challenge. Open to grades 5-12. Registration required.
6-9pm. 201 S Indiana Ave. Sellersburg, IN. Join us on February 24th for a family friendly art market celebrating geeky creativity! Between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, browse a variety of artists offering paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and more! Perfect for art lovers of all ages and interests. During the event, the café will be open with coffee, pastries, and ice cream available for purchase until 8:00 PM. Making it a great outing for the whole family! Guests can also enjoy a free artist workshop during the market! Workshop details will be announced soon and may include a bead based art activity for participants of all ages! Free event.
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 25
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.
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.
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
Wednesday Readers Book Club: 1:30-2:30pm. The Clarksville group meets in-person the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The group started out as an Oprah Book Club group and has continued for the past 25 years with lively discussions and thoughtful reading. The club discusses a wide variety of books and authors both fiction and non-fiction.
Granny Crafting Evening for Teens: 6-7pm. Do you knit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Bullet journal? Collage? Then this craft night is for you!! Bring your latest crafting project and join Ms. Monica (who will have collage making supplies) for an evening of granny crafts, tea, and scones!
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.
Coffee and Crime: A True Crime Bookclub: 3-4:30pm. Join us for a cup of coffee and an afternoon of fun discussing a true crime book. Meetings are the last Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome! 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.
7:30pm. Freedom Hall. Louisville, KY. Tickets required.
Thursday, Feb 26
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.
Artists Roundtable: 5-6:30pm. Would you like to share your artwork and ideas with other artists? Join us at the Cultural Arts Center for Artists Roundtable, a visual art feedback group, to receive personalized feedback on your current artwork and encourage your fellow artists. Facilitated by artist and Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center staff member Al Gorman. Registration required.
Misinformation Escape Room: 6-7:30pm. Are you good at puzzles? Think you can identify false information? Join us for an escape-room style evening of puzzle solving where teams of 4-6 will tackle a series of challenges to see who can "escape misinformation"! Feel free to bring your own group, or come solo and we'll find you a team. 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!
Laser Engraving 101: 5:30-6:30pm. Basic computer skills required. Learn how to use the Epilog Laser and take home a mini project! Register online or by phone. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Toddler Storytime Music: 10:30-11:15am. Library kids ages 0-4 and their caretakers are invited to join Ms. Monica for a very musical story time! We will read stories, sing songs, have a craft, and (of course) do a Silly Dance Contest at this music themed story time.
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.
Sellersburg Tween Lego Builder's Club: 3-5pm. Join us and build Lego creations. Open to tweens in grades 5-8. Registration is required.
Sellersburg Teen/Tween Percy Jackson Trivia: 5:30-6:30pm. How well do you know the Percy Jackson books? Come and compete against other teens and tweens in this fun trivia challenge. Open to grades 5-12. Registration required.
Gilmore Girls Trivia Night @ Henryville: 6:30-8pm. Join us to test your knowledge of the hit show Gilmore Girls. Open to adults 18+ and registration is required.
Friday, Feb 27
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
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm. The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our book sale room is located at the South end of the main library (closest to Court Avenue) on the lower level.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
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.
Borden Pokemon Party: 4-5pm. Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon with crafts, games and snacks. Open to children in K-5th grade. Registration is REQUIRED.
7:30pm. KFC Yum! Center. Louisville, KY. Tickets required.
7:30pm. The Brown Theatre. Witness the legendary story of tragic love in one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Set to Tchaikovsky’s heartwrenching score, and featuring new, locally-crafted sets, Swan Lake tells the spellbinding tale of two star-crossed souls and the evil forces that come between them. Prince Siegfried and the ethereal Odette fight to survive the spells of the wicked sorcerer Von Rothbart — but can true love break the curse? Tickets required.
8pm. Mercury Ballroom. Louisville, KY. Tickets required.
Saturday, Feb 28
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Sketchbook Saturdays: 1:30-2:30pm. Ready to unlock your inner artist? This engaging drawing course invites you to slow down, observe the world with fresh eyes, and discover the joy of creating from scratch. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class will guide you through the essential building blocks of drawing, no fancy supplies or prior experience needed! Registration required.
Classical Guitar Concert: 2-3:30pm. In partnership with Community Music Alliance, CMA Instructor Freddy Magdaleno Gonzalez will perform a special Saturday concert of classical guitar music.
Movie Matinee: The Princess and the Frog: 2-4pm. Enjoy fun crafts, snacks, and a free screening of "The Princess and the Frog"! This modern twist on a classic tale from Walt Disney Animation Studios features a beautiful girl named Tiana who dreams of owning her own restaurant. When she meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, a fateful kiss leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Rated G. Registration is recommended. All ages are welcome. Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Galena - Garden Planning 101: 2:30-3:30pm. Join us on Saturday, February 28 from 2:30-3:30 PM for "Garden Planning 101" with the Sunnyside Master Gardeners. The Sunnyside Master Gardener Seed Saving Committee will review different ways that flowers, vegetables, or herbs may be grown in manner other than large in ground spaces. The discussion will include, raised beds, container gardening, straw bale design, and vertical gardening. All of these designs can be utilized in small to medium spaces. Any one of these designs can be used to grow open pollinated plants that can be grown to save the seeds for the next growing season or to share with family and friends. *Seed starting supplies will be available to give away. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm. The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our book sale room is located at the South end of the main library (closest to Court Avenue) on the lower level.
Crocheting Class: 12-2pm. Held offsite. Join us if you would like to either learn how to crochet or just fine tune your skills!
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
True Stories in Stem: 2-3pm. This book club meets in-person on the last Saturday of the month at 2:00 PM. The group discusses books telling the true stories of people whose lives or work connect to Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Henryville Pokemon Party: 11:30am-12:30pm. Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon with crafts, games and snacks. Open to children in K-5th grade. Registration is 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.
1:30pm & 7:30pm. The Brown Theatre. Witness the legendary story of tragic love in one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Set to Tchaikovsky’s heartwrenching score, and featuring new, locally-crafted sets, Swan Lake tells the spellbinding tale of two star-crossed souls and the evil forces that come between them. Prince Siegfried and the ethereal Odette fight to survive the spells of the wicked sorcerer Von Rothbart — but can true love break the curse? Tickets required.
6-9pm. 2043 Silver Street New Albany. Calling all adults 21 and up! It's time for you to enjoy the night at our Silver Street Social—the ultimate game night. With activities ranging from putt putt to sports darts and a go-kart track, it's your moment to tap into your inner child and have some fun! Free event, food & drink available for purchase.
Sunday, Mar 1
Louisville Cardinals Womens Basketball vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Women's Basketball
4pm. 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.
